Day 6 of Protests: Nikkita Oliver Rallies Thousands, Mayor Durkan Backpedals
The sixth day of Black Lives Matter protests felt like a turning point and perhaps even a moment of catharsis--while activists acknowledged the work...
Nelson, Pedersen, and Sawant Dissent Ahead of Final Vote on Seattle Budget
The Seattle City Council has no room to spare as it approved the Seattle budget today in a 6-3 budget committee vote today. Councilmembers...
Seattle Pays Out $10 Million Settlement to Protesters in Excessive Force Case
The historic case of 50 Black Lives Matter protesters came to a close on Wednesday with the announcement of a $10 million settlement. The...
Holiday Video: A Brief History of Police Impunity in Black Deaths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RYdItBIuOU
America is supposed to be the land of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but for so many Americans, particularly Black Americans, this...
Seattle Inspector General Violating Disclosure Laws by Altering, Withholding Records
Advocates warn Seattle Inspector General Lisa Judge is jeopardizing public trust in the city’s police accountability system, as her office obscures records. The office also withheld what appears to be important evidence in a high-profile case involving former SPD chief Adrian Diaz.
Every 40 Days Train Collisions Happen in the Rainier Valley
Sound Transit has been operating Central Link since 2009, and in that time period, the light rail line has been consistently plagued by collisions...
Restorative Justice is a Vital Component of Livable Urbanism
Last week I wrote about Pooja Vaddadi’s race to oust incumbent Judge Adam Eisenberg from the Seattle Municipal Court. Vaddadi contrasts her competence and...
King County Delays Closure of Youth Jail Until at Least 2028
King County will not achieve its stated goal of closing its youth jail by 2025, Executive Dow Constantine announced last week. The new timeline is 2028 at the earliest, and some Seattle leaders remain hesitant.