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WA still holds teens in solitary confinement — and worse, suit says
A lawsuit claims three teenagers were handcuffed while in isolation, violating the state’s own policies and raising profound moral questions.
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Climate, capitalism and the defining next decade
Economists are predicting a surge of post-pandemic growth. Should we root for the Roaring 20s?
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Why the climate package from Washington state Democrats falls short
Two bills before the state Legislature impose new costs and bureaucracies without reducing emissions all that much.
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Washington now recognizes Juneteenth, but there’s more to the story
The history behind the holiday is long and troubling, with echoes that persist today.
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If WA cares about racial justice, it's time to tax capital gains profits
A tax on capital gains, which targets about 8,000 incredibly wealthy people, would be invested in education, early learning, and childcare.