Culture The nativity, through Langston Hughes' eyes Intiman's holiday tradition rocks on with "Black Nativity," a powerful late work by an authentic American poet. by Ted Van Dyk / December 20, 2009
Two gutsy moves by Sen. Cantwell She defies her party's leadership by introducing a strong measure curbing big banks, and jumps to the front of the line on the state's protest against NOAA's decision to move to Oregon. by Ted Van Dyk / December 17, 2009
Politics Somehow, the American economy seems to be surviving Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. by Ted Van Dyk / December 10, 2009
Politics The dim prospects for success in Obama's strategy President Barack Obama. by Ted Van Dyk / December 2, 2009
Politics It wasn't the Seattle riot that derailed WTO The Port of Seattle. (Chuck Taylor) by Ted Van Dyk / November 30, 2009
Politics Finally, an Obama policy for Afghanistan The President ponders his wartime choices. by Ted Van Dyk / November 29, 2009
Our good friend, Ed Stimpson Ed Stimpson, an other-oriented person. by Ted Van Dyk / November 27, 2009
Politics Thanksgiving thoughts in hard times Mark Driscoll, preaching at Turkey's Temple of Artemis. by Ted Van Dyk / November 25, 2009
Politics Loyalty is a two-way street The departure of two top Obama aides in the past week raises questions about how the president will handle big policy issues on his plate. by Ted Van Dyk / November 13, 2009