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
Culture The Seattle Kraken made the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here’s what to know New to hockey? As the puck drops on the NHL postseason, we break down the basics — from series rules to lucky beards. by Martina Pansze / April 17, 2023
Culture Seattle to host its first literary festival in 18 years This weekend, Town Hall’s new celebration of writers aims to fortify the spirits of our City of Literature. by Paul Constant / September 14, 2022
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 4 unconventional Pacific Northwest-inspired Thanksgiving recipes Alongside the turkey and mashed potatoes, make some room on your plate for foods that are indigenous to the region. by Nimra Ahmad & Syd Gladu & Madeline Happold & Martina Pansze / November 22, 2023
Culture Framed: Cambodian wedding stylist keeps culture alive one 'I do' at a time Seattle salon owner Nary Kuy finds comfort and purpose in bringing her traditions to the PNW. by Dorothy Edwards / February 10, 2020
Culture Photos from the final days of ‘Buttcracker’ The spirit of Seattle’s heavy metal spoof of ‘The Nutcracker’ lives on. by Dorothy Edwards / January 27, 2020
News In Seattle, grandmothers raising kids have to rely on each other For kinship caregivers raising another family member's children, state support lags behind assistance for foster parents. by Dorothy Edwards / January 13, 2020
News Crosscut’s 2019 in photos Our photojournalists reflect on the photos that resonated with them this year. by Dorothy Edwards & Matt M. McKnight / December 23, 2019
Culture Framed: Cheering through grief, violence and adversity How an underdog cheerleading team finally made it to state. by Dorothy Edwards / March 16, 2020