Ted Van Dyk has been active in national policy and politics since 1961, serving in the White House and State Department and as policy director of several Democratic presidential campaigns. He is auth
I am continuing my Johnny Appleseed book tour [http://www.crosscut.com/politics-government/9414/] while absorbing national and regional vibrations. I have found an intense interest not only in the presidential nominating campaigns and candidates but also the major international and domestic issues o
For the president-elect and Washington's governor, the reality of an economy in crisis leaves no time for rest. Plus other observations about the big vote this week.
A veteran political insider remembers good statesmen of the past and shares his choices for today's primary.
Savoring Sen. Barack Obama's achievement, and the grace with which he accomplished it.
