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New tools to help WA abuse victims put to the test during coronavirus
Advocates worry for women, children and elders as domestic abuse takes on new forms, making exit plans and reporting even more difficult.
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Join Soledad O’Brien for a virtual talk on homelessness and COVID-19
Crosscut is collecting questions from readers to help shape a conversation between Soledad O’Brien and Miles O’Brien about homelessness and coronavirus in Seattle.
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Social isolation challenges Seattle’s ‘resilient’ mental health
Most people in King County are adapting, according to a UW survey, but researchers worry depression and anxiety could amplify as the pandemic wears on.
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A one-woman war against Seattle's icy, pricey reputation
Transplants vs. locals is the cultural permafrost always under Seattle's feet.
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Seattle’s queer businesses struggle as Pride goes virtual
Businesses throughout Seattle, especially on Capitol Hill, often hinge their year on money made during Pride festivities in June.