Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change. by Joni Balter / June 11, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Politics Less insult, more discourse: How Seattle should talk about schools Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn kicks off Seattle Schools' 2010 levy campaign: Sometimes Seattle unites around schools but there has been frequent discord. by Alison Krupnick / April 18, 2012
Politics Best of 2012: Less insult, more discourse: How Seattle should talk about schools Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn kicks off Seattle Schools' 2010 levy campaign: Sometimes Seattle unites around schools but there has been frequent discord. by Alison Krupnick / December 22, 2012
Politics What Jose Banda really thinks about Seattle Public Schools Seattle Public Schools superintendent Jose Banda. by Alison Krupnick / December 18, 2012
Politics Seattle schools superintendent: A job of Shakespearean challenges Seattle Public Schools superintendent Jose Banda. by Alison Krupnick / December 16, 2012
Politics Washington sidles up to Finland's glittering education example Finnish author and education expert Pasi Sahlberg. by Alison Krupnick / November 19, 2012
Crosscut is a fascinating civic conversation Crosscut contributor Alison Krupnick by Alison Krupnick / October 9, 2012