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Seattle Councilmember Tanya Woo Calls for Action on Crisis in Chinatown

Notice how 3rd Ave & Pike St in downtown Seattle is relatively clear of drug addicts and crime? Well, this proves once again change is possible if the city wants to get things done. Problem is, most of the problems have been pushed into Chinatown-ID. I recently caught up with Councilmember Tanya Woo who’s been sounding the alarm about this unfair game of Whack-A-Mole destroying her Asian American community. And with this week’s stabbing rampage in the CID, it proves once again she was right.

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Seattle’s Chinatown International District Abandoned to Drug Use and Crime

For the past few weeks, I’ve been watching parts of Seattle’s Chinatown-ID disintegrate before my eyes. Drug dealers, addicts, and criminals now own Hoa Mai Park on King St. That’s why this week’s stabbing rampage should not be a surprise to anyone. City leaders like socialist CM Tammy Morales have allowed this culture of lawlessness to flourish. Morales has totally abandoned her district.

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Homeless Man’s Drug Injury Leaves Bloody Scene on Seattle Street

Drug-Fueled Human Suffering Late Sunday evening, another horrific scene unfolding in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Witnesses say a homeless drug addict’s abscess burst around his calf area. It left a bloody mess near 1st Ave & Bell St. Fella is probably in his late 60’s and his lower extremity will likely have to be amputated. Drug paraphernalia could also be seen in his encampment. Meanwhile, first responders did an incredible job patching him up. But off the record, they all expressed frustration since they are constantly responding to the same drug-fueled human suffering on the streets. They blame woke city leaders and progressive politicians for allowing this to continue.

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King County Closes Burien’s “Camp Constantine” by Moving Homeless to Seattle

King County is finally closing "Camp Constantine" today after crime, drug use, and urban decay destroyed downtown Burien. But many of these homeless people and their problems could be coming to a city near you. Read More ›
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Designer Drugs Flooding the Streets of Vancouver, B.C.

All kinds of designer drugs are flooding the streets of Vancouver, B.C. Addicts say “blue heroin” laced with fentanyl is a favorite. The skin-melting drug “tranq” is also here.

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Assaulted While Filming at “Safe Consumption Site” in Vancouver, B.C.

The Mayhem of Open-Air Drug Use Chasing the truth can be risky. A drug addict assaulted me while I was recording outside a so-called safe consumption site in Vancouver, B.C. Thankfully the cops swooped in and neutralized the threat. We Heart Seattle’s Andrea Suarez and I made it out unscathed. Afterwards, an officer admitted these facilities continue to attract crime, chaos, and death to this community. Other cities in North America have been put on notice. Join Our Team As you can tell, spotlighting these important stories require me to take enormous risks. If you would like to join our team and support me on the ground, please subscribe to my X account or donate at the link below so Read More ›

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The Horrific Drug Scene in Vancouver, B.C.

“I Thought I Saw the Worst in Seattle” Vancouver B.C. has the most horrific drug scene I have ever witnessed in North America. Discovery Institute and We Heart Seattle teamed up to learn more about what’s fueling this hell on earth. So-called “safe consumption sites” and non-profits giving away drug supplies like candy have trapped addicts in a vicious cycle. We did not see a single agency intentionally offering detox or treatment to anyone on the streets. This is failed public policy in action. Who Is Listening? My colleague Chris Rufo sounded the alarm back in 2020. The policy makers failed to heed his warning. The Harm in Vancouver’s “Harm Reduction” approach to drug use (city-journal.org)

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Dave Reichert Tours Seattle Homeless Encampments and Drug Dens

Bob Ferguson Declined Invitation Earlier this year, I invited Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert to tour Seattle’s drug dens and encampments. In my experience, the best leaders want to listen to the people on the frontlines in order to find the best solutions. Dave agreed but Bob declined.

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New Documentary Reveals Why “Housing First” Is a Failed Policy

The following press release for the new documentary “Behind Closed Doors” is from ChangeWA. ChangeWA and Ginny Burton are friends of Discovery Institute. Our work on homelessness is featured in “Behind Closed Doors” in an interview with our program coordinator Caitlyn McKenney. ChangeWA has teamed with filmmaker V Ginny Burton to produce “Behind Closed Doors,” a shocking 30-minute documentary which exposes the unsafe and drug-filled conditions within King County’s low-barrier housing and provides strong evidence that these are not conditions where formerly homeless individuals “can get their lives back,” as King County Executive Dow Constantine has repeatedly promised. Burton’s interviews with residents and workers from several of King County’s housing projects reveal that most residents continue to use illegal drugs, Read More ›

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Burien Mayor Pushes Back Against Failed Homelessness Policies

Culture Change At this point, there is no doubt the vast majority of Democratic lawmakers in WA support failed “Housing First” policies instead of solutions that address the root causes of homelessness like drug addiction, mental illness, and broken relationships. That’s because they just vote along party lines or are heavily influenced by the homeless industrial complex. But courageous Democratic leaders like Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling are pushing back after realizing these very same progressive policies have destroyed his community. Schilling’s willingness to cross the aisle and find common sense solutions are some of the reasons why he is now winning. Refused to Capitulate Schilling refused to capitulate to King County and Dow. This was the turning point for Burien.