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
Opinion When it comes to redistricting in WA, gridlock might be a good thing Keeping the gerrymander at bay may mean passing the buck. by Katie Wilson / October 5, 2021 / Updated at 1:43 p.m. on October 5, 2021
Opinion Inaccuracies undermine Seattle’s debate over eviction ban The Seattle Times ran an opinion piece rife with errors and distortions. It’s time to set the record straight. by Katie Wilson / September 29, 2021
Opinion Do renter protections reduce the rental housing supply? Landlord groups claim government intervention to prevent displacement actually hurts renters. Let’s take a closer look. by Katie Wilson / June 23, 2021
Opinion Facing climate concerns, will King County stop Boeing Field expansion? Not long ago, halting an airport expansion over climate issues and environmental justice concerns might have seemed far-fetched. But times are changing. by Katie Wilson / June 9, 2021
Opinion Predicting a backlash election in Seattle this year? Remember 2019 With a departing mayor and low approval ratings for the city council, expectations are high for a change election. It's not clear that will happen. by Katie Wilson / June 2, 2021 / Updated June 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Opinion Would Compassion Seattle lead to fewer tents or more? Nobody knows Even informed opinions on how the proposed charter amendment would actually tackle homelessness vary wildly. That should be a red flag for voters. by Katie Wilson / May 19, 2021
Opinion Biden, Hamlet, and the anxieties of late-stage capitalism Economists, struggling to define our era, aren't sure what comes next. by Katie Wilson / August 18, 2021
Opinion Amazon Fresh comes to Seattle’s Central District The company’s newest foray into brick-and-mortar grocery retail may be the most consequential yet. What is the e-commerce giant up to? by Katie Wilson / August 12, 2021 / Updated at 9:31 am August 12, 2021