What the High Court’s about-face on refugee detention says about the rule of law

The courts change their minds all the time about what the law is and is not, meaning that the law itself is never wrong. The…

The Yuan’s Quiet Advance on Commodity Pricing

A miner paid in yuan has a reason to borrow in yuan, and a miner indebted in yuan has a reason to price in it.

Another Upheaval on Mayor Wilson’s Staff as Communications Director Departs

By Erica C. Barnett In the latest upheaval at the mayor’s office, Mayor Katie Wilson’s communications director, Seferiana Day, is… The post Another Upheaval on…

‘The Two Big Lies About Trans People at the Heart of the EHRC Codes of Practice’

The EHRC are increasingly struggling to justify their interpretation of the law on the rights of trans people, argues Helen Belcher

All US Options for Ending the Iran War Are Terrible, Warns US Defence Analyst

Every realistic path to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war in Iran would be catastrophic, argues Brynn Tannehill.

Cruise Destinations from Washington That Aren’t Alaska

Dozens of cruises head to the 49th state, but they’re not the only ports of call.

Transit to World Cup Events

The 2026 Men’s World Cup kicks off today with a match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City. Seattle is hosting six games over…

If ‘Roe’ Was Never Enough, Why Was It Everything? (And a Word to My Boom! Lawyered Fam)

Roe v. Wade was never enough. Reproductive justice advocates have been saying that for decades. So why did so much of the reproductive rights movement…

Lawmaker Pushes for Ban on Special Treatment for Convicted Drug Traffickers After ProPublica Report

The post Lawmaker Pushes for Ban on Special Treatment for Convicted Drug Traffickers After ProPublica Report appeared first on ProPublica.

Why One Nation endangers Australia’s homeless — and everyone else

Does Australia have an illegal migrant problem, or do we have a compassion problem? Editor Michelle Pini discusses the tragic death of a young "non-resident"…

Just Ask the Press – Tulsi Gabbard, Havana Syndrome, and Trump’s Interview

Iran-Israel Conflict: A Forever War?

Trump’s Election Denialism Threatens Democracy

Auditor: KCRHA’s Corrective Action Plan Fails to Take Audit Findings Seriously

Editor’s note: This post has been updated to include KCRHA’s responses. By Erica C. Barnett Clark Nuber, the firm that… The post Auditor: KCRHA’s Corrective…

Sleepy Trump Can’t Keep His Eyes Open at Game 3 of the NBA Finals | Beans Talk

FISA Reform Leverage (feat. Sean Vitka)

Revealed: The Russian Neo-Nazi Network Pushing ‘White Lives Matter’ Division in Britain – Promoted by Tommy Robinson

As riots spread across Belfast, Tommy Robinson promoted a movement founded by a sanctioned Russian oligarch, which has pushed white supremacist propaganda about the death…

Unprepared projects hold back climate finance

After three years of following JET money, Thabo Molelekwa finds the focus of high-level discussions now is how to prepare and implement projects The post…

Things to Do in Seattle

The godfather of EDM spins at Seattle Center and insect art bugs out on the waterfront.

The Fight for a True Democracy

America was founded on the ideal of democracy. Black people fought to make it one. “1619” is a New York Times audio series hosted by…