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Government

Sen. Murray calls on voters to 'stand up' to threats to abortion access, and democracy itself

‘Where are the Republicans? Why are they not standing up and fighting for our democracy right now?’
Kim Malcolm
Law & Courts

SCOTUS Rules Coach Can Pray

The last few days we’ve heard rulings on some landmark cases from the Supreme Court. And yesterday, we got some news on a case close to home. The court ruled in favor of Bremerton high football coach Joseph Kennedy who lost his job after praying on the field. We’ll get some analysis from Seattle University law professor Andrew Siegel.
Patricia Murphy

Jennie Cecil Moore

Diana Opong
Government

Washington state creates process for public to seek police decertification

A new process in Washington State allows members of the public to seek the decertification of police and corrections officers , which strips away their license to work in law enforcement statewide.
Amy Radil
Politics

On day of grief over gun violence, gun rights group heads back to court

In the wake of a string of horrific mass shootings across the U.S., the conflicting aims of groups on different sides of the gun debate were in stark relief in Seattle Friday.
Amy Radil
Law & Courts

In wake of 'Blake,' Washington courts clear drug convictions and refund fines

People convicted under Washington’s felony drug possession law are starting to get their records cleared, and their court-imposed fines refunded.
Amy Radil
Law & Courts

The Duwamish seek federal recognition

The Duwamish tribe has been fighting for federal recognition for 40 years. Last week they filed a lawsuit in US District Court to plead their case. Federal recognition means the tribe would receive support for education, healthcare, and human services. Bart Freedman and Ben Mayer are attorneys serving as legal counsel for the Duwamish. They're here to help explain this case. Follow us on Instagram @seattlenowpod
Patricia Murphy

Jennie Cecil Moore
Law & Courts

Sign here to avoid eviction but beware: You might be signing away your rights

Landlords say it’s a useful tool. Renters call it a predatory trick. This legal document seems like an easy way to avoid eviction, but it can backfire for tenants. Many don’t know what they’re signing away.
Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Law & Courts

Seattle's Duwamish Tribe files new lawsuit seeking federal recognition

Seattle’s Duwamish Tribe renewed its quest for tribal sovereignty by filing a lawsuit against the U.S Department of the Interior on Wednesday. The tribe said the lack of federal recognition continues to cost its 600 enrolled members access to healthcare, scholarships and other benefits.
Amy Radil
Health

If Roe v. Wade falls, what does that mean for Washington?

A draft opinion published late Monday by Politico indicates the Supreme Court is likely to strike down Roe v Wade in the near future. That's the landmark 1973 ruling that guarantees federal protection of abortion rights across the United States. Now, draft opinions are just that -- nothing is set in stone yet. But should it happen, this ruling would mean abortion would be banned or restricted in as many as twenty eight states. Today we're dedicating the hour to talking about the implications of the fall of Roe in the Pacific Northwest. And how local supporters of abortion rights are responding.
Libby Denkmann

Sarah Leibovitz

Brandi Fullwood

Noel Gasca

Jason Burrows
Crime

An adoptive mom was charged with abusing her Ethiopian son. Then the case was dropped

An adoptive mother on Lopez Island was charged for abusing her Ethiopian son in 2021. But the prosecutor dropped the case a year later, citing the boy's fragile mental health and resulting ineligibility to testify during a trial.
Liz Brazile

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