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
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
Opinion Why we need the death penalty "If people were trusted with abortion, assisted suicide, the legalization of marijuana and marriage equality, why not the future of the death penalty?" by John Carlson / February 11, 2018
Opinion Trump's first year: Why he's winning bigly but might lose anyway If Donald Trump were not president, Jenny Durkan would not be mayor of Seattle. by John Carlson / January 18, 2018
Politics Why the free pass for Obama on gay marriage? President Obama delivers the 2012 State of the Union address to Congress. by John Carlson / February 21, 2012
Politics Four keys for Romney to win the marathon Paul Ryan, center left, and Mitt Romney campaign in Virginia. by John Carlson / January 23, 2012
Politics Why Paul Ryan is the perfect pick Paul Ryan, center left, and Mitt Romney campaign in Virginia. by John Carlson / August 14, 2012