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Join Seattle’s Women’s March

On Jan. 18, Seattle will host the annual Women’s March, advocating for equality, justice and women’s empowerment. The rally begins at 9 a.m. at Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill, featuring inspiring speakers and discussions on women’s rights, social justice, and community involvement.

At 11:00 a.m., the march will start from Cal Anderson Park, proceeding north on 11th Avenue, turning left onto East Denny Way, and continuing for 1.7 miles. The route turns onto Sue Bird Court and ends at Fischer Pavilion in Seattle Center around 11:45 AM. The total route spans 2.1 miles and takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

This event is an opportunity to unite and demand equal rights and opportunities for all women. Volunteers and supporters are encouraged to participate. For more details, visit the Women’s March Seattle social media pages:

Facebook: Women’s March Seattle 2025

Instagram: @womensmarchseattle2025

Join us in raising women’s voices!

Holly Braaten, Port Orchard

Migrate from X to Bluesky

Please join Bluesky. And, more specifically, can sportswriter Gregg Bell please join Bluesky?

It’s well-known that Twitter/X has been seeing a user exodus since the election, and many if not most of those people have joined Bluesky. Most major news organizations are there (including the Seattle Times), and most major sports organizations are there as well (including the Seahawks and the Kraken). I’m definitely not alone in wanting my hometown paper and my favorite sports reporter to join and complete the experience!

(Worth noting: Other platforms’ algorithms actively suppresses any post with a third-party link in it. So, for example, Gregg Bell’s tweets about the Seahawks may be seen by anyone interested in the team, but as soon as he links to his own work in the TNT, that post is throttled and reaches virtually no one. Bluesky does not suppress links!)

Jade McNallan, University Place

Family Resource Centers help with holiday stress

The holidays are known as a time for joy, happiness and quality time with loved ones. Unfortunately, it is also a season filled with stress and anxiety for families across Washington state.

Many parents feel a sense of dread about not having enough money for celebrations and gifts, and navigating family expectations and conflicts adds an extra layer of stress to the situation.

Fortunately, there are resources available for folks who are feeling the pinch this holiday season. Family Resource Centers (FRCs) provide comprehensive support to families in need. FRCs can give parents the boost they need this December, providing additional support so they don’t need to decide between basic necessities and holiday festivities.

Akin, which is the product of a recent merger between Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington, operates seven Family Resource Centers across Washington state. As one of the state’s largest family services nonprofits, Akin is championing (FRCs) as a better way to invest in families and wants to ensure everyone in Washington knows about the support available to them.

To learn more about Family Resource Center offerings, or to find the one closest to you, please visit Akin’s website at akinfamily.org/support or call 206-695-3200.

Christiaan Boer, Seattle