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The Stranger Endorses Katie Wilson for Mayor
Seattle has a time-honored tradition of producing one-term mayors. Let’s make Harrell one of them
Seattle Police Trespassed a Trans Woman for Being Naked at a Queer Nude Beach
This Is Part of a Recent Pattern, Beachgoers Say
Aegis Fires Two Workers for Sharing Stranger Article, Union and Employees Say
SEIU 775 Is Filing Federal Labor Complaints
What the SCOTUS Decision on Trans Care Means for Washington
Our Protective Laws Stand, but the State Is Not Invulnerable
Almost 10 Percent of Seattle Marched at No Kings Rally
The rally wasn't radical, but it was undeniable.
What’s Behind the Gilded Doors of Aegis Senior Living?
Allegations of Labor Violations and Neglect, and the CEO at the Heart of it All
SPD Chief Tells Denny Blaine Beachgoers Legal Nudity Is Legal
But He Wouldn’t Commit To Leaving the Beach Alone
UW Cries Antisemitism in Wake of Pro-Palestine Protest
But Can Adopting Trump’s Rhetoric Keep the University’s Cash Flowing?
ICYMI
Personal Finance for End-Stage Capitalism
We Live in an Anti-Social Death Pit. Here’s How to Survive It.
Last Month This Month
All the Quitting Councilmembers, Exploding Rockets, and 200-Year-Old Condoms You May Have Missed in June
Everything You Want to Know About Protesting in Seattle
With demonstrations all over the city today, we talked to experts about how to show up and stay safe.
Symbols Matter
Five years after the global protests following George Floyd’s murder, what do the demonstrations mean for the future?
Wisconsin Judge’s Arrest Couldn’t Have Happened in Washington
Every Courthouse Should be Legally Prohibited From Snitching to ICE
The Downfall of the Climate Savior Who Never Was
Elon Musk Was Created by the Government He's Trying to Destroy
"Chinga La Migra"
Unions and Migrant Advocates Protested Outside of the Northwest Detention Center Last Weekend
City Hall
City Hall Is Back on Denny Blaine
Neighbors Want a Park Ranger at Denny Blaine; The Park’s Stewardship Group Really Does Not
“Legislative sausage-making at its finest”: SPD’s Blast Balls are Back
City Council Paves the Way for Another Round of “Less Lethal” Mayhem
Mayor Harrell Seems Unbeatable Because His Old Political Opponents Aren’t Trying to Beat Him
Labor Spent $1 Million to Keep Him out of Office, Now They’re Not Even Looking for a Challenger
Ten Times Sara Nelson Engaged In The “Performative, Ideological” “Political Theater” She Decries
Nelson’s Up For Reelection — Don’t Buy Her “Pragmatic Progressive” Schtick
Landlord Lobby Wishlist Leaked
Winter Eviction Moratorium, $10 Late Fee Cap, And Six Month Notice All On The Chopping Block
Criminal Justice
“Legislative sausage-making at its finest”: SPD’s Blast Balls are Back
City Council Paves the Way for Another Round of “Less Lethal” Mayhem
King County Metro Bus Driver Shawn Yim’s Death Is a Tragedy
Two Notable Stabbings in the Past Two Months May Point to Failures in Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Policies
City Attorney Ann Davison’s Office Strikes Deal with SPD Officer who Killed Jaahnavi Kandula
Forgoes License Suspension in Favor of Keeping Officer on the Road
Mayor Bruce Harrell Fires Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz
Investigation Shows Diaz had Inappropriate Relationship with Subordinate and Lied About It
Sex and Gender
Trump Order Causing Document Troubles for Trans People
There’s Seemingly No Recourse, And Few Answers
The Abortion Haven in the Mountain West
How a State Constitution written in 1972 is Protecting Montanans Today—And What We Can Learn From It
City Hall Is Back on Denny Blaine
Neighbors Want a Park Ranger at Denny Blaine; The Park’s Stewardship Group Really Does Not
US District Court Judge Blocks Trump Order on Gender Affirming Care, Says It Would Not “Survive Judicial Scrutiny”
We Almost Felt Bad For Trump’s Lawyer, She Didn’t Exactly…Slay
Trans Immigrants: How to Change Your Name and Gender Markers
Whether You're Documented or Undocumented, Here's a Rundown
The Washington-Grown “Legal Powerhouse” Coming for LGBTQ Rights
Kristen Waggoner Is Driving the Anti-LGBTQ Push in the Supreme Court. And Seattle’s the Town That Made Her.
