What does Indigenous reclamation mean? Three Native voices discuss The concept of taking back Native land isn’t new. But it encapsulates more than most realize. by Manola Secaira / April 25, 2021
Deb Haaland’s cabinet job changes the game for Native communities The Department of the Interior has often prioritized the needs of plants, animals and colonists over the Native people it oversees. That could change under its first Native leader. by Melynda Digre / April 25, 2021
Opinion Good takes and bad takes on the Amazon union vote in Bessemer A brief guide on how to think, and how not to think, about the crushing outcome in Alabama. by Katie Wilson / April 14, 2021
Tech After COVID, brain fog lingers. UW researchers are finding out why How does a respiratory disease leave victims with brain issues like memory loss, confusion and ‘fogginess’? by John Stang / April 14, 2021
Opinion Why Washington state needs public broadband The internet is a necessity that can change lives, and the state has an opportunity to make it more widely accessible for everyone. by Luke Baumgarten / March 17, 2021
Opinion With many WA students lacking internet, remote learning falls short Students are falling behind in school because of connectivity issues. That could have massive consequences for the economy. by Claudia Rowe / February 24, 2021
Crosscut Now Feb. 9, 2021 - Uber, Lyft could need to cut emissions in WA Some studies have found the ride-hailing services increase vehicle miles driven and pollution. February 9, 2021
Opinion On human rights, Amazon is at a crossroads The tech industry has a dismal history on labor practices and human rights. Can Amazon take the road less traveled? by Clyde W. Ford / February 8, 2021
Opinion Four questions on Parler, Trump and Big Tech So much of social life and public discourse occurs in the virtual realm, raising profound concerns about the law, ethics and truth. by Katie Wilson / January 20, 2021
Opinion Imagining a future where Amazon runs the world Pondering the Seattle-based leviathan’s endgame invites big questions about the future of capitalism. by Katie Wilson / December 9, 2020