Last week, The Moth came to Seattle with a special show aimed at combating stereotypes. Called "A More Perfect Union: Stories of Prejudice & Power," the show was full of poignant moments (we must own up to having shed more than a few tears), but also featured a few flinch-inducing stereotypes of its own. Though the overall experience was positive and compelling, the presence of stereotypes—however subtle—even in a forum aimed at fighting them served as a powerful reminder of just how pervasive prejudice really is. more ›

Around 8 a.m. today, you may have noticed Lake Union looking a little more weepy than usual--and for good reason. That was when the beloved Wawona, a really old schooner, moved to the dry docks on other side of the lake in order to begin the slow death of dismantlement after some 30 years beautifying the waterfront. Decades-long efforts to raise enough money to renovate the ship finally lost steam in the march towards creating a more perfect Union. (Har, har.) All this shippy hullaballoo reminds us of the Kalakala debacle. Apparently the Kalakala is now scheduled to be restored in 2010, potentially to be converted into a future museum site; has owner Steve Rodrigues considered purchasing the Wawona as well? It could be a really cool, touristy floating bar! more ›