Opinion In WA’s history of interracial marriage, pride and prejudice The Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia ended anti-miscegenation laws in the U.S. long after our state had done the same. But the history is complicated. by Samantha Allen / June 11, 2021
Opinion If the Sonics return to the NBA, thank the Storm Supporting Seattle’s WNBA champs and bringing back its men's team are not mutually exclusive. by Samantha Allen / June 1, 2021
Opinion The Gates divorce and the risks of billionaire philanthropy Relying on the charity of the uber wealthy is a poor substitute for the kind of ongoing support more progressive taxes can provide. by Samantha Allen / May 14, 2021
Opinion Let’s stop the shaming at Seattle’s parks Seattleites have received mixed messages about spending time in parks. We should encourage outdoor socialization as much as possible. by Samantha Allen / April 30, 2021
Opinion Are democracy vouchers enough to keep Seattle elections local? The 2019 election cycle was a warning sign about big spending. Small donor matching programs could bolster our democracy. by Samantha Allen / April 19, 2021
Opinion Why Seattle’s industrial district needs more trees There’s no real excuse to have so little canopy in SoDo. It doesn’t have to be ‘like the forgotten land.’ by Samantha Allen / April 2, 2021
Opinion What Seattle should preserve after the pandemic We’re not out of the woods yet, but when we get there, what do we want to hold on to? by Samantha Allen / March 19, 2021
Opinion What it takes to recycle foam blocks in Seattle A city proud of its sustainability should be ashamed of how many tons of the stuff end up in the landfill every year. by Samantha Allen / March 5, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS Meet our new columnist writing in search of a better Seattle Crosscut opinion columnist Samantha Allen shares her approach to reporting on the future of an imperfect city. by Samantha Allen / March 2, 2021
Opinion Help save Seattle restaurants: Delete your delivery app Uber Eats, DoorDash and similar apps eat into restaurants’ already-thin profits. Eating local should be worth a few extra steps. by Samantha Allen / February 19, 2021