Opinion Saving Washington: The case for a wealth tax In 300 words, community leaders offer ideas to soften the economic blow caused by coronavirus. by Michael McGinn / April 6, 2020
Culture Notes from the pandemic: Washington writers respond to coronavirus Anastacia-Reneé, Claudia Castro Luna, Kristen Millares Young and others on life at the national forefront of a global health crisis. by Crosscut contributors / March 20, 2020
Culture Three writers on the hard lessons of 2020 The pandemic revealed difficult truths about ourselves and our society. Let’s make 2021 better. by Crosscut contributors / December 22, 2020
Politics Joe Biden won the White House. Now what? Six opinion writers on what Biden's win may mean for climate, the economy, LGBTQ rights, political parties and more. by Crosscut contributors / November 9, 2020
Politics Essays | Exploring the state of democracy in Washington state Crosscut asked seven writers to reflect on the institutions that define our government — and, crucially, allow citizens to participate in it. by Crosscut contributors / October 21, 2020
Opinion Seattle gets an F on snow shoveling It's time for city government and the able-bodied among us to shoulder a bigger load in making our city accessible to all. by Michael McGinn / February 15, 2019
Opinion Troubled waters: Politicians on the hook for orca, salmon failures When we need more money on salmon recovery, we have to curb waste in other areas. by Todd Myers / August 23, 2018
Opinion If climate change is a crisis, striking isn’t enough To make effective progress on global warming, we need to become climate empowered. Personal responsibility is how we'll get there. by Todd Myers / September 19, 2019
Opinion Seattle's car megatunnel is here. Can the city still lead on climate? Workers watch — and photograph — the breakthrough of the Bertha tunnel-boring machine. by Michael McGinn / April 5, 2017
Opinion Inslee had a goal to cut carbon emissions. Where are the results? Inslee talks the talk on carbon emissions, but does he walk the walk? by Todd Myers / January 15, 2018