Metro Launches Summer Bus from Ballard to Golden Gardens
On June 27, King County Metro is launching a new summer-only bus route connecting beachgoers to Golden Gardens Park, temporarily closing a hole in the…
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Golden Gardens Direct shuttle starts Saturday
Leaders from King County and Seattle met at Golden Gardens Park Monday morning to inaugurate a new shuttle service direct to Golden Gardens Park. βGolden…
Read full article βAllegation: Civil Rights Office Director, Staff Went to Strip Club During City-Sponsored Civil Rights Trip
By Erica C. Barnett A recently concluded investigation into Seattle Office for Civil Rights director that Derrick Wheeler-Smith details allegationsβ¦ The post Allegation: Civil Rights…
Read full article βFreedom Day Committee, ACT UP, and the AIDS March on Washington: Wayne Turner shares his story of activism and Pride
Before Wayne Turner became a public interest attorney for HIV issues and Medicaid advocacy in Washington, DC, and taught LGBTQ+ health law and policy at…
Read full article βLeviticus is a Queer horror story you wonβt forget
I caught an early screening of Leviticus, and honestly, itβs haunted me ever since. Most horror movies deliver quick scares that fade away quickly. But…
Read full article βStranger Suggests: Your Agenda This Week, June 22β29
MONDAY 6/22 The Devil Queen (FILM) Brazillian director AntΓ΄nio Carlos de Fontouraβs 1974 film The Devil Queen reimagines the life and crimes of 1930s druglord/drag…
▶️ Watch →Slog AM: Round One of Peace Talks Is Done, the USMNT Could Play in Seattle Again, and Jonathan Choe Is Still the Worst
Good Morning! The Summer Solstice passed this weekend, and man, did the weather get the memo. Weβre on day one of a three-day heat wave…
Read full article βAt Obama Center, Democracyβs Triumphs and Contradictions Share The Stage
The United States, established on principles of liberty, navigates a complex history characterized by inherent contradictions and past errors. Critical acknowledgment of these historical shortcomings…
Read full article βMichelle Obamaβs βImperfect Democracyβ Remark Revives Questions America Has Never Fully Answered
During the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, former First Lady Michelle Obama underscored its significance as a "living testament to the power of choice"…
Read full article βExplaining The World Cupβs Newest Rules
FIFA has implemented a new regulation for the current World Cup, stipulating that players can be sent off for covering their mouths in confrontational situations…
Read full article βFrom New York To Seattle To DC, More Cities Are Picking Democratic Socialist Leaders
Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for Mayor of Washington, DC, garnering support from a diverse coalition. This victory marks the latest electoral…
Read full article βVanishing Care: GOP Healthcare Cuts Hit Black America Hard
Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act have resulted in the closure of over 1,000 healthcare facilities and reduced services, disproportionately affecting Black communities.…
Read full article βPOCAAN provides medical care and housing assistance for those in need
During the 1980s and 1990s, the AIDS crisis swept across the world, killing more than 44 million people as of today. Marginalized people, especially Black/Brown,…
Read full article βLooking back on Prideβs radical roots: The essential work of Seattleβs Freedom Day Committee
Pride in Seattle today is mostly known for being a citywide celebration. However, before large corporations saw it as an opportunity to covet rainbow dollars,…
Read full article βThe Long War Against Michelle Obamaβs Womanhood
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has faced sustained far-right attacks since the 2008 presidential campaign. The recent public insult by Josh Hokit, delivered on the…
Read full article βNew Website Reveals A Deadly Truth For Black L.A. Communities
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched a new online dashboard to track the health impacts of extreme heat. This initiative aims…
Read full article βFinding Fellowship: How A Black Maryland Community Bridged Racial Divides
Jacob Green, a memoirist, documentary filmmaker, and former Obama staffer, has launched significant initiatives to preserve the history of a historically Black community in Maryland.…
Read full article βThe Algorithm May Not See You
The increasing reliance on AI mental health chatbots, notably among Black Americans and young adults, has drawn warnings from researchers concerning their potential to deliver…
Read full article βAmericans View Obama Far More Positively Than Trump Or Biden, CNN Poll Finds
Former President Barack Obama maintains his status as the most popular living president, with a recent CNN poll revealing a 57% favorability rating among Americans,…
Read full article βArtists Design a Mini Golf Course Downtown
Putt-putt is getting creative.
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