Naomi Ishisaka

Seattle author Eric Liu's new book challenges us to resist polarization and see humanity in each other, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

The Cornell case is a symbol of a much larger problem and men need to be part of the solution, argues columnist Naomi Ishisaka.

Writer Anne Liu Kellor’s anthology “Mixed Roots” explores the complex and multifaceted experiences of mixed-race people in the U.S. through intimate, first-person storytelling, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

The aftermath of the deaths of Dolly Parton and Gloria Steinem marked a social media shift. Columnist Naomi Ishisaka hopes it is the beginning of a sea change.

Organizer, activist and community leader KL Shannon left a long legacy of fighting for social and racial justice in the Seattle area, writes Naomi Ishisaka.

Ritual, storytelling and visual artist Timothy White Eagle leaves a powerful legacy of art and community in the Seattle and beyond, writes Naomi Ishisaka.

The new season of “Ted Lasso” shines an important and timely light on the persistent inequities facing women’s sports, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

New Seattle legislation would target algorithmic pricing to protect grocery affordability for consumers, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

In this time of overlapping crises, progressive movements must take a different approach if they want to create lasting social change, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

The horror of the Seattle Center shooting is unfortunately all too familiar to residents of some parts of our city, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

As the cyclospora outbreak wreaks havoc across the country, federal funding cuts have weakened the public health system, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

Gender imbalances in household labor persist, despite gains for women in the workforce, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes. It can show up in unexpected ways.

Having the World Cup in Seattle showcased what is really beautiful about our region and country, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes. It’s not what’s on the pitch.

With the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrant-rights protesters, we must not give in to fear, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

The long-awaited station is back on track, but advocates want to ensure the community actually benefits, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

With the World Cup in Seattle during Pride, local organizers are showing “How We Pride” through a video and social media campaign, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

A series of alarming King County audits offers an opportunity to get back to basics and focus on good governance and accountability, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

Some Rainier Beach residents are trying to help people understand the toll gun violence takes on communities, columnist Naomi Ishisaka writes.

Until recently, too little was known about perimenopause and menopause, and generations of women suffered, Naomi Ishisaka writes. But that’s starting to change.

When Facebook accounts are hacked, users are left with little recourse, columnist Naomi Ishisaka discovered. But some people are trying to change that.