What immigrants want out of reform (and what they’ll actually get)
Washington’s diverse immigrant community isn’t afraid of going to the back of the line…as long as they’re sure of where it will lead.
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07 Dec
5 secrets to Seattle’s success fighting global poverty
“There is something unique about Seattle,” says Michele Frix, Program Officer with the Seattle International Foundation (SIF). “There’s a special quality here: that giving nature and that great interest in global causes.” Want proof? Look no further than the 250 women and men filling the Four Seasons Hotel ballroom in downtown Seattle this morning. They [...]
05 Dec
Mastering the art of Afghan cooking (with a little help from Kabul)
Until recently I knew next to nothing about Afghanistan, except that we’ve been at war there for more than half my lifetime. From what I saw in the news I envisioned dry, desolate terrain throughout, with militants popping out from rocky outcroppings just long enough to shoot at a nameless target. I knew this wasn’t [...]
19 Jul
World Affairs Council seeking host families for international students this summer
Traveling abroad can mean adventure, challenging life lessons, and the chance to kindle friendships across cultural barriers. But it’s not the only way to have an international experience this summer. The World Affairs Council is seeking hosts families for four State Department-sponsored youth programs, bringing students from Mexico, Zambia, Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle [...]
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