Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Politics New Washington Poll: The winners, the losers and a few close calls by Joni Balter / October 27, 2016
Opinion Amid election nastiness, a rare moment of civility Sen. Patty Murray, left, and her Republican challenger Chris Vance. by Joni Balter / October 24, 2016
Politics Debate recap: Inslee rides wave of prosperity in gov’s race Bill Bryant, left, and Jay Inslee at a September debate. by Joni Balter / October 20, 2016
Opinion Does Bill Bryant have the guts to take a stance on Trump? Bill Bryant by Joni Balter / June 6, 2016
Politics Why the I-1098 income tax measure is good for the state Ed Lazowska, who holds the Bill and Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. (UW) by Ed Lazowska / September 23, 2010
Politics How budget cuts short-changed the UW Ed Lazowska, who holds the Bill and Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. (UW) by Ed Lazowska / December 21, 2009
Politics 2008: Year of Hope, Year of Fear. Essay 5 The University of Washington branch campus in Tacoma. (UW) by Ed Lazowska / December 29, 2008
