"What does it mean to be black in the Northwest?" A Central District forum evokes personal stories of assimilation in a place whose drawing card once was the absence of African Americans. by Judy Lightfoot / December 7, 2009
Equity Getting 'downstream' treatment dollars diverted 'upstream' A class-action lawsuit would force Washington to provide "evidence-based treatment" for children with mental illnesses. The goal is to head off big problems by letting families remain together. by Judy Lightfoot / November 30, 2009
A small step for the generation that inhaled Lawmakers are considering decriminalizing pot. Bills would make holding small amounts more like a speeding ticket. by Judy Lightfoot / November 20, 2009
Crosscut Tout: Andrew Bacevich talks Tuesday about “Washington Rules” Bacevich has a new book about the maintenance of America's armed military presence in a state of readiness to wage war anywhere, any time. by Judy Lightfoot / August 8, 2010
Homeless artist's photographs capture quirky beauty Hedlund's sidewalk gallery by Judy Lightfoot / July 29, 2010
Revelry for all Seattle, sponsored by Streets for All Seattle Streets for All Seattle fundraiser by Judy Lightfoot / July 27, 2010
Equity Upside of a downturn: new neighborhood housing for the low-income LIHI director Sharon Lee, left, and others break ground for the soon-to-be University Apartments. by Judy Lightfoot / July 26, 2010