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 Juneteenth: A cautionary tale Seattleites reflect on freedom, resistance and joy to honor the day liberation from slavery finally arrived, over two years after Emancipation. by Lola E. Peters / June 19, 2020
Opinion How Seattle's unemployed survived the Great Depression Built around the principle of mutual aid, the Unemployed Citizens League organized to help the poor and influence local politics. by Katie Wilson / June 10, 2020
Opinion Mayor Jenny Durkan is not the trailblazer Seattle needs Our city deserves a leader who can see beyond our current reality into uncharted territory. by Lola E. Peters / June 9, 2020
Opinion Seattle mayor’s words undermine George Floyd protests By pinning the destruction on white men, Durkan trivializes deep grievances and provides cover for police escalation. by Katie Wilson / June 3, 2020
Opinion Actions we can take to tame WA’s unemployment crisis From restaurant vouchers to universal basic income, here are some ideas for jump-starting our economic recovery. by Katie Wilson / June 3, 2020
Opinion Our 400-year nightmare demands a new American Dream It's time to admit we need fundamental change to uproot racism in the United States. by Lola E. Peters / June 1, 2020
Opinion Washington's uphill battle to get back to work With a COVID-19 vaccine still out of reach, stimulating the economy and slashing unemployment present an extraordinary challenge for lawmakers. by Katie Wilson / May 27, 2020
Opinion The flicker of climate hope in our pandemic dread Emissions have fallen as more people stay home, and fossil fuels have taken a hit. We must keep the momentum going. by Katie Wilson / May 20, 2020
Opinion Seattle's coming recession, explained A new column from Crosscut Opinion will track the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. by Katie Wilson / May 13, 2020