From Aesop’s fable of the wolf who dressed himself in wool to blend in among the flock, we’ve inherited a warning: beware those who hide behind softness.
In the Seattle City Attorney race, respect for judiciary independence matters
The criminal justice system depends on the police and prosecutors, but also on judges.
Three 10-year protection orders later: Still fighting, still undeterred
Sharply punctuating the relentless barrage of legal battles I’ve navigated this past month was a video on Saturday from the current president in which he piloted a fighter jet to dump feces on Americans engaged in one of the most quintessentially human acts (speaking) and perhaps the most patriotically American acts (speaking out against tyranny and oppression).
Tax the rich to save the planet
The climate crisis is no longer a far-off threat. It is here. The world is running out of time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change and yet, those with the most power and wealth continue to do the least.
When the gavel speaks English only: Hidden bias and the denial of the right to communicate
On July 18, King County Superior Court Judge Samuel Chung denied a motion for reconsideration filed by pro bono counsel Joyce Shui for a 66-year-old Chinese American immigrant, Zhen Jin.
K-Pop Demon Hunters: Once again, Asian men get thrown under the bus
Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters is a global smash: 33 million views in two weeks, a Billboard-topping soundtrack, and fictional K-pop bands charting higher than BTS and Blackpink.
The court of complicity: Racialized misogyny behind the bench
When someone walks into a courtroom as a seasoned attorney or as a highly educated community advocate, that person could reasonably expect to be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Between two waters: Fighting for justice in a biased system
“The best revenge is a sweet life.”
Teaching truth is not radical—it’s essential
Across the country, books that represent diversity, equity, and justice are being banned, history is being erased in textbooks, and teachers are being targeted for teaching children to critically think about our country’s history and current events.
Diversity can’t be canceled
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. DEI. These are words that are now being censored by our federal government that seeks to ensure that our systems continue to be unjust and that many people, including children and families, will continue to be marginalized.