Inclusion: Recognizing Eid

Washington is home to more than 100,000 Muslims who deserve to feel seen, respected and included. Yet our two major religious holidays — Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha — had remained unrecognized by the state. Too often, Muslim students must choose betwee…

April 11, 2025
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Protest rallies: Signs of the times

I participated in an anti-Trump demonstration on April 5 in Issaquah. I proudly walked with more than 1,000 of my fellow Americans, and I was delighted with the many intelligent signs I saw. One that was very insightful said: “This is a sign.” That sig…

April 11, 2025
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Protest rallies: ‘We the people’

April 5 was the first day in a long time I have felt, “Yes, we can save this democratic republic of ours.” The pictures I saw from around the country and even here in Federal Way of people peacefully protesting against the very thought of this country …

April 11, 2025
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