Ross: Doctor fights against hospitals operating more like casinos
Johns Hopkins oncologist Marty Makary is going to bat against predatory billing practices in hospitals across the country, and even has the president paying attention.7 years ago
Ross: Bernie Sanders survives Fox News town hall
In case you missed it, Fox News town hall with Bernie Sanders got the most viewers of any town hall in the campaign so far, including Fox’s Viewer-in-Chief.7 years ago
Ross: Destructive Notre Dame fire is part of cathedral’s history
So much history was destroyed in Monday's fire that tore through France's Notre Dame cathedral, and yet history has pecked away at the building for a long time.7 years ago
Ross: Why sanctuary cities should take President Trump up on his offer
President Trump wants to send illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities, and accepting that offer might be the best possible scenario for those cities.7 years ago
Ross: Shaming banks versus using the free market
One Congress member attempted to shame the CEO of JP Morgan Chase recently, displaying what employees can afford with their pay. But maybe there's a free market solution here.7 years ago
Ross: Could threat of free health care be enough to reform industry?
It’s like nuclear deterrence: Even if nothing in Congress actually passes, just the credible threat of health care reform could be enough to move the needle, and even make the needle cheaper.7 years ago
Ross: Is new use for voice analysis discrimination in disguise?
One UW researcher thinks that new technology that analyzes your voice to do things like distribute bank loans is merely discrimination disguised as science.7 years ago
Ross: The early days of American politics make today seem tame
It’s tempting to think that the nation’s capital has never been so chaotic, but tech entrepreneur and historian Jared Cohen would like to offer some perspective on that.7 years ago
Ross: Are President Trump’s policies intentionally incoherent?
I was prepared to talk today about the president’s threat of a complete border shutdown and epic tariffs. But then, he decided not to do either.7 years ago
Ross: The NRA should compile its own no-buy list
If the NRA won't support a bill that takes guns away from stalkers and abusers, then it should put together its own no-buy list if it's truly interested in keeping Americans safe.7 years ago
Ross: China is out to create capitalism without freedom
China has had a plan for its brand of capitalism: Start assembling stuff for the West, and steal every idea you can, to buy enough time to educate a new generation of entrepreneurs and tech geniuses, with fewer inhibitions.7 years ago
Ross: Biden should have us reevaluating ground rules for affection
The evidence is mounting that Joe Biden is a space invader. Who not only gets into your space, but can pull you into his. The question is – should this be disqualifying for a politician?7 years ago
Ross: Let’s make a deal on health care and immigration
It's time for Republicans and Democrats to both admit their shortcomings for the respective stances on health care and immigration. That said, how about we make a deal.7 years ago
Ross: Latest from Alex Jones feels like episode of ‘The Twilight Zone’
A three-hour deposition from Alex Jones has many of us baffled, and even more of us wondering if his claims of "psychosis" actually hold water.7 years ago
Ross: How not to be a traitor to the United States of America
Russian interference in US elections heavily depends on a few factors, perhaps most importantly, Americans. But there's one thing we can do to counter the effort.7 years ago
Ross: This law was constitutional until Congress stepped in
The Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, is threatened in the courts. It's a bizarre legal limbo that the Supreme Court has to figure out. Here we go again.7 years ago
Ross: I have no clever comeback for Pramila Jayapal
The Mueller investigation may have taken 22 months, but for Democrat Pramila Jayapal, who represents the Seattle area and is co-chair of the progressive caucus in the House, the investigation is just beginning.7 years ago
Ross: Trump’s magical, wonderful, not bad, very good day
Attorney Michael Avenatti forgot the first rule of politics – you need to win an election before the charges are filed. He was arrested Monday.7 years ago
Ross: No collusion; now can we fix our roads and bridges?
With the first peak at the Mueller report, it seems there is nothing there to prove the president colluded with Russia or that he obstructed justice. Perhaps it's time to put energy elsewhere.7 years ago
Ross: Ban guns now, but is enslavement next?!
As New Zealand responds to a mass shooting with a gun ban, it will be interesting to see how that works in contrast to America's general response of having more guns.7 years ago
Ross: A musical tribute to Mariners Ichiro Suzuki
As it became evident that Ichiro Suzuki was retiring while playing in Tokyo March 21, 2019, Ross resurrected his musical tribute to the great Mariners player.7 years ago
Ross: Trump, McCain, and the Patton Principle
It has the news media baffled! Why has President Trump gone after the late Senator John McCain twice this week -- seven months after he passed away?7 years ago
Ross: It’s not hyperbole, Joe Biden really means it
Joe Biden has yet to hit the presidential campaign trail in earnest, but we already know what kind of candidate he’ll be -- sincere. We know that because he has told us so, time and time again.8 years ago
