To understand the cyclospora outbreak, look to what happened last year | Naomi Ishisaka
As the cyclospora outbreak wreaks havoc across the country, federal funding cuts have weakened the public health system, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.
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Naomi Ishisaka
Naomi Ishisaka is the social justice columnist and assistant managing editor for features, Pacific NW magazine, diversity, inclusion and staff development at The Seattle Times. Her column on race, culture, equity and social justice appears weekly on Mondays. A lifelong Seattle resident, she worked at several Puget Sound newspapers, was the founding editor of ColorsNW magazine and is a graduate of The Evergreen State College.
The male Instacart shopper problem is deeper than groceries | Naomi Ishisaka
Gender imbalances in household labor persist, despite gains for women in the workforce, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes. It can show up in unexpected ways.
What Seattle World Cup matches show us about U.S. as country turns 250 | Naomi Ishisaka
Having the World Cup in Seattle showcased what is really beautiful about our region and country, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes. It’s not what’s on the...
As ICE protesters like ‘Spokane 3’ are targeted, many still stand up | Naomi Ishisaka
With the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrant-rights protesters, we must not give in to fear, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.
Mayor Wilson ‘done with broken promises’ for South Seattle light rail expansion | Naomi Ishisaka
The long-awaited station is back on track, but advocates want to ensure the community actually benefits, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.
World Cup gives Seattle a global stage to show ‘How We Pride’ WATCH
With the World Cup in Seattle during Pride, local organizers are showing “How We Pride” through a video and social media campaign, columnist Naomi Ishisaka...
Why Seattle and King County could use some ‘sewer socialism’ | Naomi Ishisaka
A series of alarming King County audits offers an opportunity to get back to basics and focus on good governance and accountability, columnist Naomi Ishisaka...
Seattle gun violence demands more attention | Naomi Ishisaka
Some Rainier Beach residents are trying to help people understand the toll gun violence takes on communities, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.
With little known about menopause, many have suffered. Is that changing? | Naomi Ishisaka
Until recently, too little was known about perimenopause and menopause, and generations of women suffered, Naomi Ishisaka writes. But that’s starting to change.
My Facebook was hacked. It taught me a mistake I’ll never make again | Naomi Ishisaka
When Facebook accounts are hacked, users are left with little recourse, columnist Naomi Ishisaka discovered. But some people are trying to change that.
How this law would make it harder for you to vote | Naomi Ishisaka
Voter fraud is extremely rare in the United States, Naomi Ishisaka writes. So why is Congress looking to restrict voting even more in states like...
What the Cesar Chavez allegations and KUOW’s investigative podcast remind us | Naomi Ishisaka
The allegations against renowned farmworker leader Cesar Chavez have opened a wider conversation about sexual assault and silence, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.
What can Seattle’s communities of color expect from Mayor Katie Wilson? | Naomi Ishisaka
Candidates always say they will prioritize everyone when they’re running for office. But too often, marginalized groups are sidelined once the race is over.
Iranian voices in Seattle may not be unified, but we still must listen | Naomi Ishisaka
People of Iranian descent in the Seattle area do not speak with one voice about the war in Iran. But their voices should be at...
One enticing solution to Seattle’s food deserts | Naomi Ishisaka
The Washington state legislature failed to pass a bill that would have cleared the way for public grocery stores. The idea is still worth pursuing,...
These Seattleites shed ‘tears of pride’ during the Super Bowl halftime show | Naomi Ishisaka
Seattle may not have the Boricua community of places like New York or Orlando. But many of the 24,000 people here of Puerto Rican descent...
Seattle police say crime is down. When will everyone feel safer? | Naomi Ishisaka
We will make no progress on gun violence in Seattle and King County if we are in denial about the severity of the problem, writes...
Angry about Minneapolis? Good. To make progress, we need room for all | Naomi Ishisaka
The nationwide resistance to brutal immigration enforcement actions is an opportunity to broaden our compassion for other injustices, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.
Seattle gospel choir aims to ‘take the best parts of church and leave the rest’ | Naomi Ishisaka WATCH
Multiracial, LGBTQ+-affirming choir Resounding Love uses gospel music to build community and a better world, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.
A shocking death brings MLK's words to life | Naomi Ishisaka
In MLK's 1963 "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," the civil rights leader noted that what is legal and what is right are not always the...