Opinion When Joe McCarthy came to Seattle A new documentary highlights the late senator's demagogic legacy, just as it dovetails with Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate. by Peter Jackson / January 6, 2020
Opinion If climate change is a crisis, striking isn’t enough To make effective progress on global warming, we need to become climate empowered. Personal responsibility is how we'll get there. by Todd Myers / September 19, 2019
Opinion Troubled waters: Politicians on the hook for orca, salmon failures When we need more money on salmon recovery, we have to curb waste in other areas. by Todd Myers / August 23, 2018
Opinion In Trump's America, Russian studies are more important than ever The University of Washington, a leader in international studies, could use some state support. by Peter Jackson / July 24, 2018
Opinion Washington conservationists are Scott free. Now what? Without Scott Pruitt as EPA administrator, expect fewer headlines and the same terrible policies. by Peter Jackson / July 6, 2018
Opinion ICE agents and the ethics of following orders Seattleites are protesting by asking: Will Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents dissent against cruelty? by Peter Jackson / June 21, 2018
Culture A love story rooted in the unthinkable Saccharine greeting cards, gut-binding chocolates. There's a contrived feel to Valentine's Day. by Peter Jackson / February 13, 2018
Culture Can Trump really do that? UW profs look at presidential power Trump has already found a wall: the Constitution by Peter Jackson / January 28, 2018
Opinion Inslee had a goal to cut carbon emissions. Where are the results? Inslee talks the talk on carbon emissions, but does he walk the walk? by Todd Myers / January 15, 2018
Politics GOP tax bill could turn 7,000 UW grad students' worlds upside down Students on the UW campus. by Peter Jackson / November 21, 2017