Opinion 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. by 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. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
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. by 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. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Tech Kieran Snyder is shaking up the space where technology and language meet The Crosscut Courage Award-winner is an unapologetic disrupter. by Sheila Cain / October 7, 2019
Equity Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu leads the way by putting others first The Crosscut Courage Award-winning judge seeks justice for all. by Sheila Cain / September 30, 2019
Equity Rex Hohlbein moved from upmarket architecture to helping Seattle’s poorest rebuild An advocate for those facing homelessness offers simple ways to connect. by Sheila Cain / September 23, 2019
Culture Delbert Richardson's traveling museum invites an understanding of African history His traveling museum invites an understanding of African history. by Sheila Cain / September 16, 2019
Equity Louise Chernin's passion for equality made her — and Seattle’s LGBTQ business community — stronger Throughout her career Chernin, now the CEO of the Greater Seattle Business Association, has been an advocate for the underrepresented. by Sheila Cain / September 9, 2019
Equity Justice for children fuels this former judge Crosscut Courage Award winner Bobbe Bridge has spent a lifetime advocating for youth. by Sheila Cain / September 3, 2019
