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
Opinion Seattle could pave the way to a national UBI A local cash payment program, with no strings attached, could demonstrate the idea's worth for the rest of the country. by Katie Wilson / September 16, 2020
Opinion The power and promise of universal basic income The idea appeals to socialists, tech moguls, and free market economists. But will any proposal satisfy everyone? by Katie Wilson / September 9, 2020
Opinion What the Seattle election results mean for progressives To grow into a truly mass movement, the left must figure out how to sustain mass participation between elections. by Katie Wilson / November 10, 2021
Opinion King County courts continue ordering evictions, despite moratoriums Unless the state Supreme Court issues new guidance, county court officials may continue to ignore the federal eviction moratorium. by Katie Wilson / March 25, 2021