Opinion What Seattle mayoral candidates think about guaranteed income The candidates are competing to give us money with no strings attached. How do their ideas stack up? by Katie Wilson / May 12, 2021
Opinion In Washington politics, is it really Seattle’s state now? Right-wing and wealthy interests have long whipped up anti-Seattle sentiments and used them to their advantage. Now, they may be losing their grip. by Katie Wilson / May 5, 2021
Opinion Compassion Seattle has a plan for a tent-free city. Does it hold up? A new campaign to address the city’s homelessness crisis says existing funds are all we need. That’s doubtful. by Katie Wilson / April 29, 2021
Opinion Is it time for Seattle to decriminalize shrooms and psychedelics? Washington state led on legalizing marijuana. Plant-derived psychedelics could be next. by Katie Wilson / April 7, 2021
Opinion Is this the year Washington state starts a public bank? A bill moving through the state Legislature could set up a public bank to address our vast infrastructure needs. by Katie Wilson / March 16, 2021
Opinion Seattle and all of Washington must extend the eviction moratorium Residential tenants aren’t the only ones who need it. Small businesses and nonprofits do, too. by Katie Wilson / March 3, 2021
Opinion Did Kroger really close two Seattle QFCs over hazard pay? The company’s decision to close two grocery stores over hazard pay is a political move. The economics are more complicated. by Katie Wilson / February 25, 2021
Opinion Three cheers for the Seattle City Council Don't listen to the haters: From protecting workers to progressive revenue, the council is getting a lot right. by Katie Wilson / February 10, 2021
Opinion Can WA lawmakers finally flip the state’s upside-down tax system? The pandemic economy demands new revenue. Legislators have an opportunity to finally do what they’ve talked about for years and tax the rich. by Katie Wilson / February 3, 2021
Opinion America’s COVID-19 response: A bonanza for billionaires Our government has propped up the economy in vital ways, but Robin Hood would be disappointed in its handouts to the rich. by Katie Wilson / January 28, 2021