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
Environment Support for this article is provided by Port of Seattle. Using Indigenous knowledge to reclaim food sovereignty Native chefs, educators and nutritionists are showing that environmental justice and food justice are inextricably linked. by Beatriz Costa Lima / August 20, 2021
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
Environment Support for this article is provided by Port of Seattle. La inclusión podría ser una solución para la escasez de bomberos forestales Con temporadas de incendios forestales más largas y fuegos más intensos, las mujeres bomberas dicen que necesitamos a todos y todas. by Beatriz Costa Lima / August 13, 2021
Environment Support for this article is provided by Port of Seattle. Inclusivity could alleviate shortage of wildland firefighters With longer fire seasons and bigger blazes, women firefighters say it's an 'all hands on deck' situation. by Beatriz Costa Lima / August 13, 2021
Environment Support for this article is provided by Port of Seattle. El medio ambiente gana cuando se fomenta la diversidad en las ciencias El racismo ambiental afecta a muchísimas comunidades de color en EE.UU. Una mayor inclusión en los campos científicos puede generar más soluciones. by Beatriz Costa Lima / August 6, 2021
Environment Support for this article is provided by Port of Seattle. How the environment wins when diversity is a priority in STEM fields Environmental racism affects countless U.S. communities of color. Here's how greater inclusivity in scientific fields can lead to more solutions. by Beatriz Costa Lima / August 6, 2021