Politics In search of rational, productive talk about education A classroom in the Laotian school in Ban Na Muang. by Jordan Royer / January 10, 2011
Tech For a happier new year, Seattle and the state need to think big The Port of Seattle. (Chuck Taylor) by Jordan Royer / December 29, 2010
Politics Best of Crosscut 2010: What sort of leadership can restore public trust? A loaded coal trains passes Safeco Field in Seattle. by Jordan Royer / December 19, 2010
Politics The Mayor of the Soapbox: Why McGinn is fighting with council on legislative agenda Why worry about getting anything done when there is a fresh chance to score political points? by Jordan Royer / November 30, 2010
Politics Listen to the voters' angry message: Government must change Democrats might be tempted to blame losses on a 'message of fear' used by conservative campaigns, but that will only block the change that's necessary at every level of government. by Jordan Royer / November 3, 2010
Politics Gregoire says two tunnel bids meet or beat expectations Both bidders offered to do the work at or below the price state officials had expected. by Jordan Royer / October 31, 2010
Tech Pioneer Square: Are better days already coming? The summer farmers market in Pioneer Square. by Jordan Royer / October 28, 2010
Tech Now, why again is King County running its own foot ferries? The West Seattle Water Taxi by Jordan Royer / October 26, 2010
A president in the neighbor's backyard President Obama delivering the State of the Union address. He and Speaker Nancy Pelosi have become political targets for Republicans. by Jordan Royer / October 21, 2010
Crosscut: a place for civil exploration of issues As someone who worked in government, I see the opportunity to talk about barriers to common-sense decisions. by Jordan Royer / September 28, 2010