Opinion Recall in Seattle: The roots and realities of a populist process The effort to remove city councilmember Kshama Sawant is just the latest in a litany of attempted ousters that began in the Progressive Era. by Knute Berger / May 20, 2021
Opinion Would Compassion Seattle lead to fewer tents or more? Nobody knows Even informed opinions on how the proposed charter amendment would actually tackle homelessness vary wildly. That should be a red flag for voters. by Katie Wilson / May 19, 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 Native tribes need Biden’s bold plan to fix infrastructure The American Jobs Plan wouldn’t just fix roads and bridges. It would make vital investments in tribal nations, and in the future of the entire country. by Leonard Forsman / May 14, 2021
Opinion What Seattle mayoral candidates think about guaranteed income The candidates are competing to give us money with no strings attached. How do their ideas stack up? by Katie Wilson / May 12, 2021
Opinion Why I’m holding my applause for Washington’s new foster care law It’s laudable that the state law focuses on preventing family separations, but is it enough? by Claudia Rowe / May 11, 2021
Opinion WA’s crackdown on street racing misses car culture’s bigger problem When it comes to cars, traffic congestion is a more pressing threat to our quality of life than souped-up rides on public streets. by Rubén Casas / May 10, 2021
Opinion Why our public memory is key to post-pandemic recovery Two Northwest scholars on what the history of the 1918 flu can teach us about our return to normal today. by Knute Berger / May 7, 2021
Opinion In Washington politics, is it really Seattle’s state now? Right-wing and wealthy interests have long whipped up anti-Seattle sentiments and used them to their advantage. Now, they may be losing their grip. by Katie Wilson / May 5, 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