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The Obama Presidential Is A Model For Equitable Growth
The Barack Obama Presidential Center is emerging as a transformative investment on Chicago's South Side, designed to stimulate economic growth and foster civic engagement. This initiative is projected to generate significant economic activity and create numerous jobs, serving as a beacon of hope and a model for equitable community development.
The Stranger
10 days
Denny Blaine Park Trial, Part II
The Denny Blaine Park trial wrapped Thursday after parkgoers testified about the nude beach’s importance to Seattle’s queer community. The parties currently await a verdict from King County Superior Court Judge Samuel Chung. After lawyers for the park’s neighbors presented their evidence, the City of Seattle and the parkers group Friends of Denny Blaine (FDB) […] The post Denny Blaine Park Trial, Part II appeared first on The Stranger.
NW Progressive Institute
10 days
Book Review: “When Companies Run the Courts” sets off red alerts for the structural injustices we live among
Brendan Ballou's 2026 book critiques forced arbitration as a tool that undermines constitutional rights, shielding corporations from accountability while disenfranchising individuals. Through compelling case studies, he highlights the prevalence of one-sided arbitration agreements and the systemic bias in favor of powerful corporations. Book Review: “When Companies Run the Courts” sets off red alerts for the structural injustices we live among is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
NW Progressive Institute
11 days
The two faces of the beautiful game: World Cup fever lights up Seattle amid systemic, fiscal, and border friction
The World Cup is a deeply flawed spectacle, operating at the complex intersection of global politics, heavy public spending, and exclusive domestic systems. But standing on the banister at Pacific Place, watching the city explode in celebration as the whistle blows, you are reminded of why we care. The two faces of the beautiful game: World Cup fever lights up Seattle amid systemic, fiscal, and border friction is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
NW Progressive Institute
11 days
Washingtonians disapprove of the cuts to education that the Legislature made in the 2026 session, Civic Heartbeat poll finds
55% of likely 2026 general election voters recently surveyed by Emerson College Polling for the Northwest Progressive Institute said they disapproved of the decision by the Legislature and Governor Ferguson to reduce funding for priorities like Transition to Kindergarten, Running Start, and K‑12 public school transportation in the budget, rather than raising taxes on large corporations to avert the cuts, while only 29% approved. Another 16% were not sure. Washingtonians disapprove of the cuts to education that the Legislature made in the 2026 session, Civic Heartbeat poll finds is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
The Stranger
11 days
Bring Back Analog Sex
This story originally appeared in The Stranger’s 2026 Queer Issue. Illustrations by Lisa Czech We hate our phones. We hate your phone. We want all phones, along with the internet, to be destroyed in some illegal, fiery fashion. We’re losing the ability to talk to one another, and it’s hurting our love lives. Phones and […] The post Bring Back Analog Sex appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
11 days
I Saw U: Carrying a Mandolin, Talking About Adventurous Ice Cream, and Singing at the Lip Critic Show
SEAF art pickup – 4:30p Wed, May 6th – Mutual Earring AppreciationWas right behind you to p/u art. Saw your beautiful boro-glass earrings, you saw my abalone inlay plugs, I liked a lot more than just your earrings… Tall Babe With Mandolin on 36thI was leaving, you were getting a mandolin (I think?) outta your […] The post I Saw U: Carrying a Mandolin, Talking About Adventurous Ice Cream, and Singing at the Lip Critic Show appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
11 days
EverOut x The Stranger <3 West Seattle & White Center Kicks Off June 20!
EverOut x The Stranger West Seattle & White Center is a week-long celebration of the businesses that define your neighborhood, and make it special. We’re shining our love light on West Seattle and White Center, inviting locals, and the rest of Seattle, to show their love, too! With special deals from neighborhood businesses, you can spend the […] The post EverOut x The Stranger <3 West Seattle & White Center Kicks Off June 20! appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
11 days
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: June 12–14, 2026
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The Stranger
11 days
Kinsey Lee Doesn’t Make Hot Tracks, She Makes Cold Cuts
“I’ve been collaborating since I was 19—now I’m 35,” Kinsey Lee tells me over the phone, with birds chirping in the distance. “I didn’t really understand where my collaborators started, and I ended.” She’s on a road trip, driving between Missoula and Bozeman for a family gathering, and pulled over at a quaint fishing spot […] The post Kinsey Lee Doesn’t Make Hot Tracks, She Makes Cold Cuts appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
11 days
Slog AM: Wilson Closes Streets near Aurora Avenue, Eastern Washington Will Burn, Pokémon Go Data Used for Military Drones
Ballard Warehouse Fire: A three-alarm fire at the Consolidated Supply Co. warehouse in Ballard sent black plumes of smoke into the air Thursday evening. Over 100 firefighters responded to the blaze. The fire collapsed the roof and blew out the windows before firefighters got it under control around 8 p.m. The cause is still unknown. […] The post Slog AM: Wilson Closes Streets near Aurora Avenue, Eastern Washington Will Burn, Pokémon Go Data Used for Military Drones appeared first on The Stranger.
Seattle Medium
11 days
At Least Six States Are Bowing Out Of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
President Donald Trump's 'Great American State Fair,' set to open on June 25, aims to feature pavilions from every U.S. state and territory. However, several states, including Oregon, Washington, and Illinois, have declined invitations to participate. Officials cite significant financial costs and growing concerns over the event's partisan nature as primary factors in their decisions.