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How Inslee can make a difference on sweatshops

Tue, May 7, 5 a.m.

By Pramila Jayapal

A new coalition of labor activists, politicians and state employees is working to make all state purchasing sweat-free. But the effort needs a push from incoming governor Jay Inslee.

Scouting is about to make a leap forward

Mon, May 6, 5 a.m.

By Tom Ranken

And that will leave one more important step to take. Soon.

May Day, May Day: No need to panic in 2013

Tue, Apr 30, 4:54 p.m.

By Jordan Royer

Lots has happened since last year's (window) smashing May Day celebration. But a new police chief, a chastened SPD and a mayoral election promise peaceful marches this time around.

Sen. Ed Murray: Senate's gay discrimination bill "truly shameless"

Fri, Apr 26, 4:55 p.m.

By John Stang

Democratic Senators pushed back hard against a proposed Senate bill that would allow business owners to discriminate based on their own religious and philosophical views.

Ed Murray maneuvers to force reproductive parity, DREAM votes

Tue, Apr 16, 11:22 a.m.

By John Stang

The Democratic leader hopes to employ a rarely used parliamentary maneuver.

Spread of Catholic health care raises barriers to care choices

Thu, Apr 11, 4 a.m.

By Valerie Tarico

Commentary: When it comes time for you to die, who should get to decide what medical services and options are available? Whether you’re Catholic or not, the U.S. Bishops may have the biggest say.

What will Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decisions mean for WA?

Fri, Mar 29, 5 a.m.

By Julie Shapiro

Justices heard two major cases this week on the legality of gay marriage. What their rulings -- due this summer -- could mean for gay couples in Washington and beyond.

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Schools, cities worry about bill pushing for wider representation

Wed, Mar 27, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

A proposal in the state Legislature would let minority groups to seek changes in voting districts.

Love Wins

Fri, Mar 22, 5 a.m.

By Ana Maria Spagna/ High Country News

For Ana Maria Spagna and her partner, getting married meant a 5-day trip to the mainland. It was worth it.

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Booth Gardner reached out even as he fought his illness

Sun, Mar 17, 12:15 p.m.

By Larry Hanson

For friends fighting the same disease, he worked with the drive and compassion of a chief executive.

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Background check gun bill dies by 1,000 cuts

Thu, Mar 14, 5 a.m.

By Tom James

A bill to require background checks dies despite hours of delay, arm bending and theatrics.

Seattle's new waterfront cameras: The beginning of city-wide surveillance?

Wed, Mar 13, 12:17 p.m.

By Matt Fikse-Verkerk

Digging into the paperwork for Seattle's waterfront surveillance system brings up questions about privacy and the growing scope of the project.

Paper trail: Four key documents that describe the SPD's new surveillance network

Wed, Mar 13, 12:17 p.m.

By Matt Fikse-Verkerk

After sifting through hundreds of pages on the city's "port security" surveillance camera and data network project, we were left with more questions than answers. Here's the paperwork. What do you think?

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State House Democrats at risk of failing on gun check bill

Mon, Mar 11, 6:51 p.m.

By Tom James

The bill's main sponsor, Seattle Democrat Jamie Pedersen, says he doesn't have enough support lined up for it to pass yet. But Gov. Jay Inslee talked with members urging votes for the measure.

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