Opinion What Inslee should look for when appointing a new WA secretary of state The only Republican in a statewide seat is joining the Biden administration. Here’s what our governor should consider when replacing her. by Bill Bryant / November 10, 2021
Opinion Port of Seattle races should have voters thinking beyond city limits King County voters elect port commissioners, but the impacts of the job are felt in communities throughout Washington state. by Bill Bryant / October 28, 2021 / Updated Nov. 2 at 3:55 p.m.
Opinion The case for long-term protection of Washington forests The state Legislature should secure our legacy and future by providing 20-year funding to restore forest health. by Bill Bryant / October 13, 2021
Opinion WA Democrats undermine democracy when they bend the rules Legislators invoked an exemption when they passed a new tax on investment income. Their only problem? The truth. by Bill Bryant / June 22, 2021
Opinion Redistricting in WA could benefit GOP, as voting patterns shift When the maps are redrawn, both parties will need to make choices about who their voters are. by Bill Bryant / May 27, 2021
Opinion Why we should honor Billy Frank Jr. in the U.S. Capitol The legendary Nisqually activist was a passionate leader who focused on finding solutions. He taught me to temper zeal with pragmatism. by Bill Bryant / March 25, 2021
Opinion What Biden's win means: The moderate Democrat As the Biden-Harris administration looms, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Lola E. Peters / November 9, 2020
Opinion Mayor Jenny Durkan is not the trailblazer Seattle needs Our city deserves a leader who can see beyond our current reality into uncharted territory. by Lola E. Peters / June 9, 2020
Opinion Why I left the Democrats As Washington's presidential primary election looms, I am reminded of all the ways the Party abandoned the common person. by Lola E. Peters / March 5, 2020
Opinion Is bowing to business decaying our democracy? What an exchange during the House impeachment inquiry between Gordon Sondland and Rep. Denny Heck says about our values. by Lola E. Peters / December 13, 2019