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A new bill could make it illegal to discriminate against people who wear styles such as Afros and braids, as well as religious head coverings like hijabs.
‘Updated procedures’ from the Seattle field office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection told agents to also detain people with ties to Palestine and Lebanon, and to ask about their religion.
Gov. Jay Inslee wants Washington state lawmakers to adopt a more aggressive course for curbing greenhouse gas emissions — one that better aligns with the latest science.