Opinion
Lessons from a WA politician who got things done in Congress
There was a time when Congress worked. It was a time when many of issues that confront us today – renewable
John Arthur Wilson
John Arthur Wilson is King County Assessor, and was a longtime journalist in the region for KING 5 News, Seattle Times, and Seattle Weekly.
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Not anger, disillusionment: deciphering the voters
Polls indicate a surge of resignation about government following the Hurricane Katrina non-performance. That, more than populist rage, seemed to be driving the recent election. To fix it, better to start outperforming expectations.
Opinion
Trump's census plans should worry us here
There are certain things we just expect from our government. Safe drinking water, working street lights and timely help from
Remembering a legend in Northwest media, Phil Sturholm
Thanks to Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry, discussions have been underway about creating a standing exhibit on the
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Election day in Canada: stability time
Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper will likely be returned to power, despite some gains on the left. Canadians are comfortable with government's role, which makes them shake their heads at America's cowboy capitalism and figures such as Tim Eyman. Maybe that's our political future up there.