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Sexual Disorientation

A court decision on gay marriage could aid opponents of the new, unrelated gay-civil-rights law.

Best Imitation of Gov. Gary Locke.

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Best Political Makeovers

PEOPLE, POLITICS, & MEDIA

Larry Phillips

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Bleeding-Heart Conservatives

LAST WEEK, AN historic event occurred: King County’s budget shrank. In 2002, the county’s general fund was $497…

Peter Steinbrueck: Who's watching the taxpayers' pocketbook?

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The Billion-Dollar Neighborhood

The mayor wants the public to pay for more than just infrastructure improvements in South Lake Union, and…

Rachel Flotard, middle, plays for Ruby Heathman (daughter of the Supersuckers' Ron Heathman) and Quattro (son of Eddie Spaghetti).

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Family Therapy

EMP's Family Concert Series gives a new meaning to all-ages shows.

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A chameleon candidate?

Judy Nicastro's bid for Seattle City Council brings together polar opposites.

Charles W. Johnson and Pamela Loginsky.

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A Supreme Contest

Prosecutor Pamela Loginsky challenges Supreme Court Justice Charles Johnson.

Dino Rossi (right) listens to Slade Gorton do his bidding at a GOP news conference.

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The Monkey Wrench Trial

Dino Rossi's challenge of the 2004 election is on shaky legal ground. But if he prevails, watch litigation…

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News Clips— As seen on TV

THE AIR WAR has begun. City Attorney Mark Sidran, who is trailing badly in the polls, is the…

Licata: feeling fine.

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News Clips— How’s Nick?

HEART TROUBLE has put Seattle City Council member Nick Licata, a progressive stalwart, in the hospital twice since…

From left, Luke Esser, Bill Finkbeiner, Dino Rossi, and Rob McKenna.

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The Four Musketeers

Ideology and demeanor distinguish a new generation of Republican leaders

Campaign cocktail

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Campaign cocktail

A stiff shot for the voting public.

Christopher Cain doesn't believe a felony and tax problems should disqualify him from being a public servant.

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The mark of Cain

Port Commission candidate may have broken the law by seeking office.

Memo: On Courting and Gay Marriage

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Memo: On Courting and Gay Marriage

Some advice for the Washington Supreme Court as it weighs the Defense of Marriage Act and balances political…

Andy Stephenson in March 2004.

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A Fight to the End

Voting-rights activist Andy Stephenson, 43, dies.

State Attorney General and gubernatorial hopeful Christine Gregoire.

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The Politics of Gay Marriage

Despite a historic ruling, the candidates for governor aren't likely to make same-sex unions a campaign issue— unless…

Eleven's Heaven

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Eleven’s Heaven

Eleventh District candidates say you are what you do.

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Union Doer

The Labor Council's new head plans to rebuild the county's big political machine.

Dino Rossi: $1 million gets to know you.

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Dino Buys Big Time

The GOP gubernatorial candidate plans a primary advertising blitz—despite virtually no opposition.

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Rent race

City Council candidate Judy Nicastro and the battle for tenant power.