Politics Joe Biden won the White House. Now what? Six opinion writers on what Biden's win may mean for climate, the economy, LGBTQ rights, political parties and more. by Crosscut contributors / November 9, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: The moderate Democrat As the Biden-Harris administration looms, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Lola E. Peters / November 9, 2020
Politics Essays | Exploring the state of democracy in Washington state Crosscut asked seven writers to reflect on the institutions that define our government — and, crucially, allow citizens to participate in it. by Crosscut contributors / October 21, 2020
Opinion Mayor Jenny Durkan is not the trailblazer Seattle needs Our city deserves a leader who can see beyond our current reality into uncharted territory. by Lola E. Peters / June 9, 2020
Opinion Why I left the Democrats As Washington's presidential primary election looms, I am reminded of all the ways the Party abandoned the common person. by Lola E. Peters / March 5, 2020
Opinion Is bowing to business decaying our democracy? What an exchange during the House impeachment inquiry between Gordon Sondland and Rep. Denny Heck says about our values. by Lola E. Peters / December 13, 2019
Opinion PAC seeks to restore city council to its past...glory? Really? Today's council may not always do what I want, but at least it listens to people beyond the business community. by Lola E. Peters / June 19, 2019
Opinion How to thin the herd vying for your City Council vote Want to do a really good job of analyzing the candidates for Seattle City Council and other offices? Here are some tips. by Lola E. Peters / May 15, 2019
Opinion Can we plan our way to a perfect health-care system? It will take a national strategy to fix America's health-care system. by Lola E. Peters / April 8, 2019
Opinion Tim Eyman’s latest initiative would undo local transportation choices His new $30-car-tab measure would cut out what local voters have already approved for Sound Transit. by Lola E. Peters / January 28, 2019
