Politics ‘We can do this’: Big ideas from the Crosscut Ideas Festival The fate of democracy, the state of the Supreme Court and the indictment of Donald Trump dominated during the day-long in-person portion of the event. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / May 8, 2023
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
Inside Crosscut Russia invades Ukraine: Tell us your story A full-scale attack began Thursday. As world leaders respond, we want to hear from people in Washington state affected by the unfolding crisis. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / February 24, 2022
Inside Crosscut Reviving the ‘moribund corpse’ of Seattle’s creative sector Artists and readers share ideas, opportunities and solutions to revitalize arts in the city. by Margo Vansynghel / August 30, 2022
Inside Crosscut The tenuous relationship between art and tech in Seattle Paul Allen’s Microsoft dollars helped build the Seattle Art Fair. Four years after his death, the art scene is still debating how — and whether — to engage with tech money by Margo Vansynghel / July 26, 2022
Inside Crosscut Memorable conversations from the 2021 Crosscut Festival From local art and pandemic disruption to climate change and Black history, here are the discussions you don't want to miss. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / May 11, 2021
Inside Crosscut The power of Seattle’s street art in a time of pandemics and protest What we learned about why some artists don’t want their work to be “saved.” by Margo Vansynghel / July 14, 2020
Inside Crosscut Why we asked over 100 Washington arts organizations ‘How are you?’ Our survey included more than a dozen questions, but this one was the most important. by Margo Vansynghel / March 16, 2021
Inside Crosscut Shining a long-overdue spotlight on Coast Salish art Mainstream art has long prioritized northern Native art from British Columbia and southeast Alaska over local art traditions. But things are changing. by Margo Vansynghel / October 19, 2021
Politics Voter Guide 2021: Seattle and King County elections This guide won't tell you who to vote for, but should give you details you need to cast your ballot with confidence. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / October 18, 2021