Opinion How Washington state turned blue: Three decades of data explain our partisan shift In the latest Crosscut/Elway Poll, Democrats far outnumber Republicans. It wasn’t always like this. by H. Stuart Elway / August 26, 2019
Opinion Now that the Mercer Mega Block is sold, let's think bigger about public land The $143.5M sale in South Lake Union will raise millions for affordable housing, but what could Seattle accomplish with a little more imagination? by Katie Wilson / August 26, 2019
Opinion After a meager presidential bid, Jay Inslee looks vulnerable in his run for a third term Gov. Inslee failed to build momentum around climate change. What's that mean for his reelection prospects back home? by John Carlson / August 23, 2019
Opinion As the economy booms, Washington voters see a system rigged for the rich A new Crosscut/Elway Poll shows a populist streak that stretches across the state and mirrors a national trend. by Knute Berger / August 23, 2019
Culture Would my grandparents have made it to the U.S. under Trump’s immigration policy? New visa and green card rules proposed by the Trump administration threaten the core of who we are. by Knute Berger / August 21, 2019
Opinion In Seattle's housing crisis, can backyard cottages help families reconnect? Recent zoning changes make it easier to build these dwellings. They could mix up the modern middle-class American life. by Brett Holverstott / August 20, 2019
Opinion The view of Seattle's 'most forgotten neighborhood' — from those fighting for its future South Park is mired in air, noise and water pollution. This hasn't stopped the onslaught of gentrification. by Glenn Nelson / August 20, 2019
Opinion Seattle police arrested a 7th grade climate activist. What if they didn't? Restorative justice emphasizes accountability and healing instead of punishment. All our youth deserve it. by Nikkita Oliver / August 16, 2019 / Updated at 1:56 p.m. Aug. 16, 2019
Opinion Seattle's Hempfest ushered in an era of legal weed. Will that be its downfall? The annual "protestival" challenged the culture to think differently about cannabis. Now that it does, the future of the prominent weed festival looks hazy. by Bruce Barcott / August 16, 2019
Opinion This election season, we’re examining the role gender plays in news coverage. Here’s why More women are running for office than at any period in our region's history. Local media need to get the story right — and we're here to help. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 14, 2019
