Politics Enduring lessons from Vietnam's 'Hell' Bernard Fall, reporting in Vietnam by Ted Van Dyk / February 15, 2010
Charlie Wilson and the political uses of being a 'character.' The legendary Texas Congressman, who died this week, was an example of how much you can get away with when regarded as "a rascal, but our rascal." by Ted Van Dyk / February 11, 2010
Politics For incumbents, a nerve-wracking nine months ahead Sen. Patty Murray by Ted Van Dyk / February 9, 2010
Politics Jury duty: the system really works The jury box: long hours, deep justice traditions by Ted Van Dyk / February 6, 2010
Politics Back to the woodshed for bankers Paul Volcker, left, has got Obama's ear again by Ted Van Dyk / January 31, 2010
Politics State of the Obama agenda: uncertain President Obama delivering the State of the Union address. He and Speaker Nancy Pelosi have become political targets for Republicans. by Ted Van Dyk / January 27, 2010
Politics Changing fast, after Massachusetts' earthquake Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. by Ted Van Dyk / January 25, 2010
Politics A first look at new world of campaign spending The Supreme Court decision, freeing corporations and unions to spend more on behalf of candidates for federal offices, is bad for the democracy. One possible surprise: the ruling will help unions more... by Ted Van Dyk / January 24, 2010
Politics The city council shows some backbone Seattle's crumbling seawall has raised alarms for 25 years. by Ted Van Dyk / January 21, 2010