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Court whacking of Seattle on phone books lets corporations run legally amok

Fri, Mar 8, 5 a.m.

By Jeff Reifman

Guest Opinion: Bizarre but true: Corporations are gaining oppressive power over the public through legal concepts used to free slaves from inhuman oppression. What can we do?

Supreme Court ruling: Good for kids

Wed, Mar 6, 5 a.m.

By Chris Korsmo and Frank Ordway

The state justices have opened the way for the Legislature to do what is right: Devote more money to the education of children.

Bring democracy closer to the people

Wed, Feb 20, 5 a.m.

By Hans Zeiger and Hans Dunshee

Guest Opinion: Why dividing legislative districts in half is a better way to serve Washington's citizens.

Pike Place Market: Oh, what you are about to see

Tue, Feb 19, 12:20 p.m.

By Jean Godden

Guest Opinion: Goodbye, parking lot. Hello, organics, more stalls, a spectacular tie to the waterfront and views that will make San Francisco jealous again.

Why your community needs a bill of rights

Mon, Feb 4, 10:46 p.m.

By Simon Davis-Cohen

Guest Opinion: The public comment period may have ended, but communities across Washington and the country are rallying to take back their rights to make local decisions about their resources.

Garfield student: Why I'm protesting the MAP test

Tue, Jan 29, 4:50 p.m.

By Caitlin Chambers

Guest Opinion: The MAP test, a standardized test required by Seattle Public Schools, wastes student time and district money. It's time to drop it.

'Bipartisan' state Senate means rejecting voters' own values

Wed, Jan 2, 6 a.m.

By Kevin Ranker

Guest Opinion: Democratic Sen. Kevin Ranker says coalition leadership will act against voters' wishes on the environment, women's rights and education.

How Newtown is driving Washington state to gun control action

Fri, Dec 21, 6 a.m.

By Rev. Sanford Brown

Guest Opinion: Newtown's tragedy has birthed a series of gun control actions locally. It's time to join in.

Coal ports are bad idea for both Washington and China

Thu, Dec 13, 12:46 a.m.

By Chris Wilke and Hao Xin

Guest Opinion: The proposed coal terminals across the Northwest are a bad idea for communities on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.

Why Inslee should retain the transportation secretary

Wed, Dec 5, 12:01 a.m.

By Larry Ehl

Guest Opinion: A former staffer of Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond makes the case for her holdover appointment.

Washington wipes out a wolf pack

Wed, Nov 28, 6 a.m.

By Laura Ackerman and Paul Lindholdt

Guest Opinion: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife should have tried everything in its power to make reparations for one rancher's lost cattle before shooting an entire pack of wolves.

4 things you should know about funding Washington schools

Tue, Nov 27, 6 a.m.

By Dick Nelson

The state's Joint Task Force on Education Funding has been meeting for months to figure out how Washington will fund K-12 education. Last week they presented some suggestions. Here's what they missed.