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“An American Superhero” explores the diverse origin stories of every day people

by Kamna Shastri

Vishavjit Singh, also known as Sikh Captain America, inspired the exhibit, which features dozens of people and their reflections on their identities and what they consider to be their superpowers.

Reinstated affirmative action could go to the hands of voters in November

by Globalist Staff

Referendum 88 asks voters whether the state should keep the recently reinstated affirmative action, which was passed by lawmakers after an initiative.

Building upon the legacy of the Central District’s Liberty Bank

by JJ Pollard

In a push against the rapid gentrification of the Central District, the Liberty Bank Building carves out space for the housing and business needs of the neighborhood's Black community.

Skipping class for an away game in the United States

by Andy Yamashita

UW student Qiao "Bridge" Hu immigrated from Beijing to the U.S. in 2014. Though he struggled to adapt at first, he says now that he doesn't regret coming.

How a UK law has unintended consequences for women workers in Sri Lanka

by The Conversation

The UK's Modern Slavery Act, aimed at sex trafficking, has increased the environment of surveillance against women factory workers in Sri Lanka.

Jose Robles detained by ICE after leaving sanctuary by Seattle church

by Kamna Shastri

After a year of living under sanctuary of Seattle's Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Jose Robles presented himself to immigration authorities and was detained.

Mexico City protest calls for global unity against U.S. migrant detention

by Samantha Bushman

A demonstration in Mexico City near the U.S. Embassy was among the hundreds worldwide on Friday that called for the end to the U.S. migrant concentration camps and for change to its immigration policies.

A long-planned entry to the U.S. goes differently than expected

by Rachel Morgan

When Lien Pham first immigrated to the United States, she was surprised to find that her arrival wasn't as easy as she had originally anticipated.

ICE searched restricted King County jail records despite ban

by Globalist Staff

The King County Auditor's Office found that federal immigration authorities continued to have access to non-public jail records, even after the county passed a law against it.

Could environmental justice be written into Washington state law?

by Kamna Shastri

Washington lawmakers this year stopped short of writing environmental justice into law. But a task force could pave the way in the future.

Readjusting the senses in the United States

by Jeet Gauswami

When Shourya Jain first landed in the United States, he was mesmerized. But it took him some time to adjust to his new surroundings.

Seattle groups urge census turnout despite citizenship question uncertainty

by Kamna Shastri

Seattle groups still hope people will participate in the 2020 census, despite the federal government's latest twists and turns in whether it will ask about citizenship.

A flood of emotions on her first days in the United States

by Meera Maaytah

When Jordan native Abeer Hawamdeh came to America for her eldest daughter's graduation, she was struck by the contradicting emotions she felt upon arrival.

Photos: Thousands celebrate Trans Pride 2019

by Naomi Ishisaka

Thousands came to the annual Trans Pride, which supports the Seattle-area trans and gender non-conforming community with a march, a rally and access to community resources.

Explainer: why Ethiopia’s federal system is deeply flawed

by The Conversation

Yohannes Gedamu, a lecturer at Georgia Gwinnett College, says Ethiopia's current federal system has relegated some ethnic groups into second class citizens.

Local activists bring global movement Extinction Rebellion to Seattle

by Kamna Shastri

Seattle activists protested Amazon and KOMO Plaza as part of the international climate movement Extinction Rebellion, which organizes disruptive protests that aim to inspire people to act on climate change.

Landing in the United States was like opening a gift

by Nicole Pasia

In 1998, Arnold Pasia immigrated from the Philipines to Seattle at the age of 33. He discusses his experience in this interview.

STEM networks aim to diversify tech fields

by Thomas Chengxi Zou

Student and professional organizations push for corporate culture changes in the effort to diversify the science and technology fields.

Number of wildfires heats up across Washington State

by Conor Courtney

During last year's Eastern Washington fires, Seattle had the world's worst air quality multiples times last summer because of the smoke. Seattle's haze surpassed that of cities including Beijing and New Delhi.

Six days without showering en route to the United States

by Oscar Rodriguez

Oscar Rodriguez discusses his experience immigrating from Mexico to the United States.