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How Washington state fed America's torture beast
The Northwest thread that ties America's 'enhanced interrogation techniques' together holds us all responsible for the torture report.
Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson is the former editorial-page editor of the Everett Herald. Follow him on Twitter @phardinjackson
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Crosscut Tout: Remembering Daniel Ellsberg
A mini-masterpiece documentary recounts an earlier executive branch running off the rails, with two Seattle figures in cameo roles. Through Friday.
Culture
Seattle church had supported Guantanamo detainee who died
Adnan Latif suffered from mental health issues and was once cleared for release from Guantanamo.
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Midday Scan: Shell Oil and Greenpeace face off over Alaskan oil in Elliott Bay
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