Opinion 8 takeaways from a muddled midterm election Cementing control of the U.S. Senate was big for Republicans but losing King County hurts them in Olympia. by John Carlson / November 8, 2018
Opinion How we can prevent mass shootings without banning guns A tale of two anti-Semitic shootings offers lessons in how we can respond and how we can think ahead. by John Carlson / November 6, 2018
Opinion Carbon fee: spending money for nothin' Washington has experience putting a lot of taxpayers’ money into projects that bring little gain. Why are we doing it again? by John Carlson / October 25, 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
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 Death penalty: What to do about the Supreme Court’s decision An initiative should restore the death penalty — no exceptions allowed — for those who murder children in particularly cruel manner. by John Carlson / October 19, 2018
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 Blue wave? This is the worst time to be a Democrat Things were looking so good for Democrats, but recent developments suggest the blue wave is shrinking. by John Carlson / July 12, 2018