Sunday Video: Why Paid Sick Leave Is Essential To Beating Coronavirus
https://youtu.be/QyMusotiUAs
The coronavirus epidemic has heightened Americans' awareness that paid sick leave in the country is uncommon and necessary. Vox explains why the lack of...
In a Pandemic, We Should Be Closing Unused Streets, Not Crowded Parks
On Thursday, the Seattle Mayor’s Office announced on KUOW that several parks would be closing. Later in the afternoon, those specific parks were announced....
Sunday Video: What Are The Rules Of Social Distancing?
https://youtu.be/h9d86ocFlxE
A social epidemiologist explains to Vox the parameters of effective social distancing are in the era of COVID-19 while also being mindful of how...
Midweek Video: The Gun Solution We’re Not Talking About
https://youtu.be/ENw2y0ek1Jg
What is the difference between gun licensing and background checks? And which performs better in reducing gun violence?
Sunday Video: How Bad Planning Makes Wildfires Worse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJiepXtXRX8
Dave Amos explains how a lack of good planning can contribute to worse wildfires.
Sunday Video: Why The US Drinking Age Is 21
https://youtu.be/9aWYJugVTs4
Why America has a universal minimum legal drinking age is due to roads, Vox explains.
Every 40 Days Train Collisions Happen in the Rainier Valley
Sound Transit has been operating Central Link since 2009, and in that time period, the light rail line has been consistently plagued by collisions...
School Traffic Safety Report Highlights Risks for Students
Missing infrastructure and a high crossing guard vacancy rate hamper Seattle students' ability to walk or bike to school
Active transportation, which includes any kind...