Equity
Seattle City Council passes new protections for hotel workers over industry objections
The council action comes one year after voters overwhelmingly approved similar protections, a vote currently tied up in court.
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Opponents say I-1000's affirmative-action policy would hurt veterans. This UW law expert disagrees
The measure, which Washington state voters will decide on in November, also has the support of many veterans groups.
Politics
How a fight over equity in Bellevue schools fueled the opposition to Washington’s affirmative-action initiative
A group called Washington Asians for Equality is leading the charge against affirmative action this November. It's not their first fight.
Opinion
Maternal health equity in Washington must start with fairer funding opportunities
After the Department of Health awarded a significant grant to a Swedish Hospital program, many smaller community organizations were left in the dark.
Equity
Louise Chernin's passion for equality made her — and Seattle’s LGBTQ business community — stronger
Throughout her career Chernin, now the CEO of the Greater Seattle Business Association, has been an advocate for the underrepresented.