August 28, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Some 35 years ago, pundits and politicians had such little regard for the Democratic presidential field, they labeled the candidates “the seven dwarves.” The Republicans who debated Wednesday in Milwaukee showed they might deserve to be characterized as a 2024 version. Read story
August 28, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Seven years ago, a group of prominent Washington business leaders known as the Washington Roundtable crunched the data and announced that young people would need to beef up their post-high school game to participate in this state’s booming high-tech economy. Read story
August 28, 2023, 6:01am Columns
On a recent trip to Ukraine, I met with a friend who is now a commander on the front line, someone I highly respect and have known since before Russia invaded last year. He posed a question I think Americans should ponder. Read story
August 28, 2023, 6:01am Columns
What about Hunter Biden? Well, what about him? Read story
August 28, 2023, 6:01am Columns
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a new day — on Aug. 28, 1963. That day brought a tremendous turning point for civil rights. Read story
August 26, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Today’s subject is Seattle’s national image. Which looks spectacular — if you’re a Democrat. If you’re a Republican, though, Seattle looks to you about as shiny these days as a bottle of Bud Light. Read story
August 26, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen dozens of first day-of-school photos posted on social media by proud parents. No longer are pictures limited to beatific kindergartners with unicorn backpacks. Parents are badgering college students to text them first-day photos, leading to shots like the one I saw of a… Read story
August 26, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Though nearly gutted by a conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 remains one of the most important tools in preserving a true democracy in America. And nearly 60 years later, it has been used to protect the voting rights of residents of the 15th Legislative District… Read story
August 26, 2023, 6:01am Columns
If only public figures’ fear of the judgment of history outweighed their appetite for power in the present. Read story
August 24, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Though not one to follow the celebrities, I still can’t get the divorce of Britney Spears and Sam Asghari out of my headspace. Read story
