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
Opinion What Biden's win means: The economy As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Katie Wilson / November 9, 2020
Opinion 1912: When antitrust views collided in a presidential election Today we fight over Big Tech. Over a century ago, the burning political question was what to do about trusts in agriculture, cigarettes, oil, electricity and steel. by Katie Wilson / November 4, 2020
Opinion Capitalism, competition, and why antitrust is so confusing Antitrust law lies at the fault line where the ideology of the capitalist marketplace begins to self-destruct. by Katie Wilson / October 28, 2020
Opinion 2021 will be a year of sloppy economic thinking in Seattle A recent Seattle Times column and KOMO TV program offer a bitter taste of the misguided and ugly narratives to come in the new year. by Katie Wilson / December 17, 2020
Inside Crosscut Amazon, antitrust and a series about the future of capitalism Join columnist Katie Wilson on a journey through the past, present and possible future of the fight to break up America's monopolies. by Katie Wilson / December 15, 2020
Opinion Imagining a future where Amazon runs the world Pondering the Seattle-based leviathan’s endgame invites big questions about the future of capitalism. by Katie Wilson / December 9, 2020
Opinion Why 21st century trustbusters are picking on Amazon For the Seattle behemoth’s third-party sellers, the rules are always shifting and the house always wins. by Katie Wilson / November 19, 2020
Opinion Before eviction moratoriums expire, WA renters and landlords need help From cash assistance to rent cancellation, practical ideas for dealing with mounting debt. by Katie Wilson / September 30, 2020
Opinion Eviction moratoriums in Washington won’t last forever For many tenants here and across the country, back rent is piling up, and the problem will likely get worse. by Katie Wilson / September 23, 2020