Opinion A tragic Seattle story explains the decline of American welfare The legacy of Linda “Welfare Queen” Taylor lives on in Washington state. by Shaun Scott / January 26, 2021
Opinion The time to abolish Seattle police was yesterday Historical efforts to reform the city’s police department and rid it of racism have all failed. Now is the time to change the narrative. by Shaun Scott / June 26, 2020
Opinion Running for Seattle City Council? The line forms that way A look at the political landscape as we enter the 2019 city council elections, which are poised to attract larger numbers than usual. by Jean Godden / January 10, 2019
Opinion 'The roundabout queen': Remembering Seattle's Phyllis Lamphere The trailblazing Councilwoman's accomplishments include the Seattle Aquarium, Myrtle Edwards Park. by Jean Godden / November 20, 2018
Opinion I paid a price on public records law. And I hope Inslee holds lawmakers accountable, too Gov. Inslee must decide by Thursday whether he'll veto the bill. by Jean Godden / February 27, 2018
Politics Women-unfriendly Seattle must fix its status as the 73-cent city Seattle women last April were surprised to find that on average, women are paid 73 cents on each dollar that men are paid. by Jean Godden / June 4, 2014
Politics Ramps to Nowhere: A word on behalf of 'Seattle process' One of the ramps for a never-completed freeway project that would have plowed through the Seattle Arboretum and Wedgwood by Jean Godden / April 30, 2014
Politics Seattle nickname: A few modest proposals Seattle: Looking less than emerald, aren't we? by Jean Godden / March 20, 2014
Politics City's new era: Carrying more of the social service burden The Urban Rest Stop serving the homeless operates out of an apartment building rebuilt with substantial city funding. by Jean Godden / January 6, 2014
Politics A to-do list for Seattle's next mayor Seattle in 2014- Predicted in 1914 by Jean Godden / November 5, 2013
