Politics Ire, confusion and hope over expansion of gun background checks A key committee chair expresses cautious optimism about creating universal requirements for background checks, including at gun shows. by Tom James / February 13, 2013
Politics Teen gun-possession bill gains support Zack Hudgins, Sam Hunt, Larry Springer, Jamie Pedersen by Tom James / February 13, 2013
Politics State Republicans seek weakening of clean energy rules Young's Creek by Tom James / February 12, 2013
Politics Capitol Outlook: Let the back room bargaining begin Lawmakers continue to huddle behind closed doors at the capitol. by Tom James / February 10, 2013
Politics In support of guns? A few unusual suspects As Dems gear up to pursue their gun control priorities, an Olympia gun rights rally draws a diverse crowd. by Tom James / February 9, 2013
Olympia: The week in photos Guns, lobbyists and media descend on the state capitol. by Tom James / February 8, 2013
Culture Is a new movement among Catholic priests growing out of Seattle roots? Priests used modern media to broaden the discussion of church reform in a Seattle gathering. A Skype conversation with Fr. Helmut Schüller, who founded the Austrian Priests' Initiative, followed a... by JulieGunter / July 6, 2013
Politics Council moves toward public financing of campaigns Kshama Sawant wants colleagues to take a public stand on Gaza. by Tom James / June 11, 2013
Politics City Council changes the rules on employee background checks City Councilman Bruce Harrell, during an interview with Crosscut writers and editors by Tom James / June 10, 2013
Politics After the trauma of war, kids find a safe haven Rita Zawaideh set out to preserve Middle East culture, and wound up protecting its people. by Tom James / November 24, 2014