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Dick (left) and Jane Carter traveling near Los Arcos on the Camino Francés in 2008. (Photo courtesy of Dick Carter)

Seattle backpackers find adventure and peace on the Camino de Santiago

Seattle backpackers find adventure on the Camino de Santiago--find out what brings them all the way to Spain!
Apr 2, 2014

Cool graphic visualizes two decades of global migration

A newly released interactive graphic shows visualizes millions of individuals migrating between countries over the past 20 years.
Mar 31, 2014

Immigrant giving shapes a new culture of philanthropy

Young people and immigrants in Seattle are proving that philanthropy doesn't only have to flow from the rich to the poor.
City Councilmember Kshama Sawant speaks at a March 15th rally for a $15 minimum wage. (Photo by Shannon Kringen)

Is the fight for a $15 minimum wage a women’s issue?

I never considered the Fight for 15 to be a “woman’s issue.” Then just days before International Women’s Day and a full week before the National Fight for 15 day of action earlier this month, I found myself at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in the presence of a diverse group of women activists that made me think […]
Mar 29, 2014

How Alabama taught me that immigration is a civil rights issue

“They really beat into your mind that (immigrants) are stealing from you ... that they’re taking money out of your pockets.”
Mar 28, 2014

Cesar Chavez biopic brings farm worker struggle to the screen

Expectations are both high and low for tonight’s release of “Cesar Chavez.” Some are thrilled to see the story finally told on the screen. But others are worried that the film is just the latest example of Hollywood pandering to a fast-growing population of Latino moviegoers.
Mar 27, 2014
Dancers in traditional costumes at a New Year's parade in Laos. (Photo by Darren Donahue)

Seattle’s Lao refugees reconnect with their homeland

Most Americans born after the Vietnam War know little about the country of Laos, much less about the U.S.’s contentious role in its history. But in Seattle, host to one of the largest Lao communities in the United States, Laotian culture and history are a vital part of our city. Pom Khampradith, Director of the […]
Mar 26, 2014

LeiLani Nishime explores the Asian American experience in her new book

Author Leilani Nishime explains what motivated her to write about multiracial Asian-Americans in her new book, "Undercover Asian."
Mar 25, 2014
U.S. Visa issued in India. (Photo by Muzi via Wikimedia Commons)

Black market for U.S. visas draining money from would-be immigrants

Facebook: Seattleites Kabbie Konteh and Dan Lavin have a special connection to Sierra Leone. Now, they're speaking out against the prevalence of the cash-for-visas market in the country and around the world. Twitter: A pair of Seattleites are speaking out against the prevalence of the cash-for-visas market around the world, in particular Sierra Leone.
Mar 24, 2014

12 study abroad resources for students with disabilities

For students with disabilities, studying abroad can be unchartered territory. Hannah Langlie shares best tips on how to make it work.
Mar 21, 2014

WA State Dream Act gives undocumented students a shot at higher education

With the passage of the Washington Dream Act, undocumented students are ready for college.
Mar 20, 2014

How to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, like a pro

Go from novice to pro with these 7 ways to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
The author's daughter, Ditti, showing off her colors for Holi last year. (Photo by Padmaja Ganeshan-Singh)

How to rock Holi in Seattle

The best way to know how well you’ve celebrated Holi is to dress in white. If there’s not a trace left by the end of the day, you’ve proven you know how to celebrate!
Mar 19, 2014

New Lyft driver sees potential in spite of rideshare caps

Seattle is now the first city in the nation to place driver limits on rideshares. A new Lyft driver weighs in on her experience with the company.
Mar 18, 2014

Seattle views on Crimea, Ukraine and Russia

Given the breakneck speed of developments in Russia and Ukraine, keeping track of the news - and sorting out fact from fiction - can be challenging.

Frustrated with regulations, UW international students turn to illegal work

With international student populations at UW increasing every year, more and more are working under the table to make ends meet.
The author graduated in the top 1% of her class at Bellevue High School. (Photo by Melanie Hassler)

Student attitudes not keeping up with growing diversity in Bellevue schools

As a graduate of Bellevue High School’s Class of 2011, and a person of color, I am skeptical that demographic changes will mean more opportunity for students of color on the east side.
Mar 17, 2014
Gary Locke returns to Seattle after serving as the U.S. ambassador to China from 2011 to 2014. (Photo by Linda Cotton)

Gary Locke: Beyond yellow and white

Gary Locke's work and life have transcended the very binaries of "white" and "yellow" that trap the public into believing one cohesive, authentic identity is impossible.

Life after Syria

Since the Syrian Uprising began three years ago, 6.5 million Syrians have been internally displaced and another 2.5 million have registered or are waiting to register for refugee status abroad.
Mar 15, 2014

Legislative wins for Washington immigrants and youth

This legislative session made Roxana Norouzi realize how although politics can seem very inaccessible, we have the power to make change.
Mar 14, 2014