News A foster system paradox: Parents billed for care of their children Studies show charging child support extends family separations and can spur years of debt for parents in poverty. WA is pushing to change the practice. by Claudia Rowe / March 22, 2022
Equity WA officials want to end fees charged to parents for kids' jail time Hundreds of families owe the state a total of $1.1 million in outstanding detention fees, a practice made legal in WA 45 years ago. by Claudia Rowe / February 10, 2022
Opinion What the Seattle election results mean for progressives To grow into a truly mass movement, the left must figure out how to sustain mass participation between elections. by Katie Wilson / November 10, 2021
Opinion The narratives that define Seattle's 2021 election 'Extreme Takeover' or 'Class War'? Two opposing stories vie for our votes. by Katie Wilson / October 27, 2021
Opinion In Maple Valley hit-and-run case, revenge isn’t the answer Some want the young teen who killed a man with a car to be tried as an adult. Here's why I think they're wrong. by Claudia Rowe / October 12, 2021 / Updated on Nov. 2, 2021 at 4:06 pm
Opinion When it comes to redistricting in WA, gridlock might be a good thing Keeping the gerrymander at bay may mean passing the buck. by Katie Wilson / October 5, 2021 / Updated at 1:43 p.m. on October 5, 2021
Opinion Inaccuracies undermine Seattle’s debate over eviction ban The Seattle Times ran an opinion piece rife with errors and distortions. It’s time to set the record straight. by Katie Wilson / September 29, 2021
Opinion Four reasons Seattle’s left will likely prevail in November Here's what we learned in the Aug. 3 primary election. by Katie Wilson / August 4, 2021
Opinion Seattle mayoral candidates weigh in on public housing Could Seattle become like Vienna and house everyone affordably? by Katie Wilson / July 28, 2021
Opinion How Seattle’s next mayor can solve the housing crisis Allow the market to build way more housing — and build way more outside the market. by Katie Wilson / July 21, 2021