Seattle becomes first city in U.S. to ban caste discrimination
The Seattle City Council has added caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws, becoming the first U.S. city to specifically ban caste discrimination. Calls to outlaw discrimination based on caste, a division of people based on birth or descent, have grown louder among South Asian diaspora communities in the United States. The movement is getting pushback from some Hindu Americans who argue that such legislation maligns a specific community. Proponents of the ordinance approved by a 6-1 vote Tuesday say caste discrimination crosses national and religious boundaries and that without such laws, those facing caste discrimination in the U.S. will have no protections. The ordinance is a contentious issue, especially among the nation's South Asian diaspora. Supporters argue it is needed because caste is not covered under existing civil rights protections. Groups opposing the measure say it will malign a community that is already the target of prejudice. Council Member Kshama Sawant, a socialist and the only Indian American on the City Council, said the ordinance, which she proposed, does not single out one community, but it accounts for how caste discrimination crosses national and religious boundaries.
The Seattle City Council has added caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws, becoming the first U.S. city to specifically ban caste discrimination. Calls to outlaw discrimination based on caste, a division of people based on birth or descent, have grown louder among South Asian diaspora communities in the United States. The movement is getting pushback from some Hindu Americans who argue that such legislation maligns a specific community. Proponents of the ordinance approved by a 6-1 vote Tuesday say caste discrimination crosses national and religious boundaries and that without such laws, those facing caste discrimination in the U.S. will have no protections. The ordinance is a contentious issue, especially among the nation's South Asian diaspora. Supporters argue it is needed because caste is not covered under existing civil rights protections. Groups opposing the measure say it will malign a community that is already the target of prejudice. Council Member Kshama Sawant, a socialist and the only Indian American on the City Council, said the ordinance, which she proposed, does not single out one community, but it accounts for how caste discrimination crosses national and religious boundaries.
Seattle native partners with Target on fashion collection, encourages young people to chase after their dreams
Seattle isn’t exactly known as a style capital, but this is where Kahlana Barfield Brown tailored her fashion sense. Now her fashion line can be found in Target stores nationwide.
Seattle isn’t exactly known as a style capital, but this is where Kahlana Barfield Brown tailored her fashion sense. Now her fashion line can be found in Target stores nationwide.
Attempted robbery suspect shot, killed in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood
A Seattle store worker turned the tables on an armed suspect during an attempted robbery on Monday, shooting and killing the would-be thief in an exchange of gunfire, authorities said.
A Seattle store worker turned the tables on an armed suspect during an attempted robbery on Monday, shooting and killing the would-be thief in an exchange of gunfire, authorities said.
Seattle Police search for man who robbed victim at gunpoint in the Atlantic neighborhood
Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened in Seattle’s Atlantic neighborhood on Sunday.
Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened in Seattle’s Atlantic neighborhood on Sunday.
SR 520 floating bridge, Trail will be closed for construction work this weekend
The bridge will be closed in both directions between I-5 and 92nd Avenue Northeast, and during the closure the SR 520 Trail will also be closed.
The bridge will be closed in both directions between I-5 and 92nd Avenue Northeast, and during the closure the SR 520 Trail will also be closed.
City of Seattle considers historic law barring caste discrimination
If Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant's proposed ordinance passes, Seattle will become the first city in the U.S. to outlaw caste-based discrimination.
If Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant's proposed ordinance passes, Seattle will become the first city in the U.S. to outlaw caste-based discrimination.
SPD: Man carjacked, kidnapped in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood
Police are investigating after a man was carjacked and kidnapped in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood on Saturday.
Police are investigating after a man was carjacked and kidnapped in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood on Saturday.
'It has nothing to do with our religion'; SPU students await lawsuit decision
The fight continues as Seattle Pacific University students try to hold the school's leadership accountable for what they say are anti-LGBTQ+ hiring policies.
