Politics Celebrate the U.S.-China climate deal, but watch your back Beijing, we have a smog problem. by KC Golden / November 13, 2014
Politics U.N. climate panel delivers most dire warning yet Guest Opinion: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change calls the consequences of inaction on climate change "severe, widespread and irreversible." The good news? We know exactly what to do to... by KC Golden / November 3, 2014
Politics Guest Opinion: Will Seattle take a stand on, or a cut of the Arctic drilling action? Why would the Port of Seattle, self-proclaimed Green Gateway, agree to host Shell's Arctic drilling fleet? by KC Golden / February 18, 2015
Opinion The Gates divorce and the risks of billionaire philanthropy Relying on the charity of the uber wealthy is a poor substitute for the kind of ongoing support more progressive taxes can provide. by Samantha Allen / May 14, 2021
Opinion Let’s stop the shaming at Seattle’s parks Seattleites have received mixed messages about spending time in parks. We should encourage outdoor socialization as much as possible. by Samantha Allen / April 30, 2021
Opinion Are democracy vouchers enough to keep Seattle elections local? The 2019 election cycle was a warning sign about big spending. Small donor matching programs could bolster our democracy. by Samantha Allen / April 19, 2021
Opinion Why Seattle’s industrial district needs more trees There’s no real excuse to have so little canopy in SoDo. It doesn’t have to be ‘like the forgotten land.’ by Samantha Allen / April 2, 2021
Opinion What Biden's win means: The rights of LGBTQ people As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Samantha Allen / November 9, 2020
Opinion Amy Coney Barrett and the false fight between religion, LGBTQ rights As we debate the Supreme Court nominee, let’s remember: Many LGBTQ people are religious, and many religions have affirmed their rights. by Samantha Allen / October 1, 2020