Seattle’s Saucy History: From Mother Damnable to Modern Debates

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A Look at the History of Prostitution in Seattle Seattle’s relationship with prostitution is a tale as old as time—or at least as old as the city itself. It’s a story of scandal, resilience, and plenty of eyebrow-raising antics. From its gold-rush glory days to modern debates about decriminalization, Seattle’s red-light history is a mix of grit, glam, and moral …

SCOTUS’ Holy Smackdown: Cakes and Websites

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The US Supreme Court is reviewing the case of Lorie Smith, a Colorado web designer who refuses to create websites for same-sex couples based on her free speech protections (303 Creative LLC v. Elenis). Although she’s never designed wedding websites before, nor have any gay couples attempted to hire her, she claims that potentially being compelled to design websites for …

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The People Want Power

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The planet is dying, and people want power. These intertwined truths are the root of the division and violence of modern politics. People want to be in control in the coming apocalypse. On one end of the political spectrum, some see the onslaught of climate-related horrors – increasingly extreme weather, food scarcity, disease, forced migration – and realize that business …

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Marital Rights of Same-Sex Couples at Risk of Removal

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The United States Supreme Court is poised to overturn the constitutional right associated with abortion, which arises from the 14th Amendment. Because same-sex marital rights also arise from the 14th amendment, LGBTQ+ individuals are now worried that their own rights are at risk. Advocates for LGBTQ rights are concerned that if Roe v. Wade is overturned, the decision may eventually lead to the repeal of …