News The future of Capitol Hill’s protest zone may lie in Seattle history Could the East Precinct follow in the footsteps of Daybreak Star, El Centro de la Raza and Northwest African American Museum? by Margo Vansynghel & David Kroman / June 17, 2020
Inside Crosscut What interviewing a death care worker taught me about life Crosscut reporter Margo Vansynghel reflects on her conversations with tattoo artist Jessica Henry, who became a death care worker during a pandemic. by Margo Vansynghel / June 16, 2020
Culture A tattoo artist learns the essential work of tending to the dead For one Seattleite, confronting mortality is hands-on during the pandemic. by Margo Vansynghel / June 9, 2020
Culture Food, medics, free rides home: Seattle protests see rush of volunteer support With a long history in citizen activism, ‘mutual aid’ helps sustain local demonstrations. by Margo Vansynghel / June 9, 2020
Culture Seattle’s indie bookstores are back in survival mode Booksellers weathered the threat of big box stores, Amazon and a major recession. Coronavirus is testing their resilience once again. by Margo Vansynghel / April 24, 2020
Culture Seattle photographers trade Zoom calls for a zoom lens During isolation, local artists find creative ways to get close to people — from a distance. by Margo Vansynghel / April 20, 2020
Culture WA students want tuition refunds after colleges go virtual Students — many in debt and newly unemployed — say a reduced college experience shouldn’t cost as much. Meanwhile, schools have their own budget fears. by Margo Vansynghel / April 17, 2020
News Face masks and coronavirus: When, how and why to wear them The do's and don'ts of homemade mask safety. by Margo Vansynghel / April 7, 2020 / Updated April 21, 12:20 p.m.
Culture Coronavirus has ravaged the arts. Financial relief is available, but is it enough? Self-employed artists, music venues and DIY arts spaces fear they are slipping through the cracks. by Margo Vansynghel / April 6, 2020
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, 2021