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
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
News Washington state looks to end ICE courthouse arrests A bill under consideration in Olympia would also require federal immigration agents to check in before entering a courthouse. by Lilly Fowler / January 31, 2020
News Memo shows border officers were directed to stop Iranian Americans at Canada border, despite agency’s claims ‘Updated procedures’ from the Seattle field office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection told agents to also detain people with ties to Palestine and Lebanon, and to ask about their religion. by Lilly Fowler Updated on Thurs. Jan. 30, 2:25 p.m. / January 30, 2020
Politics Washington could become the next state to ban private prisons Last year, California banned private detention centers and was promptly sued. Now Washington state legislators are considering a similar ban. by Lilly Fowler / January 23, 2020
Equity 'Nosotras solo queremos trabajar': Las trabajadoras agrícolas de Washington dicen 'basta' a la agresión sexual Un nuevo currículo bilingüe destinado a poner fin al acoso se enfoca en los productores y gerentes agrícolas de Washington. by Emily McCarty / December 11, 2019
News 'It affects the entire family': Washington parents now work alongside teens in mental health recovery Almost six months after House Bill 1874 passed, guardians are applauding it for integrating care into the family. by Emily McCarty / January 8, 2020
Politics An Iranian-born woman held at the Canadian border for 11 hours tells her story The Bellevue woman, who works for Microsoft, was held by U.S. Border Patrol with dozens of others. by Lilly Fowler / January 7, 2020