Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - Page updated at 11:27 p.m.

Danny Westneat

Danny Westneat takes an opinionated look at the Puget Sound region's news, people and politics. Send tips or comments to dwestneat@seattletimes.com. His column runs Wednesday and Sunday.

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NEW - 9:01 PM

Little late for birth-control debate | Danny Westneat

So much for postpartisan. A decision to require that health plans cover birth control has sparked a tea-partylike uprising, particularly with the Catholic Church.

Recent stories

Saturday, February 4

Library right not to ban porn: Once a ban starts, it's hard to stop | Danny Westneat

Tuesday, January 31

2 ounces of oil create ton of trouble | Danny Westneat

Saturday, January 28

It took 7 years for car campers to find tiny place to park | Danny Westneat

Tuesday, January 24

One more time: Our taxes are OK | Danny Westneat

Saturday, January 21

Newt's private life is his business, but hypocrisy is everyone's affair | Danny Westneat

Tuesday, January 17