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Surprising No One, The Evergreen Echo Endorses Resounding ‘No’ on I-638
Points of View, Overviews Nina Alworth Points of View, Overviews Nina Alworth

Surprising No One, The Evergreen Echo Endorses Resounding ‘No’ on I-638

In opposition to Let’s Go Washington, No Hate in Washington State argues that said biological determination screenings would be invasive, harmful, and would likely be unconstitutional in Washington. Since IL26-638 does not call for a bilateral implementation, or rather for biological girls to be barred from boys sports as well, NHWS argues that the initiative may be unconstitutional under Washington's anti-discrimination law.

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Pro Tips for Trans* Survival in Trying Times
Overviews Parker Dean Overviews Parker Dean

Pro Tips for Trans* Survival in Trying Times

Here, in the Puget Sound bubble, it is easy to lose focus of what we are fighting against and fighting for; sometimes the bad stuff sort of feels like it is happening out there, and that in our blue bubble, we are untouchable. But this isn’t true. Backslides set a precedent for more backslides. It is important to stay vigilant, to offer what you can to people who are not privileged to live in blue areas, and to know how to protect yourself.

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Food Security is Food Justice (and a Climate Solution)
Points of View Emily Pinckney Points of View Emily Pinckney

Food Security is Food Justice (and a Climate Solution)

“People on food stamps are lazy!” A phrase I and many others have heard too often. In the summer of 2019, I was in my 2nd year at the Seattle Aquarium, managing a little over 400 community partnerships, serving on several boards and committees, and I had just become the newest member of the Washington State Environmental Justice Task Force. 

I was also on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Food stamps. 


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