The rally was one of more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” protests held globally, pushing back against policies like mass deportations and federal funding cuts.
Though the cost of living remains above the $20-plus pay floor, activists say raising wages has been a success and are pushing other cities to follow suit.
The longtime Secretary of State helped resettle refugees, supported environmental legislation and was a founding member of the state’s Heritage Caucus.
In Source Code: My Beginnings, the first book in a trilogy, the tech giant co-founder reflects on his Seattle upbringing and what — and who — made him.