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Out of Control Rents? Thank Airbnb.

The company facilitates landlord conversion of entire rental buildings to de facto hotels.

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It Took Me Years to Believe That Black Lives Matter – Now Here’s What I Need From You

Internalized racism prevented me from seeing how the system works.

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See

Sea Into the Future: New Interactive Map Shows Sea-Level Rise by Zip Code

A new interactive map brings the reality of sea-level rise home.

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To Fix National Poverty Crisis, Study Shows Even $15 Wage Won’t Do the Job

New report from Seattle-based Alliance for a Just Society says federal minimum wage should actually be $16.87 to match the high cost of living nationwide.

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How Should Cities Promote Sustainable Consumption?

West Coast Climate & Materials Management Forum.

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Reflect

How Bill Nye Became “The Science Guy” After Moving to Seattle

Bill Nye’s story reminds us why it’s so important for cities to remain (or return to being) vibrant places where artists and weird young people can come and do amazing things.

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First Takes: When Real Travelers Experience Seattle for the First Time, We See the City Anew

The stories will inspire you to see the Emerald City with fresh eyes.

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Anti-Racist Organizers Win as Seattle Council Votes to End Youth Incarceration

The resolution endorses the goal of having no kids in detention in Seattle.

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Listen

A Tribute to Iggy & the Stooges

Performed by Seattle musicians Mike McCready, Duff McKagan, Mark Arm, and Barrett Martin, live on the roof of Pike Place.

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Seattle Teachers Strike for School Reforms

For the first time in 30 years, Seattle teachers are hitting the picket lines for educational reforms.