Friday politics: Is the CHOP winding down? The CHOP may be winding down, depending on who you ask. There is also a new lawsuit from residents and businesses in Capitol Hill over the protest zone. And all of this is happening as Washington state implements a new face mask mandate. Kim Shepard
Seattle Police Chief Best says policing must change but defends tear gas use Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best said Tuesday that she's open to more community involvement in reform efforts after weeks of protests over police use of deadly force. Kim Shepard
A moment where protest leads to change? UW professor sees an historic arc Historical context on historic protests, with Professor Michael McCann Kim Malcolm
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
Supreme Court Delivers Major Victory To LGBTQ Employees The Supreme Court says the federal ban on discrimination "based on sex" also applies to gay, lesbian, and transgender employees. Nina Totenberg
Seattle Black clergy defend SPD Chief Best, condemn 'circus' on Capitol Hill Members of United Black Clergy gathered Sunday to tell Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best she has their support. Amy Radil
Employees say Capitol Hill Trader Joe’s closed store as retaliation for protest participation Employees of a popular Trader Joe’s store on Capitol Hill expect to hear Monday whether the store will reopen. It was closed indefinitely on Friday in what employees say is retaliation for their participation in a Black Lives Matter protest. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Transgender Health Protections Reversed By Trump Administration Trump has reversed Obama-era protections that prohibit discrimination in health care based on gender identity. Critics warn the rule could harm a vulnerable group — LGBTQ people — during a pandemic. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Friday politics: How does Jenny Durkan dig out after the Seattle protests? Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best sent a video message to her officers. Meanwhile, tension continues between the City Council and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. C.R. Douglas with Q13, and Joni Balter with Civic Cocktail discuss with KUOW"s Angela King. Angela King
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
