Opinion Gonzaga latest university to be tested on free speech Other universities have tried to discourage controversial right-wing speakers — but eventually change their position. by John Carlson / January 14, 2019
Opinion Is Jay Inslee’s presidential campaign for real? Weighing the pros and cons of a presidential run by the Washington governor. by John Carlson / January 2, 2019
Opinion After the midterms: Where the parties go from here As the dust settles after last week's election... where both parties should go from here nationally and in Washington state. by John Carlson / November 15, 2018
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 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 Tired of divisive politics? Bellevue has some ideas Lessons for productive politics from the other side of the lake. by John Carlson / May 28, 2019
Opinion The sun has set on Jay Inslee's presidential bid The Washington state governor has run a one-issue campaign and is paying the price for it. by John Carlson / July 22, 2019
Opinion Why the income tax revival is good for Republicans The progressive dream of taxing income just got a shot in the arm from the Court of Appeals. Conservatives should celebrate, too. by John Carlson / August 9, 2019