The fight continues as Seattle Pacific University students try to hold the school's leadership accountable for what they say are anti-LGBTQ+ hiring policies.
Change of venue denied: Richard Rotter to stand trial for murder of officer Dan Rocha in Snohomish County
Richard Rotter, the man accused of killing an Everett Police officer last year, will have to stand trial in Snohomish County.
Richard Rotter, the man accused of killing an Everett Police officer last year, will have to stand trial in Snohomish County.
Feds: Driver of SUV involved in deadly forklift crash was kicked out of treatment
Federal prosecutors say a sport-utility vehicle that collided with a forklift in Seattle last week, killing one of the SUV’s passengers, was being driven by a defendant who had been kicked out of a treatment facility hours earlier and who was overdue to report to the U.S. District Court downtown.
Federal prosecutors say a sport-utility vehicle that collided with a forklift in Seattle last week, killing one of the SUV’s passengers, was being driven by a defendant who had been kicked out of a treatment facility hours earlier and who was overdue to report to the U.S. District Court downtown.
32 people now sickened with gastrointestinal illness from Seattle restaurant
Public Health Seattle-King County is investigating an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness that was contracted at an International District neighborhood restaurant.
Public Health Seattle-King County is investigating an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness that was contracted at an International District neighborhood restaurant.
Police search for armed carjacking suspects who put Seattle University into lockdown
Police are looking for the suspects who stole another man’s car at gunpoint in Capitol Hill. The incident also caused Seattle University to go into lockdown on Thursday.
Police are looking for the suspects who stole another man’s car at gunpoint in Capitol Hill. The incident also caused Seattle University to go into lockdown on Thursday.
Sumner armed robbery leaves customer injured, store flooded
Two robbers in Sumner are accused of beating up a customer, then leaving the store flooded after shooting a hole into a pipe in the ceiling.
Two robbers in Sumner are accused of beating up a customer, then leaving the store flooded after shooting a hole into a pipe in the ceiling.
Local organization works to restore Black culture, history in Seattle's Central District
Central District was once Seattle's historically Black neighborhood, and now the Africatown Community Land Trust is looking to restore that legacy.
Central District was once Seattle's historically Black neighborhood, and now the Africatown Community Land Trust is looking to restore that legacy.
SDOT: 23,000 potholes were filled last year in Seattle
The Seattle Department of Transportation said its crews have filled 23,000 potholes last year, which was the most filled in the last 5 years.
The Seattle Department of Transportation said its crews have filled 23,000 potholes last year, which was the most filled in the last 5 years.
SPD: Man shot 3 times while defending family from robbery suspects in South Seattle
A man is recovering after being shot three times during an attempted robbery in South Seattle on Tuesday. An investigation is underway as police search for the suspects.
A man is recovering after being shot three times during an attempted robbery in South Seattle on Tuesday. An investigation is underway as police search for the suspects.
SPD: Man shot 3 times while defending family from robbery suspects in South Seattle
A man is recovering after being shot three times during an attempted robbery in South Seattle on Tuesday. An investigation is underway as police search for the suspects.
A man is recovering after being shot three times during an attempted robbery in South Seattle on Tuesday. An investigation is underway as police search for the suspects.
Man arrested after encampment fire burns Magnolia elementary school
A man has been arrested for allegedly starting a fire at a homeless encampment which then caused damage to a Seattle-area elementary school.
A man has been arrested for allegedly starting a fire at a homeless encampment which then caused damage to a Seattle-area elementary school.
Man injured in U-District drive-by shooting
A man was injured Tuesday morning in a drive-by shooting in Seattle's University District.
A man was injured Tuesday morning in a drive-by shooting in Seattle's University District.
Experts sound the alarm over social media as kids grapple with declining mental health
Scientific data, health experts and lawsuits all are screaming the warnings louder than ever about the dangers of social media to kids.
Scientific data, health experts and lawsuits all are screaming the warnings louder than ever about the dangers of social media to kids.