News In major reversal, Seattle won’t ask feds to end police oversight Mayor Jenny Durkan wanted to wind down federal monitoring of the Seattle Police Department. Then the protests began. by David Kroman / June 3, 2020 / Updated 6:20 p.m., June 3, 2020
News Debate over policing in Seattle continues after years of federal oversight Some believe the city is ready to handle its own police department, while protesters disagree. by David Kroman / June 2, 2020
Opinion Our 400-year nightmare demands a new American Dream It's time to admit we need fundamental change to uproot racism in the United States. by Lola E. Peters / June 1, 2020
Opinion Tribal nations in WA helped prove police accountability is possible Alongside other communities of color, we worked to pass a law making it easier to prosecute violent police officers. by Fawn Sharp & James Rideout & Matthew Randazzo V / June 1, 2020
Opinion White innocence is a fantasy. Here's how I'm confronting it The killing of George Floyd presents yet another opportunity for white self-reckoning. by Mason Bryan / May 29, 2020
Opinion Pride is more than a parade In these pandemic times, let's remember that Pride Month is about the resilience, creativity and beauty of the LGBTQ community. by Samantha Allen / May 26, 2020
Opinion From Civil Rights to COVID-19: ‘Without truth, you don’t have justice’ Investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell has deepened the public memory of the Civil Rights Era. His reporting offers important lessons for today. by Knute Berger / May 25, 2020
Opinion How to respond to Trump's racism Two UW psychologists break down why reporter Weijia Jiang’s response to the president was so effective, and how others can emulate it. by Sapna Cheryan & Ella Lombard / May 19, 2020
Opinion GoFundWho? More equitable ways to crowdfund in a crisis Platforms like GoFundMe are burdened by bias. During the pandemic, you can be more intentional with your giving. by Marcus Harrison Green / May 15, 2020
Equity Language gaps make it doubly hard for businesses seeking aid In the complicated process for federal relief, community groups are stepping in to help their neighbors. by Manola Secaira / May 14, 2020