Opinion The politics of protection that keep White men on top We must ask ourselves: Who is being protected? Who gets to do the protecting? And who actually needs protection? by Alisa Kessel / March 29, 2018
Opinion Will Seattle save WA's only Black-owned bookstore? If we really believed in racial and social justice in this city, we'd try to save the Life Enrichment Bookstore, or LEMS. by Nikkita Oliver / March 11, 2019
Opinion Too often, shooting victims get scrutiny that police don't It's in the public's interest to have more transparency about the backgrounds of Seattle police officers involved in shootings. by Nikkita Oliver / February 27, 2019
Equity The sanctuary of Black spaces in Seattle How does one build a liberated space for showcasing and cultivating Black brilliance in a predominantly White city? by Nikkita Oliver / May 18, 2018
Opinion What to watch for when Kavanaugh testifies Thursday A University of Puget Sound professor suggests ways to evaluate how the Supreme Court nominee views women. by Alisa Kessel / September 20, 2018
Opinion Seattle's progress was at a standstill in 2018. Will this year be any different? Despite the turbulence of recent years, we can make the power of the people felt for good in Seattle and King County. by Nikkita Oliver & Dae Shik Kim Hawkins Jr. / December 29, 2018
Culture 5 creative works that offered hope in 2016 A scene from "Moonlight" by Nikkita Oliver / December 25, 2016
Opinion Oliver: We need to talk about endorsements Nikkita Oliver at Washington Hall in Seattle as she conceded defeat in the primary election for Seattle mayor. Aug. 15, 2017. by Nikkita Oliver / September 16, 2017
Opinion So how many #metoos is enough? At what point will people begin to believe the #MeToo victims? by Alisa Kessel / October 18, 2017
Equity Seattle, you aren't that progressive This city needs a reality check. by Nikkita Oliver / December 30, 2017