Politics Chokeholds, tear gas, police reform top agenda for WA Legislature Recent protests against police brutality could spur new rules — and new ways to hold officers accountable. by Melissa Santos / July 3, 2020
Opinion A truly queer America won't be achieved by the Supreme Court It's time to think beyond equal protections at work and demand something better than assimilation. by Katie Kalahan / June 30, 2020
Equity Seattle activists share their vision for Black trans pride Pride Month has been criticized for being too white and too commercial. Four activists share how they've built their own spaces for celebration. by Manola Secaira / June 30, 2020
News Dear white Seattle: Young Black leaders want to talk about racism Beyond the Capitol Hill protests, young activists are finding creative ways to engage more people in the fight for change. by Lilly Fowler / June 25, 2020
Opinion WA students don’t need cops. They need counselors, teachers and nurses By now school districts should know: Police presence in schools has negative consequences for marginalized students. by Lin Trinh / June 22, 2020
Environment Stevens Pass ski patrol union shreds Vail's unfair labor practices When the multibillion dollar resort empire came to Washington, seasonal workers united for fair pay and protections. by Andrew Schwartz High Country News / June 22, 2020
News Small town activists show up big for Black Lives Matter Rural towns in Washington saw anywhere from 30 to 1,300 participants. In one town, that accounted for more than 50% of the population. by Emily McCarty / June 19, 2020
News Neighborhood safety patrols reemerge in Seattle's Chinatown-International District Similar groups have returned to Asian-American communities across the country in response to property damage and racist incidents. by Manola Secaira / June 19, 2020
News Black clergy voice strong support for Seattle Police chief Despite intense scrutiny during protests, community leaders say they stand behind Carmen Best ‘100 percent.’ by Lilly Fowler / June 15, 2020 / Updated 5:56 p.m. Monday, June 15
Opinion It's not so hard to imagine a life without police Like many white Americans, I grew up unencumbered by the punitive presence of law enforcement. Black Americans deserve this, too. by Mason Bryan / June 15, 2020