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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
What do we know about the UW stabbing suspect, Christopher Michael Leahy?

What do we know about the UW stabbing suspect, Christopher Michael Leahy?

May 14, 2026
SPD releases photos of Trans UW student stabbing suspect

SPD releases photos of Trans UW student stabbing suspect

May 14, 2026
  • Mayor Wilson’s voters hold “Community Not Cameras” rally for her 100th day in office

    Mayor Wilson’s voters hold “Community Not Cameras” rally for her 100th day in office
    April 11, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders On April 10, about 50 community members attended a “Community Not Cameras” press briefing and rally at Seattle City Hall Plaza. Tamales and flyers were being passed out to people who were there to call on Mayor Wilson to immediately turn off…

    Continue reading →: Mayor Wilson’s voters hold “Community Not Cameras” rally for her 100th day in office
  • Mayor Wilson regurgitates the same talking points during Our Seattle surveillance Town Hall

    Mayor Wilson regurgitates the same talking points during Our Seattle surveillance Town Hall
    April 9, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders While people turned out to the federal building to protest Trump’s war on Iran and ICE’s kidnappings at the facility on April 7, Our Seattle held a virtual town hall with Mayor Katie Wilson for a discussion on surveillance expansion and concerns.…

    Continue reading →: Mayor Wilson regurgitates the same talking points during Our Seattle surveillance Town Hall
  • Trash, shaming, light vandalism: April 7 autonomous action outside Seattle’s federal building

    Trash, shaming, light vandalism: April 7 autonomous action outside Seattle’s federal building
    April 9, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders Numerous actions were held outside of Seattle’s federal building on the late afternoon and evening of April 7. Earlier that day, Trump announced “a whole civilization will die tonight,” referencing Iran and its decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed off…

    Continue reading →: Trash, shaming, light vandalism: April 7 autonomous action outside Seattle’s federal building
  • GEM’s first event shines light on strength of Seattle’s Trans community

    GEM’s first event shines light on strength of Seattle’s Trans community
    April 6, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders The Gender Equity Movement’s (GEM) inaugural event on April 3 outside of the Henry M. Jackson federal building brought about 50 community members together to celebrate Trans joy, resilience, and visibility. Speakers highlighted the beauty of the Trans community and expressed what…

    Continue reading →: GEM’s first event shines light on strength of Seattle’s Trans community
  • Anonymous text campaign seeks support to block permit for Snohomish Pride Parade

    Anonymous text campaign seeks support to block permit for Snohomish Pride Parade
    April 2, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders On the evening of March 20, Snohomish residents received an anonymous text seeking support for blocking the permit for the Snohomish Pride Parade. Since, several neighboring Pride groups and the 44th Legislative District Democrats have spoken out condemning the campaign. Special event…

    Continue reading →: Anonymous text campaign seeks support to block permit for Snohomish Pride Parade
  • Months after Trump withdraws U.S. from the WHO, WA joins its Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

    Months after Trump withdraws U.S. from the WHO, WA joins its Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
    April 1, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders The Evergreen State has officially joined the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), which will strengthen the state’s ability to monitor and respond to disease outbreaks across the globe, and it comes months after Trump withdrew the…

    Continue reading →: Months after Trump withdraws U.S. from the WHO, WA joins its Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
  • Mayor Wilson’s surveillance town hall recap: pro-camera narrative, snide remarks, frustrated constituents

    Mayor Wilson’s surveillance town hall recap: pro-camera narrative, snide remarks, frustrated constituents
    March 30, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders After announcing a pause in Seattle’s CCTV Pilot Program yet an expansion in cameras, Mayor Katie Wilson participated in a town hall event on surveillance and safety alongside South Seattle Emerald’s Florangela Davila on March 27. Mayor Wilson smoothly responded to Davila’s…

    Continue reading →: Mayor Wilson’s surveillance town hall recap: pro-camera narrative, snide remarks, frustrated constituents
  • Seattle’s newest movement to host Trans joy, resilience, and visibility chalk art event outside federal building

    Seattle’s newest movement to host Trans joy, resilience, and visibility chalk art event outside federal building
    March 30, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders Seattle’s newest group, Gender Equality Movement, “GEM,” is hosting an art-chalk event outside of the Henry M Jackson Federal Building at 6 p.m. on April 3 to celebrate Trans joy, resilience and visibility. GEM went public with its launch over the weekend,…

    Continue reading →: Seattle’s newest movement to host Trans joy, resilience, and visibility chalk art event outside federal building
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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! Juniper Blessing. Seattle's rally and march to honor Palestinians and the Nakba– 78 years and counting– has kicked off 😝
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