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Seattle Medium
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A Year In, Trump’s Spending Cuts Hit Hardest In Black Communities
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law last July, has significantly curtailed access to healthcare and food assistance for millions of low-income Americans, with Black communities disproportionately affected. The legislation, which enacted trillions in cuts to Medicaid and food assistance budgets, has led to a 4.6 million decrease in Medicaid and CHIP enrollment and over 4 million fewer SNAP participants, intensifying existing systemic inequities.
Seattle Medium
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America 250: Black Americans Reflect On Freedom And Trauma
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, many Black Americans question whether the national celebration adequately reflects their history and lived experiences. Mental health advocates assert that the enduring legacy of slavery, segregation, and systemic discrimination has inflicted lasting emotional scars, underscoring persistent inequities.
Seattle Medium
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More than 7 Million Student Loan Borrowers Face Sept. 29 Deadline – Mostly Black
The income-driven SAVE student loan repayment plan has been discontinued, replaced by two new options requiring borrowers to choose between prioritizing monthly payment amounts or total loan balance. Borrowers face a September 29 deadline to select a new plan.
Seattle Medium
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Trump Rings Opening Bell To Mark First Day Of Trading For Trump Accounts
President Donald Trump officially launched Trump Accounts, a new savings and investment vehicle for children, on July 4. The initiative seeks to encourage third-party contributions to a child's future and provide federal seed money for newborns.
Seattle Medium
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett Will Be Missed
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, a civil rights attorney, has emerged as a vocal advocate for the rights of Black Americans, notably challenging legislative efforts by Representative Byron Donalds. Donalds has championed the D.C. Crimes Act of 2025, a measure designed to impose stricter penalties on juvenile offenders in the nation's capital, which Crockett argues denies young people the same opportunities for redemption he once received, citing his own past felony charge and subsequent expungement.
NW Progressive Institute
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Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (June 30th — July 3rd)
The week's major votes included House passage of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (H.R. 7757) and the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7128), along with the rejection of H. Con. Res. 108, a resolution to require the removal of U.S. soldiers from hostilities in Lebanon. Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (June 30th — July 3rd) is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
NW Progressive Institute
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The Declaration of Independence, two hundred and fifty later, on America’s semiquincentennial
This Fourth of July, take a few minutes to read the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence, two hundred and fifty later, on America’s semiquincentennial is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
The Stranger
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The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Episode One
Welcome to Noise Complaint, The Stranger‘s new audio and video music podcast featuring live performances right here at The Stranger HQ. Streamed live and released every other Friday, we invite a great band, musician, or wonderfully weird act to perform. Tune in, discover something new, and support art in your city. On Apple, you can subscribe […] The post The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Episode One appeared first on The Stranger.
NW Progressive Institute
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A “breaking point” for The Stranger? 2026 Top Two election endorsements draw sharp backlash from readers and activists
The Stranger’s surprise picks in key Seattle midterm legislative and congressional races are drawing criticism from progressive leaders who say the publication’s once-formidable endorsement credibility is eroding. A “breaking point” for The Stranger? 2026 Top Two election endorsements draw sharp backlash from readers and activists is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
NW Progressive Institute
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Another victory for voting justice, just in time for July Fourth: Jim Walsh’s IP26-500 voter elimination scheme fails to qualify
Walsh's initiative sought to force Washington's thirty-nine counties to carry out a mass purge of the voter rolls before the 2027 general election. Despite using party resources for promotion, Walsh couldn't gather enough signatures by the July 2nd due date. He was left to watch as Brian Heywood submitted signatures for a measure to overturn the million-dollar earners tax while his own measure died. Another victory for voting justice, just in time for July Fourth: Jim Walsh’s IP26-500 voter elimination scheme fails to qualify is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
The Stranger
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Things to Do in July: This & That
Want more? Here’s everything we recommend this month: Music, Visual Art, Literature, Performance, Film, Food, and This & That. West Seattle Summer FestJuly 10–12If you grew up in West Seattle, Summer Fest meant the true beginning of summer. It meant running into teachers outside of school (gasp!). It meant cracking open my piggy bank to buy used CDs at Easy Street’s sidewalk […] The post Things to Do in July: This & That appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
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Things to Do in July: Food
Want more? Here’s everything we recommend this month: Music, Visual Art, Literature, Performance, Film, Food, and This & That. Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Tasting Notes: J. Kenji López-AltJuly 6We all know Kenji as a NYT Best-Selling, James Beard Award–winning author, chef, content creator, and newish Seattleite, but fun fact: He was once on track to be a virtuoso violinist, and he still […] The post Things to Do in July: Food appeared first on The Stranger.
