Politics
How unions are spinning Seattle's revolving door of leadership
Commentary: When schools and police have problems, the leaders are replaced. But the true problem lies in the influence of unions.
Anthony B. Robinson
Anthony B. Robinson was the Senior Minister of Plymouth Church in downtown Seattle from 1990 to 2004. He was also a member of the Plymouth Housing Group Board. After living for many years in southeast
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Culture
Mainline churches face identity crises
The stunning resignation of the new minister at Riverside Church underscores problems with some leading Seattle churches. In confronting congregations with muddled identities and generational tensions, new ministers stand on shaky ground.
Seattle & King County
Seattle schools could use some of what Kalamazoo has (yes, you read right)
The Michigan city is jazzed about a promise to pay full tuition for students graduating from its public schools. Would something similar work in Seattle, addressing our inequalities in education?
Culture
How Hood River morphed into the Aspen of the West
America has become a place where the affluent may consciously go shopping for a new hometown. The phenomenon is reshaping many Western communities.
Politics
Should Kshama Sawant apologize to colleague?
We are in a dither here about whether or not City Councilmember Kshama Sawant owes an apology to her new