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 UW's freshmen all must read (gasp!) poetry The University of Washington by Joann Byrd / September 21, 2010
Politics When the debris crashed into her car, the world changed. And the law. In a new book, Maria Federici's story is told by her mother, Robin Abel, and writer Peggy Sturdivant. by Joann Byrd / June 17, 2010
