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
Politics WA voters to decide whether to mandate sex ed in schools Parents, advocates, candidates and religious groups debate what students should be taught about sex in WA public schools. by Meg Butterworth / October 15, 2020
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 Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage in all states In a 5-4 decision, the court legalized gay marriage nationwide. by Mary Bruno / June 26, 2015
Debating tricky transpo questions at Community Idea Lab The usual traffic clog in downtown Seattle. Credit: Oran Viriyincy/Flickr by Mary Bruno / June 19, 2015
Editor in chief Mary Bruno leaving Crosscut Awaiting Crosscut's next Editor in chief . . . by Mary Bruno / May 21, 2015
Tech A Kleiner Perkins-inspired lesson in workplace diversity Ellen Pao lost her gender discrimination suit against Kleiner Perkins, but she scored a victory for women in tech. by Mary Bruno / March 29, 2015
Equity Five things we learned about youth homelessness We should view youth homelessness as a chronic, but manageable problem. by Mary Bruno / March 23, 2015