Jim McMahan

Thousands march in Seattle against racism

At least 3,000 demonstrators marched in Seattle this year on the second anniversary of the 2014 Black Friday protests against…

December 2, 2016

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’ 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!’

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!’

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 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 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 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 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