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Savage Love: Poly Under Duress Got problems? Yes, you do! Email your question for the column to mailbox@savage.love!

In this week's Savage Love, @dansavage.bsky.social answers a collection of poly-centric questions.

The Old Rite Aid Building on Broadway Could Be Anything On December 6, 1911, the Seattle Times announced: “The new Society Theatre, a photo playhouse, opens at Broadway and John next Friday night, with four reels of new films … music will be furnished by a...

The old Rite Aid building on Broadway could be anything, so why are we settling for a McDonald's?

Slog AM: Schrödinger’s War, Grounded Planes, and Snow? The Stranger's morning news roundup.

- Schrödinger’s War

- Grounded Planes

- and Snow?

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Guest Rant: We Can’t Balance the Budget on the Backs of Vulnerable Communities On June 23, 2021, a historic heat dome settled over the Pacific Northwest like a vengeful oven, sending temperatures skyrocketing from Juneau, Alaska to Eureka, California. In the diverse, working-cla...

GUEST RANT: In May of 2021, the State Legislature passed the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act—landmark legislation aimed at reducing environmental and health disparities in Washington.

But now, its funding is at risk of disappearing.

Seattle City Attorney Office Has 3,800 More Backlogged Cases Than Originally Reported The city attorney’s office sees between 10,000 and 11,000 cases annually. “Knowing we have to not only focus on the stuff coming at us right now, but also tackle this ginormous, 5,100 case...

When Erika Evans first took over as city attorney, she thought the backlog her predecessor, Ann Davison, left her was only 1,300 cases. Turns out, thanks to Davison and antiquated computer software, the real backlog number is 5,100—thousands more than expected.

Seattle City Attorney Office Has 3,800 More Backlogged Cases Than Originally Reported The city attorney’s office sees between 10,000 and 11,000 cases annually. “Knowing we have to not only focus on the stuff coming at us right now, but also tackle this ginormous, 5,100 case...

BREAKING: The City Attorney's case backlog is way more dismal than originally reported. Erika Evans unearthed about 3,800 more cases left over from Ann Davison's days bringing the total backlog to 5,100 cases
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Slog AM: We’re Still at War, Homicides Are Down in King County, and Gas Prices are Up (Way Up) The Stranger's morning news roundup.

- We’re Still at War

- Homicides Are Down in King County

- Gas Prices are Up (Way Up)

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Hannah Sabio-Howell is Challenging Sen. Jamie Pedersen in the 43rd District Sabio-Howell’s pitch is this: Sen. Pedersen is quick to concede to big business before the politicking has even begun, and a corporate-friendly incrementalist like him had no business representi...

Hannah Sabio-Howell wants to knock the crown off Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen's head in the 43rd district. This is going to be a very interesting race.

My feature:

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Emerald City Comic Con Has Connections to ICE A group of unhappy cosplayers penned a petition to Emerald City Comic Con's parent company asking them to do something about it.

ECCC has ties to ICE and the cosplayers are not having it.

Inside a Mahjong Social Club Seattle’s hottest nightclub doesn’t have velvet ropes, bottle service, or a bouncer. Instead, it has folding tables. It has name tags. It has four people to a table, all playing mahjong. A year ago, t...

The hottest club in Seattle is a mahjong club. Read about it in this month's Asian Verified.

Ticket Alert: Joji, Gorillaz, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale - EverOut Seattle Ticket Alert: Joji, Gorillaz, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale - Plus, The Guess Who and More Event Updates for March 5

These tickets go on sale at 10 am tomorrow unless otherwise noted!

Jaelynn Scott Is Running to Represent the 37th Legislative District The Lavender Rights Project's Jaelynn Scott has never held public office. If elected, she would be the first openly trans person in the Washington State Legislature. She is running on crisis care; her...

'Local progressives believe she can get the job done'. Good Seattle story about community organiser Jaelynn Scott bid to represent city's Central District. Via @micahyip.bsky.social &
@thestranger.com
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Slog AM: Republicans Want Unconstitutional War, Mayor Wilson Wants 1,000 Shelter Units, and Dems Argue Over Millionaires' Tax The Stranger's morning news roundup.

- Republicans Want Unconstitutional War

- Mayor Wilson Wants 1,000 Shelter Units

- Dems Argue Over Millionaires' Tax

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Urbanist Ron Davis Hungers for the House Davis has heard grumblings about his decision to run against an established Democrat incumbent, but he thinks he's the right choice for the seat.

Ron Davis is running
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Charli XCX - Every Rule [Official Video] YouTube video by Charli xcx

Regarding cheating songs, a recent one I really like is Every Rule by Charli XCX.

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Local Physical Media Producers Defy the Algorithmic Overlords In 1984, American science fiction writer William Gibson defined “cyberspace” (a term he coined) as “a consensual hallucination experienced daily by billions of legitimate operators” in the near-future...

