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
Culture Seattle's all-female football team: This isn't the lingerie league The women of the Seattle Majestics make huge sacrifices for their sport, full-tackle football. For many, the reward is nothing short of salvation. by Cambria Roth / April 20, 2016
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
Politics Council overrides grassroots Dems with Jayapal’s successor A judge swore Saldaña in after King County Council confirmed her appointment. by Cambria Roth / December 12, 2016
Tech The leader connecting communities through tech David Harris will receive Crosscut's Courage in Technology award on October 12. by Cambria Roth / September 24, 2017
Politics After Trump, an uprising among women in rural Washington Energized by the 2016 election, female candidates are seeking change — and office — in Klickitat County. by Cambria Roth / September 20, 2017
Politics Miss Tuesday's mayoral debate? Watch it here The two candidates for Mayor of Seattle, Jenny Durkan, left, and Cary Moon, debated Tuesday at Seattle University. by Cambria Roth / September 12, 2017