Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget cuts barely scratched the surface | Op-Ed
The longer Gov. Inslee waits to call a special session deeper cuts will be needed down the road to vital services that Washingtonians depend upon.
Seattle Times Op-Eds
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Black Lives Matter message belongs in our schools | Op-Ed
Washington state’s educators face much uncertainty this fall. How will COVID-19 and the recession impact school budgets? Will we be face-to-face with our students or...
Public-private partnership makes us stronger together | Op-Ed / Gov. Chris Gregoire
This crisis has given rise to one of the strongest public-private partnerships anywhere, bringing together business, government and community organizations as never before.
July 6 is a historic day for the nation’s free press | Op-Ed
The Free Press and American democracy have been intertwined since the nation's founding.
The state Supreme Court has failed Washingtonians who need affordable legal services | Op-Ed
Washington's Supreme Court justices should reconsider their decision to eliminate the state's Limited Licensed Legal Technician program.
Marrying a cop changed my perspective on policing | Op-Ed
As a community we are crying out for peace, love, and equity. I wish people were getting the message that our local police officers want...
Seattle police have made gains in recent years, but work remains | Op-Ed
We need both the wisdom of the slow, steady and effective organized reform efforts, and the urgency of the protests. They should reinforce each other.
Snake River dams in hot water | Op-Ed
These dams stand between the ocean and some of the best remaining spawning habitat for salmon and steelhead. They also stand between the Pacific Northwest...
Black children deserve a bright future | Op-Ed
I will feel better when Black kids can say and know with certainty that they have a positive future in this country.
Washington’s Supreme Court should do all its business in the sunshine | Op-Ed
When our state Supreme Court acts in a quasi-legislative or regulatory role — outside its judicial mode — it owes the public the same transparent...
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