‘They were prosecuting us the most for cannabis ... now, they’re on the street corners in our neighborhoods, selling that stuff to us.’ by Melissa Santos / February 13, 2020 / Crosscut Hairston said he and other aspiring Black pot entrepreneurs were effectively locked out of the state’s legal … [Read more...]
After a century of suppression, Native languages are being revived in Washington schools
by Manola Secaira / February 11, 2020 / Crosscut Throughout the state, tribal elders and educators are bringing Salish and other languages to youth. Across the state, other tribes have been working diligently on language revival projects, including in public schools, according to Patty … [Read more...]
Seattle City Council votes to limit winter evictions
by David Kroman / February 10, 2020 / Crosscut Landlords worry the proposal from Councilmember Kshama Sawant will leave them housing people for months without rent payments. The measure, proposed by third-term Councilmember Kshama Sawant, allows low-income tenants to use winter as a defense … [Read more...]
Feds sue King County for banning ICE deportation flights from Boeing Field
Almost a year after deportation flights were banned, the Department of Justice makes good on its threat to sue. by Lilly Fowler / February 11, 2020 / Crosscut Brian T. Moran, U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, and William D. Hyslop, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of … [Read more...]
MASHPEE WAMPANOAG TRIBE CONTINUES FIGHT FOR LAND
On February 5, 2020, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, the People of the First Light, were forced to continue their fight for sovereignty and land rights, this time in the federal appeals court in Boston.The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts have occupied the same region for over 12,000 years and … [Read more...]
Native burial sites blown up for US border wall
Authorities confirmed that "controlled blasting" has begun at Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a Unesco recognised natural reserve.. . In their bid to build the wall, the White House has waived dozens of laws - including ones that protected Native American graves, endangered … [Read more...]
Prize-winning artists embark on a new chapter on Vashon
Couple aims to subvert work of traditional museums, promote environmental justice, climate concerns. By Elizabeth Shepherd Friday, February 14, 2020 9:22am, Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber After a year of living quietly on Vashon, Beka Economopoulos and Jason Jones have a spotlight trained on … [Read more...]
Women affected by natural-hair discrimination explain why it is still a problem in Washington state
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. State Rep. Melanie Morgan, D-Parkland, recently introduced legislation to broaden the definition of racial discrimination to include … [Read more...]
From Canadian imports to price caps, WA lawmakers seek ways to cut drug prices
Several measures aim to help reduce patients’ out-pocket-costs for medications, including for lifesaving insulin. The legislation Stone-Vekich supports, Senate Bill 6087, had a public hearing last month before the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee. The measure, sponsored by … [Read more...]
Native American Jewish Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis Tells Us How She Made History
When Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis was sworn in to Washington’s Supreme Court earlier this month, she became the second-ever Native American person to serve on a state Supreme Court. “This was never something I really planned on or expected to happen,” Montoya-Lewis tells Kveller via phone from … [Read more...]
“Back to the River”
"Long as the River Runs" was a film that was offered at Justice Summit in October of 2019 by Salmon Defense (founded by Billy Frank, Jr.). There is now a companion film: From our collection of extensive interviews with the people involved in the Fishing Wars plus added interviews, we compiled an … [Read more...]
Canada police begin clearing Wet’suwet’en land defender camps
by Jillian Kestler-D'Amours, Aljazeera Canada's federal police force (RCMP) has moved in to clear an Indigenous camp in an area of northern British Columbia (BC) slated for pipeline construction, Indigenous land defenders said, a move that has been condemned by rights groups. . . … [Read more...]
Oppose Proposal to Increase Immigration Fees and Limit Fee Waivers. Comments Taken Until February 10th.
Late last year, the Trump Administration published a proposal that would increase fees immigrant community members have to pay to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a wide range of immigration applications. We are deeply concerned that this proposal will effectively price out many … [Read more...]
Work with Faith Action Network on Census 2020! Training Provided
We are only 40 days out from the launch of Census 2020 on March 12, as postcards will begin to arrive inviting households to participate. Official Census Day is April 1. In the State of Washington, $16.7B in tax dollars for our communities are at stake, along with our democratic representation in … [Read more...]
Bellingham names first Climate and Energy Manager
The City of Bellingham has hired Seth Vidaña as its first-ever Climate and Energy Manager. He begins in the position on Feb. 18. . . . Bellingham City Council approved funding for the new position in its 2019-2020 biennial budget, recognizing the need for additional staff as the City works … [Read more...]
My Culture Is Not Super Bowl Entertainment
A few weeks ago, as I walked through security at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport, a T.S.A. agent grabbed onto my braids and snapped them like reins. “Giddy up!” she said. I’m a Native American woman, and my hair is part of my spirit. The woman treated me like a horse. This lack of respect is … [Read more...]
Private prisons face an uncertain future as states turn their backs on the industry
States are passing laws abolishing private prisons and businesses are cutting ties with the facilities. And private prison companies are planning for a future in which their core service is illegal. Increasingly, these criticisms of private, for-profit facilities have been reflected in policy and … [Read more...]
Fridays for Future Movement Urges Greater Global Focus on Africa’s Climate Champions
The Fridays for Future movement held a press conference Friday focused on the need for the world to better recognize the amazing climate activism taking place in Africa — a continent that is already enduring severe impacts of global heating in spite of its limited contributions to creating the … [Read more...]
Recreation over preservation? Residents and Natives worry the San Juan Islands could be ‘loved to death’
The federal government helped make the islands a national monument. But locals worry a Trump-era focus on making public lands productive could be their undoing. For at least 10,000 years, this cluster of 450 green-on-gray islands has drawn Native people who followed the salmon and seasons. In … [Read more...]
Cooke Aquaculture gets approval from state wildlife agency to farm steelhead in Puget Sound
“Disappointed is an understatement,” Brian Cladoosby, chairman of the Swinomish Tribe, said of the state’s decision. “Our salmon and steelhead are on the brink. Potentially introducing more diseases or genetic defects into our native steelhead is very disappointing.” Cladoosby said “dire … [Read more...]
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