Sonya Harris
Stories
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Arts & Life
‘Planetary arsonists,’ Naomi Klein calls some world leaders. But she has hope
In 2018, the intergovernmental panel on climate change released a report that detailed that unprecedented transformation in every aspect of society was needed to curb the effects of climate change. It gave a timeline of 12 years. We now have 11 yrs. The information in the report has given way to a rise in activism in younger generations, scientists, as well as given momentum to the proposed US legislation The Green New Deal. Its becoming apparent there's an upward trend of considering climate change in the-present and future-decision making practices of societies-and individuals. But, according to author Naomi Klein, the true required actions to avoid further and greater devastation of climate change isn’t happening rapidly enough…
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Arts & Life
A familiar tune: Seattle loses another cultural institution to rent increases
Tula’s Jazz club has been serving tunes and drinks in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, six nights a week, for the past 26 years. But this Sunday, Tula’s closes its doors for good.
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Americans need to rekindle Lady Liberty's torch, according to US senator Jeff Merkley
When Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley first caught wind of what the Trump administration’s plans were for deterring immigration, he was in disbelief. He traveled to a Texas facility that was reported to be boarding children to investigate. That visit resulted in a viral video history...
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Health
Beth Macy’s ‘Dopesick’ offers a Seattle audience intimate glimpses of those hit by the opioid epidemic.
“According to The CDC, In 2017, more than 70,000 people died from drug overdoses, making it a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. Of those deaths, almost 68% involved a prescription or illicit opioid.”
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Arts & Life
2018 Smoke Farm Symposium: Watersheds, dementia and 'fake news'
Get out of town for talks on our in-between times
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Science
Got questions about Alien life? But raiding Area 51 sounds too extreme?...This talk just might be for you
Biologist Mohamed Noor takes a Seattle audience on a journey of exploration to boldly go where no one has gone before...or at least those not a part of the scientist community.
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Arts & Life
How can you be a better ally? Ask a transgender person
The KUOW Ask A series seeks to confront ‘otherness’ between members of our community. We bring together groups of strangers from various walks of life. They get to know each other by asking questions and sharing experiences. As Pride festivities continued throughout June, KUOW’s Ask A team took the opportunity to invite in members of Seattle’s Trans community together for another ‘Ask A Transgender person’ event.
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Arts & Life
Imbolo Mbue: 'America is suffering from a lack of curiosity'
Author Imbolo Mbue has come a long way from when she imagined America was what she saw on television programs like Beverly Hills 90210 and The Cosby Show.
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Arts & Life
Retiring the 'poop emoji' pillow and other Seattle tales at Ignite#39
Bravery meets humor as speakers share quirky stories.
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Arts & Life
A Prosecutors thoughts on Trump and Barr: Preet Bharara
Preet Bharara and how the President of the United States 'created a space" for him to write his book.