Opinion Amtrak state of mind: What if America took its train system seriously? This summer I rode to the Midwest and back. It got me dreaming about high-speed rail. by Katie Wilson / September 6, 2019
Opinion What Crosscut missed in its early coverage of Washington's attorney general race First impressions are important to voters. Reporting on Lorena González's announcement could have painted a fuller picture of her qualifications. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 30, 2019 / Updated at 9:10 AM Aug. 30, 2019
Opinion Now that the Mercer Mega Block is sold, let's think bigger about public land The $143.5M sale in South Lake Union will raise millions for affordable housing, but what could Seattle accomplish with a little more imagination? by Katie Wilson / August 26, 2019
Opinion This election season, we’re examining the role gender plays in news coverage. Here’s why More women are running for office than at any period in our region's history. Local media need to get the story right — and we're here to help. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 14, 2019
Opinion Four things Mayor Durkan must do to spark Seattle's transportation revolution To cut emissions from Seattle's top polluter — transportation — the mayor must go far beyond what she's done thus far to overhaul how the city gets around. by Katie Wilson / July 24, 2019
Opinion Durkan can't make Seattle a climate leader without fixing our commute The mayor's job is to chart a course that ends in a future city we all want to inhabit. To get there, she needs to lead a transportation revolution. by Katie Wilson / July 23, 2019
Opinion Corporate philanthropy won't solve Seattle's housing crisis The not-so-hidden message of the giving is: Don't impose taxes on businesses or the wealthy. by Katie Wilson / June 18, 2019
Opinion Safeco plan, a boon for billionaires, ignores our real problems Funding stadium improvements for the Mariners is a bad deal in our housing crisis. by Katie Wilson / August 22, 2018
Opinion A business tax can ease Seattle’s homeless crisis To fix Seattle’s homelessness crisis, we need big solutions that will include more revenue. by Katie Wilson / March 20, 2018
Crosscut's executive director says goodbye Crosscut Executive Director Tamara Power-Drutis (right) with Editor-in-chief Greg Hansom and Clifford the Big Red Dog. by Tamara Power-Drutis / March 20, 2017