Opinion What Biden's win means: Washington state Republicans As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by John Carlson / November 9, 2020
Opinion Five Republicans to watch in Washington’s primary election If Jay Inslee collects less than 45% in the primary, a GOP candidate may have a shot at winning the governorship in November’s general. by John Carlson / July 31, 2020 / Updated at 3:37 pm on July 31, 2020
Opinion Car tabs, fuel standard, sex ed: 3 battles left before WA session wraps A lopsided Democratic majority is out of step with public opinion. by John Carlson / March 4, 2020
Opinion Voters — not a Democratic majority — should decide Rep. Matt Shea's future The problem with expelling an alleged domestic terrorist? He could be reelected. by John Carlson / January 14, 2020 / Updated at 9:32 Jan. 16, 2020
Opinion King County's political isolation is the story of 2019 The county remains a liberal bastion, but conservative ideas are thriving elsewhere across Washington state. by John Carlson / December 27, 2019
Opinion Washington voters rejected greed last week — from both corporations and the government Plus, what we learned about Amazon, party loyalty, and the perceived liberalism of voters. by John Carlson / November 11, 2019
Opinion With the right ideas, Washington state Republicans can win again Property tax relief and tougher drunk driving laws can help reinvigorate the local right. by John Carlson / September 25, 2019
Opinion What Crosscut missed in its early coverage of Washington's attorney general race First impressions are important to voters. Reporting on Lorena González's announcement could have painted a fuller picture of her qualifications. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 30, 2019 / Updated at 9:10 AM Aug. 30, 2019
Opinion After a meager presidential bid, Jay Inslee looks vulnerable in his run for a third term Gov. Inslee failed to build momentum around climate change. What's that mean for his reelection prospects back home? by John Carlson / August 23, 2019
Opinion This election season, we’re examining the role gender plays in news coverage. Here’s why More women are running for office than at any period in our region's history. Local media need to get the story right — and we're here to help. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 14, 2019