Brandi Kruse: An elegy to Seattle's ?CHOP?
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This week: An elegy to CHOP. While the autonomous zone is no more, its mark is forever.

Commentary: That new arena name? I'll meet you at "The Greenhouse" (or "The Key")

We start with an admission: When I first read that the arena at Seattle Center would be named “Climate Pledge Arena,” I legitimately thought it was a headline from the satirical website, “The Onion.”

Brandi Kruse: If Seattle leaders want to fix policing – they should start with their own failures

Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.

Commentary: Heartbroken, yet finding comfort in Mamba Mentality living on through so many others
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I dont mention it often, because having been in Seattle 13 years, this is my sports town. But when I think about my youth, I think about one franchise and the various players that led that team to six championships before Id graduated from college. Kobe Bryant was one of those players.

Brandi Kruse: 'CHOP' is not a block party

Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.

Brandi Kruse: The silence is deafening

This week: In leadership, sometimes what you don't say speaks louder than what you do say.

Commentary: Head Tax Round 2?
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Kshama Sawant, Seattle's Socialist councilwoman, wants a redo on the city's failed head tax.

Brandi Kruse: Leadership isn't always about showing strength

This week: Showing strength is important as a leader. But in a time of crisis, it's also okay to show weakness.

Brandi Kruse: Why Governor Inslee is a master at the non-answer

Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.This week: During the Coronavirus crisis, Governor Jay Inslee  has been criticized for dodging questions. But who else is to blame for his non-answers?