Support the Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act | Op-Ed
The framers of the Constitution clearly did not want the president or the military to wage war on their own, without consent of the people,...
Seattle Times Op-Eds
The Seattle Times welcomes Op-Eds on any topic for publication in print and online. We value diverse opinion writing that offers a clear point of view. Below are recent Op-Ed columns published in The Times.
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No one should go hungry in our prosperous region | Op-Ed
We must all work to insure that inequality does not force out the vibrant diversity that makes Seattle so worthy a place to call home.
The next mayor will need to be a traffic cop / Doug MacDonald, former state transportation chief | Op-Ed
Seattle’s awful traffic? Brace yourself, because it’s about to get worse
UW must invest more on subsidized employee housing | Op-Ed
Thousands of UW workers — the people who maintain buildings, serve food, help students access financial aid, provide quality instruction, innovative research and medical care...
Remembering a champion of the value of newspapers | My Take
I was sure I was about to be fired after dissing a local theater production.
Life imitates art: ‘House of Cards’ and our political dysfunction | Op-Ed
During my time in Congress, Republicans and Democrats had a large moderate base while the ideological factions dwelled on the fringes. Now they are dominant...
With nuclear submarines in our backyard, isn’t it time to give peace a chance? | Op-Ed
Sharing a fence with Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor — home to eight Trident submarines — is a daily reminder of the peril the world faces from...
Congress must preserve vital lifeline to pediatric health care | Op-Ed
The children who walk into my clinic deserve every opportunity to grow up strong and healthy, with access to any health-care services they may require.
Dear Amazon: We want you here in Washington | Op-Ed
Snohomish and King counties are leading the way on a regional approach. Now we need Spokane, Tacoma and Vancouver to join the effort.
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