The arts, artists and cultural organizations need immediate help | Op-Ed
It is time for our leaders to demonstrate a strong financial commitment to arts and cultural organizations, local artists and the creative economy in Washington...
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 courts must protect journalists | Op-Ed
Our courts must grant journalists the protection they need to do their jobs and report the facts on the ground. The future of our nation’s...
What will come of the wreckage of a divided America? It’s in our hands | Op-Ed
At our core, most of us care for our neighbors regardless of politics, race, or station. Encountering suffering, we do not see a moment of...
My mother taught me the imperative of voting | Op-Ed
Naturally, I hope my candidate wins. But regardless, if I hadn’t put my ballot in that mailbox, the ghost of my mother would have visited...
Even during a pandemic, harassment is a thing | Op-Ed
I was recently harassed by an anti-masker at SeaTac Airport until the man found another woman traveling alone to repeat his tactics.
Going beyond antitrust to rein in Facebook and Google | Special Opinion Section
Barriers to entry: These tech companies make money by collecting our personal data and repackaging it for sale to the highest bidder.
Consumers must raise their collective voice to remedy the harms from big tech mining their data
Privacy: Consumers need to insist that the digital marketplace evolves to serve our needs and interests — not the interests of corporate giants.
Unfriending Facebook: What we can do about the social media giant’s dominance
We need to both understand Facebook's rise in market dominance and create ways for competitors to fight back.
Harborview bond measure is investment in health, community | Op-Ed
Harborview Medical Center sees patients in their most vulnerable moments, seeking healing and comfort from an institution that has dedicated itself to caring for King...
State lawmakers agree on one thing: Vote yes on long-term care measure | Op-Ed
Vote yes on ESJR 8212. It's a common-sense measure that will make taxpayer dollars go further and help improve the lives of our most vulnerable...
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