News In rural Washington, patients travel hours for basic healthcare Local physicians and researchers say long-term solutions like new training programs could help bridge the access gap. by Megan Burbank / March 28, 2024 / Updated at 1 p.m. on March 28
Politics Washington to invest $21M in abortion, reproductive health care 'Historic' state budget funding will go toward medical personnel, new provider training, clinic security and other resources. by Megan Burbank / May 11, 2023
News SCOTUS ruling on abortion pill isn't a victory, WA advocates say After the Supreme Court blocked new restrictions on mifepristone, next steps in Washington state are confusing and complicated. by Megan Burbank / April 27, 2023
Crosscut Festival Audie Cornish talks her Crosscut Ideas Fest interview with Ibram X. Kendi The host of CNN's podcast The Assignment previews her chat with the author of How to Be an Anti-Racist. by Caroline Gerdes / April 20, 2023
Crosscut Festival Crosscut Ideas Festival takes on climate challenges and solutions From drought to the biodiversity crisis, our speakers will tackle some of the biggest environmental issues facing our planet — and our backyard. by Caroline Gerdes / April 13, 2023
News Rulings in WA, Texas could set up new Supreme Court abortion debate AG Bob Ferguson sued to prevent new restrictions on mifepristone, conflicting with a Texas judge's decision to revoke the drug's FDA approval. by Megan Burbank / April 11, 2023
Crosscut Festival Rachel Belle wants to know your last meal, but not in a morbid way At the Crosscut Ideas Festival, Food Network’s Marc Summers joins a live recording of the Your Last Meal podcast. by Caroline Gerdes / April 6, 2023
Crosscut Festival 7 authors (and their books) coming to the Crosscut Ideas Festival Learn about self-realization from Deepak Chopra, the Trump administration from Michael Cohen and antiracist thought from Ibram X. Kendi. by Caroline Gerdes / March 30, 2023
Politics Washington state considers banning over-the-counter rape kits At-home sexual-assault kits are marketed as an option for survivors who may not report to law enforcement, but aren't admissible as evidence in court. by Megan Burbank / March 7, 2023 / Updated at 11:20 a.m. on March 7
Crosscut Festival Jeopardy!'s Ken Jennings talks ChatGPT, life in Seattle and more We caught up with the record-breaking contestant and now-host ahead of his appearance at the Crosscut Ideas Festival. by Caroline Gerdes / March 13, 2023