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Washington state might have just elected its first two Muslim women to office
Varisha Khan is holding on to a narrow lead in her race for a seat on the Redmond City Council. Zahra Roach has clinched a seat on the Pasco City Council.
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If Referendum 88 fails, what’s next for affirmative action in Washington state?
State officials are already working on ways to boost diversity in government hiring and contracting, two of the ballot measure’s key goals.
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The death of Seattle's self-declared wokeness
Tuesday's election laid bare the thin pretense behind the notion that this city is a beacon for tolerance.
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In Seattle and beyond, running for office is harder for people of color. These candidates know
Racism and other indignities have littered their path to office. For some, a working class background has made it even more complicated.
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The 'greatest bird guide ever' on race, survival, and birding while Black
Meet Drew Lanham, the professor and conservation activist behind the viral video "Rules for the Black Birdwatcher."