By Stella Harvey — In 2020, a surge of racial justice protests against police brutality and systemic racism swept the … More
Tag: social justice
From the Editor / Are you better off now than you were four years ago?
By Mike Sato — “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” is the quadrennial question asked … More
‘Defund the police’ movement drives Whatcom racial justice discussions
By Alex Meacham — Updated Aug. 26, 2020. Local activists are advocating for a 50% reduction in the Bellingham Police … More
Government for the people: solidarity rally, Cornwall landfill, Cherry Point occupy local officials during the week ending June 12
By Mike Sato — Bellingham City Council Solidarity rally: City officials praised organizers and participants of Bellingham’s Peaceful Solidarity Rally … More
Plastic bags, clean water: local legislators vote on wide-ranging issues in 2020
Update: All four representatives to the state House from the 40th and 42nd legislative districts voted in every roll-call vote … More