Opinion Voting rights, representation and the future of democracy in the nation's fruit basket Yakima's population is nearly half Latinx, yet it took a tumultuous voting rights battle to open the door to more Latinx elected officials. Now the city council has just one. by Nikkita Oliver / January 7, 2020 / Updated at 11:43 Jan. 7, 2020
Opinion Seattle's progress was at a standstill in 2018. Will this year be any different? Despite the turbulence of recent years, we can make the power of the people felt for good in Seattle and King County. by Nikkita Oliver & Dae Shik Kim Hawkins Jr. / December 29, 2018
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
Politics Meet Starcia Ague, Crosscut Courage Award winner in Public Service Crosscut Courage Award winner Starcia Ague by Mary Bruno / October 31, 2013
Politics Seattle seeks qualified mayor Energetic visionary, adept manager, good listener. If we were "hiring" a new mayor, here are the skills and talents we'd be searching for. by Mary Bruno / April 28, 2013
Politics The Mayor Games: A guide to choosing Seattle's next CEO Tim Burgess campaign headquarters by Mary Bruno / April 28, 2013