Politics When the debris crashed into her car, the world changed. And the law. In a new book, Maria Federici's story is told by her mother, Robin Abel, and writer Peggy Sturdivant. by Joann Byrd / June 17, 2010
Culture Nicoletta Machiavelli, bella donna di Seattle A young Nicoletta Machiavelli during her Italian film career by Ann Bauer / November 30, 2009
Island Girl: The gift that keeps on taking Yes, these are tough times, including for worthy nonprofits. But what's with the hard sell on those of us who are trying to help? by Ann Bauer / November 13, 2009
Culture Island Girl: A tribute to Sandra Day O'Connor The death Wednesday of the former justice's husband, after suffering for 20 years with Alzheimer's, brings to mind for our columnist personal stories of family, health, and love. by Ann Bauer / November 11, 2009
Culture Island Girl: 'This Is It,' every day An argument to see Michael Jackson's movie, and to remember that there's not always next year. by Ann Bauer / November 3, 2009
Politics Divorce for gay rights A campaign sign at a Seattle rally in support of Referendum 71. by Ann Bauer / October 28, 2009
Environment Bringing back the wolves of Olympic National Park The wolves that once ranged in the area of Olympic National Park were likely similar to this British Columbia coastal species. by Eric de Place / October 19, 2008
Environment Climate policy in the West survives the election Southern California traffic. by Eric de Place / November 3, 2010
Crosscut's online journalism has print's caliber Why a newspaper person is now a Crosscut reader, supporter, and occasional writer. by Joann Byrd / September 26, 2010
Politics UW's freshmen all must read (gasp!) poetry The University of Washington by Joann Byrd / September 21, 2010