News Ways to fix the child care system in Washington state Federal and state programs continue to push for more funds to support families and child care by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / January 18, 2022
News Why child care in the U.S. lags behind much of the world Ideological differences make more of a difference than financial resources in keeping U.S. child care behind. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / January 5, 2022
News Measuring the toll of a broken child care system Almost half the workforce can't leave the house with kids at home and few feasible options. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / November 22, 2021
News The real costs of child care in America In Washington state and across the country, the financial realities of child care are like mismatched puzzle pieces jammed together. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / November 9, 2021
News Young activist candidates try to spur peers to get out and vote Despite a slate of hard-left candidates, younger voters didn’t cast many ballots in August’s primary election. What might change that? by Hannah Krieg / September 16, 2021
News Can Seattle activists make it as 'career' politicians? Activists found their power in the streets in the summer of 2020. Now they're looking to use it in the halls of power. by Hannah Krieg / September 15, 2021
Politics Young WA progressives eye electoral offices – with reservations A new batch of candidates aim to make an impact without becoming 'career politicians.' by Hannah Krieg / September 14, 2021
News Diversity training on WA college campuses will soon be mandatory The new law, which will take effect in fall 2022, was shaped in part by student lobbyists. by Hannah Krieg / May 31, 2021 / Updated at 9:10 a.m. on June 1
News Seattle Asian community answers hate with love and support A year into the pandemic, local Asian activists work to protect and help community members fearing for safety and facing economic strain. by Hannah Krieg / April 13, 2021
Politics WA pushes beyond clearing sexual assault evidence kits Legislation pushed by advocates, officials and survivors would require trauma-informed training for police officers, further support survivors. by Hannah Krieg / April 5, 2021 / Updated at 9:30 a.m. on April 5