September 9, 2023, 6:02am Columns
A year after a political campaign that drew national attention, the message remains the same. Read story
September 2, 2023, 6:20am Columns
With a new school year beginning, a little thought exercise is in order. Because, goodness knows, we need to do some thinking about public education. Read story
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 12, 2023, 6:01am Columns
It is a bold strategy. Let’s see how it works out for them. As young people — both those of voting age and those who soon will be — consistently list climate change and gun violence and LGBTQ rights among their top political priorities, Republicans on the national stage continue… 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
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 8, 2023, 6:02am Columns
Six months into her first term as a congresswoman, into weekly commutes between Washington, D.C., and Skamania County, into hosting town halls and responding to constituents and considering weighty legislative matters, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is relying on a bit of home-spun wisdom. Read story
June 24, 2023, 6:02am Columns
As dog whistles go, this was a siren. Read story