Tech
Midday Scan: Amazon takes center stage for 'Times' series
Civic giving? Amazon's attention seems to be focused just about any place other than philanthropy.
Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson is the former editorial-page editor of the Everett Herald. Follow him on Twitter @phardinjackson
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Equity
Midday Scan: Marriage equality opponents divide and conquer in national campaign
When campaigning, taking a page from Sun Tzu can often be more effective than, you know, being nice. And for the National Organization for Marriage, no tactic appears to be too dirty or underhanded, as long as it assures success.
Environment
Midday Scan: Washington 'a profile in female-political representation'
Women serving in public office in Washington have been as "consistent as rain," from the first female governor, elbow-throwing Dixy Lee Ray, to current legislators such as the irascible Democratic state Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, who panders to nobody.
Politics
Midday Scan: McKenna's burden vs. Inslee's slow start
Rob McKenna could be stuck with trouble over the health care case. But Jay Inslee has shown relatively little knowledge of state governance.
Midday Scan: Allen's generosity; creativity in budgeting; backpedaling for anti-abortion legislators
Paul Allen's $300 million in funding wins praise. A plan to hold money in state's general fund longer could make a budget difference. More fights ahead at Seattle School Board?