Opinion Seattle and all of Washington must extend the eviction moratorium Residential tenants aren’t the only ones who need it. Small businesses and nonprofits do, too. by Katie Wilson / March 3, 2021
Opinion Did Kroger really close two Seattle QFCs over hazard pay? The company’s decision to close two grocery stores over hazard pay is a political move. The economics are more complicated. by Katie Wilson / February 25, 2021
Opinion Why does it take a snowstorm to open more shelter space in Seattle? Fewer homeless people would be outside freezing if the city had done more to bring them inside when the pandemic began. by Katie Wilson / February 12, 2021
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