Gerrymandering in Washington State
Ruling party power grab. By Krist Novoselić (May 4, 2026) The federal Voting Rights Act (VRA) is in the news regarding a Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling. Louisiana v. Callais establishes that VRA actions must demonstrate a state intentionally diminished the opportunity for minority voters within a redistricting plan. The ruling uses the term “racial gerrymander” a lot, pointing at Democrats, “if race and politics are not disentangled and a [VRA] claim is cy
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Seattle Ignites the 2026 She Believes Summit With a Conversation That Sparked a Movement
By Linda Lowry - Social in Seattle Seattle didn’t just host the SheBelieves Summit, it ignited it, beginning with a powerful opening conversation as Melinda French Gates sat down with newly appointed USWNT Head Coach Emma Hayes to set the tone for the entire event. Their dialogue was bold, candid, and deeply strategic, offering a blueprint for the future of women’s leadership and signaling that Seattle was not just the backdrop, but the catalyst. The history of the SheBelieve
Apr 24
A Champion Beyond the Court: Celebrating Trish Bostrom’s Legacy of Leadership and Change
By Linda Lowry – Social in Seattle On March 29, 2026, inside the Conibear Shellhouse overlooking Lake Washington, the University of Washington joyfully celebrated a longawaited milestone: Patricia “Trish” Bostrom, an iconic Husky trailblazer in women’s tennis and a national champion for gender equity, was officially honored as a Legacy Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All American. A vibrant banner of Bostrom in full swing was unveiled and will now hang proudly and
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