Opinion In WA’s history of interracial marriage, pride and prejudice The Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia ended anti-miscegenation laws in the U.S. long after our state had done the same. But the history is complicated. by Samantha Allen / June 11, 2021
Opinion What Biden's win means: The rights of LGBTQ people As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Samantha Allen / November 9, 2020
Opinion Seattle Storm dominate WNBA while fighting for Black lives The winning basketball team is a model for sustained and creative political engagement. Will Seattleites follow the players' lead? by Samantha Allen / August 11, 2020
Opinion Pride is more than a parade In these pandemic times, let's remember that Pride Month is about the resilience, creativity and beauty of the LGBTQ community. by Samantha Allen / May 26, 2020
Politics What would Republicans do about the state budget? Sen. Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Walla on a Tri-Cities talk show. by Austin Jenkins / February 28, 2010
Politics Labor tightens the screws on Democrats in the legislature Rick Bender. state labor council chief by Austin Jenkins / January 31, 2010
Politics Like a natural disaster, without the upside Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire by Austin Jenkins / November 3, 2009
Politics Unlike father, unlike son: The Gardners are split on 'death with dignity' Or whatever it's called. Just don't call it suicide. by Austin Jenkins / January 10, 2008
Politics The campaign begins to legalize physician-assisted suicide Former Gov. Booth Gardner's much-publicized support contributed to passage of Washington's assisted-death law. by Austin Jenkins / January 8, 2008
Politics Speaking to the Thomas Wales Foundation, John McKay lets the Justice Department have it John McKay when he was U.S. attorney for Western Washington. (Department of Justice) by Austin Jenkins / October 15, 2007
