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Hugging everybody on her first day in the United States

by Frankie Godoy

Mario Godoy-Gonzalez told his wife that some Americans don't like to be kissed and hugged. But on their first day, that went out the window.

Cooking from scratch: an immigrant’s journey in the food truck industry

by Max Wasserman

Artemio Coria Díaz built El Cabrito Oaxaca, now a popular hot spot, from one cutting board, a tray to hold change, a 25-foot van and hard work.

Native Mexican corn growers advocate local crops over global imports

by Global Press News Service

Women in southern Mexico support each other in growing corn and making corn-based foods, shielding the staple crop from the volatile global economy.

A new mural painted on the crosswalks of 12th and Jackson in July 2017 looks onto the Seattle skyline. The crosswalk sits at the entrance of Little Saigon and represents many aspects of Vietnamese culture.

Embracing history, as Chinatown-International District faces change

by Hannah Myrick

How is the Chinatown-International District preserving its identity as it faces development pressures? Look to the lessons learned from the Kingdome.

3 anime films that prove that Seattle’s dystopian future is now

by Gavin Amos-Lopez

We can't say we weren't warned.

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by Globalist Staff

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Seattle turns surreal in AKTIONSART’s “13 Chambers”

by Andrew Hamlin

AKTIONSART invited 13 female Seattle-area filmmakers to explore horror and surreal themes in a series of shorts now available on Amazon Prime Video.

A message from new Globalist Executive Director Travis Quezon

by Travis Quezon

Quezon: "If we can see ourselves in the stories of others, we connect on a fundamental level that is empathic and meaningful."

When #MeToo excludes me: current movement mutes black women’s voices

by Tierra Johnson

Time's "Person of the Year" issue muted black women's contributions in the struggle against the culture of sexual violence.

Threatened food supply forces entire Nepali village to relocate

by Global Press News Service

Villagers sow seeds of hope after a water shortage forced the people of Samzong to resettle in a new village in Namashung.

Zimbabwe youth seek opportunities in post-Mugabe government

by Global Press News Service

Young citizens are running for seats in parliament, hoping to improve the lives of Zimbabwe’s youth by introducing progressive policies.

Kashmiris caught between local needs and global politics

by Susan Partnow

The struggle and heaviness of occupation is ever-present in Kashmir.

Portraits of Resilience: Chinatown-International District

Aaron Jin went to Chinatown-International District to speak with people about change and resilience.

Portraits of Resilience: University District

by Karen Maniraho

Karen Maniraho shows what resilience in the University District looks like.

Portraits of Resilience: Central District

by Gavin Amos-Lopez

Gavin Amos-Lopez speaks to people in the Central District to talk about resilience in a changing Seattle.

Local, state health programs for children scramble with CHIP in limbo

by Sarah Corn

Congressional inaction on the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) threatens the coverage for thousands of children in low-income families.

Corruption reigns in Mexico’s prisons

by Global Press News Service

The notoriously crooked system extorts bribes from prisoners' friends and families to ensure they receive even the most basic services.

Sara Porkalob pushes past expectations as an artist and activist

by Kamna Shastri

Sara Porkalob, who stars in Book It Repertory's "Howl's Moving Castle," has made a name pushing boundaries in theater.

Supreme Court allows implementation of Trump travel ban

by Globalist Staff

Opponents of the ban say that Trump, whose two previous travel bans were blocked by lower courts, targeted Muslims.

A Dreamer calls for a clean DREAM Act

by Graciela Nuñez Pargas

Graciela Nunez Pargas says it's time for Congress to pass a "clean" DREAM act.