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Jonathan Choe
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July 22, 2024
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Drug Epidemic
Street Report
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Freedom From Fentanyl Walk Displays Bipartisanship to Address Addiction Crisis

Jonathan Choe
July 22, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Street Report
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U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Raul Garcia and his team of volunteers walked more than a hundred miles across Washington State to bring much needed attention to the fentanyl crisis. This bipartisan group of recovery advocates are also spotlighting mental illness and say they will champion these issues until it leads to real change. I caught up with them on Sunday for the final leg of the journey into Seattle. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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July 21, 2024
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Drug Epidemic
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Freedom From Fentanyl Walk Crosses the Finish Line

Jonathan Choe
July 21, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Street Report
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Dr. Raul Garcia and his team have conquered the Freedom From Fentanyl Walk! After starting in Central Washington last week, they crossed the finish line in Seattle today bringing much needed attention to the fentanyl crisis. I have a full recap on the way. Read More ›
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July 19, 2024
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Street Report
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Recovery Advocate Ginny Burton Walks Across WA for “Freedom from Fentanyl”

Center on Wealth & Poverty
July 19, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Street Report
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Washington State candidate for U.S. Senate, Dr. Raul Garcia, is walking from central Washington to Seattle this week to raise awareness about the devastating toll of fentanyl. The walk began on Tuesday, July 16 and will end July 21. Ginny Burton — recovery advocate, former addict, and friend of Discovery Institute — joined Dr. Garcia on July 17. Read More ›
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People support each other in a rehab session
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Marvin Olasky
Date
July 12, 2024
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Homelessness
What Works
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Community — Not Housing — First

Marvin Olasky
July 12, 2024
Homelessness, What Works
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Can people, laden with childhood traumas plus the hard experience of years of homelessness, overcome their pasts? On a Monday afternoon in May, I threw that question at Alan Graham, founder and CEO of Austin's Community First! Village (CFV), where close to 400 formerly homeless humans now live. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
Date
July 10, 2024
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Drug Epidemic
Homelessness
Street Report
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Fentanyl Fuels Drug-Riddled Streets in Seattle’s Chinatown

Jonathan Choe
July 10, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Street Report
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Another disastrous summer underway in Seattle's Chinatown-ID. The Little Saigon hood is overwhelmed with drug addicts and a robust black market of stolen goods. No cops in sight. What will it take for Councilmember Tammy Morales to prioritize this part of her district? Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
Date
July 10, 2024
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Drug Epidemic
Homelessness
Street Report
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A Normal Tuesday Evening in Downtown Seattle

Jonathan Choe
July 10, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Street Report
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Downtown Seattle remains a mess. Even on a weeknight, the black market of stolen goods is thriving at 3rd Ave & Pike St. Drug addicts are passed out everywhere. Remember this was supposed to change with the Mayor's Downtown Activation Plan and a new moderate city council? Read More ›
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Inside of a homeless shelter
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Marvin Olasky
Date
June 28, 2024
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Fixers
Homelessness
What Works
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Homelessness is Exceptionally Hard to Solve

Marvin Olasky
June 28, 2024
Fixers, Homelessness, What Works
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Sunrise pastor Mark Hilbelink said its navigation center last year helped more than 800 people get off the streets. Michael Busby was typical among those who benefited. He told the press that Sunrise staffers "helped me out a lot. They helped me restore my sanity. They help out with housing, they help out with medication, they keep your meds for you, and they give them out to you every day or every week." Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
Date
June 24, 2024
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Crime, Law, and Order
Drug Epidemic
Street Report
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Fentanyl Addiction and Prostitution in Broad Daylight on Seattle’s Aurora Ave

Jonathan Choe
June 24, 2024
Crime, Law, and Order, Drug Epidemic, Street Report
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In under two minutes, watch what happens on Seattle's Aurora Ave N. on a daily basis. Fentanyl addicts and prostitutes still dominate this hood. Btw, there were kids in this Arco gas station when I rolled up Monday afternoon to get a soda. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
Date
June 9, 2024
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Drug Epidemic
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Black Markets, Drug Dens Thriving in Downtown Seattle

Jonathan Choe
June 9, 2024
Drug Epidemic
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With the summer months right around the corner, I just did a quick drive by of 3rd Ave & Pike St in downtown Seattle. Black market of stolen goods and the fentanyl drug den continues to thrive. It's worse than ever. Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
Date
May 29, 2024
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Drug Epidemic
Homelessness
Street Report
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“I was OD’ing and she left me there to die”

Jonathan Choe, Kevin Kalb
May 29, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Street Report
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My latest collaboration with 6'7" Kevin. One of the few independent journalists going into America's drug encampments and emerging with incredible narratives. Follow him. Read More ›