Former Democratic senator joins conservative Washington news outlet as columnist

Former Democratic senator turned independent Kyrsten Sinema is joining the Washington Reporter as a contributing columnist, the outlet announced Monday.

"Senator Sinema is deeply respected across the aisle and brings a rare perspective shaped by years in Congress," founders Brian Colas and Garrett Ventry said in a statement. "Her column will be an inside look at some of the most consequential policy debates." 

The two continued, "This is another step in establishing the Reporter as an independent...