'Stop taking anything from Israel': Block the Boat movement aims to halt cargo ship at Seattle Port Demonstrators gathered near the Port of Seattle Thursday afternoon. Their aim – was to block the unloading of a cargo ship owned by the shipping company ZIM, which was founded in Israel. Demonstrators are using the ship’s arrival as a way to protest Israeli actions in Gaza last month. Joshua McNichols Play AudioListen 3 mins
Burnt out, stressed, but still hoping to win the lottery, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with PubliCola publisher and editor Erica C Barnett, Seattle Met digital editor Zoe Sayler, and Crosscut reporter David Kroman. Sarah Leibovitz Play AudioListen 53 mins
'You are only defeated if you stop fighting' Marcus Harrison Green is the publisher of the South Seattle Emerald and columnist for the Seattle Times. He's a Black man who grew up in South Seattle. And he spoke to KUOW's Morning Edition about how this city has changed - after George Floyd was killed but also long before that. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 19 mins
The murder of George Floyd and the movement that lives on in Seattle one year later As the world marks one year since George Floyd's murder, Seattle is preparing for another anniversary: the creation of the CHOP, or the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest. Through both events, a familiar voice in the Black community and Seattle Black media emerged as a trusted guide to people around the globe. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 18 mins
Florida Adopts Nation's Toughest Restrictions On Protests Florida's new law increases penalties for violence and property damage committed during a protest. And it requires that those arrested likely be held in jail overnight. Greg Allen
9 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Sentenced For 2019 Protests Nine activists and lawmakers were sentenced to prison terms Friday for their participation in the 2019 anti-government protests. Emily Feng
Opinion: Death Of A Teenage Protester in Myanmar A teenager, Kyal Sin, also known as Angel, was killed during recent protests in Myanmar. NPR's Scott Simon considers her final moments and her legacy. Scott Simon
One year ago, Tacoma police killed Manuel Ellis. A silent march honored him A silent march led by religious leaders took place on Sunday in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood, to honor Manuel Ellis ahead of the one-year anniversary of his killing by Tacoma police on March 3, 2020. Megan Farmer Play AudioListen 1 min
Washington Senate votes to ban open carry of firearms at Capitol and at demonstrations Following a year of frequent armed protests, some of which turned violent, the Washington Senate voted Thursday to ban the open carry of firearms at the... Austin Jenkins Play AudioListen 2 mins
The stroke of a pen signals hope and caution for Muslim Americans ‘Am I hopeful? Yes. Will this finish it, in the sense that discrimination against Muslim Americans will be done and over with in the next year or two? Absolutely not.’ Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 6 mins
