Equity The Northwest's for-profit prison for immigrants, explained An immigrant is led to a holding cell at the Northwest Detention Center. by Drew Atkins / September 7, 2016
Politics Commercial sex and exploitation: Sorting out the public response Even police say that enforcement has changed to concentrate on social services and protecting teenagers. But are we doing enough? by Drew Atkins / October 27, 2014
Politics Massage parlors, happy endings & the burgeoning Eastside brothel scene In the Seattle area, you won't find the bulk of the sex industry on the streets -- or even online. by Drew Atkins / October 24, 2014
Equity Olympia: Breaking up with a tax favor is so hard to do Despite the looming government shutdown, not much happened in Olympia over the weekend. by Dick Nelson / October 2, 2012
Politics How D.C.'s budget cutting harms state taxpayers U.S. Capitol Building by Dick Nelson / August 2, 2012
Politics Unkindest cuts in Olympia: Kate's story Protests in Olympia from the Occupy movement. by Dick Nelson / January 3, 2012
Politics Washington state's tax-break brawlers can take the fight outside Speaker Frank Chopp leads House Democrats. by Dick Nelson / May 26, 2011
Equity State tax breaks for businesses need scrutiny now Businesses argue that changes would be a disaster. But should we continue business subsidies when we will be forced into brutal cuts in health and social services that will hurt needy individuals? by Dick Nelson / February 1, 2011
