Opinion Let’s make sure Orcas get what they need from us While we wait on the governor and Legislature for state action, local governments can also help. by Jeanne Kohl-Welles / December 12, 2018
Politics We can use an old tax trick to improve housing affordability An affordable housing development in West Seattle. by Dick Nelson / April 23, 2015
Equity Why are black, queer and trans youth more at risk for homelessness? Last year's Count Us In survey, a daylong census of homeless and unstably housed youth and young adults in King County, found that 32 percent were African-American and 22 percent identified as LGBTQ. by Steve Scher / February 15, 2015
Equity Using home visits to make families stronger Kids need families to feel safe and secure. by Steve Scher / January 20, 2015
Politics The Elephant in the Room: Is Bertha toast? Bertha's cutter-boring machine when it was being brought to Seattle in 2013. by Steve Scher / December 22, 2014
Politics How income inequality is keeping state coffers low Washington's poor-heavy taxes, income inequality and decreasing state tax revenue: It's a vicious cycle. by Dick Nelson / December 14, 2014
Equity Pay attention to me Attention isn't just nice, it's necessary for normal brain development. Without the right kind, infants grow into troubled teens and adults. by Steve Scher / December 9, 2014
Politics How the sales tax is failing Washington's schools Taxing services could deliver us from our education woes. by Dick Nelson / November 13, 2014
Politics Tax reform? There's a DIY movement for that Tired of waiting around for legislators to update our regressive tax code? How to take matters into your own hands. by Dick Nelson / November 13, 2014