July 17, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Well done, Seattle. Read story
July 17, 2023, 6:01am Columns
There is no shortage of concern about the opioid abuse and mass shootings and toxic anger perpetrated by men. And there is no shortage of politicians and podcasters who jump onto the virtual stage to tell us that American manhood is under siege. They cite statistics and interview therapists. They… Read story
July 17, 2023, 6:01am Columns
With the first Republican presidential debate scheduled for Aug. 23 rapidly approaching, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the institutions and practices for choosing presidential nominees are a terrible fit for the choices the party has to make. Read story
July 17, 2023, 6:01am Columns
President Joe Biden wants to persuade Americans that the economy is better than they think — and that he deserves credit for turning it around. He’s calling his strategy “Bidenomics,” and it’s already become a central theme of his coming reelection campaign. Read story
July 17, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Now that the legal door has been opened to anti-LGBTQ+ bigots or racists, there’s just no telling how far the Supreme Court’s license to discriminate will go. Read story
July 15, 2023, 6:02am Columns
There is reason for pride, even amid the scandal and disgrace. Even amid the embarrassment that has engulfed my alma mater. Read story
July 15, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Is there a constitutional right to sleep in a public park or beach? In the western U.S. there is, and that is wrong, according to the conservative minority of judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The court’s conservative bloc spoke out last week in… Read story
July 15, 2023, 6:01am Columns
The June that just ended was the Earth’s hottest — ever. And the first week of July saw the trend continue. The surging summer temperatures made me wonder: Just how much heat can the human body stand? Read story
July 15, 2023, 6:01am Columns
A federal judge’s order last week effectively barring the federal government from coordinating with social media companies to counter big lies online pits two important imperatives against one another: confronting widespread disinformation and protecting freedom of speech. Read story
July 12, 2023, 6:01am Columns
Ballots for Washington’s Aug. 1 primary go out in the mail this week, which means most registered voters will have them by Saturday. Read story
