Seattle Protests for Civil Rights
KUOW covers the ongoing protests against police violence that has occurred nationwide and in the Seattle area.
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August 13th | On KRAB, listeners sat back and enjoyed the ride
A quirky old broadcaster’s legacy. A chat with the mayor about her police chief’s departure. The school board’s concerns in the face of the 2020-21 school year. And what we can expect from wildfire seasons going forward.
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August 12th | COVID testing Yelp reviews
What was your testing experience like, and what would you want potential patients to know? And what’s next for policing in Seattle?
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Reactions in the wake of the police chief’s resignation
What Carmen Best’s departure means to the city and community. Our weekly talk with King County Executive Dow Constantine. And a chat with City Councilmember Dan Strauss.
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Federal judge rejects attempt to enforce Seattle crowd weapons ban in lawsuit over protesters' protective gear
Federal Judge Richard Jones on Monday denied a motion seeking an outright ban on the Seattle Police Department's use of crowd control weapons. The request was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington as part of a lawsuit arguing that protesters are being priced out of their constitutional rights by an increasing need to wear protective gear to ongoing civil rights demonstrations.
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Protesters went to meet with Chief Best at her home. But then her neighbors emerged
Down a quiet dead-end street just north of the small city of Snohomish, where American flags fly free and sturdy trucks sit outside homes, a young group of protesters, led by Black women, made an appearance.
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August 5th | How could Cal Anderson Park better serve its community?
In the aftermath of the CHOP, where do we go from here? A chat with the mayor. And a look at the early election results.
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Needing body armor to protest in Seattle violates constitutional rights, lawsuit argues
The court filing argues that the city has infringed on its residents’ First Amendment Rights to peaceably assemble, and has neglected its duty to provide equal protection under the law.
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Former Seattle foster child reflects on the end of the youth jail: 'This brings me to tears'
Jasmine Jarrell says she was sent to the King County youth jail multiple times for leaving foster care placements. She says detention is no place for kids.
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Amid pandemic and protests, Umoja Fest offers ‘day of unity’ in Seattle
Amidst pandemic and protests, Umoja Fest offers ‘day of unity’ in Seattle
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Police neck restraints now banned in many Seattle suburbs
Police chiefs say protests were the catalyst for change.
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July 30th | Post-CHOP, one business grapples with racial equity
How to run an ethical company in the midst of an uprising. A chat with mayor Jenny Durkan. And an electrifying look at the stars.
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Judge denies Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's bid to kill election recall petition against her
A King County Superior Court judge on Wednesday doubled down on a decision earlier this month to allow an election recall petition against Durkan to proceed. The petition is aimed at removing Durkan from office in response to the Seattle Police Department's use of tear gas and other crowd control weapons against protesters amid ongoing civil rights demonstrations.