Equity
Abortion doulas in WA adjust to a post-Roe world
Some felt uncertainty, then reclaimed dedication after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Maleeha Syed
Maleeha Syed is a podcast producer and the co-host of Northwest Reports. She previously worked as the Cascade PBS communities reporter and as a staff reporter at the Burlington Free Press in Vermont.
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Equity
Local Pride events signal a shift away from corporate support
While Seattle Pride partnered with companies like T-Mobile, Starbucks and Microsoft, community-led events steered away from deep-pocketed sponsors.
Inside Cascade PBS
When meeting journalistic standards is not enough
Maleeha Syed's recent reporting on birth doulas taught her that what’s fair game in journalism can still cause harm.
Equity
Working with a doula can be life-changing for mothers of color
The services doulas provide to women in Washington often go far beyond helping them through labor.
Politics
As interest rates rise, WA preps state-run student loan program
Washington lawmakers passed a bill this legislative session to establish a low-interest student loan program.