Emilie Schwartz

Emilie Schwartz is a journalism major at the University of Washington in Seattle. She aspires to become a broadcast journalist covering sports. She is currently writing for the Seattle Globalist and hopes to gain more experience as a reporter covering global events and projects with connections to Seattle.
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Ten tips for foreign drivers in Seattle

by Emilie Schwartz
Seattle’s notoriously polite driving culture can pose a real challenge for drivers from other countries. Here are some tips to help.
Jul 31, 2014
Fast food workers demonstrate outside the Capitol Hill IHOP. (Photo courtesy Working Washington)

Seattle fast food workers join global strike day

by Emilie Schwartz
Seattle fast food workers and activist joined forces with a national and global movement today, going on strike to demand better pay. The global day of protest against low wages was held in 33 countries around the globe and in more than 150 U.S. cities. “We think it’s fantastic. Workers internationally are being hit hardest […]
May 15, 2014