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Seattle Medium
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Arrival Of Summer Brings Attention To Drowning Prevention
The Trump administration has targeted federal programs crucial for tracking and preventing drowning deaths with significant budget cuts. Public health experts warn this action heightens the risk for Black Americans, who already face a substantially higher likelihood of drowning compared to white children.
Seattle Medium
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When the Missing Stay Missing: The Crisis of Disappearing Black Americans
The Black and Missing Foundation has dedicated 18 years to raising awareness about a significant disparity in missing persons cases. The organization emphasizes that Black Americans, who represent a disproportionately high percentage of missing individuals, often receive less media attention and urgent search efforts compared to their white counterparts.
Seattle Medium
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Voices of Truth Uses Gospel Music To Build Community And Faith
A student-led gospel ensemble, Voices of Truth, formed at Florida State University, is advancing Black sacred music beyond academic settings, utilizing a blend of ministry, outreach, and performance to engage new audiences with its traditions.
Seattle Medium
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Trump Presidency Blurs Lines Between Public Office And Family Business
The American presidency has evolved into a monetization platform, where the distinction between political power and private wealth has significantly eroded. This development poses a profound threat to public trust and risks transforming democratic governance into a transactional enterprise.
South Seattle Emerald
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OPINION | We Deserve This Lane: Lake Washington Boulevard Belongs to People, Too
John Aaron writes that closing Lake Washington Boulevard to through-traffic isn’t anti-car — it's a long-overdue investment in safety, equity, and public space for South Seattle.
The Stranger
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Pop Loser #31: SOPHIE Summer
Welcome back to Pop Loser! This week, Big Freedia dropped the first track from her SOPHIE-produced EP, Linda Perry shaded two Billy/ies in one interview, and Robert Fripp has a testicle-related question. Plus, AI advancements that nobody asked for, and oh my god, I can’t stop listening to ABBA Gold! Subscribe to Pop Loser here! […] The post Pop Loser #31: SOPHIE Summer appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
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Dungeon Crawler Carl Is a Seattle Story Even Though the Whole City Is Destroyed on the First Page
In March, I picked up a book called Dungeon Crawler Carl. It consumed me. I spent the next four weeks tearing through the seven available books in the series. All I wanted to do was read. All other media tasted like sand. At one point, when I was finishing the fifth book in the series, […] The post Dungeon Crawler Carl Is a Seattle Story Even Though the Whole City Is Destroyed on the First Page appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
11 days
Slog AM: Meta Killing More Jobs in King County, Dow Constantine Kicks Graham Street Station Into the Future, CDC Seeking Volunteers to Screen Travelers at Airports For Ebola
Meta keeps bleeding local jobs into the twilight of AI hype. The latest round of layoffs has eliminated 1,395 jobs in King County. Though some may think that AI itself is the cause of this escalating redundancy, a closer examination reveals that it is instead massive spending on AI infrastructure. But why are tech companies […] The post Slog AM: Meta Killing More Jobs in King County, Dow Constantine Kicks Graham Street Station Into the Future, CDC Seeking Volunteers to Screen Travelers at Airports For Ebola appeared first on The Stranger.
Seattle Medium
11 days
Trump Administration Proposes Having All Federal Workers Sign NDAs
The White House is preparing a government-wide nondisclosure agreement aimed at curtailing federal workers’ sharing of “confidential government information” and stopping internal leaks to media organizations. This initiative, posted by the Office of Personnel Management, has drawn sharp criticism from federal employee unions, who contend it is an attempt to silence dissent, restrict First Amendment rights, and purge nonpartisan career employees.
Seattle Medium
11 days
Do You Feel Society Is Moving Backward In Ways That Threaten The Progress Made During The Civil Rights Movement?
Black people have made progress in the fight for civil rights, but are still struggling with racism, and some believe that progress is being reversed due to the revocation of D.E.I. programs and the lack of unity in the Black community.
South Seattle Emerald
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1 Year Later, How WA's Controversial Cap on Rent Hikes Has Been Enforced
A year into Washington’s limit on residential rent increases, the state has yet to collect a cent in civil penalties from landlords.
Seattle Medium
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Cashon Stewart: Gone Too Soon
Cashon Stewart was a beloved athlete, student, and friend who left an unforgettable impact on the lives of all who knew him, and will be deeply missed.