Opinion I managed public emergencies for years. Trump is unfit to lead on COVID-19. From spreading misinformation to doubting experts, the President's actions put Americans at risk. by Eric Holdeman / March 11, 2020
Politics Washington dawdles as megaquake looms A brick building damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. by Eric Holdeman / January 2, 2017
Politics The real lessons from the Fizzle in the Drizzle A recent storm, which proved less damaging than feared, provided the first chance to test regional preparedness since a 2006 windstorm. by Eric Holdeman / October 20, 2016
Politics What will kickstart Northwest's earthquake preparations? Damage at the modern Sendai airport after the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster of 2011: No use planning for something like that here, right? by Eric Holdeman / August 3, 2015
Culture Living with risk: Yes, but don't you love the view? Guest Opinion: An emergency management expert on why Washingtonians choose to live in areas vulnerable to a tsunami. Or an earthquake. Or a volcanic flow. by Eric Holdeman / March 30, 2014
Politics Apologize for America? Hey, it can be useful Flip Side: Maybe we want to lord it over a small country, right? Go right ahead, but let's apologize, too. by Steve Clifford / October 20, 2012
Culture Flip Side: How would Jesus vote? Jesus cleansing the temple: out, you dastardly government bureaucrats! by Steve Clifford / September 24, 2012
Culture Clifford jumps into the presidential race as an un-candidate Steve Clifford, proprietor of Flip Side by Steve Clifford / September 9, 2012
Culture Bain economics for dummies Stacks of money can be yours, without having to risk your own. by Steve Clifford / September 3, 2012
Culture Which hare-brained economic policy works best for you? Mitt Romney by Steve Clifford / August 29, 2012
