Bill Nye: fables, facts and f-bombs | Op-Ed
Most of all, Bill Nye is a lover of facts and comedy, and not necessarily in that order. In this era of fake everything, he’s...
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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The conversation on race and identity is really about how we care for and treat one another | Op-Ed
There are a lot of well-meaning white people out there who want to engage, but many of us have no idea where to grab on.
U.S. must follow Canada and invite tribes into Columbia River Treaty negotiation | Op-Ed
Until indigenous nations are involved as sovereigns and not merely consulted like stakeholders, the legal and moral integrity of our decisions about the land and...
Imagine an America where all youth commit to national service | Op-Ed
Expanding opportunities for young people to participate in a year of national service could help to tackle difficult problems and bring people together.
What parents can learn from the Boy Scouts child sexual abuse crisis | Op-Ed
Parents must ask each camp and youth serving organization about its policies, staff selection and training procedures regarding child sexual abuse — and the answers...
Why won’t we talk about death? | Op-Ed
Regardless of how healthily we live or how much medical care we receive, we will all die.
Women should not feel the need to justify their reproductive rights | Op-Ed
I want to live in a world where "It was my choice" is justification enough for an abortion.
Why we filed suit to overturn Zinke’s last act of malfeasance | Op-Ed
A successful outcome in this federal lawsuit would clean up some of Secretary Zinke’s last dealings during the time when he was charged with the...
We have only one planet, and it is speaking to us | Op-Ed
We have no doubt that we can tackle climate change and save the animal and plants species we love.
Seattle students, lagging behind other districts, deserve a new science curriculum | Op-Ed
Seattle's school board can show it is serious about its values by approving the recommended new science curriculum.
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