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Jacque Larrainzar is LGBTQ refugee immigrant outreach specialist for Seattle Counseling Service, was granted political asylum in the U.S. based on her sexual orientation. (Photo by Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Helping LGBTQ asylum-seekers and immigrants destined for Seattle

by Sarah Stuteville
Many LGBTQ people escaping persecution abroad are dreaming of coming to Seattle — a new project aims to help them get settled in our city.
Sep 28, 2015
A child contributes to an interactive art portion of the exhibit. (Photo by Mahroo Keshavarz)

MOHAI spotlights Seattle hip-hop’s under-recognized gems

by Mahroo Keshavarz
What will keep the legacy of Seattle hip-hop moving? MOHAI exhibit curators have an idea.
Sep 25, 2015

North Seattle International Students in fatal bus crash

by Venice Buhain
Four North Seattle College students who were part of an International Student orientation were killed in a collision Thursday morning.
Sep 24, 2015

The people’s uprising you didn’t hear about

by Louise Wisechild
The inspiring story of a Guatemalan people's uprising against greed and corruption that didn't make international headlines.
Citizens gathered outside the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma in the dawn hours to blockade busses with deportees from leaving. (Photo by Angelica Chazaro)

Bernie Sanders wants private companies out of the immigration detention business

by Lael Henterly
Tacoma immigration detention center is one of many private prisons that Sanders wants closed.
Sep 23, 2015

Who’s out protesting the Chinese President?

by Alex Garland
Protestors representing Tibet, Taiwan, the Falun Gong and pro-democracy movements turned out for day one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Seattle.

What’s Xi doing in Seattle?

by Venice Buhain
Seattle is the first destination for President Xi Jinping's first state visit to the U.S. as China's top leader. Here are five Seattle-China connections.
Sep 22, 2015
A protester at the "March Against the Genocide of Black Youth" in São Paulo in 2014. (Photo by Katherine Jinyi Li)

Black lives matter movement resonates in Brazil

by Katherine Jinyi Li
Black Brazilians are looking to the Black Lives Matter movement in America as they plant the seeds for their own rise to justice.
The Uber logo on a vehicle in San Francisco. (Photo by REUTERS / Robert Galbraith)

Should I stop using Uber?

by Ana Sofia Knauf
With Uber drivers complaining of dismal hourly earnings, how should a well-meaning Seattleite get across town?
Sep 20, 2015
(Photo from Flickr by Eric Hersman)

Should Seattle give noncitizens the vote?

by Sarah Stuteville
Politically active Seattleites who aren't citizens say they're frustrated to be excluded from local elections.
Sep 18, 2015

Why isn’t the world talking about the Honduras corruption scandal?

by Reagan Jackson
Multinational business and foreign aid are a part of life in Honduras, but the world has been silent as Hondurans protest government corruption.
UW student Michael Moynihan spoke to the council about his own positive experiences alternatives to youth detention. (Photo by Goorish Wibneh)

Update: resolution to stop youth jail passes unanimously in City Council

by Goorish Wibneh
The City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday that could block the construction of a new youth jail in Seattle.
Sep 17, 2015
Maya Williams supervises children in a drop-in program at the Rainier Beach Community Center during the teacher's strike. (Photo by Goorish Wibneh)

Parks Department a childcare savior during teacher’s strike

by Goorish Wibneh
Quick thinking city officials extended after-school programs so Seattle parents could keep working during the teacher's strike.
Sep 16, 2015
(Photo by Johanna Vasquez)

Top 5 challenges facing Mexico this Independence Day

by Daniel Kapellmann
On the night of September 15th in 1810, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico’s national hero, rang the bell of the church in the town of Dolores and called for the people to oppose the colonial government and demand a change. It was the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. This history, taught to every Mexican child, […]
Sep 15, 2015

Soccer fields and chain stores: Weighing U.S. influence in Honduras

by Reagan Jackson
U.S. influence is part of everyday life in Honduras' capital — from youth community centers to fast food restaurants.

Rogue crosswalk painters inspire official Seattle program

by Venice Buhain
Following African-inspired crosswalks painted by community members, the city started a program to repaint crosswalks reflecting neighborhoods' history.
Sep 14, 2015
A the end of WOC Speak Out event at Town Hall: From left to right, Yu, Tekola, Sopariwala and Joshi.(Photo by Goorish Wibneh)

Women of Color Speak Out aim to change the climate of Climate Justice

by Goorish Wibneh
Women of Color Speak Out challenges mainstream environmentalism, which often excludes the poor and people of color.
Sep 11, 2015

Fans follow Sounders to Honduras for game, community outreach

by Reagan Jackson
Writer Reagan Jackson experiences the intensity of a soccer game in Honduras first-hand after traveling with the Emerald City Supporters.

U.N. votes to allow Palestine flag at headquarters

by Reuters
The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday approved a Palestinian resolution that will allow Palestine to fly its flag at U.N. headquarters.
Sep 10, 2015
Antonio Zambrano-Montes, who was shot and killed by police in Pasco, WA on Feb. 10th, in an undated family photo.

No charges for police in fatal Pasco shooting; inquest scheduled

by Venice Buhain
The February shooting of Antonio Zambrano-Montes was caught on cell phone video and was the fourth fatal police shooting in the Pasco area in six months.
Sep 9, 2015