Opinion
Saving Washington: The case for doubling wages of frontline care workers
In 300 words, community leaders offer ideas to soften the economic blow caused by coronavirus.
Lisa Daugaard
Lisa Daugaard is Director of the Public Defender Association, which works to reduce over-reliance on the justice system in response to public health issues. PDA serves as project manager for the LEAD
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3 things local leaders must do to protect workers during coronavirus
The measures already taken are commendable, but there are serious gaps in our COVID-19 emergency response.
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One inquest reform that should happen now
King County Executive Dow Constantine should be commended for pausing all pending inquests into in-custody deaths, and convening a panel
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5 real fixes for homeless encampments
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