Seattle Must Reform Homeless Encampment Rules to Protect Rights and Public Health
Removals of homeless encampments, often called “sweeps,” cause both economic harm and severe emotional trauma for people who are living unsheltered. Sadly, while encampment...
Friends and Strangers and Friends
The first guy didn't pay, but talked. “How's it going,” I asked. “Fine, how are you,” he said. “Really good!” The second guy, behind...
The United States of Floyd
Before we talk about George Floyd, we have to talk about Eric Garner. Taking a step back deepens the picture.
1. The Landscape
On July 16,...
Governor Inslee Extends Rent Freeze and Eviction Moratorium, Queues Up Payroll Tax Debate
On Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee did something that normally would have made big news if not for police riots and Mayoral abdication of responsibility...
Capitol Hill Deserves Answers and Accountability from Seattle Police
For days now, the constant presence of police, armored SWAT vans, “unarmed” but baton-wielding National Guard members, and circling surveillance aircraft have felt like...
To Address Health Inequities, Black Folks Need the Right to Move without Harm
On a crisp afternoon last fall, Douglas Pullen, a 69-year-old Black man, was nearly hit by a white driver during his daily walk through...
The Urbanist Will Host Shaun Scott at June 9th Meetup on Police Violence and...
Please join us for our monthly meetup via video/call on Tuesday, June 9th. The call opens at 6pm for conversation, and the speaker will...
On Fifth Day of Protest, Mayor Durkan Pledges Changes but Won’t Surrender Her Tear...
"I'm not going to stand up and make a promise," Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said to a crowd of people protesting police violence demanding...