Equity How Afghan and Ukrainian refugee resettlement compares in WA Leaders of Washington state's resettlement agencies talk about how they're balancing the consecutive waves of refugees. by Maleeha Syed / April 12, 2022
Inside Crosscut When meeting journalistic standards is not enough Maleeha Syed's recent reporting on birth doulas taught her that what’s fair game in journalism can still cause harm. by Maleeha Syed / June 21, 2022
Equity Working with a doula can be life-changing for mothers of color The services doulas provide to women in Washington often go far beyond helping them through labor. by Maleeha Syed / June 2, 2022 / Updated at 1:22 p.m. on June 3
Politics As interest rates rise, WA preps state-run student loan program Washington lawmakers passed a bill this legislative session to establish a low-interest student loan program. by Maleeha Syed / May 20, 2022
Equity A year later, Seattle Children's remains troubled by racism issues Since Dr. Ben Danielson resigned last year, some say the hospital is making progress, but others think the leadership has fallen short to rectify its history with racism. by Maleeha Syed / December 14, 2021
Equity Why Black therapists are hard to find in WA People hoping to find a Black therapist who can empathize with their experiences may come up short in their search. by Maleeha Syed / November 23, 2021
Equity WA’s new federal judges signify reversal of Trump-era influence The Senate’s recent confirmation of three federal judges in Washington reveals a deliberate effort to increase diversity in the courts. by Maleeha Syed / November 4, 2021
Equity Indigenous families on the epidemic of missing and murdered women Three Native Americans from the Pacific Northwest reflect on the lack of attention for their missing loved ones and the search for justice. by Maleeha Syed / October 11, 2021
Equity Remote work affects microaggressions for some WA employees Slights that unintentionally express prejudice are part of professional life for many. How has the pandemic shifted those experiences? by Maleeha Syed / September 27, 2021
Inside Crosscut Meet Crosscut’s communities reporter, Maleeha Syed Here's how she is approaching a new beat at Crosscut covering different communities around the state. by Maleeha Syed / September 21, 2021