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In Olympia, moderate Democrats now call the tune
The liberal agenda fared poorly and business interests did surprisingly well, despite the lopsided Democratic majorities. Here's why.
Politics
What hath Olympia wrought?
In a very tough session, Republicans played no role, Democrats fought but probably avoided divorce court, and the majority party got cold feet about boosting taxes. And we get a mini-encore soon.
Politics
U.W.'s declaration of independence
The University feels a deep grievance, and President Emmert's letter to faculty and staff suggests the era of legislative detente is ending.
Culture
Charles Johnson: on the meaning of Obama
The Seattle novelist and expert on Martin Luther King Jr. believes that Obama's election is a sea-change moment for America and the world. "So we have evolved in terms of our understanding that excellence is colorblind."