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 The legacy of racism built into Northwest highways and roads From the Oregon Trail to the Lake Washington Bridge, transportation infrastructure has often driven growth while promoting exclusion. by Knute Berger / April 27, 2021
Opinion WA’s recognition of Juneteenth is a step toward a more inclusive history The director of the Northwest African American Museum reflects on the state’s newest official holiday. by LaNesha DeBardelaben / April 27, 2021
Deb Haaland’s cabinet job changes the game for Native communities The Department of the Interior has often prioritized the needs of plants, animals and colonists over the Native people it oversees. That could change under its first Native leader. by Melynda Digre / April 25, 2021
Opinion WA still holds teens in solitary confinement — and worse, suit says A lawsuit claims three teenagers were handcuffed while in isolation, violating the state’s own policies and raising profound moral questions. by Claudia Rowe / April 22, 2021
Opinion Climate, capitalism and the defining next decade Economists are predicting a surge of post-pandemic growth. Should we root for the Roaring 20s? by Katie Wilson / April 21, 2021
Opinion Why the climate package from Washington state Democrats falls short Two bills before the state Legislature impose new costs and bureaucracies without reducing emissions all that much. by Bill Bryant / April 21, 2021
Opinion If WA cares about racial justice, it's time to tax capital gains profits A tax on capital gains, which targets about 8,000 incredibly wealthy people, would be invested in education, early learning, and childcare. by David Hackney / April 20, 2021
Opinion 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. by Samantha Allen / April 19, 2021
Opinion Washington now recognizes Juneteenth, but there’s more to the story The history behind the holiday is long and troubling, with echoes that persist today. by Clyde W. Ford / April 19, 2021