Want a higher birthrate? Make having babies safer and affordable | Op-Ed
Policymakers must recognize that simply calling for higher birthrates without addressing some foundational issues is unrealistic and ineffective.
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Renewing oaths on Law Day was more important than ever | Op-Ed
When we can no longer trust either the lawyers or the judiciary to act honestly or fairly, then the rule of law becomes meaningless.
Speed recognition of Chinook Nation so ancestors can be laid to rest | Opinion
The Chinook lost federal recognition in the early 2000s. We have been fighting to regain our status ever since because it has real-world consequences.
I've embraced my journey from elder millennial to old guy | Op-Ed
Look out, 20-somethings. An elder millennial has leaned into his "old guy" status, emboldened by a crowded light rail commute from Shoreline to Capitol Hill.
Disposal of my West Seattle 'Paragon' sculpture didn't have to happen | Op-Ed
The artist who created the "Paragon" sculpture near the Duwamish Tribe Longhouse in West Seattle describes his efforts to save it.
I stood up to RFK Jr. We all have to | Op-Ed
The U.S. Secretary of Health's beliefs around opioid use and treatment contradict what I and other experts know to be effective.
Leadership and vaccination are needed as whooping cough cases surge | Op-Ed
Unlike his predecessors, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has yet to launch a national immunization campaign as the threat of preventable diseases grows.
Lawmakers, you did not make a 'significant investment' in WA schools | Op-Ed
This session, a majority in the Legislature once again chose to walk away from its paramount duty, leaving schools vulnerable.
In praise of a pope who embraced humility and technology | Op-Ed
Pope Francis' humble character and advocacy for justice earned him many admirers, including those who fight for safe and responsible technology development.
WA permit-to-purchase bill is a must for public safety, not a risk | Op-Ed
If we're serious about reducing gun violence, we must embrace proven public health solutions. Permit-to-purchase laws are already working.