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John Carlson | Slade Gorton back in the game
When the media went looking for an authority on national security after the attempted airline bombing on Christmas…
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John Carlson | How safe are we, really?
When Barack Obama became the first Democratic presidential candidate to receive more than 50 percent of the popular…
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John Carlson | 2009 reflections, 2010 predictions
At about this time last year I wrote that “Predictions can be perilous,” and went on to make…
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John Carlson | Why such hideous, mindless acts of random murder?
It’s not unusual to walk into a Starbucks and see several cops sitting at tables chatting while on…
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John Carlson | The ‘Blind Side’ of love
A friend told me the other day that he enjoyed Thanksgiving even more than Christmas. “There’s less emphasis…
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John Carlson | Boeing’s groggy future in the Puget Sound
Before we address the question of “Who lost Boeing?” (the governor’s claim that “no one is to blame”…
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John Carlson | Fresh face, ideas needed to lead county
When Jennifer Dunn first ran for public office, many people scoffed. Yes, she was attractive, even a bit…
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John Carlson | Why you should vote yes on I-1033
Strange, how recent history sometimes repeats itself. In 1992, Democrats swept to power in both Olympia and Washington,…
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John Carlson | Borlaug is unknown, but great
Sometimes you can step into controversy while trying to avoid it. This happened a couple weeks ago when…
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John Carlson | What sports can teach us about politics
Last year was the single worst season in Seattle sports history. The University of Washington (UW) football team,…
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John Carlson | A health plan that actually makes sense
One of the great things about call-in radio is that you get to hear ordinary people connect reality…
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John Carlson | Conversation in the community
Columnists love feedback. It means their work is likely encouraging conversation in the community. A few times a…
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John Carlson | A tough lesson in race and hypersensitivity
It’s being called a “teaching moment.” But the lesson being learned is not what people thought it would…
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John Carlson | The real choices ahead for King County
Underfunded or poorly run? Two wildly different pictures about King County government are being painted by the current…
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Stung by our technology | John Carlson
Yes, we live better lives — in some cases much better lives — because of technology. But when…
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John Carlson | Why burglaries are on the rise in King County
Here’s some happy news: Most felonies are going down in King County. The one glaring exception: Burglary, where…
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John Carlson | Who’s to blame when kids fail
Bradwell Elementary School in Chicago has announced that 44 of its 77 students will not pass 8th grade…
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Carlson: New executive has a chance to change, fix King County
A chance to change King County When it comes to politics, do voters around here still want change?…
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Gun-toting juveniles need to face stiffer consequences
When do you know that a crime is serious? When it is seriously punished. A convict doing life…