Tag Archives: Washington State

Fired African-American police officer seeks $5M in damages

By Tobias Salinger A small town in the shadow of a volcano in Washington state is simmering with racial tensions over a fired African-American’s police officer’s claims of discrimination. Gerry Pickens, 28, alleges he suffered racist jokes, different treatment from … Continue reading

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Seattle’s first socialist council member sworn in

By Associated Press A former community college professor who won a surprising victory in a citywide election was sworn in on Monday as the first socialist city council member in Seattle’s modern history. Kshama Sawant of the Socialist Alternative party … Continue reading

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Meet the new pot entrepreneurs

By Jose Pagliery Washington State’s budding marijuana industry has drawn entrepreneurs from all careers and backgrounds. The professional investors Entrepreneur: Brendan Kennedy and Michael Blue Background: Finance, bank executive Weed-related job: Private equity To those in Washington, these two are … Continue reading

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He won $3.4M — then went back to work as janitor

Mr. Curry & his wife are extremely humble. How many of you would go back to work (and not act crazy before walking out) and lead your life as though the blessing never happened? More importantly, still have most of … Continue reading

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