As the Elwha rushes back to life, hope for river restoration nationwide | Op-Ed
Perhaps the most important lesson from removing the Elwha Dam is that rivers are wonderfully resilient and will support us – and all life –...
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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Healing the wounds of downtown Seattle begins with prioritizing public safety | Op-Ed / Jon Scholes, Downtown Seattle Association
If you visit, work or live in downtown Seattle, now is the time to raise your voice with city and county elected officials and tell...
The superpower I call home cannot abandon the Afghan ‘supergirls’ of my homeland | Op-Ed
Even if we cannot save as many Afghans as we promised to protect, the least we can do is to welcome the fortunate few who...
One hour between Seattle and Portland? It’s possible | Op-Ed
The Northwest must seize the moment to ensure an ultra-high-speed system is in the next chapter of our region’s story, rather than millions more cars...
State Supreme Court oversteps on mandating vaccine | Op-Ed
The issue is not whether vaccinations can be legally required; the issue is whether the governor, the justices or others have the lawful authority to...
How philanthropies can support grassroots social movements | Op-Ed
Our philanthropic model needs to move beyond generous donations to commitments rooted in justice if we are to make bold changes that shift the balance...
This is not the beloved Seattle I knew | Op-Ed
In a region that is home to several of the world’s richest companies and people, and in a city with a median household income in...
I loved my downtown Seattle neighborhood, but it became too depressing to stay | Op-Ed
I do love Seattle. But it’s become an uneasy love. I just can’t seem to love it without shaking my head anymore. It’s despairing —...
Seattle lawmakers must acknowledge our public safety problem and take action | Op-Ed
We must change course and make Seattle's public safety a priority. We need our elected leaders to publicly recognize the problem and demonstrate a willingness...
Adding more regulations further burdens Washington farmers | Op-Ed
If you find yourself wanting to understand farming and the workers who work with them in Washington, talk to a Washington state farmer. They’ll keep...
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