Politics Ballot measures: a Western anachronism and lazy democracy Conceived a century ago as a check on government power and corporate cronyism, initiatives and referenda have more often than not been co-opted by those in power. It's also an easy out for elected... by Ted Van Dyk / November 2, 2007
Politics Obama, Act I: a partisan stimulus plan Gov. Chris Gregoire and Sen. Barack Obama at KeyArena, along with Mayor Greg Nickels. (Hal O'Brien, Wikimedia Commons) by Ted Van Dyk / January 29, 2009
Opinion This election season, we’re examining the role gender plays in news coverage. Here’s why More women are running for office than at any period in our region's history. Local media need to get the story right — and we're here to help. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 14, 2019
Culture Opening night action at Seattle Art Fair Is 'Bread Face' art? Watch as our reporter embeds herself to find out. by Brangien Davis & Agueda Pacheco Flores & Florangela Davila / August 2, 2019 / Updated on Friday, Aug 2 at 11:17 a.m.
Opinion What Crosscut missed in its early coverage of Washington's attorney general race First impressions are important to voters. Reporting on Lorena González's announcement could have painted a fuller picture of her qualifications. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 30, 2019 / Updated at 9:10 AM Aug. 30, 2019
Culture A new hub for native arts at Pike Place Louie Gong's Eighth Generation store at Pike Place Market is making a retail statement. by Florangela Davila / November 24, 2016
5 things to do in Seattle this weekend Welcome to Braggsville, Book It Theatre. Photo by Alabastro Photography. by Florangela Davila / June 28, 2017