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Call it the Green-Tea Party
An emerging alliance between Ron Paul and Ralph Nader might be an interesting wild card.
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Slavery? Here?
As the Civil War reaches its 150th anniversary, it's time to reflect on the impact of that era on the Pacific Northwest, and how political battles over slavery, secession, and states' rights were fought not just back East, but in the Rain Belt too.
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Crisis gives legislature 3 big chances to create jobs
There are three changes to the state constitution that could help build job opportunities just when we need it the most. Business, environmentalists, and labor all could support the amendments.
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Smackdown over Seattle police: turning point or just a summer storm?
The uproar over police accountability has provided a peek behind the blue curtain and inside the Mayor Greg Nickels administration. But has it enough momentum to prompt serious reform?
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Election message: We may be heading way back
How should we make the hard choice between eliminating colleges or prisons? Perhaps through a referendum? Alas, even then we won't be done cutting, unless we really reach back farther in history for inspirations.