News Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County. by Meg Butterworth / August 9, 2023
Equity WA schools catching up on Black history and ethnic studies The state is following in the steps of more progressive states that have led the way on making history classes reflect our diverse country. by Meg Butterworth / April 29, 2021
Equity It's white parents' responsibility to integrate Seattle schools, some parents say Integrated Schools is a volunteer organization that aims to get privileged parents to opt for schools with the benefit of diversity. by Meg Butterworth / March 9, 2020
Equity Forget Bingo. Wallingford seniors now fear becoming homeless Social worker Denise Malm's newest agenda is keeping her elderly clients out of homelessness. by Meg Butterworth / March 19, 2018
Equity Can science save abused, neglected kids – and money, too? New approaches in Washington State are helping kids like this former King County truant who is now aspiring to a career in engineering. by Judy Lightfoot / June 30, 2015
Equity THRIVE Washington wants to give our kids a good start in life Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is an expert on childhood trauma, which can cause health and behavioral problems later in life. by Judy Lightfoot / May 21, 2015
Equity From juvie to the streets Many young offenders are at risk of homelessness after their release from detention. by Judy Lightfoot / August 26, 2014
Equity How to keep foster youth from becoming homeless youth 'Seven,' a former foster care youth, struggled when leaving foster care until she got help with housing. by Judy Lightfoot / July 6, 2014
Equity Housing the homeless: Should mental illness trump hard work? Why Bill Hobson, a veteran provider of homeless services, advocates tying housing to vulnerability. by Judy Lightfoot / May 6, 2014
Equity Racial profiling on Washington’s northern border? The UW Center for Human Rights and immigrant community advocates at OneAmerica charge that Latino groups live in a climate of fear produced by racial profiling and other Border Patrol practices. by Judy Lightfoot / April 23, 2012
