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Free Speech vs. Civil Rights
Reporter Mai Hoang explains how the court decision to exempt a Colorado web designer from LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination laws could have a ripple effect.
Maleeha Syed
Maleeha Syed is a podcast producer and the co-host of Northwest Reports. She previously worked as the Cascade PBS communities reporter and as a staff reporter at the Burlington Free Press in Vermont.
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The Fight Over Public Libraries
Calls for censorship of LGBTQ+ young adult books in Columbia County mirror a national political debate. Meg Butterworth shares her reporting.
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The Hidden World of WA Surveillance
Federal relief funds are financing new surveillance technology across the state. Reporter Brandon Block discusses why privacy advocates are concerned.
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Biking Every Single Street in Seattle
Reporter Conor Courtney explains how cyclist Danny Roberts began the passion project — and what the journey meant to both of them.
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Fixing a Fundraising Gap in WA Schools
PTSAs can reduce resource gaps, but also exacerbate inequities among schools. Reporter Venice Buhain shares local efforts working to change that.