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Local Leaders Begin to Bend on New Youth Jail
Since King County voters approved a $210 million Children and Family Justice Center in 2012, resistance to the…
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ACLU WA Asks for Restraining Order to Stop Seattle Homeless Sweeps
The civil liberties group is already suing Seattle over the sweeps, arguing they violate the Constitution.
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Reform Plan Would Let Civilians, Not Cops, Oversee Police Conduct
Many of the proposed reforms still need to be bargained with the police unions.
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Social Media, Social Activism and Trump: A Recipe for Mass Action
The protest at Sea-Tac Saturday could become a common scene in Seattle.
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Seattle City Council Unanimously Passes ‘Welcoming City’ Resolution
Seattle welcomes Muslims, immigrants, refugees, and the homeless, according to the resolution.
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“We Will Fight.” Thousands Gather in Westlake to Protest Immigration Ban
The momentum from Saturday night’s standoff at SeaTac Airport carried into orderly protests Sunday night.
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Trump Orders Funding Cuts to Sanctuary Cities, Promising a Showdown With Seattle
He also directed Homeland Security to deputize local police to enforce federal immigration laws.
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Sawant Blasts Secret Federal Surveillance Cameras on Seattle Utility Poles
The cameras have been used, among other things, to spy on restaurant workers suspected of illicitly dumping grease.
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Sawant Calls for Removal of Secret FBI Cameras in Seattle
This afternoon Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is calling for the removal of federal surveillance cameras around the…
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Police Reformers Back Frockt Bill to Allow Prosecution of Killer Cops
The bill would create objective standards for whether an officer shooting was reasonable.
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Middle School Students Explain Why They Protested Against Trump Today
Today’s inauguration of Donald Trump as President has seen massive protests across the country. Here in Seattle, public…
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County Health Board Unanimously Endorses Safe Drug Sites
The two pilot sites would be the first in the country.
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Bill to Protect Against Muslim Registry Enters State Senate
SB 5308 would narrowly prevent state agencies from giving out personal religious information to the feds.
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So You Want to Protest: A Beginner’s Guide
Ten tips on taking to the streets and changing the world.
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County Strikes Deal to Help Transgender People Pay For Name Changes
With the Trump administration imminent, trans people are scrambling to get their papers in order.
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Progress Slow and Garbage Woe At City Homelessness Meeting
Seattle’s limited efforts to address homelessness are slowly manifesting.
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EPIC Appeals ‘Youth Jail’ Permit
More than 60 social justice organizations have joined the appeal against the new ‘Justice Center.’
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Initiative to Require Discrimination Against Trans Public School Students Returns for More Signatures
The initaitive, which failed last year, would also allow discrimination at private businesses.