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Would Compassion Seattle lead to fewer tents or more? Nobody knows
Even informed opinions on how the proposed charter amendment would actually tackle homelessness vary wildly. That should be a red flag for voters.
Katie Wilson
Katie Wilson is the General Secretary of the Transit Riders Union, a Seattle-based organization advocating for improved public transit and other progressive urban issues. She is a contributin
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