Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong
Stories
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Seattle's first-in-time rental law has been struck down. Who wins, who loses?
If you’ve rented a new apartment in Seattle in the last year, chances are that you ran into the first-in-time law. It required landlords to rent to the...
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'An active tide': swimming against the forces of pay inequity
Starbucks claims to have solved the thorny problem of pay equity. At least in their current workforce. At least in the US. And this isn’t a final...
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Gardyloo! The lovable, hateable, fascinating English language
"Moist." Did you get a little grossed out reading that? If so, you're not alone. Moist is one of the most hated words in the American English language....
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See the silver screen in the friendly skies
"When this movie's over, the audience will be halfway across the country." This is not because they'll have fled the scene. Instead, it's an...
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How 'A Wrinkle in Time' changed the universe for one young scientist
Fifty years ago, a book came out that lit up the sky. For generations of young women, “A Wrinkle in Time” was a chance to see themselves represented in...
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How 'A Wrinkle in Time' changed the universe for one Seattle scientist
As an undergrad at MIT, Emily Levesque discovered the three largest stars in the known universe. She was drawn to the project because of a long-seeded fascination with black holes.
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Should we keep consuming the art of problematic men?
Do you scoff when people say they support their local bookstores, but get their books on Amazon? Is supporting Woody Allen or R. Kelly any different?...
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Reclaim your '80s arcade glory with this immersive show
Let this segment take you back — WAY back. We’re in your high school computer class. It's the 1980s: Walkmans in backpacks, satin jackets in lockers,...
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Instagram star Lauren Ko brings Pi Day full circle
It's March 14! The day before the Ides of March, three days before St. Patrick's Day, but 3.14 is a special day all its own: Pi Day. This year is the...
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Embracing complexity and compassion in the wake of #metoo
Can you predict the social media cycle of #metoo? First, the allegations. Then the apology, lackluster or seemingly heartfelt. Then the backlash: shows...