Inside Crosscut Katie Wilson is here to illuminate the Seattle political landscape Since the pandemic began, she’s been writing about the economic fallout and questioning those in power. by Katie Wilson / April 20, 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 Is it time for Seattle to decriminalize shrooms and psychedelics? Washington state led on legalizing marijuana. Plant-derived psychedelics could be next. by Katie Wilson / April 7, 2021
Opinion Guaranteed income in Seattle? It’s been done before A 1970s experiment made cash payments to thousands of Seattle residents. It could happen again. by Katie Wilson / September 2, 2020
Opinion The federal government abandoned us on coronavirus relief. What now? The stalemate in Congress over relief checks raises larger questions about work and who deserves a dignified life. by Katie Wilson / August 26, 2020
Opinion Why has Amazon been so quiet about Seattle’s new business tax? The e-commerce giant may still make moves to cut costs, but that just defines the next fight. by Katie Wilson / August 19, 2020
Opinion Durkan veto of COVID-19 relief bill is bad economics The mayor's unexpected move comes at a time when people and businesses desperately need the help. by Katie Wilson / August 4, 2020
Inside Crosscut A series that asks: What does coronavirus mean for capitalism? Crosscut columnist Katie Wilson digs into our impending economic collapse and whether returning to "normal" is possible — or desirable. by Katie Wilson / August 4, 2020
Opinion The uncertain future of capitalism after coronavirus The pandemic made a global economic slowdown much worse. Maybe it’s time to rethink a system based on endless growth. by Katie Wilson / July 29, 2020
Opinion How Big Tech landed in the crosshairs of antitrust law During the Reagan era, a permissive antitrust philosophy took root, setting the stage for the rise of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google. by Katie Wilson / November 12, 2020