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DOOM LOOP: First Perfect Day

A Seattleite grapples with the arrival of summertime.

OPINION | Make This Memorial Day Different

Are we willing to take action to change ourselves so that our personal behavior and attitudes reflect peacemaking rather than acceptance of war?

The Roundup: The Scoop on South End Eateries

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Grace Madigan about the Emerald's new food column that will feature the South End's expansive culinary cuisine.

Hundreds of Thousands Could Attend the World Cup. The C-ID Plans to Be Ready.

Massive Monkees’ Annual Breakdance Battle is a Hit. Next Year, It May Not Happen

COLUMN | In a Time of Mass Anti-Trans Legislation, Washington's Trans Community Refuses to Disappear

Over the past five years, our country has witnessed a systemic attack on the rights of trans people, writes Reagan E. J. Jackson, who asked trans folks how this is impacting their daily lives.

A Beacon Hill Photographer Focuses on the Mental Health of the BIPOC Trans Community

Seattle Artist Karen Chang Reclaims 'Tigress' After Leaving Tech for Art

In her first solo show, Seattle artist Karen Chang transforms family criticism into bold, surreal paintings about Asian American identity, ambition, and becoming fully herself.

PubliCola Will Be OOO This Week

I’ll be out of the office until next Monday, May 25. Please refrain from making news until then, or email… The post PubliCola Will Be OOO This Week appeared first on PubliCola.

South End Life: How South Enders Shape the Message and Tone of Northwest Folklife Festival

Northwest Folklife Festival is celebrating its 55th year and is the largest ticketless festival in the country. More than 200,000 are expected to visit Seattle Center to attend. Yuko Kodama profiles several South Enders whose work impacts the festival.

DOOM LOOP: The Senator and Mr. Dickerson

Senate Majority Leader Jamie explains how he manages to stay the course.

The Roundup: More on the Millionaires Tax Hand-Wringing

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to John Burbank, the founder and former executive director of the Economic Opportunity Institute, about Howard Schultz's op-ed, why local millionaires keep threatening to leave over new taxes here that already exist in most states, and why taxes on the highest earners are important.