Opinion
What Seattle should preserve after the pandemic
We’re not out of the woods yet, but when we get there, what do we want to hold on to?
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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What it takes to recycle foam blocks in Seattle
A city proud of its sustainability should be ashamed of how many tons of the stuff end up in the landfill every year.
Inside Cascade PBS
Meet our new columnist writing in search of a better Seattle
Crosscut opinion columnist Samantha Allen shares her approach to reporting on the future of an imperfect city.
Opinion
Help save Seattle restaurants: Delete your delivery app
Uber Eats, DoorDash and similar apps eat into restaurants’ already-thin profits. Eating local should be worth a few extra steps.
Opinion
If you’re under 65, don’t hesitate to vaccinate against COVID-19
I am a 34-year-old open-heart surgery survivor who got the vaccine as part of a science experiment. I don’t regret it.