Opinion Voters — not a Democratic majority — should decide Rep. Matt Shea's future The problem with expelling an alleged domestic terrorist? He could be reelected. by John Carlson / January 14, 2020 / Updated at 9:32 Jan. 16, 2020
Opinion King County's political isolation is the story of 2019 The county remains a liberal bastion, but conservative ideas are thriving elsewhere across Washington state. by John Carlson / December 27, 2019
Opinion Washington voters rejected greed last week — from both corporations and the government Plus, what we learned about Amazon, party loyalty, and the perceived liberalism of voters. by John Carlson / November 11, 2019
Opinion Car tabs, fuel standard, sex ed: 3 battles left before WA session wraps A lopsided Democratic majority is out of step with public opinion. by John Carlson / March 4, 2020
Opinion Washington’s lockdown rebellion has quietly gone mainstream People across the state have started to resist the shut down, doing what they think is prudent as the state flattens the coronavirus infection curve. by John Carlson / May 29, 2020
Inside Crosscut What Crosscut learned from a public records request by Real Change The Seattle Police Department’s hidden involvement in two 2020 opinion articles is an opportunity to reflect upon newsroom trust. by M. David Lee III / August 1, 2023
Opinion Five Republicans to watch in Washington’s primary election If Jay Inslee collects less than 45% in the primary, a GOP candidate may have a shot at winning the governorship in November’s general. by John Carlson / July 31, 2020 / Updated at 3:37 pm on July 31, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: Washington state Republicans As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by John Carlson / November 9, 2020
Inside Crosscut Why Crosscut is sunsetting its opinion section Crosscut isn't abandoning opinions, just finding a new way for you to hear them. by M. David Lee III / December 3, 2021
Inside Crosscut Meet Crosscut's new executive editor This is M. David Lee III's second move to Seattle. Since his last stay, the city has changed a lot — and so has he. by M. David Lee III / November 16, 2021