Editorials

July 15, 2019 at 3:33 pm

Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric calls for a bipartisan rebuke | Editorial

Trump's use of Twitter and a White House news conference to urge Congresswomen to leave the country degrades his office and America's aspirations of inclusivity.

July 14, 2019 at 12:01 pm

The Times recommends: Ann Davison Sattler for Seattle City Council, District 5 | Editorial

One of the political newcomers in a wave of Seattle civic engagement this year, attorney and arbitrator Ann Davison Sattler is the best choice to...

July 12, 2019 at 2:32 pm

The Times recommends: Alex Pedersen for Seattle City Council, District 4 | Editorial

This blend of public and private experience, and deep knowledge of what Seattle can do to produce housing and secure funding for homeless services, makes...

July 12, 2019 at 12:29 pm

The Times recommends: Vote ‘yes’ for King County parks | Editorial

If approved, the owner of a $500,000 home would pay $2 more per month than they do under the current parks levy, which expires at...

July 11, 2019 at 2:32 pm

Hold state Sen. Mona Das to task for Trumpist attack on journalism | Editorial

Although a report of troubling bias by state Senate Democratic Caucus members in Olympia must be taken seriously, Sen. Mona Das sabotaged her own credibility...

This artwork by William Brown relates to students buying clothes and supplies as they return to school for the fall term.

July 11, 2019 at 2:29 pm

School-supply drive: Help homeless students prepare for the classroom | Editorial

The Seattle Times editorial board's school-supply drive partners with King and Snohomish county charities to help provide for children facing homelessness.

July 11, 2019 at 8:25 am

The Seattle Times editorial board’s 2019 primary election endorsements | Editorial

Primary election ballots should arrive in mailboxes by about July 18 and should be returned or postmarked by Aug. 6.

July 10, 2019 at 2:15 pm

The Times recommends: Egan Orion for Seattle City Council, District 3, Kshama Sawant's seat | Editorial

Orion distinguished by his breadth of experience, community advocacy and commitment to making the council more collaborative and responsive to constituents.

July 9, 2019 at 2:29 pm

Equal pay for equal work, on and off field | Editorial

The Women's National Soccer Team deserves more than congratulations and hearty handshakes: Its members deserve equal pay for equal work.

July 8, 2019 at 12:55 pm

Border crisis betrays American values | Editorial

Even $4.6 billion in emergency funding is unlikely to undo the damage caused by this government's failures along our southeastern border, nor can it absolve the Department...