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
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 Black-owned coffeeshops in WA reshape caffeine culture Business owners of color are reclaiming the Seattle-area's favorite beverage. by Maleeha Syed / August 19, 2021
Equity Why the Build Back Better bill would fall flat for some WA immigrants The imperiled bill feels inadequate as-is to some Washington immigrants, who don't see much changing until they can get a guaranteed pathway to citizenship. by Maleeha Syed / January 19, 2022
Politics WA voters split on handling the pandemic and the economy, poll finds The latest data shows Washingtonians who were polled were more pessimistic about the future as well. by Maleeha Syed / January 6, 2022
Politics Outgoing Seattle Mayor Durkan looks back with pride — and some regrets As Durkan prepares to leave office, she says her term will ultimately be defined by the city's pandemic response. by Nate Sanford / December 22, 2021
Inside Crosscut Words matter when recounting WWII treatment of Japanese Americans In her recent story, reporter Maleeha Syed learned how words like 'internment' gloss over the realities of life under Executive Order 9066. by Maleeha Syed / March 22, 2022
News War in Ukraine reveals familial rifts for some Washingtonians Russia's invasion has led some Washington residents to question their relationships with loved ones who don't hold the Kremlin culpable. by Maleeha Syed / March 17, 2022