Opinion Recession or depression? Making sense of the COVID-19 slump Whether our present predicament will last months or years sidesteps important questions about capitalism. by Katie Wilson / July 8, 2020
Opinion What makes a business tax progressive? Seattle offers a case study In the state with the most regressive tax system in the country, the Seattle City Council is weighing options for taxing large corporations. by Katie Wilson / July 1, 2020
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 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 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 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
Opinion Seattle’s budget forecast may not be pessimistic enough The pre-pandemic global economy was already fragile. With future COVID-19 outbreaks, Seattle could suffer even more. by Katie Wilson / May 6, 2020