The Seattle Medium

10/12/2026

New York City has found itself mired in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown after officials said federal agents shot a driver while his 5-year-old was in the back seat.

10/12/2026

Fat’s Chicken and Waffles, located at MLK and Cherry in the historic Central District, serves New Orleans-inspired soul food. Locally owned by Erika White and Erika Kidd-White, the restaurant offers Southern hospitality and a menu featuring fried catfish to honor its predecessor, Catfish Corner.

The Seattle Medium in partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, Byrd Barr Place, and Central Area Collaborative present Pack the House!

Each week we will feature a Black-owned local restauraunt or coffee shop for our community to learn more about. Whether you dine in, take out, or spread the word-- help support local Black-owned businesses. Let's Pack the House!

Learn more about Fat's Chicken and Waffles on our website and at packthehouseseattle.com

10/12/2026

Federal officers early on Monday executed a search warrant related to Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota congresswoman who has been the persistent target of ire from President Donald Trump’s administration.

10/12/2026

In appointing New York Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to investigate sexual assault allegations at Cornell University, Gov. Kathy Hochul asked for a “fresh and thorough” review of all the evidence.

10/12/2026

Dr. E. Faye Williams criticizes Trump and his family for profiting from government contracts while everyday Americans struggle financially. Despite widespread hardship and disillusionment, she urges readers not to give up hope and to vote on November 3rd for change.

10/10/2026

Rhythm & News Podacst: In this episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast, host Christopher B. Bennett speaks with consumer advocate Charlene Crowell about her column revealing that 70% of Americans face multiple affordability challenges, including housing, health care, food and child care, affecting not just low-income families but the middle class as well.

In this episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast, host Christopher B. Bennett speaks with consumer advocate Charlene Crowell about her column revealing that 70% of Americans face multiple affordability challenges, including housing, health care, food and child care, affecting not just low...

10/09/2026

Rhythm & News Podcast: Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast host Christopher B. Bennett speaks with leaders from the Seattle Chapter of Jack and Jill of America about their community postcard-writing drive in Kent. The initiative aims to send 5,000 handwritten messages encouraging infrequent voters in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas to participate in the upcoming midterm elections, engaging youth in civic action.

Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast host Christopher B. Bennett speaks with leaders from the Seattle Chapter of Jack and Jill of America about their community postcard-writing drive in Kent. The initiative aims to send 5,000 handwritten messages encouraging infrequent voters in Alabama, Florida, Ge...

10/09/2026

Rhythm & News Podcast: In this episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast, host Christopher B. Bennett sits down with Erika White, owner of Fat's Chicken & Waffles, to discuss her family roots, Southern-inspired menu and commitment to community. The Central District eatery is this week's featured restaurant in the Pack the House campaign supporting Black-owned businesses.

In this episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast, host Christopher B. Bennett sits down with Erika White, owner of Fat's Chicken & Waffles, to discuss her family roots, Southern-inspired menu and commitment to community. The Central District eatery is this week's featured restaurant in th...

10/09/2026

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket now offer thousands of hyper-specific midterm election bets, many tied to knowable insider information such as candidate withdrawals, endorsements, and debate statements. A new analysis found over $20 million wagered on these "knowable markets," raising serious concerns about insider trading despite company claims of strict enforcement and surveillance measures.

Super-specific midterm “knowable” markets have attracted more than $20 million in trading volume, according to an analysis from the Anti-Corruption Data Collective.

10/09/2026

When South African jurist Navi Pillay won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, a large proportion of the human rights community happened to be gathered at a conference at the Nuremberg Court in Germany, where the landmark trial of N**i leaders almost 80 years ago laid the foundations for modern international law.

When South African jurist Navi Pillay won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, a large proportion of the human rights community happened to be gathered at a conference at the Nuremberg Court in Germany, where the landmark trial of N**i leaders almost 80 years ago laid the foundations for modern internat...