Politics Supermajority voting is a basic part of Washington state's democracy Washington State Capitol by JasonMercier / May 5, 2011
Opinion Olympia's indifference to earthquake prep could kill us all Washington state government’s financial contribution reflects the priority officials place on seismic public safety, which is zero, nada, nothing. by Eric Holdeman / January 30, 2018
Politics What will kickstart Northwest's earthquake preparations? Damage at the modern Sendai airport after the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster of 2011: No use planning for something like that here, right? by Eric Holdeman / August 3, 2015
Politics Gregoire and unions: bargaining takes on political stakes Washington State Governor, Christine Gregoire by JasonMercier / September 5, 2012
Politics Washington needs a more powerful governor Washington state ballot (2010). by JasonMercier / August 7, 2012
Politics Trust requires more than government telling the truth Trust is often in short supply at all levels of government: an Occupy protest in New Mexico. by Eric Holdeman / July 31, 2012
Politics Gregoire presents early Christmas present to reformers Gov. Chris Gregoire. by JasonMercier / December 15, 2011
Politics What is the Legislature's thinking in ending its session? Washington Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane. by JasonMercier / December 14, 2011
Politics What Oregon can teach us about mail-in voting Both Washington and Oregon vote by mail, but Washington may wait weeks to see their final election results, where Oregon will have unofficial results on election night. by JasonMercier / November 1, 2012
Politics Rational budgeting: Inslee should return state to recent, Democratic model Gov. Jay Inslee by JasonMercier / March 26, 2013