Politics
Why do voters fall for Romney's snake-oil economics?
A point-by-point analysis of why Romney's cures would make the economy much worse. And why Democrats, too timid to propose clear alternatives, share the blame.
T.M. Sell
T.M. Sell is professor of political economy at Highline College.  His latest book is An Introduction to Politics, second edition. 
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Tech
McBoeing's dumb flight plan
The company is spending $900 million to save $9 million a year in wages. But we shouldn't get mad or succumb to the blame game. We should outsmart Boeing.
Politics
Bring back real 'progressives'
The word has been hijacked by liberals who fear the L-word. Here's what progressivism really means, and why we need more of it.
Politics
What's so great about 'outsiders' in government?
First problem: most who claim to be outsiders aren't. Second problem: outsiders who win probably can't get much done. So let's hear it for insiders!
Tech
Mayor Bozeman's Seattle slapfest: returning the favor
Turning Seattle's waterfront into a bourgeoisie theme park is the worst thing you can do for a port city's economy