Opinion In Seattle, 1918 Armistice Day led to celebrations — and a surge of flu Celebration broke out on Armistice Day, and city residents seized their freedom, but at a cost. by Knute Berger / November 11, 2021
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 Seattle needs unity. Can Bruce Harrell deliver? Fixing potholes used to define a good mayor. In today's divided city, the challenges ahead are far more significant. by Knute Berger / November 3, 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 50 years later, the fight for Pike Place Market resonates Once cast as an obstacle to a more modern Seattle, the downtown destination has become the kind of multi-layered urban environment we strive for. by Knute Berger / October 21, 2021 / Updated at 10:16 a.m.
Opinion How fighting traffic congestion can create congestion As Washington state legislators consider building more highways, a new tool could help them understand the impact of their efforts. by Katie Wilson / October 20, 2021
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 We’re living in the age of the megafire We have a long history of wildfire in the PNW. But megafires are a new thing entirely. by Knute Berger / October 13, 2021
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