Culture Seattle artists remember longtime UW professor Michael Spafford Known for his own bold — and controversial — works, the Northwest teacher was an inspiration to legions of artists. by Marcie Sillman / February 8, 2022
Culture A beloved Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer is retiring Noelani Pantastico’s last performance will be in a legendary role she made her own. by Marcie Sillman / January 31, 2022
Culture For Seattle’s ballet veterans, the stage reopens with joy and anxiety They’re barely over 40, but some members of PNB are nearing retirement age. Returning to live performance looks different for them. by Marcie Sillman / November 1, 2021
Opinion UW police lawsuit underscores the intersection of race and class The case, brought by five Black officers, exposes a troubling hallmark of campus life. by Clyde W. Ford / July 5, 2021
Opinion Whether it’s a Black American or a cop, senseless death is a tragedy News of a Seattle police officer being killed while helping a motorist should remind us of our shared humanity. by Clyde W. Ford / June 28, 2021
Opinion Decrying 'critical race theory' in Washington state misses the point Conservative pundits disparage the new anti-racism education laws coming out of Olympia, but there is nothing harmful about telling the truth. by Clyde W. Ford / June 14, 2021
Opinion Reforms aren’t enough to end ‘us vs. them’ policing in America Confronting modern policing’s roots in medieval England and American slavery will do more to make us all safer. by Clyde W. Ford / May 21, 2021
Opinion Washington now recognizes Juneteenth, but there’s more to the story The history behind the holiday is long and troubling, with echoes that persist today. by Clyde W. Ford / April 19, 2021
Opinion Rejecting anti-Asian hate, in Atlanta and in Washington state The Pacific Northwest has its own legacy of racism and exclusion to contend with. by Clyde W. Ford / March 30, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS New columnist Clyde W. Ford on speaking up and raising eyebrows He’s already written about racism’s intersections with gun control, the insurance industry and Amazon — and he wants to spark more conversations. by Clyde W. Ford / March 23, 2021
