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If the Sonics return to the NBA, thank the Storm
Supporting Seattle’s WNBA champs and bringing back its men's team are not mutually exclusive.
Samantha Allen
Dr. Samantha Allen, a contributing opinion columnist, is the author most recently of Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States, a reported travelogue. Her debut&n
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The Gates divorce and the risks of billionaire philanthropy
Relying on the charity of the uber wealthy is a poor substitute for the kind of ongoing support more progressive taxes can provide.
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Let’s stop the shaming at Seattle’s parks
Seattleites have received mixed messages about spending time in parks. We should encourage outdoor socialization as much as possible.
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Are democracy vouchers enough to keep Seattle elections local?
The 2019 election cycle was a warning sign about big spending. Small donor matching programs could bolster our democracy.
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Why Seattle’s industrial district needs more trees
There’s no real excuse to have so little canopy in SoDo. It doesn’t have to be ‘like the forgotten land.’