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ICE impersonator harasses Black Trans man and damages truck in North Seattle

ICE impersonator harasses Black Trans man and damages truck in North Seattle

May 19, 2026
Seattle officials to host virtual briefings on public safety ahead of FIFA World Cup

Seattle officials to host virtual briefings on public safety ahead of FIFA World Cup

May 19, 2026
The catastrophe continues: Seattle protest to Pike Place Market brings attention to Nakba anniversary

The catastrophe continues: Seattle protest to Pike Place Market brings attention to Nakba anniversary

May 18, 2026
UW students rally against anti-trans TPUSA event after Juniper Blessing’s murder

UW students rally against anti-trans TPUSA event after Juniper Blessing’s murder

May 16, 2026
WA J6ers, including those running for elected office, to host insurrection propaganda event on May 17

WA J6ers, including those running for elected office, to host insurrection propaganda event on May 17

May 15, 2026
  • Building the “People’s Ballroom” as the nation goes hungry

    Building the “People’s Ballroom” as the nation goes hungry
    November 17, 2025

    By Bianca Jensen In the bustling District of Columbia, even the sidewalks seem to be bursting from their edges, with deep roots of old trees tearing holes through worn brick walkways. The license plates of cars that rushed past read “No taxation without representation,” and…

    Continue reading →: Building the “People’s Ballroom” as the nation goes hungry
  • Portland propagandists leave posters for protesters and neighborhood

    Portland propagandists leave posters for protesters and neighborhood
    November 16, 2025

    By Hannah Saunders Portland propagandists, who brought their guns to the ICE facility again yesterday, left these posters for protesters and the neighborhood. The first one pictured is supportive of the Proud Boys, an extremist hate group. We’ll have more info about these bastards soon.…

    Continue reading →: Portland propagandists leave posters for protesters and neighborhood
  • Oregon country music legend and storyteller Todd Snider passes away at 59

    Oregon country music legend and storyteller Todd Snider passes away at 59
    November 15, 2025

    Continue reading →: Oregon country music legend and storyteller Todd Snider passes away at 59
  • Let’s Go Washington citizen initiatives target Queer and Trans students

    Let’s Go Washington citizen initiatives target Queer and Trans students
    November 13, 2025

    By Hannah Saunders Two citizen initiatives that target Queer and Transgender youth in Washington are picking up momentum ahead of the 2026 legislative session. IL26-638, known as the Trans Athletes Ballot, would prevent Trans girls from competing in women’s sports, while IL26-001, known as Restoring…

    Continue reading →: Let’s Go Washington citizen initiatives target Queer and Trans students
  • A tribute to Portland

    A tribute to Portland
    November 11, 2025

    Art credits: Daniel James Caraballo

    Continue reading →: A tribute to Portland
  • UPDATE: U.S. Supreme Court may take on a case that challenges same-sex marriage this November

    UPDATE: U.S. Supreme Court may take on a case that challenges same-sex marriage this November
    November 10, 2025

    By Hannah Saunders November 10 update: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Kim Davis’s appeal to overturn same-sex marriage. The U.S. Supreme Court will be at a private conference on November 7, where it will learn about former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis’ fight against same-sex…

    Continue reading →: UPDATE: U.S. Supreme Court may take on a case that challenges same-sex marriage this November
  • Redmond Police disable automatic license plate readers after sneakily installing them before Redmond Pride

    Redmond Police disable automatic license plate readers after sneakily installing them before Redmond Pride
    November 8, 2025

    By Hannah Saunders Back in August, TtS reported on the Redmond Police Department’s (RPD) installation of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) in an attempt to increase public safety. The Trans nonprofit, the Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound (DAPS), immediately issued public statements and contacted…

    Continue reading →: Redmond Police disable automatic license plate readers after sneakily installing them before Redmond Pride
  • Seattle 2025 November election results

    Seattle 2025 November election results
    November 4, 2025

    By Hannah Saunders The unofficial election results show voter turnout at 20.26% in King County, and 23.26% in the City of Seattle. City of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell – 53.32% Katie Wilson – 46.18% City of Seattle City Attorney Ericka Evans – 62.54% Ann Davison…

    Continue reading →: Seattle 2025 November election results
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An ICE impersonator recently targeted a Black Trans man in North Seattle, smashing his truck's mirror into pieces with a red baton flashlight. Did Mayor Katie Wilson bother to inform her constituents and Seattle residents of these upcoming public briefings via her social media accounts or Mayor's blog? Absolutely not. 🚨Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) kidnapped Alex, a Washington resident, who was on a flotilla delivering aid to Gaza. This was an illegal kidnapping conducted in international waters. Protesters gathered together on May 17 at Fisher Pavilion to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba before marching over a mile through downtown Seattle ending at Pike Place Market. Several activist and labor groups, including Nidal, Amazon Worker Intifada, and Seattle Against War hosted the event, and speakers tied the historical displacement of Palestinians to the ongoing genocide in Gaza: the Nakba never ended. "UW PRIORITIES: Hosing off chalk Things are happening this week!
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