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Thanks for the Homeless Camps, Mayor, But Stop the Sweeps
Suing for decency.
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Activists Plan ‘Emergency Mass Action’ In Westlake to Protest Keystone, DAPL
Trump today signed executive orders reversing Obama’s actions on the controversial projects.
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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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My Mother, My Sister, and I Attended Three Different Women’s Marches in Three Different Parts of the World
Scenes from a global moment.
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GIFs From Westlake Park’s Inauguration Condemnation
Thousands gathered Downtown to show and voice their opposition to the dawn of a Trump presidency.
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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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Can Rob Johnson, Fifth Generation Seattleite, Sell Seattle on a Highrise Future?
The mild-mannered councilmember will be at the center of the anti-density storm as he shepherds the U-District upzone…
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Why Your U.S. Rep Is, or Isn’t, Attending the Inauguration
While some see attending as an act of respect, others consider it a show of support for Trump.
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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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NAACP Launches Movement to Make Ethnic Studies Mandatory in Seattle Schools
Educators and advocates want to dismantle institutionalized racism. Step one: Change the curriculum.
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King County Unveils Emoji-Based Food Safety System
They’re like little texts, sent from your local health department.
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Trump Appointments Could Grind Washington State Senate to a Halt
Sen. Doug Ericksen will be splitting time between Olympia and D.C., raising questions of both propriety and procedure.
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The Republicans Have Promised Everyone Health Care. Let’s Hold Them to It.
As they rush to destroy Obamacare, the GOP has insisted no one will lose their insurance. 500,000 Washingtonians…
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Meet Jamil Suleman, a.k.a. Jesus, the Muslim Man Bringing a Message of Peace to Seattle
“Folks who probably wouldn’t have liked me before love me when I’m Jesus.”
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This 29-Year-Old Is On a Mission to Get More Millennials Into Washington Politics
Brayden Olson argues his generation is suffering in today’s economy, and needs a seat at the policy table…
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Attorney General Bob Ferguson Says His Office Will Be Instrumental In Fighting Trump Agenda
When the new administration takes office, Democratic attorneys general will be ready.
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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.