Opinion Don't celebrate too soon, WA liberals — clouds are forming Is history about to repeat itself for the Democratic Party in Washington state? by John Carlson / May 2, 2019
Opinion I helped get affirmative action banned in WA. Here's what I think of the plan to bring it back After the affirmative action ban passed in 1998, the sky didn't fall. by John Carlson / April 25, 2019
Opinion Why Inslee's presidential bid hasn't caught fire (yet) The governor's campaign for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination still has time to overcome a slow start. by John Carlson / April 19, 2019
Opinion Hit the easy target: smoking. Avoid the obvious one: heroin The Washington Legislature is worrying about people using tobacco. Not heroin. Why? by John Carlson / April 10, 2019
Opinion In Olympia, government greed over public need The Washington Legislature has so much money coming in, it could raise state spending by 14% without raising a single tax. But Democrats say they need more. by John Carlson / April 2, 2019
Opinion Why KOMO's 'Seattle is Dying' special resonated The provocative program spotlights a ‘darkened corner of Seattle’s criminal justice system.’ by John Carlson / March 22, 2019
Opinion A common-sense option to America's health-care gridlock Forget "Medicare for All," here's a model that doesn’t rely on government or insurance companies. by John Carlson / March 21, 2019
Opinion Jay Inslee's climate strategy just might work Don't laugh: With good moves so far, a President Inslee might just be possible. by John Carlson / March 6, 2019
Opinion Democrats, lurch left at your own peril Could a progressive agenda on health care, abortion and climate help re-elect Donald Trump? by John Carlson / February 20, 2019
Opinion How do you actually make the rich pay more? Higher taxes don't necessarily mean more revenue. by John Carlson / February 8, 2019
