Opinion Why Seattle needs more history in its politics, and more politics in its art Chicago, a city deeply attuned to its cultural and political history, offers lessons for our arts institutions and our politicians. by Dujie Tahat / November 22, 2019
Opinion Notes on being useful after dying in Washington state From medical studies to compost, here's how my body can be used up after I die. by Judy Lightfoot / April 13, 2021
Opinion The problem with Seattle's progressive chattering class Political advocacy organizations could learn from our city’s long tradition of organizing and occupation. by Dujie Tahat / December 30, 2020
Opinion System failure: Seattle isn't dying and poverty isn't a crime A recent report on misdemeanors continues a toxic narrative in local politics. by Dujie Tahat / October 10, 2019 / Updated at 5:07 pm October 15, 2019
United we bicker? A sharp, hopeful look at U.S. potential How did We the People dwindle into We the Taxpayers? Author Marilynne Robinson is making waves nationally with her new book about American society and our democratic faith in the potential of every... by Judy Lightfoot / April 12, 2012
'Hard, scary, sad': life at a highway rest stop Untitled (NCFH, Boston) 12"x18" by Judy Lightfoot / April 2, 2012
Kathleen Flenniken makes poetry out of Cold War Hanford Kathleen Flenniken, "Plume" (UW Press, 2012) by Judy Lightfoot / March 21, 2012
Crosscut Tout: 'Inequality in the Age of Mass Incarceration' at Town Hall, Oct 13 1301 Western Avenue is the site of a proposed 16-story building. by Judy Lightfoot / October 10, 2011
Hard times bite deep in Washington: who will step up as the state steps away? Gov. Chris Gregoire. by Judy Lightfoot / October 3, 2011
Crosscut Tout: The artful wildness of 'Woodnote' Christine Deavel, 'Woodnote' by Judy Lightfoot / September 28, 2011