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Tea-Bagging Semantics

21-05-2024 20:43 via thestranger.com

On the Magnum: Comedian Rachel Feinsteinby The StrangerA lesbian has befriended a married lesbian couple. She thinks they’re both hot, and in various light-hearted conversations they said they were open to group sex. But were they serious? Should the caller proposition them?
When a woman was 17, she connected with a 24-year-old man and began a fraught relationship full of sex, drama and sneaking around. She eventually cut things off, convinced that the age difference made it exploitative.

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Is Washington Getting Its Own Cop City?

21-05-2024 18:00 via thestranger.com

The City of Lacey used federal housing dollars and local transportation dollars to build a massive police training facility. The place is much smaller than Atlanta's cop city—more of a cop village, I guess—but protests broke out in February, and locals remain concerned about transparency and priorities.by Kylin BrownAs cops crack down on protesters across the country, concerns about militarized policing strategies continue to mount. The “Stop Cop City” movement, which gre

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Slog AM: City to Close Beaches an Hour Early, Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz's Shaky Grip on SPD, Donald Trump's Unified Reich

21-05-2024 17:39 via thestranger.com

The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Ashley NerbovigDrizzle, drizzle: Good morning, and hoods up. The National Weather Service predicts 100% chance of precipitation. Plus it's going to be a little windy today, with gusts of up to 22 miles per hour.
New lawsuit launched against Seattle Police Department: Another SPD higher-up who applied for the position of Chief of Police has filed a complaint against the person who got the top job, Chief of Police Adrian Diaz, according to KU

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Bumbershoot 2024 Music Lineup Features James Blake, Kim Gordon, Freddie Gibbs, and Courtney Barnett

21-05-2024 16:00 via thestranger.com

Bumbershoot's full music lineup is finally here!by Megan SelingIt's finally here. This morning Bumbershoot organizers announced this year's long-awaited music lineup and headliners include beloved indie rockers Pavement, Beyoncé bestie James Blake, electronic music goofball Marc Rebillet, Australian rock and roller Courtney Barnett, and the best part of Sonic Youth aka Kim Gordon.
The Pacific Northwest is well represented, too, with Black Belt Eagle Scout, Tres Leches, Acid Tongue, the Di

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I Saw U: Eating Garlic Bread in the Park, Drinking Free Wine at Base, on the Train After the Protest

21-05-2024 00:30 via thestranger.com

See someone? Say something!by Anonymousgirl in the old white volvo on denny way
you looked over at me in my little smart car and your mouth dropped open, so naturally i made the same face at u. it was really funny. i hope ur wellTo the anarchist with the face tattoo on the train back from the protest
How's your praxis? Because I think we could be more than just a theory ;)
Free Glass of Wine at Base
I've only dated men but was excited by the possibility we were flirting. The gizmo wasn't working

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