Elections
Romney's health plans could hurt poor and minority communities
News analysis: Leaving critical programs to states and turning federal funding into block grants has a history that worries experts in the state.
Collin Tong
Collin Tong is a correspondent for Crosscut and University Outlook magazine. He served as guest lecturer at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University. His new boo
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Crosscut: Don't put us in your niche
Crosscut, with its broad community coverage and spotlight on issues across the sound, is filling in where more traditional newspapers have left off.
Politics
Obamacare is no miracle drug for minority Americans
The federal Affordable Care Act will likely help many immigrants, but questions and hurdles remain. And minority populations start from a big deficit on health insurance.
Culture
A different road map from Rick Steves
A well-known Edmonds travel firm takes a new tack, trying to hit a sweet spot with Americans visiting Europe.
UW study shows promise of quicker autism diagnosis
Battelle and University of Washington scientists say a cheap laboratory test can spot many cases, which should lead to earlier intervention and better treatment outcomes.