Equity From the culture-war crossfire, Ibram X. Kendi sees history repeat The author and Crosscut Ideas Festival speaker says backlash to America’s ‘awokening’ is the latest iteration of past generations’ talking points. by Martina Pansze / May 9, 2023
Inside Crosscut Impact Report | 2023 was a year of experiments, change From new podcasts to expanded political coverage, Crosscut pursued a multitude of projects in the past year. by Madeline Happold & Martina Pansze & Syd Gladu / December 20, 2023
Culture Editor’s Notebook: Taking a virtual First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square With Seattle galleries closed, an arts editor strolls through online offerings. by Brangien Davis / April 2, 2020
Culture Editor’s Notebook: What the Great Alaska Earthquake teaches us about coronavirus Our arts editor talks with the local author of a new book about major upheaval. by Brangien Davis / March 26, 2020
Culture Editor’s Notebook: Coronavirus can’t stop Seattle’s Dance Church Our arts editor shares the latest in suddenly streaming arts events. by Brangien Davis / March 20, 2020
Inside Crosscut How social distancing is forcing a new era for arts and culture As coronavirus closes venues around Seattle, local organizations are stepping up to build community and help us stay connected. by Brangien Davis / March 13, 2020
Culture Editor’s Notebook: Orchestral riots and new rites of spring Plus: Why we should all be keeping coronavirus journals. by Brangien Davis / April 30, 2020
Culture Editor’s Notebook: Visiting a virtual party for book nerds Seattle’s literary organizations are creating community for readers and writers amid coronavirus. by Brangien Davis / April 23, 2020
Culture Editor’s Notebook: Seattle artists promise ‘We will not desert you’ In the face of coronavirus chaos, creatives take on the work of lifting spirits. by Brangien Davis / April 16, 2020
Culture Editor’s Notebook: Squinting at Seattle’s hazy arts horizon As artists get creative within coronavirus constraints, the future remains uncertain. by Brangien Davis / April 9, 2020