Politics Best of 2012: Norm Dicks and 'The Great Consensus' Our amazingly stable politics, built on figures like Congressman Dicks, the Cold War economy, and the Democratic coalition of interests in Olympia, is busting apart, like an ice-bound river. Watch out... by David Brewster / December 26, 2012
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Politics Seattle mayoral hunger games: What kind of mayor do we need next? Councilmembers Bruce Harrell, left, and Tim Burgess, right, escort Mayor Mike McGinn to give his 2011 budget address to the City Council. by David Brewster / December 11, 2012
Politics Two ways to solve our fiscal blues boldly Are blue states being raided by red? by David Brewster / December 4, 2012
Town Hall Seattle, and lessons from the Book of Isaiah Town Hall: A 1916 Seattle church converted into a performance center by David Brewster / November 26, 2012
Politics The state GOP: Down for the count? Inslee at the "Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency" Awards Dinner by David Brewster / November 14, 2012
Politics 14 ways to become Seattle's mayor Tim Burgess failed the progressive litmus test. by David Brewster / October 30, 2012
What killed 'Newsweek'? Charles Michener, editor, music critic, and "Newsweek" alum by David Brewster / October 22, 2012
Politics What's really going on in the governor's race? Jay Inslee, left, and Rob McKenna at a debate. by David Brewster / October 15, 2012