Opinion The power and promise of universal basic income The idea appeals to socialists, tech moguls, and free market economists. But will any proposal satisfy everyone? by Katie Wilson / September 9, 2020
Opinion Guaranteed income in Seattle? It’s been done before A 1970s experiment made cash payments to thousands of Seattle residents. It could happen again. by Katie Wilson / September 2, 2020
Opinion The federal government abandoned us on coronavirus relief. What now? The stalemate in Congress over relief checks raises larger questions about work and who deserves a dignified life. by Katie Wilson / August 26, 2020
Opinion Why has Amazon been so quiet about Seattle’s new business tax? The e-commerce giant may still make moves to cut costs, but that just defines the next fight. by Katie Wilson / August 19, 2020
Opinion Durkan veto of COVID-19 relief bill is bad economics The mayor's unexpected move comes at a time when people and businesses desperately need the help. by Katie Wilson / August 4, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS A series that asks: What does coronavirus mean for capitalism? Crosscut columnist Katie Wilson digs into our impending economic collapse and whether returning to "normal" is possible — or desirable. by Katie Wilson / August 4, 2020
Opinion The uncertain future of capitalism after coronavirus The pandemic made a global economic slowdown much worse. Maybe it’s time to rethink a system based on endless growth. by Katie Wilson / July 29, 2020
Opinion Is the COVID-19 recession a prelude to major economic collapse? Extreme financial risk-taking, combined with the effects of the pandemic, may spell disaster for the U.S. economy. by Katie Wilson / July 22, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: Ballard Opera Man’s socially distanced serenades Opera singer Stephen Wall went from teaching on Zoom to performing on his east Ballard lawn. by Sarah Hoffman / July 20, 2020
Opinion Looking back at the Great Recession from the eye of a pandemic Can theories about the 2008 financial collapse shine a light on the COVID-19 slump? by Katie Wilson / July 15, 2020