Politics Should Arctic drilling opponents take on Shell, or our own craving for crude? The floating protest against Shell's presence at the Port of Seattle made headlines. Would activists have more impact if they stormed Olympia instead? by Paul Roberts / May 31, 2015
Politics Advice for Britain's new National Press Regulator In the wake of recent scandals, Britain's politicians want to regulate the country's naughty media. Our own Washington News Council might make a better model. by John Hamer / March 31, 2013
Politics How Sam Reed bent his sword against KIRO-TV Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed by John Hamer / September 29, 2011
Politics Behind 'Seattle Times' winning a Pulitzer A near-empty newsroom suddenly filled with journalists. But what came next was unprecedented, a true networking between a newspaper and citizens. by John Hamer / June 24, 2010
Politics Emulating Britain's writing awards might improve political journalism The Orwell Prizes, named after the author of '1984,' reward serious political writing, by journalists, authors, and bloggers. by John Hamer / May 27, 2010