Author Scarlet Hansen Scarlet Hansen is a student journalist at the University of Washington and Crosscut's 2024 legislative intern.
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Author Rebecca Dzombak Rebecca Dzombak is a writer with a background in earth sciences, with work in The New York Times, National Geographic and other outlets. She is based in Olympia.
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