And all this time we thought Republicans just hated collective bargaining.  Turns out they don’t really understand how it works.   Anyone who has ever successfully negotiated a contract knows that the goal is not to win but to reach an agreement.  Both sides start with dreams, find the responsibilities embedded in those dreams, and end…

Adequate funding for higher education in Washington state is like a ship on the horizon, a dream that never seems to sail any closer.  Governor Inslee has now joined the long list of public officials pointing at that ship, telling the Seattle City Club that “We’re really at risk of having our colleges erode.”  Pretty…

Update: May 2013.Florida state spending per student is now ~$2 less than Washington.