Opinion How poverty hurts Washington state’s democracy In an age of increasing economic insecurity, should we strengthen the social safety net, or transcend it? by Katie Wilson / October 21, 2020
Opinion Washington state politics is more diverse than ever At all levels of government, the state has made stunning increases in representation. But much work remains to build a democracy that reflects us all. by Olgy Diaz / October 21, 2020
Opinion Washington must keep its promise of public education Most new jobs in our state require higher education. But public schooling is about more than social mobility. by Sheila Edwards Lange / October 21, 2020
Opinion Black media is vital for Seattle's future — and must be protected Converge Media's Omari Salisbury on the importance of journalism for, and by, the city's Black community. by Omari Salisbury / October 21, 2020
Opinion 2020 could be the year of the youth vote in Washington state Often ignored or faced with barriers, young voters this year have turned out in higher numbers than 2016, 2017 and 2019. by Cinthia Illan-Vazquez / October 21, 2020
Opinion How Washington state’s voting system became the best The former Secretary of State on the political heritage that created a model for the rest of the country by Sam Reed / October 21, 2020
Opinion How to end gerrymandering in Washington state To improve our democracy, we need to take the politics out of our redistricting system. by Hugh Spitzer / October 21, 2020
Intentional burns, key to preventing megafires, slow to start in WA Even as the consensus for prescribed fires has grown, the number of acres actually burned each year is shrinking. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / October 19, 2020
Opinion Election 2020: A national blue wave will impact these WA races The outlines of the election are locked in: Democrats will remain on top. Only a few local contests remain in doubt. by Chris Vance / October 16, 2020
Opinion Sustaining anti-racism after a summer of protests for Black lives There are many who have embraced a vision of an equitable society. Learn from them. by Lola E. Peters / October 15, 2020