August 19, 2023, 6:02am Columns
What does it do? What has it done? How can average Americans assess the Inflation Reduction Act aside from the partisan rancor that infects political discussions? Read story
August 5, 2023, 6:02am Columns
With “Oppenheimer” generating discussion about chain reactions and nuclear options, thoughts naturally turn to college football. Read story
July 29, 2023, 6:02am Columns
To answer your most pressing question, the one that speaks to the very foundation and integrity of journalism: No, I am not using ChatGPT to write this column. Read story
July 22, 2023, 6:02am Columns
As elections go, this is not the kind of barnburner that leads pundits to proclaim it “the most important election in our lifetime.” That will have to wait until next year. Read story
June 24, 2023, 6:02am Columns
As dog whistles go, this was a siren. Read story
June 10, 2023, 6:02am Columns
It might be difficult to imagine a far-right fire-and-brimstone preacher having an influence on politics in deep-blue Washington. But it happened. Read story
June 3, 2023, 6:02am Columns
It is an interesting exercise. A cathartic exercise. An informative exercise, yet one that likely would be decried as “woke” by those who prefer to remain somnolent. Read story
May 14, 2023, 6:02am Columns
At some point, it seems, Republicans in Washington should put down the shovel. Instead, they keep digging. Read story
May 7, 2023, 6:02am Columns
The first question is the most fundamental: Can a Republican win a gubernatorial race in Washington? Read story
April 30, 2023, 6:02am Columns
It’s a good idea. Bills that unanimously pass both chambers of the Legislature usually are good ideas. Read story
