Jim McMahan

Jim McMahan

Centennial of 1916 ‘Everett Massacre’Centennial of 1916 ‘Everett Massacre’

Centennial of 1916 ‘Everett Massacre’

Seattle - On Nov. 5, 1916, sheriff’s deputies and hired strikebreakers fired on striking shingle weavers at the Everett, Wash.,…

November 4, 2016
Seattle schools say ‘Black Lives Matter’ statewideSeattle schools say ‘Black Lives Matter’ statewide

Seattle schools say ‘Black Lives Matter’ statewide

“The #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool event in Seattle yesterday was breathtaking. Never before in the country has an entire district of educators risen…

October 28, 2016
Clock ticking to ‘Free Leonard Peltier!’Clock ticking to ‘Free Leonard Peltier!’

Clock ticking to ‘Free Leonard Peltier!’

Olympia, Wash. Marching behind a “Free Leonard Peltier” banner, demonstrators demanded presidential clemency for the Native American political prisoner at…

October 2, 2016
Cuba Caravan says ‘End the blockade!’Cuba Caravan says ‘End the blockade!’

Cuba Caravan says ‘End the blockade!’

Seattle -- The 27th U.S.-Cuba Friendshipment Caravan has been launched and is now conducting educational work about the important role…

July 15, 2016
Environmental, Indigenous groups protest climate changeEnvironmental, Indigenous groups protest climate change

Environmental, Indigenous groups protest climate change

Anacortes, Wash. - From May 13 through May 15, the group “Break Free Pacific Northwest” held a weekend of actions…

May 23, 2016

Demand an end to immigrant detention and deportation

TACOMA, WASH. On Nov. 21, a demonstration of 200 people marched on the Tacoma immigration prison. It was organized by…

December 4, 2015
Anti-racists drown out immigrant bashersAnti-racists drown out immigrant bashers

Anti-racists drown out immigrant bashers

In an action important for international solidarity, a strong showing of 150 anti-racist protesters drowned out a much smaller rally…

November 25, 2015
Seattle teachers reach agreement, suspend strikeSeattle teachers reach agreement, suspend strike

Seattle teachers reach agreement, suspend strike

Seattle teachers and staff suspended their seven-day strike against the Seattle School District on Sept. 15. The strike, with an…

October 2, 2015
Seattle teachers win strong support during 7-day strikeSeattle teachers win strong support during 7-day strike

Seattle teachers win strong support during 7-day strike

Seattle teachers and staff suspended their 7-day strike against the Seattle School District on Sept. 15. The strike, with an…

September 22, 2015
Seattle teachers strike for better schoolsSeattle teachers strike for better schools

Seattle teachers strike for better schools

Sept. 12 — Fed up with a hail of attacks on public schools, 5,000 Seattle teachers and staff workers went…

September 12, 2015