Opinion Why shipping coal to Asia makes ecological sense It may sound surprising, but building a facility for coal exports from Longview would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. by Bill Chapman / April 4, 2018
Opinion The politics of protection that keep White men on top We must ask ourselves: Who is being protected? Who gets to do the protecting? And who actually needs protection? by Alisa Kessel / March 29, 2018
Opinion The American crisis we aren’t addressing Few in Congress are focused on the challenges parents face finding and affording high-quality child care. by Patty Murray / March 28, 2018
Politics Forget Seattle nice. We need grown-up fights Author Eric Liu wants to stoke democracy by getting more people to have smarter debates. by Knute Berger / March 27, 2018
Culture Seattle’s legacy of student-led resistance Kit Bakke’s new book focuses on the “Seattle Seven” and how their movement during the Nixon years can work now. by Nick Licata / March 27, 2018
Opinion If Seattle’s business tax passes, expect a higher grocery bill Hundreds of supermarkets in Seattle would be subject to the highest tax rates under the council's proposal — and retail sales of food isn't exempt. by Kenneth Shear / March 23, 2018
Opinion After Democratic upsets, is Washington’s 8th District next? A Democratic win in Pennsylvania may spell more trouble for the GOP in trying to hold Dave Reichert’s seat. by Ben Anderstone / March 21, 2018
Opinion What it’s like teaching hip-hop in a private school vs. a prison Daude Abe taught his History of Hip-Hop class at the same time in two very different environments. by Daudi Abe / March 21, 2018
Opinion A business tax can ease Seattle’s homeless crisis To fix Seattle’s homelessness crisis, we need big solutions that will include more revenue. by Katie Wilson / March 20, 2018
Opinion Dear Washington state: Don’t follow California’s tax model I’m worried we’re at risk of enacting some of the same broken policies I left behind in California. by Christopher Rufo / March 19, 2018