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A new column from Crosscut Opinion will track the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.

The pre-pandemic global economy was already fragile. With future COVID-19 outbreaks, Seattle could suffer even more.

The state Supreme Court recently declined to review Seattle’s tax-the-rich case. Here's how we got here — and where we might go next.

Shakespeare understood the fragility of human institutions — something we can all suddenly relate to.

The federal stimulus will help, but we'll need more creative funding approaches to save the transit system.

The Amazon CEO’s galactic ambition is worth taking seriously, but it shouldn't be space or bust.

When the pandemic subsides, then we can take on the homelessness crisis.

If this is what it takes to secure a Section 8 housing voucher, it's no wonder voters are embracing socialism.

Suddenly Amazon and other corporate backers are willing to make a concession — but only to avoid a larger one.

More than benevolent billionaires, what we really need is democracy.