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Tough words from Democratic Womxn’s March on Seattle Senate leader Chuck Schumer: in support of equity & social We’ll fight Trump “tooth & nail” justice to be held Jan. 21
Senator Chuck Schumer – Photo courtesy of newsweek.com
by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer In his first speech as Democratic leader in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer prom-
ised not to “be a rubber stamp” for Donald Trump. Schumer was chosen by his Democratic see CHUCK SCHUMER page 18
Six arrested in NAACP sit-in in Jeff Sessions’ office
Cornell William Brooks – Photo courtesy of cnn.com
by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer Six people – including NAACP President Cornell William Brooks – were ar-
rested in a January 3 sit-in at the Mobile, Alabama, office of Sen. Jeff Sessions. The NAACP called the demonstration see NAACP page 18
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The Womxn’s March on Seattle, in conjunction with the Women’s March on Washington (DC), will take place on January 21 at 10am. The starting point will be in the International District and concludes
at Seattle Center. There will be companion marches in Bellingham, Olympia, Spokane and Whidbey Island. see WOMXN’S MARCH page 6
Orlando soccer stadium dedicates 49 rainbowcolored seats to Pulse victims
Rainbow seats dedicated to the 49 victims of Pulse Nightclub – Photo courtesy of trbimg.com
by Albert Rodriguez SGN Staff Writer When the Orlando City SC Lions play its first soccer match this season in a brand
new stadium, some fans will sit in specially designed seats that honor the victims of last year’s Pulse Nightclub tragedy. 49 of the see STADIUM SEATS page 18