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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
  • Tired of the performative NO KINGS? Organizers hosting NO KIDNAPPINGS Ugly Bike Parade

    Tired of the performative NO KINGS? Organizers hosting NO KIDNAPPINGS Ugly Bike Parade
    March 23, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders Organizers working alongside the region’s immigrant community have requested support that doesn’t include performative protests, like the NO KINGS. To raise more attention about kidnappings and to push back harder against ICE, these organizers are hosting a NO KIDNAPPINGS Ugly Bike Parade…

    Continue reading →: Tired of the performative NO KINGS? Organizers hosting NO KIDNAPPINGS Ugly Bike Parade
  • UPDATE: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson limits comments on Instagram surveillance post; likely First Amendment violation

    UPDATE: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson limits comments on Instagram surveillance post; likely First Amendment violation
    March 23, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders UPDATE 3/23 4:41 p.m. Mayor Wilson’s media contact, Sage Wilson, got back to TtS and said, “We haven’t touched a single setting related to the comment section.” Wilson said they will go into the mayor’s Instagram account settings and get back to…

    Continue reading →: UPDATE: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson limits comments on Instagram surveillance post; likely First Amendment violation
  • Victims of SPD violence demand permanent resources and accountability from Mayor Wilson and City Council

    Victims of SPD violence demand permanent resources and accountability from Mayor Wilson and City Council
    March 23, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders Since stepping into office, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has been stonewalling community members who are victims and survivors of police violence and brutality, and after going unheard for months, they are demanding action. After meetings have been cancelled on them, and after…

    Continue reading →: Victims of SPD violence demand permanent resources and accountability from Mayor Wilson and City Council
  • Trans child caught in custody battle: local LGBTQ+ activist father seeking support 

    Trans child caught in custody battle: local LGBTQ+ activist father seeking support 
    March 21, 2026

    By Evan Gortner  A devoted father in the Seattle community is fighting for custody of his two children, including one who is Transgender, and he needs your assistance. Mickey is an amazing father and wants to continue providing a loving household, unconditional support, and gender-affirming care, but he needs custody to do so, and that is a long and grueling battle.  Mickey is the kind of person…

    Continue reading →: Trans child caught in custody battle: local LGBTQ+ activist father seeking support 
  • Propagandist and Zionist Ari Hoffman to host UW President for “Combating Antisemitism on Campus” Town Hall this Sunday

    Propagandist and Zionist Ari Hoffman to host UW President for “Combating Antisemitism on Campus” Town Hall this Sunday
    March 20, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders This Sunday, March 22, University of Washington President Robert J. Jones will speak at a “Combating Antisemitism on Campus”Town Hall moderated by propagandist and bigot Ari Hoffman. The Seattle chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) is pushing back by demanding that…

    Continue reading →: Propagandist and Zionist Ari Hoffman to host UW President for “Combating Antisemitism on Campus” Town Hall this Sunday
  • WA, 20 other states and D.C. to win lawsuit against HHS for anti-Trans youth “declaration”

    WA, 20 other states and D.C. to win lawsuit against HHS for anti-Trans youth “declaration”
    March 20, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders In December, Washington state and D.C., and 20 other states sued the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) because the Trump regime once again targeted Trans youth and their oftentimes lifesaving healthcare. This came after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…

    Continue reading →: WA, 20 other states and D.C. to win lawsuit against HHS for anti-Trans youth “declaration”
  • Deceptive lure: Mayor Wilson pauses CCTV pilot program but will expand surveillance

    Deceptive lure: Mayor Wilson pauses CCTV pilot program but will expand surveillance
    March 20, 2026

    By Hannah Saunders Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, who has pegged herself as a socialist, has a swarm of frustrated constituents who voted her into office, who are pushing back against her video-camera surveillance tactics. Many have demanded she turn off surveillance cameras to protect community…

    Continue reading →: Deceptive lure: Mayor Wilson pauses CCTV pilot program but will expand surveillance
  • Gov. Ferguson will sign anti-ICE bills into law tomorrow

    Gov. Ferguson will sign anti-ICE bills into law tomorrow
    March 18, 2026

    Photo by Chris Rojas By Hannah Saunders Governor Bob Ferguson will sign two anti-ICE bills that passed through the legislature into law tomorrow at El Centro de la Raza. This news comes after the Governor’s Office leaked a media-only email to its general updates list.…

    Continue reading →: Gov. Ferguson will sign anti-ICE bills into law tomorrow
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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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