Opinion Three cheers for the Seattle City Council Don't listen to the haters: From protecting workers to progressive revenue, the council is getting a lot right. by Katie Wilson / February 10, 2021
Opinion A new era of trustbusting could begin with Amazon, tech giants 21st century anti-trust activity targets the companies that mine our data and control so much of our digital infrastructure. by Katie Wilson / October 22, 2020
Opinion How poverty hurts Washington state’s democracy In an age of increasing economic insecurity, should we strengthen the social safety net, or transcend it? by Katie Wilson / October 21, 2020
Opinion 2020 was the year of empathy fatigue We were too ready to abandon our older selves. by Katie Wilson / December 22, 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
Opinion Is this the year Washington state starts a public bank? A bill moving through the state Legislature could set up a public bank to address our vast infrastructure needs. by Katie Wilson / March 16, 2021
Opinion The narratives that define Seattle's 2021 election 'Extreme Takeover' or 'Class War'? Two opposing stories vie for our votes. by Katie Wilson / October 27, 2021
Opinion How fighting traffic congestion can create congestion As Washington state legislators consider building more highways, a new tool could help them understand the impact of their efforts. by Katie Wilson / October 20, 2021
Opinion Congress, public debt, and the end of neoliberalism In the U.S., spending on social goods has increased even as the safety net has crumbled. This spells problems for capitalism. by Katie Wilson / October 14, 2021