Equity How programs for homeless youth pivoted in the pandemic Upended by COVID-19, some service providers went online, took to the road or otherwise found new ways to aid homeless youth and young adults. by Allegra Abramo & Sam Leeds Youth Today / February 7, 2022
Equity Washington sees surge of foster kids placed in hotels while they wait for treatment The Legislature may boost funds requested by Gov. Jay Inslee to better address severe behavioral cases. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / January 30, 2020 / Updated at 10:50 a.m.
Equity In Washington’s foster care system, aging out often means ending up in prison When state support ends, many leaving the foster system find themselves on their own with no job skills or support system. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / December 17, 2019
Equity After leaving addiction treatment, young adults often face homelessness Washington state lawmakers have pledged to provide support for this at-risk group by the end of the year. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / July 22, 2020
Inside Crosscut Nikkita Oliver, Black liberation and the limits of electoral politics Crosscut managing editor Mark Baumgarten explains what he got wrong about the future of the attorney, activist, and former Seattle mayoral candidate. by Mark Baumgarten / June 30, 2020
Inside Crosscut How we’re adapting Crosscut's podcasts to coronavirus As the ground shifts beneath us during COVID-19, join us for smart conversations and thoughtful stories. by Mark Baumgarten / May 20, 2020
Politics Inslee confident Trump’s military threat all bluster The governor expressed disgust over recent actions against protesters in the nation's capital, said that police actions in Washington “need to be reviewed.” by Mark Baumgarten / June 3, 2020
Opinion Why I’m holding my applause for Washington’s new foster care law It’s laudable that the state law focuses on preventing family separations, but is it enough? by Claudia Rowe / May 11, 2021
Equity Podcast | Uncovering racism and inequity in the health care industry ‘Hidden Barriers’ producer Jen Dev and health justice educator Edwin Lindo on raising awareness of and seeking solutions to a systemic problem. by Mark Baumgarten / April 30, 2021
Crosscut Festival Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. 22 books — and their authors — coming to the Crosscut Festival Who’s coming to the Crosscut Festival? Get to know the speakers by reading their books. by Caroline Gerdes / April 28, 2021