Politics Young Latinos in Spokane hope to make voices heard this election In a specially crucial election, political activists have worked to translate the county voter guide into Spanish and combat disenfranchisement. by Erin Sellers RANGE / November 1, 2024
News Dancers struggle to find work as Eastern WA’s last strip club closes “Clubs shutting down may not immediately lead to trafficking,” says one advocate. “But it immediately leads to all sorts of other vulnerable situations.” by Erin Sellers RANGE Media / June 28, 2024
News Spokane downtown Pride mural isn’t going anywhere, community vows The city-funded rainbow flag has been a frequent vandalism target, but allies have raised $15K to repaint it. by Erin Sellers RANGE Media / June 11, 2024
Equity Washington patients fear losing access to care as hospitals merge A bill calls for state review of consolidation, as abortions and gender-affirming procedures could be cut by religiously affiliated health systems. by Erin Sellers RANGE Media / February 19, 2024
News A WA city council might give itself the power to ban library books The Liberty Lake proposal would usurp the library board of trustees’ policy-making control, including decisions about which titles to stock. by Aaron Hedge & Erin Sellers RANGE Media / December 5, 2023
Equity How racism directly threatens our public health Research shows that the chronic stress of racism takes a toll on the body and leads to worse health outcomes. by Jen Dev / March 26, 2021
Equity How the demographics of clinical trials can hurt people of color Medical study participants tend to be white, educated, and wealthier than the general population. That has negative implications for research. by Jen Dev / March 19, 2021
Equity Diversity at U.S. medical schools has barely improved in 40 years Underrepresented groups still face numerous obstacles to access the medical field, including admissions practices and legislation. by Jen Dev / March 12, 2021
Equity Why diversity is important among WA doctors and health care providers For marginalized communities, a trusting relationship with their health care provider increases the likelihood of better outcomes. by Jen Dev / March 5, 2021
Equity The model minority myth hurts Asian Americans seeking health care Grouping Asian Americans together hide many disparities in health data. by Jen Dev / February 26, 2021