Guy Oron
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VIDEO: Seattle Starbucks workers are on strike right now, trying to achieve their first contract to secure a living wage, proper staffing and good working conditions.
I spoke to Emma Cox, a barista at the U District Starbucks who’s helping lead the picket line at her store.
I spoke to Emma Cox, a barista at the U District Starbucks who’s helping lead the picket line at her store.
November 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
VIDEO: Seattle Starbucks workers are on strike right now, trying to achieve their first contract to secure a living wage, proper staffing and good working conditions.
I spoke to Emma Cox, a barista at the U District Starbucks who’s helping lead the picket line at her store.
I spoke to Emma Cox, a barista at the U District Starbucks who’s helping lead the picket line at her store.
King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay has responded to scrutiny over his appointment of Microsoft president Brad Smith, saying he condemns “any facilitation human rights violations committed in Gaza.” He pledged to continue to engage with major regional institutions like Microsoft.
November 20, 2025 at 5:24 AM
King County Executive-elect Girmay Zahilay has responded to scrutiny over his appointment of Microsoft president Brad Smith, saying he condemns “any facilitation human rights violations committed in Gaza.” He pledged to continue to engage with major regional institutions like Microsoft.
VIDEO: Moments from Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson’s election night speech on Nov. 4:
November 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
VIDEO: Moments from Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson’s election night speech on Nov. 4:
Israeli media is reacting to Katie Wilson’s win in Seattle with its typical flair, calling her the “Mamdani of the West Coast” and warning she will “legitimize anti-Israel organizations” calling Israel’s genocide in Gaza what it is.
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Israeli media is reacting to Katie Wilson’s win in Seattle with its typical flair, calling her the “Mamdani of the West Coast” and warning she will “legitimize anti-Israel organizations” calling Israel’s genocide in Gaza what it is.
I mean Wilson literally did say that if she didn't challenge him, no one would. And now she's the likely next mayor
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November 12, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I mean Wilson literally did say that if she didn't challenge him, no one would. And now she's the likely next mayor
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According to data released by King County Elections today, Seattle voter turnout is almost exactly the same as in 2021, including when sorting voters by age. The main difference is that the electorate got older.
November 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
According to data released by King County Elections today, Seattle voter turnout is almost exactly the same as in 2021, including when sorting voters by age. The main difference is that the electorate got older.
Thank you to the These Sacred Hills team for hosting a screening of their film. A crucial intervention that questions why Indigenous communities like the Kamiltpa Rock Creek band are being asked to sacrifice their irreplaceable cultural resources for the profits of green capitalism and AI empires.
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Thank you to the These Sacred Hills team for hosting a screening of their film. A crucial intervention that questions why Indigenous communities like the Kamiltpa Rock Creek band are being asked to sacrifice their irreplaceable cultural resources for the profits of green capitalism and AI empires.
Progressive Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson says she's hopeful after preliminary results shows she's 7% behind incumbent Bruce Harrell. All other progressive candidates are winning. Historically, late returns swing toward left-wing candidates.
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Progressive Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson says she's hopeful after preliminary results shows she's 7% behind incumbent Bruce Harrell. All other progressive candidates are winning. Historically, late returns swing toward left-wing candidates.
To find out more about the different candidates and measures on the ballot, there are a bunch of helpful guides including FUSE's Progressive Voter's guide, The Stranger, Seattle Gay News, The Urbanist, the South Seattle Emerald and, of course, Real Change: www.realchangenews.org/2025-electio...
November 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
To find out more about the different candidates and measures on the ballot, there are a bunch of helpful guides including FUSE's Progressive Voter's guide, The Stranger, Seattle Gay News, The Urbanist, the South Seattle Emerald and, of course, Real Change: www.realchangenews.org/2025-electio...
We are just one day out from the Seattle local elections! Only 17.6% of King County voters and just under 20% of Seattle voters have returned their ballots. So far, only 1 in 17 young gen Z voters have voted, compared to more than 1 in 3 boomers. Don't forget to vote if you are eligible and want to.
November 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We are just one day out from the Seattle local elections! Only 17.6% of King County voters and just under 20% of Seattle voters have returned their ballots. So far, only 1 in 17 young gen Z voters have voted, compared to more than 1 in 3 boomers. Don't forget to vote if you are eligible and want to.
Congrats to the International Examiner on a successful community voice awards gala! Wonderful to see an outpouring of support for fearless, independent journalism by and for our Seattle AAPINH communities, as well as iconic local leaders being honored.
October 24, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Congrats to the International Examiner on a successful community voice awards gala! Wonderful to see an outpouring of support for fearless, independent journalism by and for our Seattle AAPINH communities, as well as iconic local leaders being honored.
Thank you so much @spjwash.bsky.social for the award! So appreciative of your commitment to local journalism.
Felt extra special to receive it on my birthday 🥰
Felt extra special to receive it on my birthday 🥰
October 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Thank you so much @spjwash.bsky.social for the award! So appreciative of your commitment to local journalism.
Felt extra special to receive it on my birthday 🥰
Felt extra special to receive it on my birthday 🥰
Washington State resident Jas Ikeda is among 42 Global Sumud Flotilla activists going on hunger strike to protest inhumane conditions within Israeli prisons. More than 300 flotilla members remain in detention, days after Israel illegally intercepted them.
