Opinion What seems like an intractable crisis doesn't have to be. Here are ways to solve homelessness Paying a living wage, hiring responsibly and three other ideas to fix Seattle's biggest problem. by Lola E. Peters / September 26, 2019
Opinion Seattle is addicted to bad narratives about homelessness At the root of the crisis is not substance abuse, but a broken economy. by Lola E. Peters / September 2, 2019
Opinion Seattle police arrested a 7th grade climate activist. What if they didn't? Restorative justice emphasizes accountability and healing instead of punishment. All our youth deserve it. by Nikkita Oliver / August 16, 2019 / Updated at 1:56 p.m. Aug. 16, 2019
Opinion On building immunity against the temptations of war As the U.S. once again lurches toward an unnecessary war, we must remember our past mistakes risking the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers under false pretenses. by Lola E. Peters / July 4, 2019
Opinion PAC seeks to restore city council to its past...glory? Really? Today's council may not always do what I want, but at least it listens to people beyond the business community. by Lola E. Peters / June 19, 2019
Opinion How to thin the herd vying for your City Council vote Want to do a really good job of analyzing the candidates for Seattle City Council and other offices? Here are some tips. by Lola E. Peters / May 15, 2019
Opinion Don't call it a 'hate crime.' This is terrorism. To heal division in this country, we must accurately diagnose American violence. by Lola E. Peters / May 3, 2019
Opinion Can we plan our way to a perfect health-care system? It will take a national strategy to fix America's health-care system. by Lola E. Peters / April 8, 2019
Opinion Will Seattle save WA's only Black-owned bookstore? If we really believed in racial and social justice in this city, we'd try to save the Life Enrichment Bookstore, or LEMS. by Nikkita Oliver / March 11, 2019
Opinion A new generation will redefine the American dream At some point the American dream became about owning things, and now young people are questioning its hypocrisy. by Lola E. Peters / February 28, 2019