What Could Rapidly Growing Seattle Do to Reduce Small Businesses Displacement?
Workie Wubushet, owner of Saba Ethiopian Cuisine, knew her campaign to save the restaurant she'd owned for nearly 20 years was over when the...
Nathan’s Bus: The Perspicacious Hairdresser
The accent. I knew him from before. The vowels drawled out in between clipped consonant edges, a straining against the upper mouth, little enthusiasms in...
Tour the Future University of Washington with The Urbanist on April 14th!
Please join us on our first tour of the season where we will learn about the future of the University of Washington! Over the...
Sunday Video: “Gold Rush”
Death Cab for Cutie has a new single out called "Gold Rush". The song has a very catchy rhythm and deep, retrospective lines.
According to...
It Just Feels Better
People call me the n-word when they like me, and 'white boy' when they don't. He calls me both, and he's always happy to see me.
This...
Sawant, Black Faith Leaders Call for Reparations to Rectify Seattle’s Racist Housing Practices
Update: Since this article was initially published, Councilmember Kshama Sawant has formally submitted a resolution calling on the City to "support community demands to...
Some Things Just Aren’t Supposed to Make Sense
"Heeegghhh," he said.
"Aw yeah," I said.
Just pretend you completely understand the guy, is what I told myself. Most of communication is body language anyway.
When...
Seattle Magazine / Third & Cherry
If you’ve read this, you won’t be surprised at my reaction to Seattle Magazine choosing me as one of their 35 Most Influential People...