Opinion What Crosscut missed in its early coverage of Washington's attorney general race First impressions are important to voters. Reporting on Lorena González's announcement could have painted a fuller picture of her qualifications. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 30, 2019 / Updated at 9:10 AM Aug. 30, 2019
Opinion This election season, we’re examining the role gender plays in news coverage. Here’s why More women are running for office than at any period in our region's history. Local media need to get the story right — and we're here to help. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 14, 2019
Opinion Running for Seattle City Council? The line forms that way A look at the political landscape as we enter the 2019 city council elections, which are poised to attract larger numbers than usual. by Jean Godden / January 10, 2019
Opinion 'The roundabout queen': Remembering Seattle's Phyllis Lamphere The trailblazing Councilwoman's accomplishments include the Seattle Aquarium, Myrtle Edwards Park. by Jean Godden / November 20, 2018
Opinion It’s Equal Pay Day, but women are still ‘in the red’ Equal pay for women? It's not a reality in Seattle, or the rest of Washington state. But we're trying. by Jean Godden / April 10, 2018
Opinion I paid a price on public records law. And I hope Inslee holds lawmakers accountable, too Gov. Inslee must decide by Thursday whether he'll veto the bill. by Jean Godden / February 27, 2018
Crosscut's executive director says goodbye Crosscut Executive Director Tamara Power-Drutis (right) with Editor-in-chief Greg Hansom and Clifford the Big Red Dog. by Tamara Power-Drutis / March 20, 2017
Opinion No sneezing: How female politicians are held to another standard Hillary Clinton at a rally in late July. by Jean Godden / September 16, 2016
60 reasons to be optimistic about the Northwest's future The 2014 Courage awards were designed by Ann Gardner by Tamara Power-Drutis / August 24, 2016
Could families get real help when they need it most? A man waves goodbye to a to his wife, who had just left after pulling out her transit pass. by Jean Godden / August 21, 2016