Ebola Is a Political Issue: Jonathan Golob explains why Ebola thrives on poverty and disparity, and tells you whether you should panic about it or not.

The Great Republican Stock Photo Scandal of 2014: Dan Savage questions what a Republican really is. The whole thing went meme. And then the BEST THING EVER happened. Plus, Republicans condescended to women, too.

Do We Need a New Juvie? These people say no. These people say yes.

Headline Writer Runs Out of Pot Puns: We interviewed a bunch of people in line at Uncle Ike's, Seattle's second legal pot store. (She was the best!) We gave you post-pot-buying food and shopping tips. We sent Sarah Galvin to the opening of the third pot store, on Aurora, a little later in the week. And here's how much money we made off of legal pot so far.

All the Bad Young Literary Men: Tao Lin was accused of abuse and literary theft this week. It was the latest in a string of accusations in the publishing industry.

FBI Director Visits Seattle: Here's what he had to say.

We Need to Talk: We interviewed Radiolab's Jad Abumrad, former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, and The Sonics on Slog this week. Also, a whole bunch of Twiztid fans.

Sandy Brown Is Not Just a Color: Meet the newest name in the race for the brand-new 5th District.

Not Making the Trains Run on Time: The monorail people didn't show up at our offices when they said they would.

Allen West Is Almost Twice as Irresponsible as Rand Paul: According to a Slog poll.

A New Home for Hugo House: In the same old spot.

Ragegate: Never forget what happened to Tom Morello at the 5 Point. Truly, it was a dark day in Seattle history.

SPORTS! It still happened, even without the Seahawks.

Glass Letters: This is just absolutely beautiful.

Lacunae, by Lauren Grossman.
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  • Lacunae, by Lauren Grossman.