Politics King County considers moving most elections to even years So-called 'off-year' elections have lower voter turnout. A proposed change would move a dozen county races in an effort to garner more ballots. by Joseph O’Sullivan / June 27, 2022
News ‘Roe v. Wade’: WA officials, advocates react to Supreme Court ruling The right to abortion is protected in Washington. But the rollback could have 'dangerous consequences' for the state's healthcare system and beyond. by Joseph O’Sullivan / June 24, 2022 / Updated at 5:45 p.m. on June 24
Opinion Saving Washington: The case for a wealth tax In 300 words, community leaders offer ideas to soften the economic blow caused by coronavirus. by Michael McGinn / April 6, 2020
Opinion Seattle gets an F on snow shoveling It's time for city government and the able-bodied among us to shoulder a bigger load in making our city accessible to all. by Michael McGinn / February 15, 2019
Opinion Seattle's car megatunnel is here. Can the city still lead on climate? Workers watch — and photograph — the breakthrough of the Bertha tunnel-boring machine. by Michael McGinn / April 5, 2017
McGinn: Under Trump, Seattle may need to sacrifice for its values New U.S. citizens following Seattle's annual naturalization ceremony. Seattle's status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants may cost it federal funding under the Trump administration. by Michael McGinn / November 15, 2016
Opinion McGinn: State Dems behind the times on taxing millionaires Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who bankrolled the campaign against a state income tax in 2010. by Michael McGinn / October 5, 2016
Politics Who really 'speaks' for neighborhoods? Capitol Hill neighborhood near Volunteer Park. by Michael McGinn / June 2, 2016
Opinion McGinn: Superdelegates poison the democratic process Bernie Sanders supporters at a rally. by Michael McGinn / March 28, 2016
