Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Opinion Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change. by Joni Balter / June 11, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Culture The best of Mossback, 2018 The best from longtime Crosscut columnist Knute Berger, including a bonus video of his best moments on Mossback's Northwest. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / December 31, 2018
Opinion Arguments for and against I-940’s changes to police law Two looks at the ballot measure on police use of force and training. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / October 31, 2018
Opinion Arguments for and against I-1634’s controls on food and beverage taxes Two looks at the statewide measure that would ban new local retail taxes or fees on foods and beverages. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / October 30, 2018
Opinion Arguments for and against I-1631’s carbon fees Two looks at the ballot measure on climate change and energy. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / October 29, 2018
Opinion Arguments for and against Seattle’s Families, Education, Preschool Levy Two looks at the ballot measure for the City of Seattle. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / October 26, 2018
Opinion Arguments for and against WA state's gun initiative Initiative 1639 would require increased background checks, training and age limitations for semiautomatic assault rifles. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / October 25, 2018
