The Dolls and Gents Drill and Dance Team has decided not to participate in the Seafair Torchlight Parade or any other Seafair-sanctioned events due to their exclusion from last year's parade and the continued use of their image in promotional materials without their permission.

The Trump administration's efforts to weaken the Black Lives Matter movement have not deterred the push for police reform, according to experts. They assert that meaningful change will persist at the state level, driven by local communities committed to holding abusive officers accountable.

The Trump administration has dismantled the Office of Research and Development at the Environmental Protection Agency, resulting in the loss of over 1,500 scientists and staff. This move leaves vulnerable communities without the scientific backing needed to fight pollution and protect public health, raising concerns about increased environmental risks and inequities.