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 Durkan veto of COVID-19 relief bill is bad economics The mayor's unexpected move comes at a time when people and businesses desperately need the help. by Katie Wilson / August 4, 2020
Inside Crosscut A series that asks: What does coronavirus mean for capitalism? Crosscut columnist Katie Wilson digs into our impending economic collapse and whether returning to "normal" is possible — or desirable. by Katie Wilson / August 4, 2020
Opinion The uncertain future of capitalism after coronavirus The pandemic made a global economic slowdown much worse. Maybe it’s time to rethink a system based on endless growth. by Katie Wilson / July 29, 2020
Opinion As support for a business tax in King County builds, should progressives celebrate? Suddenly Amazon and other corporate backers are willing to make a concession — but only to avoid a larger one. by Katie Wilson / February 5, 2020
Opinion The anti-Bezos may be coming, but he won’t save us More than benevolent billionaires, what we really need is democracy. by Katie Wilson / January 29, 2020
Opinion For decades, Paul Dorpat chronicled — and lived out — Seattle's weirdness The prolific local historian talks art, counterculture, and the importance of knowing the history of where you live. by Katie Wilson / January 22, 2020
Opinion Who’s afraid of rent control? The history and politics of making rent less damn high, in Seattle and beyond. by Katie Wilson / January 6, 2020