Opinion Inside the conservative plan to take over city politics Liberals complain that ALEC (the American Legislative Exchange Council) has too much influence in writing laws. by Nick Licata / January 5, 2016
Politics First Avenue: Is a new streetcar the smartest plan? Electric trolley lines can be cheaper to build and operate than streetcars. by Nick Licata / July 8, 2014
Politics Seattle police accountability: What does the public want? Nick Licata by Nick Licata / April 18, 2014
Politics The problem with Seattle's startup initiative Councilmember Nick Licata responds during a forum by Nick Licata / December 3, 2013
Politics Seattle sick leave law: So healthy that others want to follow suit Nick Licata by Nick Licata / September 17, 2013
Politics The Monorail Wars: Dick Falkenbury's new book Rise Above It All The Seattle Monorail project: laid to rest by the Seattle process by Nick Licata / May 26, 2013
Culture Nick Licata does Disney World Maybe Mickey and his friends should take on health care next. by Nick Licata / April 7, 2010
Culture Why the national park gun rule should stand The rule doesn't change much, says this commentator, mostly just making the status quo the legal status quo. So let it be. by Bill Schneider / January 8, 2009
Culture Making Western states bicycle-friendly Unless you're in Washington, which ranks No. 1, state officials and bicycle advocacy groups have a lot of work to do. by Bill Schneider / October 17, 2008
Politics McCain, Palin, earmarks, and the DNA of bears Grizzly bear leaving a DNA sample in a "scent trap." (U.S. Geological Survey) by Bill Schneider / October 2, 2008
