Equity Why are black, queer and trans youth more at risk for homelessness? Last year's Count Us In survey, a daylong census of homeless and unstably housed youth and young adults in King County, found that 32 percent were African-American and 22 percent identified as LGBTQ. by Steve Scher / February 15, 2015
Equity Using home visits to make families stronger Kids need families to feel safe and secure. by Steve Scher / January 20, 2015
Equity Pay attention to me Attention isn't just nice, it's necessary for normal brain development. Without the right kind, infants grow into troubled teens and adults. by Steve Scher / December 9, 2014
Equity The Smartypants Guide to December's Civic Cocktail: Immigration, government technology Michael Mattmiller, the new CTO of the City of Seattle. by Crosscut contributors / November 24, 2014
Politics The 2014 Crosscut Courage Award Winners The 2014 Courage awards were designed by Ann Gardner by Crosscut contributors / October 23, 2014
Culture Courage Awards: And the nominees are ... The final listing of reader nominees for the Crosscut Courage awards. by Crosscut contributors / August 29, 2013
Equity Finding your ACE Score The 11-question ACE test: childhood stress, grownup problems. by Crosscut contributors / July 23, 2013
Equity The Gay Marriage Treasure Map Want to get married? Love someone gay? Google Maps meets gay marriage. by Crosscut contributors / December 5, 2012
Politics Adjusting to Death with Dignity The law changed, and now all factions are changing too by Crosscut contributors / March 21, 2009