Social Welfare

Criminal History Is None of a Landlord’s Business: Soon in Seattle

In March of 2016, having recently been let go from the Cleveland Browns due in part to truancy and public drug use, Johnny Manziel...

Sunday Video: America’s Worsening Homelessness Crisis

https://youtu.be/LduaiX0yj6E Bloomberg Quicktake highlights America’s growing homelessness struggles and ways that could lessen it.

Comcast New Data Caps Changing Landscape For Municipal Broadband Prospects

Comcast (Xfinity) announced to their customers via email in Washington and 17 other states that effective November 1st, most broadband Internet plans would be...

Sunday Video: Why Your Public Transportation Sucks

https://youtu.be/1Z1KLpf_7tU Hasan Minhaj explains why the state of American public transportation is threatened and leaves a lot to desire.

ICYMI: Mayor Ed Murray Calls For Inclusive Community Engagement

Changes are on the way for community engagement at all levels of governance in Seattle. Yesterday, Mayor Ed Murray issued an Executive Order 2016-06 to...

Sunday Video: How Cohousing Can Make Us Happier (And Live Longer)

Grace Kim, a cohousing expert, explains that cohousing could help create social cohesion for many people and ultimately make them happier.

Seattle Council Passes $7.2 Billion 2018 Budget

On Monday, the Seattle City Council passed a $7.2 billion budget for 2018. The city council heavily modified the mayor's proposed budget before adopting...

Chauvin Convicted, but the Struggle for Justice and Black Lives Continues

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's conviction for murdering George Floyd led many to breath a sigh of relief. It was the first time a...