One poet's take on translating news of the world for her kids My daughter asks me to explain but my words falter. Think about the Syrian civil war and refugee crisis. The seemingly endless cycle of violence between... Elizabeth Austen
Seattle Schools may add ethnic studies to curricula. Critics say it's not enough A Seattle School Board resolution calls for the expansion of ethnic studies in district classrooms. The Seattle-King County chapter of the NAACP first... Ann Dornfeld
David Schmader: There was no 'out and happy' growing up gay in Texas Bill Radke speaks with David Schmader about the essay he wrote for KUOW's Seattle Story Project titled, " My teacher abused me. I didn’t realize it... Bill Radke Matt Martin
When should you have kids? Never is an option, too Bill Radke speaks with artist, poet and mother of two, Natasha Marin, about the realization that she didn't have to become a mother. She says motherhood... Bill Radke Matt Martin
To understand white liberal racism, read these private emails On a gray day in October 2016, teachers across Seattle wore a shirt that read BLACK LIVES MATTER. Isolde Raftery
Baby due in August. Dad deported. Mom in limbo This relationship started off with reservations. Liz Jones
Sherman Alexie's new memoir is the honest eulogy he didn't give his mom In Sherman Alexie’s deeply personal memoir, “You Don't Have to Say You Love Me,” he tells the story of growing up as the son of Lillian Alexie on the... Bill Radke Jason Pagano
This is why I nursed my baby on the Seattle bus At the back of the Metro bus, we did something unusual: We talked to one another. Among us was a woman who had her toddler son with her — we smiled and... Sharayah Lane
He was killed in Yemen. Now his mom wants you to see his photos The headlines about Yemen are dire. Civil war has put almost 7 million people on the brink of famine. The United Nations humanitarian chief says Yemen... Amy Radil
Should you have kids if you care about the environment? Bill Radke talks with Ashley Ahearn, host of KUOW's terrestrial podcast, about about one of the more personal decisions we make around climate change:... Bill Radke