Opinion In WA’s history of interracial marriage, pride and prejudice The Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia ended anti-miscegenation laws in the U.S. long after our state had done the same. But the history is complicated. by Samantha Allen / June 11, 2021
Opinion If the Sonics return to the NBA, thank the Storm Supporting Seattle’s WNBA champs and bringing back its men's team are not mutually exclusive. by Samantha Allen / June 1, 2021
Opinion What it takes to recycle foam blocks in Seattle A city proud of its sustainability should be ashamed of how many tons of the stuff end up in the landfill every year. by Samantha Allen / March 5, 2021
Inside Crosscut Meet our new columnist writing in search of a better Seattle Crosscut opinion columnist Samantha Allen shares her approach to reporting on the future of an imperfect city. by Samantha Allen / March 2, 2021
Opinion Help save Seattle restaurants: Delete your delivery app Uber Eats, DoorDash and similar apps eat into restaurants’ already-thin profits. Eating local should be worth a few extra steps. by Samantha Allen / February 19, 2021
Opinion If you’re under 65, don’t hesitate to vaccinate against COVID-19 I am a 34-year-old open-heart surgery survivor who got the vaccine as part of a science experiment. I don’t regret it. by Samantha Allen / February 5, 2021
Opinion Seattle should require vaccine proof at restaurants and bars Food service workers have been exposed to too much risk already. Enough is enough. by Samantha Allen / August 13, 2021
Opinion Seattle is facing an indoor air quality crisis Air conditioning is rare in Seattle, but if we want to breathe indoors amid hotter, smokier summers, we’ll have to take action — soon. by Samantha Allen / July 27, 2021
Opinion To beat the heat, put a lid on I-5 The climate crisis has added new urgency to an ambitious idea. by Samantha Allen / July 9, 2021
Opinion 50 years on, the radical promise of Stonewall is still unmet The LGBTQ community has made enormous progress in the fight for equality, but a long road still lies ahead. by Samantha Allen / June 28, 2019