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
Opinion Political centrism? Smug, weak and misguided The political middle isn't always where you want to end up. by Dick Lilly / March 14, 2019
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
Opinion Alright Bezos, it's time to step up on affordable housing Dr. Cherri Trusheim (center) veterinarian and owner of Urban Animal, and her staff vet techs check on Momma, a seven year old rottweiler-shepherd mix belonging to Mary Delp (seated) at Maryís Place... by Dick Lilly / September 5, 2017
Until we can do better, build more tiny homes Othello Village, a tiny house encampment for the homeless, as it was being constructed in Seattle's Rainier Valley, February 28, 2016. by Dick Lilly / May 25, 2017
Distilling one message from the Occupy grabbag of protest Signs from the Occupy Wall Street demonstrators by Dick Lilly / October 27, 2011
Equity A national expert asks: Have unions stymied education reform? A teacher with her students by Dick Lilly / July 6, 2011