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Opinion Lessons for 2021 from Seattle’s first Black mayor January 14 Knute “Mossback” Berger is Crosscut's Editor-at-Large. Norm Rice led the city when the issue of school busing was boiling over. His latest book offers a path toward solutions during times of tumult.
Opinion Uber’s price hike signals a bigger, more expensive fight to come January 13 Katie Wilson, a contributing columnist, is the General Secretary of the Transit Riders Union. Fresh from winning Prop 22 in California, the ride-sharing company prepares for battle in Seattle.
Opinion What 2020 taught us about Washington’s partisan divide January 12 Stuart Elway is a Washington state pollster. We surveyed a lot of Washingtonians of all political stripes last year. This is what their answers told us.
Asset 1 Series Crosscut Escapes Podcast | The assault on Olympic National Park’s square inch of silence Season 1 , Episode 2 In 2005, Gordon Hempton made a single spot within the Hoh Rain Forest famous for its serenity. But now it’s noisier than ever. Where to listen: iTunesOvercastPodbeanStitcherRSS
Asset 1 Series Crosscut Escapes Podcast | How Mount Rainier will tell us when it’s going to blow Season 1 , Episode 1 By listening closely, scientists can tell us when to worry — but these mountain songs are more than just warning signs. Where to listen: iTunesOvercastPodbeanStitcherRSS
Asset 1 Series Crosscut Talks Podcast | From Big Oil to Big Tech: A brief history of antitrust Season 2 , Episode 33 Columnist Katie Wilson tells us how the law created in the Gilded Age will help shape the next chapter of the Digital Age. Where to listen: Google PlayiTunesOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcherRSS
Culture Editor’s Notebook: We’re lichen these Northwest moss movies Lean into our wet landscape with forested films like ‘The Dark Divide.’ by Brangien Davis / January 14
Culture Seattle author says ‘mutual aid’ will be crucial in 2021 and beyond In a new book, Seattle University’s Dean Spade highlights how the organizing and survival tactic could be vital for future disasters. by Margo Vansynghel / January 7
Equity Los latinos de Washington, desproporcionadamente afectados por el COVID-19, se preparan para la vacuna Los expertos de salud pública se aprestan para preparar a las comunidades para la vacuna, pero se enfrentan a obstáculos importantes. by Lilly Fowler / January 14, 2021
Environment How far Washington has to go to make roads safe for everyone The state needs to spend $5.7 billion to fix roads for cyclists and pedestrians, a draft transportation plan says. by Hannah Weinberger / January 14, 2021
Opinion Uber’s price hike signals a bigger, more expensive fight to come Fresh from winning Prop 22 in California, the ride-sharing company prepares for battle in Seattle. by Katie Wilson / January 13, 2021
News What it takes to reopen Washington schools in a pandemic From communication to flexibility, superintendents across the state discuss how their districts safely reopened. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / January 13, 2021 / Jan. 14 10:04 a.m.
Politics Rep. Suzan DelBene talks Capitol attack and legislative priorities The congresswoman from Washington state details a harrowing day at the Capitol and how the House will move forward on the pandemic, infrastructure and climate. by Mark Baumgarten / January 13, 2021
Politics Some WA legislators come to the Capitol armed with guns It’s legal for state lawmakers to carry firearms while voting on bills and conducting the people’s business. by Melissa Santos / January 12, 2021
Opinion What 2020 taught us about Washington’s partisan divide We surveyed a lot of Washingtonians of all political stripes last year. This is what their answers told us. by H. Stuart Elway / January 12, 2021
Culture Mossback’s Northwest: The ancient bison hunters of the San Juans by Knute Berger & Stephen Hegg / January 8
Seattle Children’s Hospital needs community input to address racism The recent resignation of Dr. Ben Danielson is an opportunity to make right on harm that too many people of color have experienced. January 11 Abigail Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) is the director of the Urban Indian Health institute.
Republicans need to choose: Trump or America Members of the GOP at every level, including in Washington state, are responsible for the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol. January 8 Chris Vance, a former Republican party chairman, is a senior fellow at the Niskanen Center.
Look to the Northwest to understand the far-right mob in D.C. The insurrection in the other Washington is part of a long tradition of extremist thinking in America. January 8 Knute “Mossback” Berger is Crosscut's Editor-at-Large.
