William Barr did this nation a great service. He shouldn’t be attacked. | Opinion
The facts show that Barr has followed the letter and the spirit of the law.
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In addition to our staff columnists, The Seattle Times publishes a variety of syndicated columnists, representing a breadth of political thought and perspective. Below are recent syndicated columns published in The Times.
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It’s not the collusion, it’s the corruption | Opinion
The Mueller report is like a legal version of a thriller movie in which three malevolent forces are attacking a city all at once. Everybody’s...
Bernie Sanders and the myth of the 1 Percent | Paul Krugman
One survey found that Americans, on average, think that corporate CEOs are paid about 30 times as much as ordinary workers, which hasn’t been true...
Moving to impeach Trump would only make him stronger | Opinion
The best and surest way to hold President Donald Trump accountable over his efforts to obstruct justice is to oust him in 2020.
Barr embarrasses himself and Justice Department | Opinion
If Barr was deliberately trying to make his actions seem suspicious, he couldn't have done a better job.
William Barr just did exactly what his critics feared – again | Opinion
Attorney General William Barr's press conference did little to refute suggestions he is too friendly with President Donald Trump.
From the ashes of Notre-Dame
The burning of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris gives columnist Ross Douthat to reflect on the tensions within the Catholic faith.
The high cost of William Barr’s spying allegations | Opinion
Barr's use of the word "spying" comes with a high price.
A progressive one-two punch to fix the U.S. economy
Progressives propose a new course for a troubled American economy that doesn't work well for the vast majority of Americans and hasn't for some time.
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