Politics Pacific trade deal shows Democratic divisions on economy Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Obama have been working on a Pacific trade deal. by Ted Van Dyk / May 9, 2015
Politics We can use an old tax trick to improve housing affordability An affordable housing development in West Seattle. by Dick Nelson / April 23, 2015
Politics Obama speech: Already a bittersweet aura around his presidency President Barack Obama delivering the 2015 State of the Union by Ted Van Dyk / January 21, 2015
Politics Seattle loses Dr. William Gerberding, a great civic leader Dr. William Gerberding, then-UW president, speaks at a YMCA Spring Friday Forum in 1978. by Ted Van Dyk / December 30, 2014
Politics White House fever: Contenders galore for 2016 Sally Jewell accepting Interior Secretary nomination by Ted Van Dyk / December 18, 2014
Politics How income inequality is keeping state coffers low Washington's poor-heavy taxes, income inequality and decreasing state tax revenue: It's a vicious cycle. by Dick Nelson / December 14, 2014
Politics How the sales tax is failing Washington's schools Taxing services could deliver us from our education woes. by Dick Nelson / November 13, 2014
Politics Tax reform? There's a DIY movement for that Tired of waiting around for legislators to update our regressive tax code? How to take matters into your own hands. by Dick Nelson / November 13, 2014