The summer months are finally here… well, sort of. I think every Seattleite can agree that this spring has overextended its clouded skies and constant rain. However, there is always a silver lining – the…
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How does one find presence in a race? I’ve seen where a lack of awareness, of the self, of those around you, of the world, can get someone. Someone so desperate to confirm their own worldview, their fears, that they cannot truly see those they profess to love. Lonely and old, in a cave, babbling to themselves in a language only they speak, only they care about. If that.
Op:Ed: How liking my sexual abuse as a kid sheds light on the importance of sex education for youth
Juan Miguel JocomLooking back, I wonder why I didn't feel violated by what my uncle did to me. Why did I like it? Why did I conflate my uncle's attention with love and pleasure? And why, when I turned 18 and finally realized that what had happened to me was abuse, did I not feel the tell-tale signs of trauma?
Whether you are on an afternoon run, or just merely passing by the park, you’ve probably heard Balcony Bridge playing, luring walkers with their songs and reminding people of the power of music; how it can create a space for the local community to connect.
Bang the Gong is a monthly drag show that highlights a number of API drag queens from the Seattle area. Featured in this month's shows were Kylie Mooncakes, CaraMel Flava, Kungpow Meow, Rowan Ruthless and Beau Degas.
In the last 20 years, thousands of startups have been able to put their bold ideas in motion through the Cloud. Apps like location, chat, food delivery, and even activities we never imagined to be digitized like dating, were not only born but operate today only because of the Cloud infrastructure.
We all have our own connotations of psychics. Maybe you imagine crystal balls and beaded curtains, incense so thick you can barely breathe. Maybe that’s a comforting idea too, sitting down with someone who can provide the clarity so many of us desperately want. Maybe it’s just something you sneer at.
When it comes to large-scale conflict, there exists a constant element of uncertainty. Political biases, loyalties, and obligations tend to obscure or stifle what’s truly happening on the ground, leading to embellishment at best, and disinformation at worst. This “fog of war” can be a major impediment to all parties involved— opposing factions, civilians, and journalists. Affected too are neutral observers like Castner; independent arbiters of accountability tasked with reporting military misconduct.