Culture Three writers on the hard lessons of 2020 The pandemic revealed difficult truths about ourselves and our society. Let’s make 2021 better. by Crosscut contributors / December 22, 2020
Opinion 2020 was the year we all needed health insurance Let's make 2021 the year it's not tied to having a job. by Lola E. Peters / December 22, 2020
Opinion Vaccinate the world against COVID-19 like we did with polio An ‘open source’ vaccine helped us eradicate polio. It's our moral duty to offer the same now, and to reject vaccine nationalism. by Lola E. Peters / December 4, 2020
Politics Joe Biden won the White House. Now what? Six opinion writers on what Biden's win may mean for climate, the economy, LGBTQ rights, political parties and more. by Crosscut contributors / November 9, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: The moderate Democrat As the Biden-Harris administration looms, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Lola E. Peters / November 9, 2020
Politics Essays | Exploring the state of democracy in Washington state Crosscut asked seven writers to reflect on the institutions that define our government — and, crucially, allow citizens to participate in it. by Crosscut contributors / October 21, 2020
Opinion Sustaining anti-racism after a summer of protests for Black lives There are many who have embraced a vision of an equitable society. Learn from them. by Lola E. Peters / October 15, 2020
Opinion Joining the fight for racial justice? Learn to find accountable leaders Ask yourself: Have they created effective change? Are they accountable to the community? by Lola E. Peters / September 18, 2020
Opinion The perils of ‘helpful’ white people shaken by police violence The police shooting of Jacob Blake is the latest to inspire white Americans to protest and demand change. Here's my advice. by Lola E. Peters / August 31, 2020
Opinion Juneteenth: A cautionary tale Seattleites reflect on freedom, resistance and joy to honor the day liberation from slavery finally arrived, over two years after Emancipation. by Lola E. Peters / June 19, 2020