“All politics is local,” former U.S. Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill is often quoted as saying, reprising the 1932 axiom credited to Associated Press Washington Bureau Chief Byron Price.
Is safety reserved only for the privileged?
As a Chinese American woman who was born and raised in the U.S., speaks English, holds a terminal degree, and lives an upper-middle-class lifestyle in the suburbs, I have never had to call the police for personal protection.
The Paper Shield: The racism behind unenforced protection orders
When the court issues a 10-year protection order to safeguard a victim-survivor from persistent and racist harassment, one could reasonably assume the survivor has the law on their side, that they will feel safer in their home, and that the police will protect the survivor.
Checking the box(es): Specific race and ethnicity reporting in health statistics
“You may begin.”
How community and business can revive the CID
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has issued an executive order establishing the Downtown Activation Team, which includes members from more than a dozen city departments, social service providers, and community partners like the Downtown Seattle Association.
An education in civility is a foundation for social peace
It is so sad to see vandalism, smashing, and looting spread across our neighborhood—and the country.
Coalition of community leaders advocates for equitable development resources
The Race and Social Equity Task Force (RSET) is a coalition of leaders from the Central District, Southeast Seattle, and the Chinatown-International District, who represent neighborhoods historically redlined and at high-displacement risk.
A call to vote no on key initiatives
My name is Arushi Sharma, and I’m the daughter of two Indian immigrants who taught me the importance of community and opportunity.
Standing for justice: Our resolution
On Sept. 24, 2024, Zhen Jin went back to court again.
Ad nauseum: The impact of language injustice
Sitting closely around the conference table at Seattle’s Chinese Information Service Center, volunteers, advocates, and pro-bono lawyers surround Zhen Jin as she awaits her to turn to be heard by the Superior Court via Zoom.
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