Opinion Seattle could pave the way to a national UBI A local cash payment program, with no strings attached, could demonstrate the idea's worth for the rest of the country. by Katie Wilson / September 16, 2020
Opinion The power and promise of universal basic income The idea appeals to socialists, tech moguls, and free market economists. But will any proposal satisfy everyone? by Katie Wilson / September 9, 2020
Opinion Can WA lawmakers finally flip the state’s upside-down tax system? The pandemic economy demands new revenue. Legislators have an opportunity to finally do what they’ve talked about for years and tax the rich. by Katie Wilson / February 3, 2021
Opinion America’s COVID-19 response: A bonanza for billionaires Our government has propped up the economy in vital ways, but Robin Hood would be disappointed in its handouts to the rich. by Katie Wilson / January 28, 2021
Opinion Four questions on Parler, Trump and Big Tech So much of social life and public discourse occurs in the virtual realm, raising profound concerns about the law, ethics and truth. by Katie Wilson / January 20, 2021
Opinion Amazon’s housing philanthropy will not save us Are we supposed to be grateful for a little tax-deductible charity from our corporate overlords? Sorry, no. by Katie Wilson / January 19, 2021
Opinion Uber’s price hike signals a bigger, more expensive fight to come Fresh from winning Prop 22 in California, the ride-sharing company prepares for battle in Seattle. by Katie Wilson / January 13, 2021
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