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If Political Contributions Predict Super Bowl Odds, Seahawks Have the Edge
If writing checks to politicians and political causes is any indicator of how well a team will do in a Super Bowl, the Seahawks should start dusting off this year’s Vince Lombardi trophy —but it’s not going to be a blowout.
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Proto-Absurdity: The Lower Depths
Omar Willey reviews Theatre Machine’s production of The Lower Depths and stuff.
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US Engaged in Massive Car Spying Program
Documents obtained by ACLU reveal vast expansion of DEA’s license plate reader database. Andrea Germanos reports.
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In Search of the Superfluous Woman: The Three Sisters
The tradition of the superfluous man in Russian literature is a source of much discussion. But what about the superfluous woman? Omar Willey writes.
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Longtime Council Icon Nick Licata Bows Out
Beloved City Council Icon Nick Licata bows out after sixteen years on the Council. R.V. Murphy reports.
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Seeking Balance: The Ballad of Ishtar
Thoughts on the contemporary electro-acoustic opera, The Ballad of Ishtar.
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Obama Wants You to Have Cheap, Fast Internet, But Many Cities Aren’t Allowed to Provide It
Obama hailed the benefits of an open Internet in his State of the Union address. Here’s what it is and how he’s trying to make it happen.


