Politics Lawsuit claims affirmative-action opponents are misleading voters — but court doesn't intervene A judge said he wouldn't halt printing of the state’s voter pamphlet. But Referendum 88 supporters claim there is still time to correct what they view as errors. by Melissa Santos / September 5, 2019
Opinion Jayapal, Mosqueda: The time is now for a federal domestic workers bill of rights These workers have long been excluded from national labor laws and civil rights protections. That needs to change. by Pramila Jayapal & Teresa Mosqueda / September 5, 2019
Equity ‘You Failed Us’: Teen author asks 40 students of color to share their experiences at Seattle schools Garfield High School student Azure Savage illuminates struggles with race, identity and mental health. by Liz Brazile / September 5, 2019 / Updated September 10 at 3:16 p.m.
Equity Once a safeguard against homelessness, disability payments can’t keep up with the rent Rent for a studio apartment in King County has gone up by $645 since 2014. Supplemental Security Income has gone up by just $50. by David Kroman / September 4, 2019
Politics High lead levels at King County jail have inmates and staff using bottled water Staff are bringing in water for washing dishes, drinking and cooking "out of an abundance of caution." by David Kroman / September 3, 2019
Equity Families accuse Seattle Public Schools of mishandling civil rights complaints They contend that what should be avenues of recourse for families and accountability for staff often lead nowhere. by Liz Brazile / September 3, 2019 / Updated September 9, 2019 at 10:54 a.m.
Equity Justice for children fuels this former judge Crosscut Courage Award winner Bobbe Bridge has spent a lifetime advocating for youth. by Sheila Cain / September 3, 2019
Opinion Seattle is addicted to bad narratives about homelessness At the root of the crisis is not substance abuse, but a broken economy. by Lola E. Peters / September 2, 2019
Equity Introducing the 2019 Courage Award winners Meet the six disrupters stepping up, speaking out and making a difference. by Sheila Cain / September 2, 2019
Opinion People with disabilities need to get around. Seattle needs to make it easier City Hall has an opportunity to make the city more livable for all of us — and to fight climate change along the way. by Anna Zivarts / August 28, 2019