Civics and Culture

Five Things We Love about Climate Pledge Arena

(And four things we don’t) Now that the dust has subsided on construction and the glitter has settled on the opening night festivities, let’s get...

So Many Lives

  The faces you see, glancingly, across the years, are living full and storied lives of their own. Nearly three years ago I wrote: A...

Sunday Video: Why Your Public Transportation Sucks

https://youtu.be/1Z1KLpf_7tU Hasan Minhaj explains why the state of American public transportation is threatened and leaves a lot to desire.

Seattle Stagnated on Vision Zero in 2018, Preliminary Crash Data Shows

Preliminary data from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) shows the total number of serious injuries and fatalities on Seattle's streets was virtually unchanged...

What Works For Me, In & Around the Mighty Amazon Jungle

Would he mind if I said he looked like an older James Taylor? I don't think so. I think it's a fine look. The...

The View From Nathan’s Bus: This Happens Too

“Yes, I have perhaps suffered more than you. Yet I do not succumb to despair.”-Chekhov I prefer to ride in the last train car but...

Getting Some Diversity Off My Chest

  We addressed "the whole bathroom thing" in my previous post. While we're on a roll, let's settle another issue--the one where people tell me...
Protesters react with fists raised in solidarity as Nikkita Oliver takes the stage at City Hall on Wednesday June 3rd. (Photo by Doug Trumm)

Council Set to Pass JumpStart Seattle Payroll Tax

The Seattle City Council is poised to pass a payroll expense tax package to fund Covid-19 relief and affordable housing at its 2pm meeting...