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A photo of families gathered for May 5th MMIWP Awareness Day 2022

Washington establishes cold case unit to investigate missing and murdered Indigenous peoples cases

On April 20, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law House Bill 1177 that establishes a cold case unit specifically for missing and murdered Indigenous women and people in the state.
“This legislation will ensure that Indigenous victims of crime receive robust, thorough investigations, and potential prosecution,” Inslee said.
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In biggest turnout in ten years, Richland citizens fill city council meeting to speak out against drag show harassment

A record number of people attended the Richland City Council regular meeting to continue discussion about holding family-friendly drag events in Tri-Cities. Criticism of children’s access to drag events has led to demonstrations, vandalism and threats in Pasco and Richland. Continue Reading In biggest turnout in ten years, Richland citizens fill city council meeting to speak out against drag show harassment

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All ages drag shows protests in Richland, WA.

Ciudadanos piden a concejo que impida acceso de niños a espectáculos drag – Segunda parte

Manifestantes han organizado múltiples demostraciones en Tri-Cities. Unos se alinearon afuera de un espectáculo drag con temática de Disney en Pasco. Y en Richland otros protestaron afuera de un drag brunch de Pascua. La discusión se está extendiendo también a las reuniones de los concejos locales y comisiones en los condados de Benton y Franklin. Continue Reading Ciudadanos piden a concejo que impida acceso de niños a espectáculos drag – Segunda parte

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