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The Day-Care Scarenew

Four years ago, research seemed to indicate that day care was turning out a generation of bullies. Now, new data suggest those fears were way overblown, and the national day-care debate is about to be rekindled.
Seattle Weekly  |  Nina Shapiro  |  10-05-2005  |  Children & Families

Bush Blows Katrinanew

Following the media trail of Dubya's disaster: Doesn't anyone at the White House read National Geographic?
Seattle Weekly  |  Chuck Taylor  |  09-07-2005  |  Disasters

Duck and Cover-Upnew

Sitting atop a major fault and in the shadow of an active volcano, Seattle should be paying very close attention to the catastrophe in New Orleans. The message for us is very simple: If the Big One comes, we're screwed.
Seattle Weekly  |  Knute Berger  |  09-05-2005  |  Disasters

Casualties on the Home Frontnew

Murders and suicides by military personnel might be part of the Iraq war toll.
Seattle Weekly  |  Rick Anderson  |  08-31-2005  |  War

A Merger Proposal Emergesnew

Seattle Weekly's parent, Village Voice Media, has been talking to New Times.
Seattle Weekly  |  Roger Downey and Chuck Taylor  |  08-31-2005  |  Media

Just Say 'Ommmmm . . . 'new

An experiment suggests teaching prison inmates meditation could be an effective form of rehab.
Seattle Weekly  |  Roger Downey  |  08-17-2005  |  Science

The Pot Granny and the Airportnew

Without even meaning to, a distinguished Seattle grandmother recently joined a select group -- one including high-profile athletes, celebrity singers, politicians and a narcotics prosecutor -- by getting nabbed with a personal stash at an airport.
Seattle Weekly  |  Tim Appelo  |  08-17-2005  |  Crime & Justice

Drug War Peace Plannew

A Bar group in Seattle is getting national attention for its plan to reform drug policy by emphasizing regulation and treatment.
Seattle Weekly  |  Nina Shapiro  |  08-17-2005  |  Science

Time to Grow Upnew

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels says a taller, denser downtown is inevitable, even desirable. But critics say bigger isn't better unless you do it right.
Seattle Weekly  |  Philip Dawdy  |  08-10-2005  |  Policy Issues

Knight Ridder Rides Innew

The unhappy minority owner of The Seattle Times acquires two other Washington state newspapers.
Seattle Weekly  |  Chuck Taylor  |  08-08-2005  |  Media

The Cost of Secrecynew

In Washington state, a citizen pursues meaningful monetary punishment for a county's failure to disclose public records.
Seattle Weekly  |  Rick Anderson and Chuck Taylor  |  08-03-2005  |  Civil Liberties

Borderline Effectivenew

After an Arizona demonstration, "minutemen" are coming to watch over the Washington-Canada border.
Seattle Weekly  |  Nina Shapiro  |  08-03-2005  |  Immigration

Fatal Flu: We're Not Readynew

A historic pandemic like that of 1918 is likely, perhaps as soon as this winter, and unless you're a health or government worker, no one's planning to save you.
Seattle Weekly  |  Roger Downey  |  07-27-2005  |  Science

Distort Reformnew

A Washington state ballot initiative would cap monetary awards for malpractice lawsuits. Another would crack down on serially inept doctors. Only one might solve an actual problem.
Seattle Weekly  |  Nina Shapiro  |  07-27-2005  |  Science

Bill Gates Gets Schoolednew

The Microsoft tycoon is spending a fortune to reform American education, but his lesson plan doesn't seem to be working.
Seattle Weekly  |  Bob Geballe  |  07-20-2005  |  Education

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