October 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Washington State resident Jas Ikeda is among 42 Global Sumud Flotilla activists going on hunger strike to protest inhumane conditions within Israeli prisons. More than 300 flotilla members remain in detention, days after Israel illegally intercepted them.
VIDEO: This week, the Israeli navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission to supply aid to Gaza, Palestine. A total of 42 boats were seized and more than 450 activists, including Washington State resident Jas Ikeda, were arrested by Israeli authorities. Hear from her directly:
October 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
VIDEO: This week, the Israeli navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission to supply aid to Gaza, Palestine. A total of 42 boats were seized and more than 450 activists, including Washington State resident Jas Ikeda, were arrested by Israeli authorities. Hear from her directly:
Been thinking a lot about my recent conversation with @cornelwest.bsky.social for @realchangenews.bsky.social. His incisive commentary and analysis feels more relevant than ever.
September 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Been thinking a lot about my recent conversation with @cornelwest.bsky.social for @realchangenews.bsky.social. His incisive commentary and analysis feels more relevant than ever.
Seattle police officers targeted and arrested @tariqraouf.bsky.social last night after an Apples Against Apartheid protest at the U Village Apple store. Ra’ouf, a former Apple worker, is a prominent Palestinian journalist and organizer. They were released a few hours later and are ok now.
September 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Seattle police officers targeted and arrested @tariqraouf.bsky.social last night after an Apples Against Apartheid protest at the U Village Apple store. Ra’ouf, a former Apple worker, is a prominent Palestinian journalist and organizer. They were released a few hours later and are ok now.
The revelations suggest the city has not designed the program with the realities of unsheltered life in mind and raises questions about the system’s true intent. Read my full story in the Sept. 17 issue of Real Change or online.
September 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The revelations suggest the city has not designed the program with the realities of unsheltered life in mind and raises questions about the system’s true intent. Read my full story in the Sept. 17 issue of Real Change or online.
It was an honor to interview Dr. Cornel West on spirituality, hope and what it looks like to fight for collective liberation amid a time of rising fascism.
Pick up a copy of @realchangenews.bsky.social to read the full interview.
Pick up a copy of @realchangenews.bsky.social to read the full interview.
September 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
It was an honor to interview Dr. Cornel West on spirituality, hope and what it looks like to fight for collective liberation amid a time of rising fascism.
Pick up a copy of @realchangenews.bsky.social to read the full interview.
Pick up a copy of @realchangenews.bsky.social to read the full interview.
Video report: No Azure for Apartheid held six protests in August to put pressure on Microsoft to sever ties with Israel’s military amid its war on Gaza, widely considered a genocide. Police arrested 27 protesters over the course of the demonstrations and Microsoft fired 4 workers for participating.
September 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Video report: No Azure for Apartheid held six protests in August to put pressure on Microsoft to sever ties with Israel’s military amid its war on Gaza, widely considered a genocide. Police arrested 27 protesters over the course of the demonstrations and Microsoft fired 4 workers for participating.
Excited to help honor @mhgreen3000.bsky.social & @florangelad.bsky.social of the @soseaemerald.bsky.social with the 2025 @realchangenews.bsky.social Editorial Excellence Award. Both have made profound contributions to Seattle, blazing a path for many to follow. www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/09...
September 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Excited to help honor @mhgreen3000.bsky.social & @florangelad.bsky.social of the @soseaemerald.bsky.social with the 2025 @realchangenews.bsky.social Editorial Excellence Award. Both have made profound contributions to Seattle, blazing a path for many to follow. www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/09...
About 50 people are rallying outside Seattle City Hall to call on the city to build 500 units of new shelter from homeless people. Participants include many SHARE/WHEEL shelter residents as well as mayoral candidate Katie Wilson and city council candidate Adonis Ducksworth.
September 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
About 50 people are rallying outside Seattle City Hall to call on the city to build 500 units of new shelter from homeless people. Participants include many SHARE/WHEEL shelter residents as well as mayoral candidate Katie Wilson and city council candidate Adonis Ducksworth.
46 Seattle journalists and media workers have now signed onto our open letter condemning Israel's killings of Palestinian journalists in Gaza and calling for their protection
August 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
46 Seattle journalists and media workers have now signed onto our open letter condemning Israel's killings of Palestinian journalists in Gaza and calling for their protection
Thank you to those who've signed on to stand up for the safety of journalists in Gaza. We urge all our colleagues, newsrooms, journalist associations and institutions to join us.
August 30, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Thank you to those who've signed on to stand up for the safety of journalists in Gaza. We urge all our colleagues, newsrooms, journalist associations and institutions to join us.
Today I joined more than 30 fellow media workers and journalists in Seattle to condemn Israel’s systematic attacks on Palestinian journalists in Gaza. We cannot stand idly by while our colleagues are killed.
August 30, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Today I joined more than 30 fellow media workers and journalists in Seattle to condemn Israel’s systematic attacks on Palestinian journalists in Gaza. We cannot stand idly by while our colleagues are killed.