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Susan Lieu traces the path from vengeance to understanding in “140 LBS”

by Annie Kuo
Performance artist Susan Lieu's "140 LBS" explores patient rights, body image, the Vietnamese-American experience and her own journey to understanding her mother's death after plastic surgery.
Feb 11, 2019

Movement to push U.S. military out of Pacific Islands comes to Seattle

by Ryan Phelan
On the “Oceania Rising: Peace Pivot to the Pacific” speaking tour, three activists will highlight efforts to remove the U.S. military from Indigenous lands in the Pacific Islands.

Woven Together—Helping Link’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

by Melanie Roberts and Tanya Dumas
Helping Link continues to provide weekly ESL, citizenship and computer classes as well as information and referral services.

“Alien/Angel” is a stage retrospective of a performer lost too soon

by Andrew Hamlin
Devin Bannon plays Klaus Nomi in a show about the life of the German singer, who was influential at the height of New York City's avant garde performance art scene.
Feb 6, 2019

Conversations on Tech and Social Justice: Shoba Sriaiyer

by Ekta Dokania
Shoba Sriaiyer talks about how the organization Act Now Mantra creates in-person conversations to counter a world increasingly dominated by technology.

Comedian’s border patrol run-in on Spokane bus raises enforcement questions

by Ryan Phelan
Comedian Mohanad Elshieky was pulled off a Greyhound bus last week by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Spokane, about 90 miles away from an international border.
Feb 5, 2019

Bystander training focuses on countering hate with solidarity

by Ryan Phelan
CAIR-WA and Densho will partner on a training that focuses on the principles of nonviolence, and on the importance of being supportive to the target rather than confronting the attacker.
Feb 4, 2019

Educators examine “healing-centered” approach to student success

by Yemas Ly
Local youth development organizations are emphasizing a complex approach to helping students that addresses social, emotional and systemic issues.
Feb 2, 2019

Kashmir farmers ride out dry summers with ancient solution

by Global Press News Service
Ice stupas help farmers cope as climate change has affected the predictability of natural water sources in warm months.
Jan 31, 2019

Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz returns to Seattle amid presidential exploration

by Yemas Ly
Howard Schultz, who led Seattle-based Starbucks into international growth, on tour for his memoir, also announced that he is mulling a run for president.
Jan 30, 2019

Refugees discuss employment challenges with Attorney General

by Aliah Elaoud
Many refugees bring extensive knowledge and work experience, but still find it challenging to get higher than entry-level jobs when they settle in the U.S.

Intiman Theatre sheds debt as it focuses on social justice

by Ryan Phelan
The Intiman Theater has focused in recent years on issues of justice and inequity both nationally and locally —  and now has retired the $2.7 million in debts that nearly crushed it.
Jan 28, 2019

International films to delight any age at Children’s Film Festival Seattle

by Andrew Hamlin
From historic silent animated films with a modern twist, to documentaries and shorts, the Children's Film Festival Seattle at the Northwest Film Forum brings cinematic highlights from around the globe.
Jan 23, 2019

Anti-trafficking campaign gets boost at Sea-Tac airport and on King County buses

by Ryan Phelan
Victims and survivors of trafficking are disproportionately people of color, according to local and national organizations.

Canadian Inuk artist Tanya Tagaq explores the powerful outer limits of human expression

by Devon Leger for Meany Center
Tagaq will bring her unique style of throat singing and music to UW’s Meany Center on Friday, Feb. 8.
Jan 22, 2019

Affirmative action a focus at annual Seattle MLK Day march

by Jacquie Bird Day
This was the 37th year of the event, which also encompassed speakers, a job and opportunity fair, and workshops about combatting racism.

Reflecting on MLK’s approach to social change

by Lexi Potter
A reflection on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s sermon "Loving Your Enemies" and how nonviolent direct action can make a change.
Jan 21, 2019

Sunday march puts spotlight on missing and murdered Indigenous women

by Jacquie Bird Day
The gathering starting at Occidental Square Sunday advocated for missing and murdered Indigenous women and for greater protections for Native communities.
Jan 20, 2019

Third annual Seattle Womxn’s March draws thousands

by Jacquie Bird Day
About 10,000 people gathered for the third annual Seattle Womxn's March, which took place Saturday.

Community protests Trump moves to deport Vietnamese refugees

by Sharon H Chang
Vietnamese immigrants and other supporters of immigration rights rallied at Hing Hay Park on Friday to rally against the Trump administration's moves to deport Vietnamese refugees who have been convicted.
Jan 17, 2019