News A foster system paradox: Parents billed for care of their children Studies show charging child support extends family separations and can spur years of debt for parents in poverty. WA is pushing to change the practice. by Claudia Rowe / March 22, 2022
Equity WA officials want to end fees charged to parents for kids' jail time Hundreds of families owe the state a total of $1.1 million in outstanding detention fees, a practice made legal in WA 45 years ago. by Claudia Rowe / February 10, 2022
Opinion In Maple Valley hit-and-run case, revenge isn’t the answer Some want the young teen who killed a man with a car to be tried as an adult. Here's why I think they're wrong. by Claudia Rowe / October 12, 2021 / Updated on Nov. 2, 2021 at 4:06 pm
Opinion Why I’m holding my applause for Washington’s new foster care law It’s laudable that the state law focuses on preventing family separations, but is it enough? by Claudia Rowe / May 11, 2021
Opinion Let’s not squander the chance to reimagine education in Washington state Our state is long overdue for an injection of creative thinking to solve our education woes. by Claudia Rowe / March 18, 2021
Politics Real state support for schools: A roadmap A class project for a fundraising auction by Lisa Arnold / March 6, 2014
Politics Fostering Resilience Childhood trauma is toxic, but the damage is reversible. by Claudia Rowe / July 23, 2013
Politics How pizza helped Garfield High teachers resist standardized testing Pizza's Inspirational Powers by Lisa Arnold / July 1, 2013
Politics Warning: Public service is a social change liability Jody Hall, founder of Cupcake Royale, at her Ballard shop. by Lisa Arnold / January 20, 2013
Politics After Occupy and the election: how to organize for real change A 2011 crowd for Occupy Seattle at Westlake by Lisa Arnold / September 25, 2012
