Opinion Washington voters may get final say on safe injection sites A state Supreme Court decision, which blocked a King County vote, could bring about a statewide initiative. by John Carlson / December 18, 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 No, Washington voters aren’t liberal They're Libertarian, and here's why it matters. by John Carlson / November 29, 2018
Opinion Why KOMO's 'Seattle is Dying' special resonated The provocative program spotlights a ‘darkened corner of Seattle’s criminal justice system.’ by John Carlson / March 22, 2019
Opinion A common-sense option to America's health-care gridlock Forget "Medicare for All," here's a model that doesn’t rely on government or insurance companies. by John Carlson / March 21, 2019
Opinion Jay Inslee's climate strategy just might work Don't laugh: With good moves so far, a President Inslee might just be possible. by John Carlson / March 6, 2019
Opinion Democrats, lurch left at your own peril Could a progressive agenda on health care, abortion and climate help re-elect Donald Trump? by John Carlson / February 20, 2019
Opinion How do you actually make the rich pay more? Higher taxes don't necessarily mean more revenue. by John Carlson / February 8, 2019
Opinion A Howard Schultz run could save the Democrats from themselves If he can withstand the nastiness, Schultz could pull the Democratic party back from the left and force it to the center. by John Carlson / January 31, 2019
Opinion Why Inslee's presidential bid hasn't caught fire (yet) The governor's campaign for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination still has time to overcome a slow start. by John Carlson / April 19, 2019