Inside Crosscut It might be an odd election year, but we’ve still got you covered As primary ballots land across Washington, the Crosscut politics desk is reporting on local races in Seattle, Yakima, Bellingham, Spokane and Tacoma. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 19, 2023
Inside Crosscut Why we poll: To better understand our community After the latest Crosscut/Elway election poll, some want to know why the results don’t align with what they’re seeing on social media. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 28, 2020
Inside Crosscut The power of Seattle’s street art in a time of pandemics and protest What we learned about why some artists don’t want their work to be “saved.” by Margo Vansynghel / July 14, 2020
Inside Crosscut Local journalism is more important than ever. You told us 600 times Coronavirus pushes journalists to report beyond 'what's happening,' during a pandemic that has us all searching for answers. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / March 30, 2020
Inside Crosscut What interviewing a death care worker taught me about life Crosscut reporter Margo Vansynghel reflects on her conversations with tattoo artist Jessica Henry, who became a death care worker during a pandemic. by Margo Vansynghel / June 16, 2020
Inside Crosscut It’s election season in Washington again. What’s on your mind? With the August primary less than three months away, we’re relaunching our elections newsletter — and we want you to help shape our coverage. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 18, 2021
Inside Crosscut Behind a yearlong investigation into WA prison health care This Crosscut series asks readers to assess if Washington’s prison system reflects their values. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 11, 2020
Inside Crosscut What we learned from all kinds of voters this election season The many nuanced ways Washington voters approached the 2020 election. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 3, 2020
Inside Crosscut Everyone's a political wonk in 2020, especially journalists We all need a break, but we're not resting. And neither should you. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / September 8, 2020
Inside Crosscut Last week's redistricting drama is exactly why journalists are vital Part of the job of news organizations like Crosscut is to make sure government is doing its work in a transparent, honorable and law-abiding way by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 23, 2021