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Seattle arts are in trouble
From the Symphony to Bumbershoot to theaters, we face immense challenges in keeping Seattle's cultural edge. The financial problems stemming from the recession are worse than has been publicly known.
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Year of the tax dragon
Gov. Gregoire and the Democratic legislature are finally forced to touch the political third rail of raising taxes.
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No fuss, no muss
Mayor McGinn quickly picks his person for the key position of transportation director. Peter Hahn is a curious choice, but early reaction is polite to encouraging.
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Rob McKenna gets a holiday gift
What could be better for his gubernatorial hopes than a chance to argue against voting rights for felons before the U.S. Supreme Court?
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In defense of two pariahs
Some moderately kind words for Joe Lieberman and Tim Eyman, and why they retain their popularity with voters.