Opinion Washington state politics is more diverse than ever At all levels of government, the state has made stunning increases in representation. But much work remains to build a democracy that reflects us all. by Olgy Diaz / October 21, 2020
Culture Now streaming: New movies from the PNW Instead of Netflix, tune into the Seattle Queer Film Festival, the National Film Festival for Talented Youth and ‘Doctober.’ by Margo Vansynghel / October 15, 2020
Culture Art Pulse: A Native drag artist wants land acknowledgments to matter ‘Indigiqueer’ performer Hailey Tayathy explains why recognizing Native land is so important in an election year. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / October 12, 2020
Opinion Amy Coney Barrett and the false fight between religion, LGBTQ rights As we debate the Supreme Court nominee, let’s remember: Many LGBTQ people are religious, and many religions have affirmed their rights. by Samantha Allen / October 1, 2020
Culture A Seattle conductor celebrates the music of Mexican Independence Day Paula Nava Madrigal reveals Mexico's blended history through its classical compositions. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / September 11, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS You asked: What does diversity look like at Crosscut? We’re sharing the demographic numbers of our newsroom as part of our Inside Crosscut transparency initiative. by Ana Sofia Knauf & Mohammed Kloub / August 20, 2020
Opinion A truly queer America won't be achieved by the Supreme Court It's time to think beyond equal protections at work and demand something better than assimilation. by Katie Kalahan / June 30, 2020
Equity Seattle activists share their vision for Black trans pride Pride Month has been criticized for being too white and too commercial. Four activists share how they've built their own spaces for celebration. by Manola Secaira / June 30, 2020
Cascade PBS Ideas Festival Podcast | Why is the conservative Supreme Court acting so liberal? Season 2 , Episode 8 / June 19, 2020 In the midst of a week of surprises, Amicus host Dahlia Lithwick tells us why the high court might have issued its most surprising ruling.
Culture Seattle’s Black women activists have been marching for decades Quin’Nita Cobbins-Modica, the historian now leading BlackPast.org, talks about this pivotal moment and the women who helped get us here. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / June 18, 2020
Opinion The Supreme Court rules there is no un-queering America Today's decision in favor of LGBTQ employment protections confirms that being pro-LGBTQ is the American way. by Samantha Allen / June 15, 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
Opinion The road to women's suffrage began in Washington state 100 years after the 19th Amendment granted women the vote, meet the Pacific Northwest activists who ignited the effort. by Carolyn McConnell / March 20, 2020
Opinion Child sex trafficking survivors deserve to be protected, not criminalized Washington state should take a necessary step toward ending the sexual abuse-to-prison pipeline by passing House Bill 1775. by Manka Dhingra & Tina Orwall & Shoshana Wineburg / February 28, 2020
Culture Meet Your Maker: Leo Bañuelos infuses queer identity into his skateboard films The underground Seattle artist is teaching kids that creativity doesn’t require a big budget. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / February 26, 2020