Equity Out & Back: Walking through time in Seattle's Central District A Juneteenth outing with Club Seattle Runners Division and Wa Na Wari art center sheds light on the neighborhood's history and future. by Alison Mariella Désir / December 9, 2022
Inside Crosscut Why access to the outdoors has never been equitable Our new video and podcast series 'Out & Back' focuses on people of color who are challenging the exclusionary and violent history of outdoor spaces. by Alison Mariella Désir / December 8, 2022
Equity Podcast | How getting outside changed Alison Mariella Désir’s life The Out & Back host tells the story of how she rediscovered running in Harlem before she and her family moved to the PNW. by Alison Mariella Désir & Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers / December 6, 2022
Equity Out & Back: Activist Alison Mariella Désir finds her PNW community The runner and former Bronxite journeys west and connects with BIPOC who are reclaiming outdoor spaces. by Alison Mariella Désir / December 2, 2022
Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change. by Joni Balter / June 11, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Equity Alison Mariella Désir on wellness and belonging in the PNW In this Out & Back special episode, the outdoors activist talks to BIPOC and queer people who find healing in joy and nature. by Alison Mariella Désir / July 10, 2023