Melissa Santos
Reporter at Axios
Seattle-based reporter @axios. Past: Covered WA politics/government for @Crosscut, @thenewstribune, @SeaTimesOpinion. [email protected]; DM for Signal
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3 days ago |
axios.com | Melissa Santos |Alex Fitzpatrick
Data: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosKing County has one of the highest rates of climate anxiety in the U.S., with three-fourths of county residents worried about global warming, according to recent estimates. Why it matters: High concern about climate change in Washington's most populous county helps shape statewide policy — like when Washington voters overwhelmingly upheld the state's cap-and-trade law last fall.
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5 days ago |
axios.com | Melissa Santos
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosWashington state could allow fans to drink outdoors beyond traditional beer gardens during next year's World Cup, including at a major celebration planned at Seattle Center. Why it matters: "Sip and stroll" legislation advancing in Olympia would allow attendees to carry alcohol from place to place during events rather than confining drinking to limited areas.
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5 days ago |
axios.com | Melissa Santos |Alex Fitzpatrick
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6 days ago |
axios.com | Melissa Santos
Jill Wasberg answered one of our recent "Where are we?" challenges correctly, so we thought we'd hit her up for some of her recommendations for experiencing Seattle — and she had plenty of top-notch tips. Zoom in: One of Jill's favorite spots in the city is the Danny Woo Community Garden in the Chinatown International District.
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6 days ago |
axios.com | April Rubin |Melissa Santos
Another grassroots, widespread action against the Trump administration is planned nationwide tomorrow. Why it matters: The 50501 Movement takes momentum from recent protests to encourage Americans to become each other's "social support web" as the administration's policies target marginalized communities. The 50501 Movement, meaning 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement, is pushing back against what it called executive overreach from the Trump administration. Its organizing started on Reddit.
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