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Black Bostonians are more likely to be sent for involuntary mental health institutionalization by clinicians
Hannah Reale November 21, 2024 Paramedics ...
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Boston-area libraries are employing social workers. Here’s why.
More social workers are working in ...
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The crisis behind Dallas County’s new opioid overdose prevention hotline
KERA | By Sam Baker Published November 4, ...
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Texas approves Bible-infused curriculum for public schools
KERA | By Bill Zeeble Published November 22, ...
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Kevin McCarty declares victory, Flo Cofer has yet to concede in race for Sacramento mayor
By Richard Ramos Updated on: November 27, ...
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‘It’s long overdue’: Experts call for statewide scrutiny of local jails amid inmate deaths, suffering
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Advocates want to change state law that makes it harder to remove kids from potentially dangerous homes
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Inslee proposes moving juvenile offenders to former adult prison unit
Green Hill School is struggling to ...
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Bellingham to begin clearing controversial encampment after years of complaints
by Karina Vargas Updated Sun, November 17th 2024 ...
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Seattle’s Crown Hill residents frustrated by lack of police response to crimes
by Joel Moreno Updated Sun, November 17th 2024 ...
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As ICE expands its Colorado efforts, many without criminal records are caught in a wide net
By Allison Sherry and Ben Markus ·Apr. 7, 2025, 4:00 am Federal immigration officials said they would get the worst of the worst, “the dirtbags”, off of American streets after President Donald Trump was…
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Hundreds in D.C. rally for ‘trans dignity and justice’
‘We bow down to your charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent’ Published on April 1, 2025 By Joe Reberkenny Before any visible signs of political protest or activism appeared in “America’s Front Yard,” the…
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New Chicago hospital program provides domestic violence survivors with 24/7 support, resources
By Suzanne Le Mignot Updated on: April 4, 2025 / 4:00 PM CDT The city of Chicago is partnering with the WINGS nonprofit to launch new program providing help to domestic…
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Central and Eastern Washington brace for possible Medicaid cuts
In the 4th District, represented by Republican Dan Newhouse, upward of 70% of those under 19 are enrolled in government-funded insurance programs. by Mai Hoang April 3, 2025 On March 19,…
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Seattle nonprofit faces federal funding cuts for citizenship services
ACRS said it was among many nonprofits nationwide whose funding was significantly cut due to the assumption that it served undocumented residents. Author: Brady Wakayama Published: 7:35 PM PDT April 8, 2025…
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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office wants to close a hate crime loophole
House Bill 1052 in Olympia seeks to redefine hate crime laws after a trans couple was targeted by transphobic attacks in West Seattle. Author: Sharon Yoo Published: 11:10 PM PDT March 31,…
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WA lawmakers’ capital budgets boost housing, school & environment
by Laurel Demkovich March 31, 2025 In their proposals to fund statewide construction and upgrades over the next two years, Washington lawmakers are prioritizing projects focused on housing, education and the…
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How Seattle’s record-high minimum wage has — and hasn’t — paid off
Though the cost of living remains above the $20-plus pay floor, activists say raising wages has been a success and are pushing other cities to follow suit. by Nate Sanford March…
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Washington joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration for cutting billions in public health funding
Scott Greenstone April 01, 2025 / 10:46 am Washington state is among 24 states suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an effort to block…
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Fremont takes out ‘aiding and abetting encampment’ part out of city’s homeless camp ban
The Fremont City Council voted to revise their homeless camp ban, taking out the language that “anyone aiding or abetting” camps could be arrested. By Lauren Martinez Wednesday, March 19,…
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