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Local Armenians seek community, support in Redmond
Allies in the Pacific Northwest gather to raise awareness and funds amid ongoing attacks in Artsakh, a region in Azerbaijan.
Taija PerryCook
Taija PerryCook is a legislative reporting intern at Crosscut and a senior at the University of Washington, studying journalism and human rights. Find her on Twitter @taijalynne and email at taija.pco
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