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Sanders supporters gather at Occidental Park before the "March for Bernie 2"on Saturday. (Photo by Sharayah Lane)

“March for Bernie” crowds shirk demographics in support of socialism

by Sharayah Lane
The "March for Bernie" this weekend showed the appeal of Sanders' socialist policies across age, gender and race.
Mar 1, 2016

Vigil at UW Thursday will push for hate crime investigation in Indiana shooting

by Varisha Khan
A Seattle vigil scheduled for Thursday joins a national campaign calling for a hate crime investigation of the execution-style murders of three young black men in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Proposed change in law could keep International District noodles fresh

by John Stang
The bill "concerning certain cultural foods" would allow for flexibility for local rules for fresh rice noodles and rice cakes.
Women Rebelling 4 by Houri Ronasi

“Women Rebelling” will challenge the way you think about the hijab

by afrose fatima ahmed
In Women Rebelling, local artist Houri Ronasi explores the effects of the Iranian revolution and Islamicization of Persian culture on women.
Feb 29, 2016

Are Facebook’s Free Basics for the developing world as great as they sound?

by Kirsten O'Brien
A recent ban in India on Facebook's Free Basics and similar services has reignited dialogue on net neutrality and Internet access equity.
UW president Ana Mari Cuace is presented with an honorary blanket by Lummi tribal member Luanne Wilson. (Photo by Sharayah Lane)

Will anything come of the UW President’s visit to the Lummi Nation?

by Sharayah Lane
It’s only 90 miles away, but for a young woman who grew up on the Lummi Reservation, the University of Washington is a completely different world.
Feb 28, 2016

Seattle artists bring Afrofuturism to Black Future Month

by Gregory Scruggs
Performances at Gay City Arts, Chop Suey and Nectar Lounge emphasized "future" in Black Future Month.
Feb 26, 2016

Che Taylor rally calls for firing of police chief, criminal probe

by Jovelle Tamayo
About 100 people rallied for Che Taylor, who died Sunday after being shot by Seattle Police officers.
Feb 25, 2016

Jenny Yang and Ijeoma Oluo talk about Peter Liang and racial justice

by Ijeoma Oluo
Writer Ijeoma Oluo and comedian Jenny Yang talk about Peter Liang, Akai Gurley, Asian Americans and the model minority myth.
Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton at the Democratic presidential candidates' debate in Milwaukee, in early February. (Photo from REUTERS/Jim Young)

Palestinians are feeling the Bern, but not counting on change

by Shahd Bani-Odeh
We asked Palestinian journalists and activists who they'd be voting for in the Democratic primaries.

Island Pacific opens on MLK in former Viet-Wah location

by Jovelle Tamayo
Island Pacific Market, a Filipino-inspired supermarket, has opened in Seattle in the former spot of Viet-Wah Superfoods on MLK.
Feb 24, 2016

Peter Liang case stirs passion and controversy in Asian American community

by Venice Buhain
The guilty verdict against former NYPD officer Peter Liang, who fatally shot innocent bystander Akai Gurley, stirs debate over racial justice.
Feb 23, 2016
Seattleites gathered on Feb 3rd to protest the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The agreement still needs to be ratified by member countries. (Photo by Rick Barry)

How will your legislators vote on the huge Trans-Pacific trade deal?

by Signe Predmore
Obama's landmark free trade agreement is signed, but not yet sealed or delivered. How will Washington pols vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
Feb 22, 2016

Seattle burlesque shows embrace “the brown and the round”

by afrose fatima ahmed
Fun and socially witty burlesque shows have performers diverse in color, size and gender, and have commented on Black Lives Matter, climate change and more.
Feb 19, 2016
Still from "For Here or To Go?"

Tech visa film vents frustrations of high-skilled immigrants

by Tahmina Watson
Can a movie change a law? "For Here or To Go?" takes a humorous look at flaws in the high skilled immigration system.
Feb 18, 2016

Vulcan just bought a major Central District shopping center for redevelopment

by Venice Buhain
Construction on Promenade 23, located at 23rd and Jackson, would start in mid- to late-2017.

Children’s park to be named after Donnie Chin

by Venice Buhain
The late neighborhood leader Donnie Chin was an advocate for the International Children's Park, which was built in 1981.

Traveling display counters hate after KKK robe left at Redmond business

by Venice Buhain
The owner of From Rags to Riches, originally from the Bahamas, is still shaken by the incident.
Feb 17, 2016
Stic.Man of Dead Prez performs in Sweden in 2009. (Photo from Flickr by Henrik Isaksson)

Dead Prez show apt to shake up a gentrifying city

by Gregory Scruggs
Don’t be surprised if the next big Seattle rap classic isn’t about big butts or thrift stores, but gentrification and community displacement.

Why it’s important to honor home languages in schools

by Nimco Bulale
A new "Speak Your Language" campaign is encouraging schools and parents to preserve home language.
Feb 16, 2016