Ted Van Dyk has been active in national policy and politics since 1961, serving in the White House and State Department and as policy director of several Democratic presidential campaigns. He is author of Heroes, Hacks and Fools and numerous essays in national publications. You can reach him in care of editor@crosscut.com.
The media portrayals miss the real person, someone who could be prickly and extremely ambitious. But he was also a public servant who performed at a high level for a long time, who cared about doing...
A color guard took part in a Qwest Field recognition ceremony for congressional Medal of Honor veterans Col. Joe M. Jackson, left, and Maj. Gen. Patrick H. Brady at the Seattle Seahawks' 2008 Military...
