Opinion Why arming WA school officials might not be a bad idea Should we really be putting kids in gun free zones — and advertising it? by John Carlson / May 20, 2019
Opinion Why Seattle will swing back toward the center When things aren't going well, you need to shift tactics. But Seattle's leadership seems to be resistant to that idea. by John Carlson / May 10, 2019 / Updated May 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Opinion Don't celebrate too soon, WA liberals — clouds are forming Is history about to repeat itself for the Democratic Party in Washington state? by John Carlson / May 2, 2019
Opinion I helped get affirmative action banned in WA. Here's what I think of the plan to bring it back After the affirmative action ban passed in 1998, the sky didn't fall. by John Carlson / April 25, 2019
3 ways to find common ground on guns In this file photograph, Matt Mulder, left, holds an AR-15 rifle as he has his photo taken while Mary Hath Spokane, center, gives info to Steel Brooks after having her picture taken during a rally by... by John Carlson / October 10, 2017
An income tax in Seattle? It won't happen. Ever King County Superior Court Judge John Ruhl, left, ruled against an income tax on high-wage earners. by John Carlson / November 27, 2017
Politics One question that will drive Jenny Durkan’s homeless strategy Seattle is a city that likes to go its own way. As America moved steadily rightward during the Obama years, Seattle veered sharply left. by John Carlson / December 28, 2017
Opinion Seattle should just say no to May Day riots Police and May Day 2016 protesters near the SoDo district by John Carlson / April 27, 2017
Opinion Workers of the world, unite — against Kshama Sawant After the business tax dramas of last week, the left's hold on Seattle politics may be shaken. by John Carlson / May 9, 2018
Opinion Historic head tax fight: My 3 takeaways Seattle City Hall didn't see the tax revolt that was coming or that it would be led by the public. by John Carlson / June 15, 2018