Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change. by Joni Balter / June 11, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Equity Seattle school for refugees, immigrants: a dumping ground for problem principal? Despite poor past performance and cultural competency complaints, the district hired principal Oksana Britsova at Seattle World School. by Lilly Fowler & Anna Minard / July 9, 2018
Politics Starting small: Washington centrists find themselves a candidate A new centrist group is endorsing a legislative candidate against a Republican in Eastern Washington. by Anna Minard / March 1, 2018
Crosscut Tout: Social business arrives on the big screen Ayesha, a social business woman featured in Bonsai People. by Berit Anderson / April 17, 2012
Crosscut's membership drive: a community-powered 'solutions engine' Berit Anderson by Berit Anderson / October 4, 2011
Equity More students in Washington are homeless Ballard High School: There can be homeless students in any school. Identifying homeless high school students often becomes more difficult. by Carol Smith for InvestigateWest / October 23, 2010
Equity Homeless kids face mental health risks Ben Danielson, M.D., is medical director of the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic of Seattle Children’s Hospital. by Carol Smith / October 23, 2010