Opinion Is democracy in the United States salvageable? In a new book, former Washington Secretary of State Bruce Chapman argues that reformers have put too many shackles on politicians. by Morton Kondracke / December 17, 2018
Opinion Let’s make sure Orcas get what they need from us While we wait on the governor and Legislature for state action, local governments can also help. by Jeanne Kohl-Welles / December 12, 2018
Opinion The political perils of carbon taxes, in Paris and Olympia The yellow vest protests in Europe reflect the same concern about higher energy costs seen in the vote on I-1631. by John Carlson / December 10, 2018
Opinion Rainier Club: Where influence runneth over — but not by everyone Mossback joins the Rainier Club, a prestigious downtown club where the titans of local industry once held sway. by Knute Berger / December 7, 2018
Opinion NHL returns to Seattle. Well, in 2021 It's been a century since Seattle last had a hockey team, and sports fans will have to wait a little longer. by Art Thiel / December 4, 2018
Opinion How Bob Woodward handles Trump, Watergate and ‘Fear’ In an interview at the Paramount, the famed journalist gave insight into two scandal-plagued presidents: Nixon and Trump. by Knute Berger / December 4, 2018
Opinion King County must end solitary confinement for all — not just youths The county should recognize how harmful solitary confinement can be to anyone, especially young adults. by Taylor Bailey / December 3, 2018
Opinion No, Washington voters aren’t liberal They're Libertarian, and here's why it matters. by John Carlson / November 29, 2018
Opinion Seattle should ditch the nasty in its next election Open minds and thicker skins would help a city where ideological beliefs tend to turn rigid. by Knute Berger / November 28, 2018
Opinion Lessons for Washington from a carbon-tax autopsy Not even liberals like carbon taxes that much. But climate policy isn’t doomed. by Steven M. Karceski, Nives Dolšak and Aseem Prakash /University of Washington / November 27, 2018