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Trump’s proposed Muslim travel ban would exempt London’s new mayor

But Sadiq Khan who was sworn in as mayor of the British capital on Saturday, dismissed Trump's response, saying Trump had an "ignorant view of Islam."
May 10, 2016
Lauren Kelley, Pickin’, 2007

Beyoncé, Barbie and “Posing Beauty” at NAAM

"Posing Beauty" a new photography exhibit at the Northwest African American Museum explores the perception of beauty in the black experience.
A statue of the Buddha from Seattle's Choeizan Enkyoji Nichiren Buddhist temple bearing the Buddhist swastika. (Photo by Tim Gruver)

Should Buddhism reclaim the swastika?

Earlier this year, the Japanese government recommended replacing the swastika on maps because tourists mistook the Buddhist manji for the Nazi symbol.
May 9, 2016

Maverick mayor Duterte looks to clinch presidency of Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte outpolled rivals with incendiary rhetoric, criticism of political establishment and advocacy of extrajudicial killings to stamp out crime.

Sam Choy’s Poké to the Max opens first stationary venue on Rainier

Sam Choy's first stationary restaurant in Hillman City could portend a poké spike in all of the greater Seattle.

Supporters and protesters greet Trump at rally near Canada border

More than 200 anti-Trump protestors peacefully demonstrated before and after the event, repeating chants like “love trumps hate” and “si se puede.”
May 8, 2016

Washington state community leaders denounce Trump ahead of planned rallies

Gov. Jay Inslee and others gathered at El Centro de la Raza Friday to denounce presidential contender Donald J. Trump, one day before he visits Washington.
May 6, 2016

Mothers around the world deserve safe, accessible healthcare

The lifetime chance for a woman to die in childbirth in the U.S. is 1 in 1800; in Togo it’s 1 in 46. This is unacceptable.
The Northwest Detention Center, a privately run facility that holds immigrants awaiting court dates and deportation. In 2010 the facility, near downtown Tacoma, was expanded to house up to 1,575 detainees. (Photo by Alex Stonehill)

Judge rules Somali teen unlawfully detained at Northwest Detention Center

A judge ruled immigration officials went against federal policy and used a dental exam to determine that a 17-year-old Somali asylum seeker was an adult.
May 5, 2016
The author and her husband show off their Seahawks pride. (Photo by Alex Stonehill)

The Seattle Globalist welcomes Anna Goren and Ruchika Tulshyan to the board

We're welcoming two new board members to the team and inviting applications from our community!
Still image from the 2009 short documentary "Joy" about child and family homelessness. You can watch the full film here. (Animation by Eroyn Franklin)

How you can help the 4000 kids who are homeless in King County

Seattle's homeless crisis isn't just about adults sleeping on the streets. Here's how children are experiencing homelessness, and how you can help.

World Citizen Essay Contest Winner: Death by Water in Bangladesh

The Prompt: Worldwide water crises are among the most critical concerns of this century. You have successfully applied for a large grant from the Gates Foundation to address a pressing global water issue. What is the main issue that you will address with the grant and why?

World Citizen Essay Contest Winner: Strategies and Solutions to Solve the Global Water Crisis

The Prompt: Worldwide water crises are among the most critical concerns of this century. You have successfully applied for a large grant from the Gates Foundation to address a pressing global water issue. What is the main issue that you will address with the grant and why?

World Citizen Essay Contest Winner: Modernizing and Providing the Toilet: Achieving Global Health One Flush at a Time

The Prompt: Worldwide water crises are among the most critical concerns of this century. You have successfully applied for a large grant from the Gates Foundation to address a pressing global water issue. What is the main issue that you will address with the grant and why?

First Zika case identified in King County

A King County resident who had been in Colombia was diagnosed with the Zika infection, the first case in the county.
May 4, 2016

Top 5 things to do in Seattle this May

It’s May! Time to march for your rights, eat pierogis, and celebrate Cinco de Mayo the authentic way.

23 Seattle landlords charged in discrimination probe

As hard as it might be to rent in Seattle, families with children, people with disabilities and people with federal housing assistance have it harder, a city probe found. A city of Seattle investigation has resulted in 23 director’s charges against landlords for violations of fair housing laws, the city announced this week. The Seattle Office […]
May 3, 2016
Kenneth Bae in China before his arrest. (Photo courtesy FreeKenNow.com)

Kenneth Bae releases memoir of time served in North Korea

Kenneth Bae, a Lynnwood missionary who spent two years of a 15-year-sentence of hard labor, is the longest serving U.S. citizen jailed in North Korea.

Inay’s closing means big changes for Beacon Hill artist Atasha Manila

Remembered for her packed, Friday night drag shows at Inay's Asian Pacific Cuisine, Atasha Alfajora, AKA Atasha Manila, opens a new chapter in her life.

Converted library is a blessing to Ethiopian faithful in Skyway

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Seattle Debrekuskuam Saint Mary Wedebre Keranio MedhaneAlem welcomes all Christians to its new location in Skyway.
May 2, 2016