Equity Why Black therapists are hard to find in WA People hoping to find a Black therapist who can empathize with their experiences may come up short in their search. by Maleeha Syed / November 23, 2021
Equity WA’s new federal judges signify reversal of Trump-era influence The Senate’s recent confirmation of three federal judges in Washington reveals a deliberate effort to increase diversity in the courts. by Maleeha Syed / November 4, 2021
Equity Indigenous families on the epidemic of missing and murdered women Three Native Americans from the Pacific Northwest reflect on the lack of attention for their missing loved ones and the search for justice. by Maleeha Syed / October 11, 2021
Equity Remote work affects microaggressions for some WA employees Slights that unintentionally express prejudice are part of professional life for many. How has the pandemic shifted those experiences? by Maleeha Syed / September 27, 2021
Inside Crosscut Meet Crosscut’s communities reporter, Maleeha Syed Here's how she is approaching a new beat at Crosscut covering different communities around the state. by Maleeha Syed / September 21, 2021
Equity Resettling Afghan refugees in WA: What’s different this time People fleeing the Taliban now face a unique resettlement experience compared to previous waves of migrants. by Maleeha Syed / September 9, 2021
Equity Why the Build Back Better bill would fall flat for some WA immigrants The imperiled bill feels inadequate as-is to some Washington immigrants, who don't see much changing until they can get a guaranteed pathway to citizenship. by Maleeha Syed / January 19, 2022
Politics WA voters split on handling the pandemic and the economy, poll finds The latest data shows Washingtonians who were polled were more pessimistic about the future as well. by Maleeha Syed / January 6, 2022
Equity Black-owned coffeeshops in WA reshape caffeine culture Business owners of color are reclaiming the Seattle-area's favorite beverage. by Maleeha Syed / August 19, 2021
Inside Crosscut Words matter when recounting WWII treatment of Japanese Americans In her recent story, reporter Maleeha Syed learned how words like 'internment' gloss over the realities of life under Executive Order 9066. by Maleeha Syed / March 22, 2022