Facing the Tests of Tolerance: Letter from Egypt
A tale of hope and tolerance from the Christian-Muslim-Christian land of Egypt. I.M. Fletcher writes.
Brotherly Nations or Family Feud—The Qatar Crisis Explained
Our correspondent in the Middle East gets down and dirty about Qatar and its neighbors.
Caught Red Fisted: Tim Eyman Uses Wooden Slugs At Fantasy Unltd
Mere months after attempting to abscond with an office chair without paying for it, Tim Eyman is once again accused of trying to obtain services for nothing.
Can White People Ever Be Relevant Again?
In the spirit of City Arts, we bring you more hard-hitting aesthetic judgment, this from I.M. Fletcher.
Chess v. Checkers, and Other Diplomatic Dances
In the game of Middle Eastern strategy, one must learn to distinguish between the checkers and the chess players. I.M. Fletcher writes.
Round Three: The Seattle Star’s Creative Commons Literary + Music Celebration at St. Andrews, June 11th
The Star’s regularly irregular poetry and music show comes to town again this Monday. I.M. Fletcher hips you to it.
Free Thing of the Week: The Big Data Agenda
Annika Richterich’s book on Big Data and the surveillance society comes at an opportune time.
Free Thing of the Week: Policing the Black Man
We bring you an interview with Angela J. Davis and Sherrilyn Ifill, contributors to the new book, Policing the Black Man.
Free Thing of the Week: Tactical Data Engagement
This week’s Free Thing helps citizens engage their government through data collection and analysis provided by the cities themselves.
