Politics Responding to her readers on paid family leave (Idaho Commission for Libraries) by Carolyn McConnell / May 12, 2008
Politics Birthing behind bars Reading the recent article in The Seattle Times about doulas in the state prisons, I wasn't sure whether to feel proud or ashamed of my state. It's a horrible thing for babies to be born in prison —... by Carolyn McConnell / June 9, 2008
Culture Washington stumbles toward landmark paid family leave (Idaho Commission for Libraries) by Carolyn McConnell / April 3, 2008
Equity Does public radio in the Northwest have a gender pay gap? A Northwest News Network reporter says she quit because her male counterparts made "tens of thousands" more. by Melissa Santos / March 12, 2019
Politics WA nears a first: Offering a public option for health insurance Lawmakers have already moved to protect pre-existing conditions. Now they may make Washington the first state to provide a public health care option. by Melissa Santos / April 24, 2019
Politics $340M WA immigrant relief fund plagued by monthslong delays Though state lawmakers approved the money last April to help undocumented immigrants, none has been distributed. by Melissa Santos / March 2, 2022
Politics New laws aim to keep people from losing their homes in Washington Help for renters and homeowners is on the way as the state’s eviction moratorium is set to expire June 30. by Melissa Santos / May 18, 2021
Equity Insurers in WA must cover transgender health care under new bill The state’s push to protect access to health care for transgender people contrasts with recent actions in other state legislatures. by Melissa Santos / May 7, 2021
News Getting the story: How we investigated cops' credibility problems Nine months of reporting and more than 100 records requests formed the basis of our look at police officers placed on so-called ‘Brady’ lists. by Melissa Santos / April 8, 2021
News Nearly 200 cops with credibility issues still working in Washington state A Crosscut investigation found at least 183 police officers flagged for issues such as dishonesty, bias and excessive force remain in law enforcement. by Melissa Santos / April 8, 2021