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Seattle Medium
26 days
Taxpayer-Funded Sexual Harassment Settlements Involving Lawmakers Exceeded $550,000, Newly Released Documents Show
Newly disclosed documents reveal that taxpayers have funded over half a million dollars in confidential congressional sexual harassment settlements, a total significantly higher than previously reported. This includes a $220,000 payment on behalf of former Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, marking the largest known settlement of its kind.
Seattle Medium
26 days
Trump Wants To Rebrand ICE As NICE. Not Everyone Agrees
President Donald Trump has advocated for renaming Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to 'National Immigration and Customs Enforcement' (NICE), a proposal that has sparked internal debate within the White House and the Department of Homeland Security. While both entities have promoted the concept through social media memes, officials have downplayed its serious consideration, noting that such a change would require congressional action and significant financial outlay, similar to previous rebranding efforts.
Seattle Medium
26 days
Running On Empty
Widespread exhaustion and depletion among Americans, fueled by economic and political instability, now threaten civic participation. This weariness leads many to engage out of fear rather than optimism, raising concerns for democratic engagement.
The Stranger
27 days
Seattle Art Museum Workers Are Unionizing
On Wednesday morning, Seattle Art Museum (SAM) workers announced that their union, Seattle Art Museum Workers United (SAMWU), was affiliating with the Washington Federation of State Employees/AFSCME Council 28 (WFSE). Their unit will represent over 100 eligible SAM employees across a wide range of departments—marketing, curatorial, education, administration, development, environmental services, and more—but notably not […] The post Seattle Art Museum Workers Are Unionizing appeared first on The Stranger.
My Ballard
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Seattle City Council approves ‘Shared Streets’ legislation
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Dan Strauss to legalize shared streets in Seattle, opening the door for new pedestrian-priority street designs in neighborhoods including Ballard. According ... Read more
My Ballard
27 days
Murals underway as Brewery District Mural Week adds walking tour event
Work is now underway on several new public art projects as part of the Brewery District Mural Week initiative in Ballard, with organizers also announcing an added community walking tour ... Read more
The Stranger
27 days
Guest Rant: Seattle Housing Authority is Failing Their Tenants, Their Mission, and the Law
Seattle’s public housing is supposed to provide our city’s lowest-income people and families with affordable, comfortable places to live. From what our organization, Got Green, a community organization based in South Seattle, has seen, the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is allowing their units to fall into a serious state of disrepair that is threatening the […] The post Guest Rant: Seattle Housing Authority is Failing Their Tenants, Their Mission, and the Law appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
27 days
Jane Don’t
Jane Don’t is Seattle’s latest star to compete on RuPaul’s Drag Race. If you’ve seen her locally, you already know she was poised to do well. Her drag style uses vintage aesthetics in contemporary ways, combining her knowledge of queer history, fashion references, and her own innovative sewing skills. With a fully glamorous mug, she […] The post Jane Don’t appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
27 days
Is Brandi Kruse’s Support for an Anti-Trans Sports Ban Legally an In-Kind Political Donation?
Right-wing podcaster Brandi Kruse is allegedly providing unreported in-kind donations to an initiative to ban transgender girls from girls sports, according to a campaign finance complaint that a government watchdog group filed with the Washington Public Disclosure Commission. The PDC regulates state political finances. The complaint targets the initiative group Let’s Go Washington. The PDC […] The post Is Brandi Kruse’s Support for an Anti-Trans Sports Ban Legally an In-Kind Political Donation? appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
27 days
Slog AM: Howard Schultz Talks Shit About Seattle, Zorhran Mamdani Solves NYC’s Budget Deficit, Trump Says He Doesn’t Think About Ordinary Americans’ Financial Situation
The idea to ban cars from Capitol Hill’s E. Barbara Bailey street, which encounters constant foot traffic from Cal Anderson Park, Capitol Hill Station, and the Capitol Hill Station Plaza, is a no-brainer. Cars should not be there. And an organization, Central Seattle Streets for All, is now pressing for the formal pedestrianization of the […] The post Slog AM: Howard Schultz Talks Shit About Seattle, Zorhran Mamdani Solves NYC’s Budget Deficit, Trump Says He Doesn’t Think About Ordinary Americans’ Financial Situation appeared first on The Stranger.
My Ballard
27 days
San Fermo marks 10 years in Ballard as Pioneer Houses reach 50 years on Ballard Avenue
This month marks two milestones for one of Ballard Avenue’s most recognizable historic properties: Italian restaurant San Fermo (5341 Ballard Ave NW) is celebrating its 10th anniversary on May 14, ... Read more
Seattle Medium
27 days
Do You Feel That Seattle Is An Area That Is Supportive Of Black Culture And Experiences?
Seattle is seen as creating communities for Black people by Black people themselves, rather than by the city, with some feeling that the city does support the Black community while others feel that it is not obvious.