Putin gives a master class on why autocrats control the media | Save the Free Press Op-Ed
If exiled Russian magnate Vladimir Gusinsky's media conglomerate still existed, Vladimir Putin's poll numbers would likely be reversed.
Don Bonker
Ukraine emerges as our tumultuous world's new 'beacon of light' | Op-Ed
What’s at stake is Putin’s horrifying attack to reimpose authoritarian rule and suppression versus a viable democracy, guaranteeing freedom for all its people.
Reduce China trade deficit by exporting more, not piling on more tariffs | Don Bonker Op-Ed
Our government needs to make exporting a much higher calling to at least match what other countries are doing that put U.S. companies at a...
A trade war will hurt Washington | Op-Ed
If a trade war occurs, what’s certain is there will be no winners, definitely not in the Puget Sound area.
Life imitates art: ‘House of Cards’ and our political dysfunction | Op-Ed
During my time in Congress, Republicans and Democrats had a large moderate base while the ideological factions dwelled on the fringes. Now they are dominant...
Trump’s trade rhetoric threatens U.S. economy, global standing | Op-Ed
Trump’s fear tactics combined with viral protectionism spreading across the country is a monkey wrench for passage of Trans-Pacific Partnership.