Politics
Trump’s gift: ‘He’s knocked some of the smugness out of us’
Three White House alums talk about Trump's rise, what it means for America, and where we go next.
Greg Hanscom
Greg Hanscom is formerly the executive editor of Crosscut and KCTS 9 public television. In his more than two decades as a journalist, Hanscom’s writing has run the gamut from inner-city schools and ur
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Environment
Can the Northwest hold the line against climate change?
As the the Trump administration rolls back environmental protections, coastal communities form a choke point for fossil fuel exports.
Politics
7 tips for talking to people you disagree with
Can we all agree that we need to find ways to talk to people on the other side of the political/ ideological divide? Yes? Good. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Politics
Rising political star Julián Castro headlines Crosscut Festival
In the fall of 2012, Julián Castro, the young mayor of San Antonio, Texas, stood in front of a packed
Equity
Seattle media all in on #SeaHomeless project
Roughly 30 Seattle-area news organizations joined forces yesterday to shine a spotlight on the region’s homeless crisis. The result: