From CHAZ to CHOP: Seattle protest makes a change It was a busy weekend in Seattle for antiracism protests. And that six-block area on Capitol Hill called the CHAZ? Well, people are still there. But they've given the area a new name. Report Casey Martin laid out the reasons with KUOW’s Angela King. Kim Shepard
Seattle Now: What's going on in Capitol Hill? The round-the-clock protest for Black lives known as CHAZ (or is it CHOP?) has been at it for a week and counting outside the city's East Precinct. How long will it go? KUOW's Casey Martin gives us the view from the ground. Patricia Murphy
CHAZ chews on what to do next Capitol Hill’s new Autonomous Zone, known as CHAZ, is a six-block area around 12th and Pine. Residents, business owners and activists are trying to figure out what’s next for this hard-won territory. Joshua McNichols
Seattle schools may be next to cut ties with police Seattle may be the next city to pull police officers out of its schools Paige Browning
Seattle artist says ending systemic racism takes more than a hashtag A couple of weeks ago, Seattle artist David Rue started calling out local arts organizations by name on his social media feeds. Rue wanted them to take a hard look at the systemic racism inside their own organizations, then do something about it. Marcie Sillman
Protesters fill City Hall amid calls to cut Seattle Police funding in half Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant on Tuesday evening held a rally at Cal Anderson Park, before leading a march and impromptu community forum at City Hall. Advocates reiterated growing calls for the city to cut funding for the Seattle Police Department and for Mayor Jenny Durkan to step down. Liz Brazile
Amazon halts police use of its facial recognition technology The company says it is imposing a one-year moratorium on police use of Amazon's facial recognition technology. Carolyn Adolph
Seattle Now: Fellow unions push SPD for change Seattle’s police union is under pressure to reform from politicians, protesters and now, a powerful labor ally. Clare McGrane
Bad apples? Seattle Police 'not a healthy tree' says city council member Chants of "defund S-P-D" have become a common message at protests in Seattle, and for the first time the idea is getting serious attention from the city council. Paige Browning
Seattle Now: White people, that text isn't helpful Before you tap out that concerned text to the Black people you know asking if they’re okay during these difficult times... listen to this episode first. You might reconsider. Patricia Murphy
