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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Opinion
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.
Opinion
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
Opinion
5 real fixes for homeless encampments
Shutting down a homeless encampment undeniably feels like decisive action against the phenomenon of people living outdoors, and is therefore