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Past articles by John:

What Biden's win means: Washington state Republicans

As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. → Read More

Car tabs, fuel standard, sex ed: 3 battles left before WA session wraps

A lopsided Democratic majority is out of step with public opinion. → Read More

With the right ideas, Washington state Republicans can win again

Property tax relief and tougher drunk driving laws can help reinvigorate the local right. → Read More

After a meager presidential bid, Jay Inslee looks vulnerable in his run for a third term

Gov. Inslee failed to build momentum around climate change. What's that mean for his reelection prospects back home? → Read More

The sun has set on Jay Inslee's presidential bid

The Washington state governor has run a one-issue campaign and is paying the price for it. → Read More

Tired of divisive politics? Bellevue has some ideas

Lessons for productive politics from the other side of the lake. → Read More

Why arming WA school officials might not be a bad idea

Should we really be putting kids in gun free zones — and advertising it? → Read More

I helped get affirmative action banned in WA. Here's what I think of the plan to bring it back

After the affirmative action ban passed in 1998, the sky didn't fall. → Read More

Why Inslee's presidential bid hasn't caught fire (yet)

The governor's campaign for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination still has time to overcome a slow start. → Read More

Hit the easy target: smoking. Avoid the obvious one: heroin

The Washington Legislature is worrying about people using tobacco. Not heroin. Why? → Read More

Why KOMO's 'Seattle is Dying' special resonated

The provocative program spotlights a ‘darkened corner of Seattle’s criminal justice system.’ → Read More

A common-sense option to America's health-care gridlock

Forget "Medicare for All," here's a model that doesn’t rely on government or insurance companies. → Read More

Jay Inslee's climate strategy just might work

Don't laugh: With good moves so far, a President Inslee might just be possible. → Read More

Democrats, lurch left at your own peril

Could a progressive agenda on health care, abortion and climate help re-elect Donald Trump? → Read More

How do you actually make the rich pay more?

Higher taxes don't necessarily mean more revenue. → Read More

A Howard Schultz run could save the Democrats from themselves

If he can withstand the nastiness, Schultz could pull the Democratic party back from the left and force it to the center. → Read More

Seattle's love affair with bike commuting: It's over

What a new poll shows about the city's chilled relationship with biking. → Read More

Why Jay Inslee's agenda could crush his 2020 hopes

The tax-happy Washington governor should think twice if he wants to be elected president. → Read More

Gonzaga latest university to be tested on free speech

Other universities have tried to discourage controversial right-wing speakers — but eventually change their position. → Read More

Is Jay Inslee’s presidential campaign for real?

Weighing the pros and cons of a presidential run by the Washington governor. → Read More