At least 70,000 ‘No Kings’ protesters march in downtown Seattle
At least 70,000 protesters marched through downtown Seattle on Saturday afternoon, according to event organizers and the Seattle Police Department. The demonstration, branded the “No Kings” protest, is part of a national day of action timed to coincide with Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day. Organizers say the Seattle march served as a direct rebuke of what they call growing authoritarianism and federal overreach. Continue reading at King 5. (King 5)
Minnesota shootings spotlight growing safety risks facing lawmakers
The targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers this weekend underscore a grim trend: An increasingly volatile political climate has left state and local officials more exposed than ever to threats and harassment. Continue reading at Axios. (Stephen Maturen)
What tenants and landlords should know about WA’s new rent cap law
Washington’s cap on yearly rent increases is just over a month old, but implementing the law is already sowing confusion for both tenants and landlords. Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (M. Scott Brauer)
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At least 70,000 ‘No Kings’ protesters march in downtown Seattle
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