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We Hardly Knew Ye. And Still don’t

A new biography of Patrick O'Brian, and two youthful works, deepen the mystery surrounding the secretive sea novelist.

Selling Our Soul

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Selling Our Soul

Big money is driving a track through the heart of Seattle Center.

Egan takes us back to pre-Katrina horrors.

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From Dust to Dust

Timothy Egan's timely tale of the nation's worst eco-disaster.

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This Island Seattle

Where Dr. Moreau meets Gilligan.

The Anti-Monopolist

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The Anti-Monopolist

Robert McChesney wants a more democratic media marketplace, but don't play games with him.

Monorailtheism

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Monorailtheism

Why is there surprise that monorail opposition is heating up? (See “It’s a Fight to the Finish,” p.…

Come Ride in My Corvair!

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Come Ride in My Corvair!

Ralph Nader, the newest presidential candidate, has proven to be delusional at any speed.

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Chasing the KCTS Story

How the Weekly got the scoop, if not the credit.

Welcome to the uncivil city.

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Not-so-nice Seattle

Downtown turned into a giant shopping-free zone.

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How Green Is Our City?

We're about to find out.

Locke does not go to the head of the class with his new education proposal.

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Low-class Locke

His pricey plan to shrink class sizes is pure politics and bad policy.

Red, White, and Dissonant

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Red, White, and Dissonant

I can hear America screeching.

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The Sky God

Bush viewsand dominatesfrom 31,000 feet.

They're cute, colorful, and by gosh they're even useful!

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Sugar Plums and Paper Clips

Undoubtedly, someone on your list needs a personal shredder.

America Wheezing

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America Wheezing

That's the sound of our electoral process, and it's panic inducing.

The Muhammad Cartoon War

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The Muhammad Cartoon War

It ain't so funny when fundamentalism is in your face.

Parting shots

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Parting shots

Ten years of blood, sweat, tears, and joy at Seattle Weekly and Eastsideweek.

Who Killed Lesser Seattle?

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Who Killed Lesser Seattle?

Our boomtown has gotten too big for its britches.

The former pander bear seems changed.

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Tan, Rested, and ReadyFor What?

Clinton teases Seattle with the possibilities.

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ACLU, Meet the NRA

Saving the Constitution is more important than beating Bush.