Yard Sale Sociology

Every spring, yard sales crop up like crocuses. As predictable as Reader's Digest condensed books at yard sales are the types of people who frequent them. Michelle Troutman lays it all out for us.

Seattle Press Guest Editorial

Washington's Tax Reform Should Start with Closing Corporate Exemptions

Green Party activist, former congressional candidate and local teacher Joe Szwaja points out a few places the legislature could increase state revenues without cutting vital human services programs.

Letters to the Editor

State Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles responds to criticism of her policy of educating prisoners, and a reader weighs in on Seattle's transit woes.

Seattle Press Editorial

Referendum 51

Referendum 51 is the State Legislature's proposal to add a gas tas increase, a truck fee, and an automobile sales tax. Will it answer our state's transportation problems?

Supportive but Wary

Beacon Hill's residents are scared of the prospect of at least six years of construction and an entire city block flattened for staging operations. But it looks like that's what they will get as Link Light Rail comes in.

Ten Cents for the Future?

Initiative 77, or the 'espresso tax,' as it's been dubbed--has raised both applause and disapproval from local businesses.

Mount Baker

There's Something for Everyone

The oldest continuously active community club in the United States is the Mount Baker Community Club. Parades, dances, and children's events bring the diverse members of this area together on a regular basis. Come visit!

View Point

Monorail Swooshes to Ballot

This November, the voters will make a final decision on the future of the monorail. Curt Firestone is betting that the third time's a charm, and we will say: "Build it!"

So, Where's the Money Coming From for $11 Billion Viaduct?

What to do with the Alaskan Way Viaduct--that is the $11.9 billion question. Or, depending who you talk to, perhaps it's only a $300 million question. So far, nobody has come up with a plan to fund the road's replacement.

Fine Roman Hand

The Agony of Identity

Steve Herold reviews a new novel exploring the Palestinian psyche, set a generation ago: Masha Hamilton's Staircase of A Thousand Steps.

No Quiet Retirement for Raging Grannies

Elderly activist group entertains and inspires at rallies and events with their pointed political lyrics sung to traditional songs.

Arts

Nickel and Dimed

Abby Freedman reviews the play based on Barbara Ehrenreich's best-selling book, Nickel and Dimed: on (not) getting by in America.

Good Food

Good Food

Rose Club Refreshes Traditional Comfort Food

I have found at least one very good reason (other than honking at politicians) for you to find Mount Baker, too: The Rose Club Cafe.

Recipe Nook

Secrets of a Bold Chef

In The Bold Vegetarian Chef written by Ken Charney, we get more than just recipes; we get a rare glimpse into the thoughts and methods of a talented chef.

Money Muse

Money Muse

Don't Let Accounting Scandals Send You to Investment Sidelines

If you invest in stocks, then you probably haven't had a lot of good news over the last few months--or even the past couple of years. Marko Tubic tells us why you ought to hang on.

Hash

A man walks through a park on the corner of Boren Avenue and Pike Street on a Tuesday morning at 1 a.m. A man approaches him and asks for a "smoke"...

Jim Hightower

Jim Hightower

Why Shouldn't Polluters Pay?

Jim Hightower says polluting industries should follow the same rules mothers lay down for their children--if you make a mess, you must clean it up.

Law & Technology

Law and Technology

Hollywood: Licensed to Hack

A law that would legalize computer 'hacking' by copyright-holders into the computers of media consumers is working its way through congress. Amanda Kern explains what this might mean for the average computer user.