Opinion PAC seeks to restore city council to its past...glory? Really? Today's council may not always do what I want, but at least it listens to people beyond the business community. by Lola E. Peters / June 19, 2019
Opinion Tired of divisive politics? Bellevue has some ideas Lessons for productive politics from the other side of the lake. by John Carlson / May 28, 2019
Opinion Why arming WA school officials might not be a bad idea Should we really be putting kids in gun free zones — and advertising it? by John Carlson / May 20, 2019
Opinion How to thin the herd vying for your City Council vote Want to do a really good job of analyzing the candidates for Seattle City Council and other offices? Here are some tips. by Lola E. Peters / May 15, 2019
Opinion Why Seattle will swing back toward the center When things aren't going well, you need to shift tactics. But Seattle's leadership seems to be resistant to that idea. by John Carlson / May 10, 2019 / Updated May 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Opinion Don't call it a 'hate crime.' This is terrorism. To heal division in this country, we must accurately diagnose American violence. by Lola E. Peters / May 3, 2019
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