Having an IUD is Great. Getting One Can Be Terrible
New Legislation Proposed by Rep. Amy Walen Might Make it Less Awful
ACLU Sues Washington DOC for Confining Trans Woman to Men’s Prison
They Allege DOC Is Violating Her State Constitutional Rights
The First Trans Rights Case of the Next Trump Era
Skrmetti Could Kill or Uphold Gender-Affirming Bans Across the US. But Win or Lose, It’s Doesn’t End There
State Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen’s Early Christmas Present for Trans People
It’s Washington’s First Two Anti-Trans Bills of the Season
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Jewish Voice for Peace Wants It to Stop
Jewish Voice for Peace Wants It to Stop
In Defense of Sadness in a Depressing Time
As we watch horrors unfold in front of us, sadness leaves room for hope. And hope isn’t pointless
As we watch horrors unfold in front of us, sadness leaves room for hope. And hope isn’t pointless
The Stranger's Primary Election Voting Guide
Ballots go out on July 18. We’re taking over the city. Choose your fighter.
Ballots go out on July 18. We’re taking over the city. Choose your fighter.
Vote Yes on Seattle's Proposition No. 1
We created a first-of-its-kind public funding model for city political campaigns. We need it now more than ever.
We created a first-of-its-kind public funding model for city political campaigns. We need it now more than ever.
Vote for Girmay Zahilay for King County Executive
He can do it. And, damn it, we want him to.
He can do it. And, damn it, we want him to.
Vote for Alexis Mercedes Rinck for City Council Position 8
This election has the chance to reshape our city council into a functioning governing body, and we want to see what Rinck can do when she’s not swimming upstream
This election has the chance to reshape our city council into a functioning governing body, and we want to see what Rinck can do when she’s not swimming upstream
Why Is Bateau (Temporarily) Closed, Though?
Renee Erickson's restaurant group says they're undergoing a planned 'reimagining.' But their newly formed union thinks it's a fish story.
Renee Erickson's restaurant group says they're undergoing a planned 'reimagining.' But their newly formed union thinks it's a fish story.
Vote for Erika Evans for City Attorney
The former assistant US Attorney is our choice to beat Ann Davison, make the City Attorney’s office effective and fair, and protect Seattle from the Trump administration
The former assistant US Attorney is our choice to beat Ann Davison, make the City Attorney’s office effective and fair, and protect Seattle from the Trump administration
Vote for Dionne Foster for City Council Position 9
A vote for Sara Nelson is a vote for nihilism. A vote for Foster is a vote for intelligence, compassion, solutions, and a chance for Seattle's future
A vote for Sara Nelson is a vote for nihilism. A vote for Foster is a vote for intelligence, compassion, solutions, and a chance for Seattle's future
The Stranger Endorses Katie Wilson for Mayor
Seattle has a time-honored tradition of producing one-term mayors. Let’s make Harrell one of them
Seattle has a time-honored tradition of producing one-term mayors. Let’s make Harrell one of them
Last Month This Month
All the Quitting Councilmembers, Exploding Rockets, and 200-Year-Old Condoms You May Have Missed in June
All the Quitting Councilmembers, Exploding Rockets, and 200-Year-Old Condoms You May Have Missed in June
Dems, Mamdani Is Not Extreme
ICE Is Extreme and Bizarre Beyond Belief—Let’s Never Forget That
ICE Is Extreme and Bizarre Beyond Belief—Let’s Never Forget That
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