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A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign

Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't.

Joni Balter

/ September 22, 2021

Opinion

In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change

Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage.

Joni Balter

/ July 27, 2021

A man walking inside the main lobby of Seattle City Hall

Opinion

Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections

Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change.

Joni Balter

/ June 11, 2021

Opinion

How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race

The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand.

Joni Balter

/ May 24, 2021

Opinion

Forget the head tax, we need a robot tax

Bill Gates first introduced the idea for a levy on robots that replace human employees. Seattle should consider it.

Ross Cohen

/ June 14, 2018

Opinion

JBLM: Just down the road, but light years away

Members of 1st Special Forces Group and the Canadian Special Operations Regiment conduct a combined airborne operation and wing-exchange ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.