Tech The inside story of Gamergate — at the Crosscut Festival What if the machines that connect us with the world turned against us? Even worse, what if the threats leapt off the screen and terrorized us in real life? by Caroline Gerdes / January 10, 2018
Equity Building equity in schools haunted by racism How can we 'meet each kid, each student, where they’re at, and give each student what they need'? by Caroline Gerdes / February 7, 2018
Tech How the tech industry can solve its diversity problem Companies like Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook are overwhelmingly staffed by white males. What's to be done? by Caroline Gerdes / February 8, 2018
Tech How the gig economy is radically reshaping labor Companies like Uber, Postmates and TaskRabbit have given workers new freedom and flexibility, but what have they lost in the process? by Caroline Gerdes / February 8, 2018
Tech What it will take to win Amazon's HQ2 Are corporate tax breaks a smart investment to secure local jobs, or a giveaway of public money to private shareholders? by Caroline Gerdes / February 8, 2018
Inside Crosscut Alison Mariella Désir on reclaiming space and ‘Running While Black’ A Q&A with Alison Mariella Désir about Running While Black and her new Crosscut/KCTS 9 series. by Caroline Gerdes / October 17, 2022
Crosscut Festival Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. Nikole Hannah-Jones to headline Crosscut Festival 2022 In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the inspiring and influential women who are joining us this year at the Crosscut Festival. by Caroline Gerdes / March 9, 2022
Inside Crosscut Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. Crosscut Festival 2022: How to make the most of this year’s event The 2022 Crosscut Festival will return in a hybrid format, featuring both in-person sessions and streaming online events. by Caroline Gerdes / March 2, 2022
Crosscut Festival Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. 10 books (and their authors) coming to Crosscut Festival 10 books, and their authors, heading to Crosscut Festival. by Caroline Gerdes / April 27, 2022
Crosscut Festival Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. Congressman Adam Schiff discusses witnessing the insurrection Congressman Adam Schiff discusses witnessing the Insurrection in his new book. by Caroline Gerdes / April 25, 2022