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
Politics Boeing v. Machinists: Time for an Inslee-vention Unlike these existing 777 models, the new 777X may not be built in Washington. by John Carlson / December 3, 2013
Politics Martin v. Zimmerman: The media at its worst Did the media demonize George Zimmerman? by John Carlson / July 15, 2013
Politics Somebody tell Mike McGinn: The voters have decided Mayor Mike McGinn at a debate with challenger Sen. Ed Murray during the League of Women Voters/ Allied Arts Forum at the Cornish Playhouse on Sept. 30, 2013. by John Carlson / October 21, 2013
2014's #10 Most Read: The unspoken realities behind a King County Metro tax proposition Does Metro need Prop One - or just better management? by John Carlson / December 17, 2014
Politics Armed and mentally ill Mental health improvements could help with random violence. by John Carlson / June 29, 2014