Equity More Washington companies offer doula services in health benefits Businesses like Microsoft and Walmart are covering costs for birth workers, which advocates say can help lower racial disparity in pregnancy outcomes. by Megan Burbank / February 15, 2024
News Planned Parenthood awarded $110K after Spokane clinic protests Demonstrations by anti-abortion organizers, including the extremist-supported Church at Planned Parenthood group, have doubled in the past year. by Megan Burbank / December 20, 2022
Equity Who is traveling to Washington for abortion care? Abortion providers predicted Roe’s reversal would cause an influx of out-of-state patients. New data and clinic reports show they were right. by Megan Burbank / November 14, 2022
Equity Seattle therapist starts her own conference for clinicians of color Striving to counteract the whiteness of most mental health treatment, Ashley McGirt-Adair hopes “Reclaiming Wellness” will be an annual event. by Megan Burbank / August 14, 2023
Politics Commercial sex and exploitation: Sorting out the public response Even police say that enforcement has changed to concentrate on social services and protecting teenagers. But are we doing enough? by Drew Atkins / October 27, 2014
Politics Massage parlors, happy endings & the burgeoning Eastside brothel scene In the Seattle area, you won't find the bulk of the sex industry on the streets -- or even online. by Drew Atkins / October 24, 2014
Equity The Northwest's for-profit prison for immigrants, explained An immigrant is led to a holding cell at the Northwest Detention Center. by Drew Atkins / September 7, 2016