Civics and Culture

Sound Transit Nixes ‘Red Line’ Brand, Offering New System Naming Opportunity

Just over a week ago, Sound Transit’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter Rogoff, announced that his agency would reverse course on branding of the light...

Sunday Video: Airport Expansion

https://youtu.be/QN5Rnu0-RhE Using London’s Heathrow Airport as a case study, Dave Amos explains the pitfalls and limited benefits of airport expansion.

We Scream For It

We've all been there. You're standing over here, and they're over there, not too far from you. It's a public space. They're screaming. You...

Video: Nathan Vass Author Reading and Q&A

I love doing these things. Click here for the video—stories from the road, Tom and I on the book, and plenty of Q&A from a lively...

Midweek Video: The Gun Solution We’re Not Talking About

https://youtu.be/ENw2y0ek1Jg What is the difference between gun licensing and background checks? And which performs better in reducing gun violence?

Following the Money: The Case of Prop CC and I-976

It is often said in American society that money talks, and this statement often seems doubly true when applied to politics. So what does...

Sunday Video: Tourists Love ‘Live Like A Local’ Travel. Do Locals?

https://youtu.be/8BGABFTKHpM Touristification on Lisbon has been swift, leaving many locals to wonder how they fit in with the city. With the global rise of tourism,...

Returning to the 7, Pt II

What has it felt like, returning to the 7? I stepped away from the chaos to focus on art and school. Those twin pursuits continue,...