Physical media offers artists a type of freedom that can never be recreated digitally.

Slog AM: Remembering Lilli Moreno, US Military Is Bloated With Overpriced Weapons, Beacon Hill Station’s Pigeon Has an Instagram Account The Stranger's Morning News Roundup

- Remembering Lilli Moreno

- US Military Is Bloated With Overpriced Weapons

- Beacon Hill Station’s Pigeon Has an Instagram Account

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Why Workers at Sophon Went on Strike Court documents show that behind the scenes, Sophon and chef Karuna Long struggled financially for years, resulting in bounced paychecks, late payments to vendors, unpaid rent, and lawsuits.

If you've wanted to know what the hell was going on with the recent closures of Sophon and Oliver's Twist, @thestranger.com has it all right here:
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Drag Race Episode Nine: A Rusical with Voguing Orphans The Rusical (the Musical) is back, but first, after a seven-episode drought, we (I) finally got a Mini Challenge. It brought silliness and actual story development, with the queens doing something tog...

Episode nine gave us voguing orphans and a hometown win.

March Things to Do: Music The best concerts and dance nights happening in March.

Previewed upcoming shows by Truly, Steve Hauschildt/Kara-Lis Coverdale, Cochemea, Tara Clerkin Trio, Champagne Bubblebath, and THC.XLR/Erin Jorgensen for @thestranger.com.
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Donate to Help Emily Get to The Iowa Writers Workshop, organized by Emily White Friends and comrades, I’m seeking financial assistance to fund an important r… Emily White needs your support for Help Emily Get to The Iowa Writers Workshop

One of my early editors at @thestranger.com has been awarded a fellowship at the Iowa Writers Workshop. Emily is raising money to help fund her relocation. Emily helped a lot of writers get their start in Seattle. Let's help Emily get a fresh start in Iowa.

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Vote on Seattle’s Detention Moratorium Delayed The bill was allowed to skip the Land Use Committee and go straight to a full Seattle city council vote today, but Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck hit a snag.

If you planned to tell your council members to pass the detention moratorium at City Hall this afternoon, change your calendars—the vote has been pushed to next week, March 10.

Savage Love: Quickies Got problems? Yes, you do! Email your question for the column to mailbox@savage.love!

Check out these quickies in this week's Savage Love.

Slog AM: Our War With Iran Spirals, Clintons Questioned About Epstein, British Columbia Adopts Permanent Daylight Saving The Stranger's morning news roundup.

- Our War With Iran Spirals

- Clintons Questioned About Epstein

- British Columbia Adopts Permanent Daylight Saving

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Where to Scream: Protests, Rallies, and Other Ways to Get Involved in March Protests, rallies, and other ways to get involved in March.

Want to scream? Me too. We're putting a monthly protest calendar in @thestranger.com, including marches, rallies, and other ways to get involved. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Doesn't that feel better?

Jaelynn Scott Is Running to Represent the 37th Legislative District The Lavender Rights Project's Jaelynn Scott has never held public office. If elected, she would be the first openly trans person in the Washington State Legislature. She is running on crisis care; her...

Community organizer Jaelynn Scott is running for the open 37th Legislative District seat, Position 2, representing the Central District, Columbia City, Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley, Rainier Beach, and Renton.

Toody Cole on Keeping Dead Moon’s Legacy Alive I once found myself sitting at a bar beside Toody Cole and told her that she was my all-time favorite bassist, to which she blushed and said, “Thank you, I’m trying really hard, and I practice a lot.”...

Toody Cole is back onstage.

The Dead Moon bassist talks harmonies with Fred, loss, and why she decided to return to performing at 77. What started as a one off retrospective turned into a full slate of shows, with Kelly Halliburton and Christopher March now in the band.

Bill Gates, Seattle’s Favorite Philanthropist, Faces Campus Reality Check from UW Student In light of the Epstein files, should Bill Gates' name be on a building at University of Washington?

UW student Jaya Parsons is asking why Bill Gates’ name remains on campus buildings after new Epstein disclosures. In an op-ed, she urged UW to reconsider the honor, arguing philanthropy shouldn’t shield powerful donors from accountability.

Going Deeper Ep.1: Monogamy, Monogamish & Polyamory YouTube video by strangervideo

Oh hey I’m in a thing!

I’m the last perspective, just before the credits roll.

Thanks to @thestranger.com for inviting me to be included in this project!
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Slog AM: We’re at War With Iran, It’s Expanding Through the Region, and There's No End in Sight The Stranger's Morning News Roundup.

- We’re at War With Iran

- It’s Expanding Through the Region

- There's No End in Sight

Get the full breakdown at The Stranger.