Opinion Washington now recognizes Juneteenth, but there’s more to the story The history behind the holiday is long and troubling, with echoes that persist today. by Clyde W. Ford / April 19, 2021
Opinion How we should deal with Dr. Seuss books and cancel culture The fight to ban, topple and rename racist artifacts of our past has been an issue in Washington state, too. by Clyde W. Ford / March 11, 2021 / Updated at 10:07 am on March 15, 2021
Culture Remembering Don Haggen, beloved Bellingham fixture Don Haggen by Ted Van Dyk / September 2, 2011
Culture So the world didn't end? Consider this a second chance to really live Are your days numbered? Chase a dream, like visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. by Ted Van Dyk / May 23, 2011
Culture Presidential candidates stumble over lust, and the lust for power Dominique Strauss-Kahn by Ted Van Dyk / May 16, 2011
Culture The Boomers: Will they help us out of the mess? Cheech Marin, a Baby Boomer cultural figure, appeared in Vancouver, B.C., in 2008. Early in his comedy career, he was associated with humor about marijuana. by Ted Van Dyk / September 26, 2010
Culture Why Democrats should go easy on the Arizona hot buttons A coalition of community groups gathered in Minneapolis on April 26 to protest Arizona's immigration law. by Ted Van Dyk / May 4, 2010
Culture How Arizona was goaded into passing a stupid law Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, in a Veteran's Day parade. by Ted Van Dyk / April 29, 2010
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
Culture Reflections from Raleigh Scattered clouds over Raleigh, N.C. by Ted Van Dyk / October 8, 2009