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Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library
After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County.
Meg Butterworth
Meg Butterworth is a freelance writer who lives in Seattle. Her topics of interest include race, equity, education, housing insecurity, and the inspiring people and organizations that are act
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Equity
WA schools catching up on Black history and ethnic studies
The state is following in the steps of more progressive states that have led the way on making history classes reflect our diverse country.
Politics
WA voters to decide whether to mandate sex ed in schools
Parents, advocates, candidates and religious groups debate what students should be taught about sex in WA public schools.
Equity
It's white parents' responsibility to integrate Seattle schools, some parents say
Integrated Schools is a volunteer organization that aims to get privileged parents to opt for neighborhood schools with the benefit of diversity.
Equity
Forget Bingo. Wallingford seniors now fear becoming homeless
Social worker Denise Malm’s newest agenda is keeping her elderly clients out of homelessness.