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10 lessons I learned by starting my dream nonprofit

by Reagan Jackson
Building a dream isn't easy, as Reagan Jackson learned firsthand. Here are her top 10 tips for founding a nonprofit.
Dec 22, 2015

First 2016 workshop: How to shoot impressive phone photos and video

by Christina Twu
Learn how to shoot phone photos and video like a pro journalist on Jan. 14 at Cafe Ibex.

Ride the Ducks may resume limited tours in Seattle

by Venice Buhain
Ride the Ducks may resume limited tour operations in Seattle, several months after a fatal crash that killed five International Students.
Dec 21, 2015
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The trouble with international adoption

by Goorish Wibneh
New restrictions on international adoption have led to a huge drop in placements with American families. But have protections missed the mark?

Modern support for Japanese American World War II camps alarming

by Tom Ikeda
Tom Ikeda of Densho objects to using the World War II policy of Japanese American incarceration camps to justify today's climate of fear against Muslims.
Dec 18, 2015

Poll finds support for bombing a whole new world

by Venice Buhain
30 percent of Republicans and 19 percent of Democrats were in favor of bombing Agrabah, the fictional country from the 1992 Disney movie "Aladdin."

Why Seattle refugees don’t trust local government

by Fathi Karshie
Three big challenges to our city's commendable efforts to boost civic participation by Seattle refugees.

“Reform” of Islam is not the only answer to extremism

by Ibtihal Mahmood
The "reform" of Islam isn't the only solution for terrorism, when political factors stifle dissent, says Ibtihal Mahmood.
Dec 17, 2015

Give $10.68 and double your impact by December 31

by Jessica Partnow
Elevate diverse voices. Just $10.68 can help launch a new writer's career. Donate before December 31st 2015, and your gift will be doubled!

How to be more like Canada: upcoming events on bringing refugees to Seattle

by Forrest Baum
So, wanna be like Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Two upcoming Seattle events will discuss how to welcome refugees to the state.
Dec 16, 2015

Chinatown/International District task force to address public safety, livability

by Venice Buhain
Chinatown/International District business and community leaders will make recommendations next spring for improving livability and policing in the neighborhood.

Documentary Zona Intangible explores meaning of home

by Ann Hedreen
Sponsor post: Forthcoming documentary Zona Intangible is named for the signs that ring Manchay, Peru: This zone is off-limits. Don’t build here. And yet, people do.

Seattle council supports Muslims with official resolution

by Venice Buhain
Council president Tim Burgess said the resolution was a necessary response to rhetoric vilifying Muslims rising nationwide.
Dec 15, 2015

Attack on Seattle Uber driver investigated as possible hate crime

by Venice Buhain
Several people have been charged with hate crimes after assaults on Seattle for-hire drivers in the past few years.
Taxi drivers Getachew Mersha (left) and Dawit Tesfaye lead a group of drivers and community members on their way to deliver a petition to Mayor Ed Murray's Office requesting rideshare drivers be allowed to unionize. (Photo by Jovelle Tamayo)

Seattle council allows Uber and Lyft drivers to form unions

by Ana Sofia Knauf
Seattle City Council members unanimously passed the first ordinance in the nation to allow for-hire drivers for app-based services to form unions.
Dec 14, 2015

Immigrants learn the language of Seattle at Talk Time program

by Lisa Nikolau
Immigrants and other English learners can practice their speaking skills at Seattle Public Library's Talk Time.

How the world learned its lesson and got a climate deal

by Reuters
The decision to try at getting almost 200 countries to sign a climate deal on cutting carbon emissions was a gamble.

Seattle shines at COP21 — despite mayor’s absence

by Gregory Scruggs
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray skipped COP21, but the city still had plenty of representation and leadership at the Paris climate talks.
Dec 11, 2015

Worldwide attention to Somali teen’s death is justified

by Varisha Khan
There are reasons that people have feared that 16-year-old Hamza Warsame's race and religion had something to do with his death.
Mergitu Argo, who helped organize a march on Thursday in support of Oromo student protestors in Ethiopia. (Photo by Goorish Wibneh)

Seattle Oromos denounce “killer” Ethiopian government, demand investigation

by Goorish Wibneh
A rally of Seattle Oromos downtown yesterday called attention to a controversial development plan in Ethiopia that has sparked fatal protests.