Politics Sherae Lascelles is giving Frank Chopp his biggest challenge in decades The third-party candidate performed better in the Aug. 4 primary than anyone who has ever challenged Chopp, Washington's longest-serving House speaker. by Melissa Santos / September 25, 2020
Equity New WA law helps Native voters this election. Is it enough? Washington lawmakers passed the Native American Voting Rights Act last year, but they couldn't have expected the pandemic and wildfires to come. by Manola Secaira / September 24, 2020
Politics Having problems voting in WA? We’ve got a tipline for that Crosscut is partnering with ProPublica's Electionland to report on any issues voters encounter when casting ballots this year. You can help. by Melissa Santos / September 22, 2020
Politics QAnon conspiracy theories have seeped into Northwest politics The baseless movement claims satanic pedophiles run the world. One professor describes it as ‘a decentralized online conspiracy cult.’ by Melissa Santos / September 17, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS What our interview podcast taught us about Election 2020 and Trump From conversations about corporate misinformation to meat packing, the president almost always came up on Crosscut Talks. by Mark Baumgarten / September 10, 2020
Politics Tim Eyman accused of hijacking Recall Durkan campaign Eyman has been distributing fake petitions, which leaders of the recall campaign worry will hurt their ability to get valid signatures. by Melissa Santos / September 9, 2020
Politics How to vote in Washington: Everything you need to know for 2020 We've added answers to more reader questions, from security envelopes to drop boxes to tracking your ballot. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / September 8, 2020 / Updated Oct. 19, 2020 at noon
Inside Cascade PBS Everyone's a political wonk in 2020, especially journalists We all need a break, but we're not resting. And neither should you. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / September 8, 2020
Northwest Newsmakers A Conversation with Pramila Jayapal Rep. Jayapal on USPS, police protests and the 2020 election. September 1, 2020
Politics Why WA leaders aren't rushing to address state's budget shortfall Waiting on Congress to pass a new coronavirus relief bill is one factor. The November election is another. by Melissa Santos / August 28, 2020
Politics Rep. Jayapal on USPS, police protests and the 2020 election The Seattle congresswoman, in a Crosscut Live interview, outlines the reasons she thinks the 2020 election is so important. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 28, 2020
Cascade PBS Ideas Festival Podcast | Imagining a post-Trump Republican Party Season 2 , Episode 17 / August 21, 2020 Conservative Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen discusses the split he sees between the president and many of the people who vote for him.
Politics Security and ballot drop boxes: How it works in WA Serial numbers, seals, logs and GPS tracking are some of the tools used to protect the ballots placed in drop boxes each election cycle. by Melissa Santos / August 19, 2020 / Updated 12:26 a.m. Aug. 26
Opinion Amid rise in gun sales and violence, Loren Culp fans the flames A would-be governor who refuses to enforce voter-approved gun safety measures — and compares himself to Rosa Parks for it — is unfit to lead. by Renée Hopkins / August 17, 2020
Politics What separates Strickland and Doglio in WA’s 10th Congressional District Either Marilyn Strickland or Beth Doglio is headed to Congress. A look at where the candidates stand on the issues. by Melissa Santos / August 17, 2020