Opinion Congress, public debt, and the end of neoliberalism In the U.S., spending on social goods has increased even as the safety net has crumbled. This spells problems for capitalism. by Katie Wilson / October 14, 2021
Opinion If small landlords in King County are selling their rentals, should we care? If a hot market combined with regulations is driving mom and pop landlords to sell, there may be little we can or should do about it. by Katie Wilson / July 8, 2021
Opinion Good takes and bad takes on the Amazon union vote in Bessemer A brief guide on how to think, and how not to think, about the crushing outcome in Alabama. by Katie Wilson / April 14, 2021
Opinion Four questions on Parler, Trump and Big Tech So much of social life and public discourse occurs in the virtual realm, raising profound concerns about the law, ethics and truth. by Katie Wilson / January 20, 2021
Opinion Amazon’s housing philanthropy will not save us Are we supposed to be grateful for a little tax-deductible charity from our corporate overlords? Sorry, no. by Katie Wilson / January 19, 2021
Opinion Imagining a future where Amazon runs the world Pondering the Seattle-based leviathan’s endgame invites big questions about the future of capitalism. by Katie Wilson / December 9, 2020
Opinion Why 21st century trustbusters are picking on Amazon For the Seattle behemoth’s third-party sellers, the rules are always shifting and the house always wins. by Katie Wilson / November 19, 2020
Opinion Capitalism, competition, and why antitrust is so confusing Antitrust law lies at the fault line where the ideology of the capitalist marketplace begins to self-destruct. by Katie Wilson / October 28, 2020
Opinion A new era of trustbusting could begin with Amazon, tech giants 21st century anti-trust activity targets the companies that mine our data and control so much of our digital infrastructure. by Katie Wilson / October 22, 2020
Opinion Poor people vie for a 'golden ticket' in King County's absurd housing lottery If this is what it takes to secure a Section 8 housing voucher, it's no wonder voters are embracing socialism. by Katie Wilson / February 25, 2020