Equity
The Boy Scouts' gay ban is practically irrelevant
Your scout is already safe from bullying and the prying eyes of troop leaders.
John Carlson
John Carlson is a contributing columnist covering politics in Seattle and Washington state. He hosts a morning drive show on AM 570 KVI and is a co-founder of the Washington Policy C
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Politics
Understanding Rodney Tom would teach Democrats a lot
The new majority leader's decision to work with Republicans sends a message to Democrats. But don't count on the message being received.
Elections
Best of 2012: Why the Republicans keep coming up short for governor
The state GOP legitimately has the governor blues, but there's no reason to despair about ever winning a chance to lead the state again.
Politics
Why the Republicans keep coming up short for governor
The state GOP legitimately has the governor blues, but there's no reason to despair about ever winning a chance to lead the state again.
Politics
The real meaning of the election: Work it out, folks
Voters chose divided government. Commentators may look down their noses, but is that such a bad idea?