Amazon, antitrust and a series about the future of capitalism Join columnist Katie Wilson on a journey through the past, present and possible future of the fight to break up America's monopolies. by Katie Wilson / December 15, 2020
Opinion What defunding Seattle Police could look like Less military gear, fewer officers, community investment. It all should be on the table. by Katie Wilson / June 24, 2020 / Updated at 10:40 a.m.
Opinion Pride is more than a parade In these pandemic times, let's remember that Pride Month is about the resilience, creativity and beauty of the LGBTQ community. by Samantha Allen / May 26, 2020
Opinion Releasing 1,100 WA inmates with no support is a bad plan With coronavirus already straining vital post-prison services, former inmates will have few places to turn for help. by Hannah Myrick / April 23, 2020
Opinion I've outgrown the hydros and Blue Angels — and so has Seattle Once quaint, Seafair has become noisy, wasteful and inequitable. In this era of change, it's time for it to fly away. by Glenn Nelson / August 2, 2019
Opinion Mourn the loss of Tula's, then fight to save Seattle jazz A musician wonders what it will take to keep the local jazz scene alive in Seattle. by Steve Treseler / July 30, 2019
Opinion 50 years on, the radical promise of Stonewall is still unmet The LGBTQ community has made enormous progress in the fight for equality, but a long road still lies ahead. by Samantha Allen / June 28, 2019
Opinion Salaried and overworked? WA wants you to be paid overtime New state rules will finally reverse the trend toward less overtime pay. And that will be good for everyone. by Nicole Macri / June 25, 2019
Opinion Corporate philanthropy won't solve Seattle's housing crisis The not-so-hidden message of the giving is: Don't impose taxes on businesses or the wealthy. by Katie Wilson / June 18, 2019
Opinion Trump's trade deal is good for WA farmers. Here's why Tariffs of any kind rightly cause concerns, but the president is addressing long-standing imbalances. by Dan Newhouse / June 14, 2019
Opinion Retired teachers in WA are getting a raw deal from state lawmakers Many of the people who taught kids or drove them to school have seen much of their pensions' spending power slip away. by Alan Burke / May 30, 2019
Opinion With Roe v. Wade under fire, WA must defend abortion rights Washington has fought to protect abortion rights before, and it needs to again. by Kim Clark / May 22, 2019
Opinion To fix a health care workforce shortage, WA needs new ways of training A collaborative union-employer program helps hospitals, patients and those who hope to serve them as nurses. by Rich Roodman & Diane Sosne, RN, MN / May 17, 2019
Opinion An Idaho Republican is asking the right questions about Northwest salmon Most Northwest political leaders dodge the need to look at breaching the Snake River dams to save salmon and orcas. Not deep red Congressman Mike Simpson. by Tom France / May 14, 2019
Opinion Jail can't fix homelessness or substance use There are better and more cost-effective options than incarceration for dealing with homelessness and substance use disorders. by Richard Waters, MD, MSc / April 26, 2019
Opinion Want to save small businesses? Fix WA's tax code Small business owners could benefit from changes in the state's regressive tax system. by Elena Nebreda & Will von Geldern / April 18, 2019