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Seattle Medium
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Extreme Heat Is Not An Equal-Opportunity Killer
Extreme heat is a fatal environmental hazard, with over 21,000 heat-related deaths recorded in the U.S. between 1999 and 2023. This threat disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including low-income, Black, and Latino communities, as well as outdoor workers, pregnant individuals, older adults, and young children.
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Black Maternal Health: A 360-Degree Look at Black Midwives
Amidst persistently high maternal mortality rates, particularly among Black women, Black midwives are delivering holistic, community-based care that extends beyond conventional medical practices. This approach, highlighted by Dr. Kaytura Felix's Black Birthing Futures study, offers a crucial model for policymakers seeking to address systemic inequities in maternal health.
Seattle Medium
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DOJ Defends xAI in Lawsuit Over Memphis Power Plant
The Department of Justice has moved to dismiss the NAACP's lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, which alleges Clean Air Act violations from gas turbines powering its AI data centers in Southaven, Mississippi. The DOJ contends that only the federal government possesses the authority to enforce such laws, further asserting that xAI's operations are critical for national security. This intervention comes as the NAACP highlights the disproportionate impact of the pollution on predominantly Black communities.
Seattle Medium
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America Turns 250: It’s Time To Redraw The Revolution, Again
Paul Revere's historical engraving of the Boston Massacre obscured the true composition of the crowd, notably omitting Crispus Attucks, the first casualty of African and Native ancestry. This misrepresentation perpetuated a narrative portraying the American Revolution as primarily led by wealthy white men. In reality, the fight for independence involved a diverse coalition of individuals, including sailors, servants, farmers, shoemakers, soldiers, spies, mothers, fugitives, and the enslaved.
Field Gulls
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Seahawks News 7/2: Breakout candidate for 2026 Seahawks
In Today’s Links: looking at our squad’s secretly incredible Special Teams unit, the next great Seattle Seahawks UFDA, why the ‘Hawks are being overlooked, ownership updates, and a little bit more. Happy Thursday, which is basically Friday, which is basically the weekend. So, have a great weekend. Thanks for being her. Go, ‘Hawks! #np I […]
Field Gulls
about 7 hours
Can Brian Fleury keep the Seahawks offense rolling after Klint Kubiak’s departure?
The Seattle Seahawks found something last season that had been missing for a while: a clear offensive identity. Under Klint Kubiak, Seattle’s offense became more structured, more connected, and far more difficult for defenses to prepare for. It was not just about calling good plays. It was about building an offense where the run game, […]
The Stranger
about 8 hours
How to Vote!
OBJECTTo elect the fewest number of freaks, weirdos, hacks, and losers to create a somewhat functional government. CONTENTS1 Voter Registration1 Ballot1 Return Envelope1 Pen1 Ballot Box1 Stranger ElectionControl Board VoterGuide or Cheat Sheet1 Election INITIAL ASSEMBLYBefore filling out their (1) ballot, each player registers online at votewa.gov or in person at the County Elections Office […] The post How to Vote! appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
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The Stranger’s 2026 Primary Election Endorsements
It’s that time of year again—time for you to get mad at us. The Stranger Election Control Board has weighed hearts against feathers, consulted the oracles, and spoken with the pentagram on the floor of our office, appealing to all gods but reason, to arrive at our conclusions. Dozens sought our favor, most of them […] The post The Stranger’s 2026 Primary Election Endorsements appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
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The Stranger Election Control Board Cheat Sheet
Read every endorsement here! Federal United States Representative, Congressional District 1Suzan DelBene United States Representative, Congressional District 7Pramila Jayapal United States Representative, Congressional District 8 Kim Schrier United States Representative, Congressional District 9Kshama Sawant State Legislative District No. 11, State Representative Position No. 1Ashley Fedan Legislative District No. 32, State Representative Position No. 1Keith Scully Legislative […] The post The Stranger Election Control Board Cheat Sheet appeared first on The Stranger.
Field Gulls
about 18 hours
USA men returning to Seahawks stadium with World Cup quarterfinals berth at stake
Lumen Field—sorry, “Seattle Stadium” as we shall call it for a few more days—is home to the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, and it will be the setting for one of the biggest World Cup matches the United States men have ever played. Despite a very controversial and harsh-looking red card on star striker Folarin […]
The Stranger
about 21 hours
Smooth Operator
In the summer of 2023, Aaron Lindstrom became a free agent. After a decade working in the chocolate industry, the former director of chocolate experiences at Theo Chocolate lost his job when the Fremont factory closed its doors. He decided to put his résumé to work and start his own chocolate biz, starting with importing […] The post Smooth Operator appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
about 22 hours
Beware the Wrap-Thieving Ostrich
Dear neighbor, I know you saw five-foot-two-inch me struggling. Stretching and straining in vain to get my fingers around the last spicy lentil wrap at our neighborhood Trader Joe’s. Its delicious sauce calling to me from the very, very back of the top shelf in the prepared foods section. Oh yes, I know you saw […] The post Beware the Wrap-Thieving Ostrich appeared first on The Stranger.