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
Inside Cascade PBS Vote for the story you want Crosscut to investigate in 2022 We've narrowed down a list of reader-submitted story ideas. Which one are you most curious about? by Anne Christnovich / January 11, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS Help us decide which stories to cover in 2022 Have an idea for a story, video or podcast? We want to hear it. by Anne Christnovich / January 4, 2022
News Young activist candidates try to spur peers to get out and vote Despite a slate of hard-left candidates, younger voters didn’t cast many ballots in August’s primary election. What might change that? by Hannah Krieg / September 16, 2021
News Can Seattle activists make it as 'career' politicians? Activists found their power in the streets in the summer of 2020. Now they're looking to use it in the halls of power. by Hannah Krieg / September 15, 2021
Politics Young WA progressives eye electoral offices – with reservations A new batch of candidates aim to make an impact without becoming 'career politicians.' by Hannah Krieg / September 14, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS Seattle Elections 2021: Digging deeper into voters’ top priorities What details about housing, homelessness, taxes and policing can candidates give you to help you cast your ballot? by Anne Christnovich / June 22, 2021
News For 2020 high school grads, freshman year of college was crazy too We check back in with Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero from Crosscut's 'Senior Year Was Crazy' documentary after her first year at the University of Washington. by Hannah Krieg / June 17, 2021
News Diversity training on WA college campuses will soon be mandatory The new law, which will take effect in fall 2022, was shaped in part by student lobbyists. by Hannah Krieg / May 31, 2021 / Updated at 9:10 a.m. on June 1
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
