Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News WA laws banning private armies go unenforced before election As concerns grow over vigilante militias on Election Day, police say laws are too vague to invoke. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / November 2, 2020 / Updated 2:10 p.m. November 3
Politics Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias State laws are vague on armed protests and paramilitaries, but legislators and activists are trying to change that. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / January 8, 2021
Opinion Jayapal, Mosqueda: The time is now for a federal domestic workers bill of rights These workers have long been excluded from national labor laws and civil rights protections. That needs to change. by Pramila Jayapal & Teresa Mosqueda / September 5, 2019
Politics How Inslee can make a difference on sweatshops A new coalition of labor activists, politicians and state employees is working to make all state purchasing sweat-free. But the effort needs a push from incoming governor Jay Inslee. by Pramila Jayapal / May 6, 2013
Courage? Embrace your inner scaredy-cat Don't be put off by those bigger, braver, souls out there. by Pramila Jayapal / June 26, 2013
Politics Kshama Sawant & Seattle’s corporate inequality pushback As of Tuesday, Kshama Sawant was beating incumbent Richard Conlin by 41 votes. by Pramila Jayapal / November 17, 2013
Culture Despite free borders, Roma (Gypsies) are still Europe's outcasts Roma children by Jim Compton / August 30, 2010
Politics My hopes and fears for Egypt Crowds protest against the Mubarak regime in Egypt. by Jim Compton / April 18, 2011
Culture The Bedouin key to understanding Qaddafi Qaddafi, thumbing through his 'Green Book' by Jim Compton / April 3, 2011