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
Opinion Washington voters may get final say on safe injection sites A state Supreme Court decision, which blocked a King County vote, could bring about a statewide initiative. by John Carlson / December 18, 2018
Opinion The political perils of carbon taxes, in Paris and Olympia The yellow vest protests in Europe reflect the same concern about higher energy costs seen in the vote on I-1631. by John Carlson / December 10, 2018
Opinion No, Washington voters aren’t liberal They're Libertarian, and here's why it matters. by John Carlson / November 29, 2018
Opinion Why KOMO's 'Seattle is Dying' special resonated The provocative program spotlights a ‘darkened corner of Seattle’s criminal justice system.’ by John Carlson / March 22, 2019
Opinion A common-sense option to America's health-care gridlock Forget "Medicare for All," here's a model that doesn’t rely on government or insurance companies. by John Carlson / March 21, 2019
Opinion Jay Inslee's climate strategy just might work Don't laugh: With good moves so far, a President Inslee might just be possible. by John Carlson / March 6, 2019
Opinion Democrats, lurch left at your own peril Could a progressive agenda on health care, abortion and climate help re-elect Donald Trump? by John Carlson / February 20, 2019
Opinion How do you actually make the rich pay more? Higher taxes don't necessarily mean more revenue. by John Carlson / February 8, 2019