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Seattle Schools Face Possible Teacher Strike As Contract Deadline Nears
Seattle Public Schools and the teachers union raced against a Tuesday midnight deadline to avoid a strike that could delay Wednesday's first day of school. Superintendent Ben Shuldiner detailed the district's contract offer, including raises, special education improvements, and workload changes, while citing financial constraints and outlining contingency plans if teachers walk out.
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Seattle Schools Face Possible Teacher Strike As Contract Deadline Nears
Seattle Public Schools and the teachers union raced against a Tuesday midnight deadline to avoid a strike that could delay Wednesday's first day of school. Superintendent Ben Shuldiner detailed the district's contract offer, including raises, special education improvements, and workload changes, while citing financial constraints and outlining contingency plans if teachers walk out.
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USPS Whistleblower Describes New Plans For Voting By Mail Hidden From The Public
A whistleblower report released by Sen. Richard Blumenthal reveals USPS insiders describing a rushed, chaotic effort to build a mail ballot verification system as a "sh*t show." The system, mandated under a Trump executive order, faces minimal testing before September 1 and could cause mass ballot rejections due to unforgiving discrepancy rules, raising disenfranchisement concerns.
Best Emerging Community Leader: Keisha Credit Is Turning Influence Into Impact
Keisha Credit has been recognized as Best Emerging Community Leader and Best Social Media Influencer at The Seattle Medium's inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards. This acknowledgment highlights her significant contributions to celebrating Black culture and fostering community connections through digital platforms.
Whatever Happened To 9 To 5?
Julianne Malveaux revisits Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" to examine how workplace exploitation has evolved, from sexist bosses like Franklin Hart to today's gig economy and algorithmic bosses. She highlights Black women's historical exclusion from feminist narratives, the erosion of predictable schedules, and argues workers must again fight for fair pay, dignity, and boundaries between work and life.
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Podcast: Navy’s Bid To Rename USS Doris Miller Sparks Outcry Over Black History
The Navy may strip Doris Miller's name from aircraft carrier CVN-81, potentially replacing it with President Trump's. Retired Navy Captain Tony Barnes talks about Miller's legacy, the ship's historic significance as the first carrier named for a Black American, and concerns over recognition of Black military heroes.
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