Opinion Incarcerating families is the American way There are stark parallels between Japanese incarceration and what’s happening today with immigration. by Natasha Varner / June 21, 2018
Opinion Historic head tax fight: My 3 takeaways Seattle City Hall didn't see the tax revolt that was coming or that it would be led by the public. by John Carlson / June 15, 2018
Opinion The Seattle I thought I knew The Seattle I grew up in was far from perfect, but its recent reaction to the head tax has shaken me to the core. by Alex Gallo-Brown / June 12, 2018
Opinion Why is Bob Ferguson attacking Native rights? When it comes to Native treaty rights, Attorney General Bob Ferguson is essentially the same as Donald Trump. by Gyasi Ross / June 5, 2018
Opinion If it’s a homeless emergency, why don’t we provide shelter? There's a way to begin dealing with the health effects of unsheltered homelessness: Have shelter available by next winter. by Bill Daniell & Chris Delecki & Ben Danielson / May 21, 2018
Opinion How the farm bill will hurt the most vulnerable If passed, the farm bill will have a devastating impact on the SNAP participants I work with every day. by Esther Magasis / May 18, 2018
Opinion Walkable city? How Seattle pedestrians are more at risk than ever Seattle is going backward — not forward — on pedestrian safety and related issues. by Douglas MacDonald / May 16, 2018
Opinion On salmon, the tribes should beat Washington at the Supreme Court The Northwest tribes' fight against the state of Washington over salmon is one for all of us, and our future. by Dow Constantine / April 18, 2018
Opinion E-bikers, these sidewalks are made for walking With electric bikes proliferating, Seattle has to fix its sidewalk riding ordinance. by Douglas MacDonald / April 17, 2018
Opinion Bike improvements on streets rushed? No, they’re overdue Community members understand that revising streets to protect cyclists and pedestrians makes sense. by Christopher Priest / April 13, 2018
Opinion Pregnant in prison — but now with doulas and midwives to help Before a new Washington law, inmates weren't allowed access to the unique services that doulas and midwives offer. by Amanda Okonek / April 12, 2018
Opinion Trump could start a trade war, but WA politicians just shrug How can political and civic leaders stay so calm when 40 percent of jobs in Washington depend on trade? by Chris Vance / April 11, 2018
Opinion Here’s a thought, City Hall: Talk to us about parking Why did Councilmember Rob Johnson ignore the recommendation of SDOT planners, neighbors and small business owners? by Jordan Royer / April 5, 2018
Opinion A business tax can ease Seattle’s homeless crisis To fix Seattle’s homelessness crisis, we need big solutions that will include more revenue. by Katie Wilson / March 20, 2018
Opinion Dear Washington state: Don’t follow California’s tax model I’m worried we’re at risk of enacting some of the same broken policies I left behind in California. by Christopher Rufo / March 19, 2018