Culture Seattle to host its first literary festival in 18 years This weekend, Town Hall’s new celebration of writers aims to fortify the spirits of our City of Literature. by Paul Constant / September 14, 2022
Culture Seattle’s Short Run comics and arts festival is in it for the long run Forced to cancel the 10th annual edition of the beloved small press event, organizers have three books and a new space in the works. by Paul Constant / May 17, 2021
Culture A 2020 bright spot: this comic book about a Seattle goat boy The new graphic novel from Fantagraphics sets mad science and social commentary in a familiar landscape. by Paul Constant / August 5, 2020
Culture NW comic book chronicles Japanese Americans who fought internment Created by local writers and artists, ‘We Hereby Refuse’ illustrates untold true stories of heroism with vivid graphics. by Paul Constant / June 7, 2021
Opinion More than books: The case for passing Seattle's library levy The Seattle Public Library does far more than contribute to the intellectual life of our city. by Paul Constant / July 16, 2019
Politics Seattle's stand against treating corporations as people Seattle City Councilmembers take on the plastic bag industry. by Jeff Reifman / June 21, 2012
Totally free? This is the second week of Crosscut's spring membership drive. We need 412 new or renewing members by 4/12. Please donate today. by Sam Howe Verhovek / March 19, 2013
Politics Court whacking of Seattle on phone books lets corporations run legally amok The distribution of phone books has been targeted by environmentalists and others in much of the world: This Flickr photo from Australia has a caption mocking paper phone books. by Jeff Reifman / March 7, 2013
Politics Why the whole country should vote like us (by mail) Washington state ballot (2010). by Sam Howe Verhovek / February 16, 2013
When we were Kings: naming Seattle's (hoped-for) NBA and NHL teams A sign of support for construction of a new pro sports arena during a rally in 2012. by Sam Howe Verhovek / February 1, 2013