Opinion UW police lawsuit underscores the intersection of race and class The case, brought by five Black officers, exposes a troubling hallmark of campus life. by Clyde W. Ford / July 5, 2021
Opinion Washington now recognizes Juneteenth, but there’s more to the story The history behind the holiday is long and troubling, with echoes that persist today. by Clyde W. Ford / April 19, 2021
Opinion Rejecting anti-Asian hate, in Atlanta and in Washington state The Pacific Northwest has its own legacy of racism and exclusion to contend with. by Clyde W. Ford / March 30, 2021
Opinion How we should deal with Dr. Seuss books and cancel culture The fight to ban, topple and rename racist artifacts of our past has been an issue in Washington state, too. by Clyde W. Ford / March 11, 2021 / Updated at 10:07 am on March 15, 2021
Opinion WA legislature takes on systemic racism in insurance rates The modern-day insurance industry was founded on slavery and the slave trade. A Senate bill seeks to right this legacy. by Clyde W. Ford / February 22, 2021
Equity The Northwest's for-profit prison for immigrants, explained An immigrant is led to a holding cell at the Northwest Detention Center. by Drew Atkins / September 7, 2016
Politics Commercial sex and exploitation: Sorting out the public response Even police say that enforcement has changed to concentrate on social services and protecting teenagers. But are we doing enough? by Drew Atkins / October 27, 2014
Politics Massage parlors, happy endings & the burgeoning Eastside brothel scene In the Seattle area, you won't find the bulk of the sex industry on the streets -- or even online. by Drew Atkins / October 24, 2014