Opinion Police killings in WA should require impartial coroners Death investigations in some Washington counties are vulnerable to corruption. It’s time to transform them. by Daniel Low & Rajneet Lamba / August 18, 2020
Opinion Amid rise in gun sales and violence, Loren Culp fans the flames A would-be governor who refuses to enforce voter-approved gun safety measures — and compares himself to Rosa Parks for it — is unfit to lead. by Renée Hopkins / August 17, 2020
Opinion Empower King County youth to invoke their rights with police Young people too often waive their Miranda rights during encounters with law enforcement. We need to fix that. by Nikkita Oliver & Dominique Davis & Sean Goode / August 13, 2020
Opinion Seattle international students caught between Trump and COVID-19 A Seattle Central College professor argues that the pandemic and an America First presidency threaten a great American institution. by Johnny Horton / August 12, 2020
Opinion Seattle Storm dominate WNBA while fighting for Black lives The winning basketball team is a model for sustained and creative political engagement. Will Seattleites follow the players' lead? by Samantha Allen / August 11, 2020
Opinion Four takeaways from Washington’s 2020 primary election Rural-urban polarization is growing, the Democratic civil war continues and other lessons from the Aug. 4 primary. by Chris Vance / August 10, 2020
Opinion Don’t close King County’s hotel homeless shelters The makeshift shelter in Bellevue has been a respite for many women. It’s set to close at the end of August. by Alisa Chatinsky / August 10, 2020
Opinion John Muir: The godfather of Seattle’s spiritual life — and a racist The father of national parks profoundly influenced my country, my city, and me. by Knute Berger / August 6, 2020
Opinion Durkan veto of COVID-19 relief bill is bad economics The mayor's unexpected move comes at a time when people and businesses desperately need the help. by Katie Wilson / August 4, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS A series that asks: What does coronavirus mean for capitalism? Crosscut columnist Katie Wilson digs into our impending economic collapse and whether returning to "normal" is possible — or desirable. by Katie Wilson / August 4, 2020