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 The small-town mayor who was Oso's hidden hero Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert by Mary Bruno / July 9, 2014
Politics Crosscut Live! A chat with Rep. Reuven Carlyle Rep. Reuven Carlyle values Crosscut's "prolific, original, on-the-ground reporting." by Mary Bruno / March 5, 2014
Equity Homeless In Seattle - and beyond Homeless youth can be found all around King County. by Mary Bruno / January 22, 2014
Politics Three things we learned about foster care The universe of at-risk kids is vast and varied. by Mary Bruno / December 30, 2013
Politics 10 things you don't know if you didn't read Crosscut Step into the light. Become a Crosscut member. by Mary Bruno / December 22, 2013
