Opinion The view from The Phinney Managing an apartment building in the early days of the housing crisis, I got a glimpse of the old Seattle. by Katie Wilson / November 15, 2019
Opinion In Seattle, a tax on big business is now more possible than ever The passage of Tim Eyman's car-tab initiative underscores the need to right our upside-down tax system. Here's how to enlist Amazon in the cause. by Katie Wilson / November 12, 2019
Opinion Poor people vie for a 'golden ticket' in King County's absurd housing lottery If this is what it takes to secure a Section 8 housing voucher, it's no wonder voters are embracing socialism. by Katie Wilson / February 25, 2020
Opinion Coronavirus could mean catastrophe for public transit The federal stimulus will help, but we'll need more creative funding approaches to save the transit system. by Katie Wilson / March 31, 2020
Opinion Jeff Bezos can't save the Earth by leaving it The Amazon CEO’s galactic ambition is worth taking seriously, but it shouldn't be space or bust. by Katie Wilson / March 25, 2020
Opinion How to fund coronavirus relief? Tax big business When the pandemic subsides, then we can take on the homelessness crisis. by Katie Wilson / March 13, 2020
Opinion Washington's uphill battle to get back to work With a COVID-19 vaccine still out of reach, stimulating the economy and slashing unemployment present an extraordinary challenge for lawmakers. by Katie Wilson / May 27, 2020
Opinion The flicker of climate hope in our pandemic dread Emissions have fallen as more people stay home, and fossil fuels have taken a hit. We must keep the momentum going. by Katie Wilson / May 20, 2020
Opinion Seattle's coming recession, explained A new column from Crosscut Opinion will track the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. by Katie Wilson / May 13, 2020
Opinion Seattle’s budget forecast may not be pessimistic enough The pre-pandemic global economy was already fragile. With future COVID-19 outbreaks, Seattle could suffer even more. by Katie Wilson / May 6, 2020