Opinion Wrecking balls in Seattle and climate catastrophe in the Salish Sea Crosscut’s annual Heritage Turkeys of the Year — from Aberdeen to Seattle to the sea. by Knute Berger / December 27, 2018
Opinion How we can resist the deportations of Khmer Americans A community-led effort is helping keep families together, but more support is needed. by Sina Sam & Bunthay Cheam On behalf of the Khmer Anti-deportation Advocacy Group of Washington / December 26, 2018
Opinion Best of 2018: Female Native authors for your reading list The Sherman Alexie allegations have been devastating. Now is time to read more Native women. by Tracy Rector / December 26, 2018
Opinion Why conservative think tanks thrive in liberal WA In a state that leans Democratic, conservative organizations enjoy surprising influence. by Walter Hatch / December 20, 2018
Opinion Washington voters may get final say on safe injection sites A state Supreme Court decision, which blocked a King County vote, could bring about a statewide initiative. by John Carlson / December 18, 2018
Opinion Is democracy in the United States salvageable? In a new book, former Washington Secretary of State Bruce Chapman argues that reformers have put too many shackles on politicians. by Morton Kondracke / December 17, 2018
Opinion Let’s make sure Orcas get what they need from us While we wait on the governor and Legislature for state action, local governments can also help. by Jeanne Kohl-Welles / December 12, 2018
Opinion The political perils of carbon taxes, in Paris and Olympia The yellow vest protests in Europe reflect the same concern about higher energy costs seen in the vote on I-1631. by John Carlson / December 10, 2018
Opinion Rainier Club: Where influence runneth over — but not by everyone Mossback joins the Rainier Club, a prestigious downtown club where the titans of local industry once held sway. by Knute Berger / December 7, 2018
Opinion NHL returns to Seattle. Well, in 2021 It's been a century since Seattle last had a hockey team, and sports fans will have to wait a little longer. by Art Thiel / December 4, 2018