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Field Notes from Olympia: An anthropologist in the state capital
In 2013, Crosscut editor in chief, Mary Bruno approached me about doing some anthropological fieldwork in Olympia. I was intrigued
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How far will the state Supreme Court go on McCleary?
What happens if legislators don't pass a budget that fully funds education? The justices have a few tricks up their sleeves.
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In defense of expensive initiatives
Commentary: Should we put dollar signs in front of voters to scare them away from initiatives based on principles? Doesn't that run against our state's proud history?
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GOP senators offer options on energy and carbon reductions
A state senator says one key part is based on trying to offer carrots to utilities to make changes.
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Should oil trains' schedules be public knowledge?
It could be a key issue for lawmakers as they respond to growing rail shipments in Washington.