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WHERE ARE THE FUNDS?: The coronavirus is shutting down nonprofit fundraising events | p.3 NECESSARY STEPS: A Japanese dance troupe steps forward and showcases life on the streets | p.6 BOOK REVIEW: ‘Reclaiming the Reservation,’ shows how a 1978 court decision impeded justice | p.8 RealChange RealChange 2 OPINION March 25 – 31, 2020 March 25 – 31, 2020 NEWS 3 Real Change shelters in place Real Change exists to provide opportunity and a voice for low-income and homeless any people have asked me their daily needs, we also know that Support your vendors through Venmo people while taking action for economic, if, in this time of nearly un- this comes at great risk. We feel a deep You can still support your vendor, even REPORTER’S social and racial justice. M precedented disruption and responsibility to both our vendors and if you don’t see them for a little while. 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We invite Read Real Change online cilmembers Kshama Sawant and Tammy Editor Lee Nacozy Art Director Jon Williams we will all face serious challenges. As sur- you to help. Here’s how. at realchangenews.org Morales. Both are expected to raise at real as the past few weeks have been, the Our remarkable news team might be least $300 million per year by levying a real change staff worst is yet to come. We will all be tested. Donate to the Vendor Relief Fund all socially distanced and working from 0.7 percent tax on payroll for the largest 3 Circulation Specialist Wes Browning We are called to act as a community. We asked our readers to support home, but that doesn’t mean nothing’s percent of businesses in Seattle. Nonprofits, Organizer Evelyn Chow Volunteer Manager Katie Comboy To value and protect each other. We are our vendors during this crisis and you happening. Every week, a full new issue cooperatives and small businesses would Managing Director Shelley Dooley interconnected, and the actions that each responded. In less than a week, the Ven- of the paper will continue to publish. be excluded. Founding Director Timothy Harris Field Organizer Neal Lampi of us takes affects us all. dor Relief Fund at bit.ly/VendorRelief is You can read the articles online or That money would go primarily toward Vendor Program Manager Rebecca Marriott This week, Real Change was faced close to meeting our initial $50,000 goal. download a PDF of the whole issue. If social housing to alleviate Seattle’s afford- Lead Organizer Tiffani McCoy with one of the hardest decisions we’ve We encourage you to continue with that you’d like us to send you a print copy, just able housing crunch. Approximately 25 Vendor Case Manager Ainsley Meyer Office Manager Ari Shirazi ever made. As a newspaper and a survival support. ask. We’re happy to mail you the paper percent would be directed toward making Development Director Camilla Walter organization, Real Change is considered In the past three days we have already until we’re back on the street. existing homes environmentally friendly. an essential service. From our reporters handed out nearly $25,000 in gift and cash Real Change’s work to elevate the voices The push comes as the city grinds to a Photo by Jon Williams VOLUNTEERS to our distributors to our frontline staff, cards to help our vendors survive. of homeless and low-income people and to halt in the face of the coronavirus, an ex- Editorial Committee Susan Storer Clark, Laura Ditsch, Willie Jones, James Jenkins, Dagmar we would be within the law if we contin- We know that this doesn’t make up for take action on economic, social and racial Emergency Food Network Chief Executive Officer Michelle Douglas tremely contagious disease. State and local Matheny, Paige Owens, Tiron Rowe ued to operate as before. all their missed income, and that it doesn’t justice will continue as well. Look to our officials banned large gatherings in March Contributing Writers Rabbi Olivier BenHaim, But, that would not be right. The replace the friendship and community website and social media on Twitter, Face- and encouraged workers to work from Hanna Brooks Olsen, Wes Browning, window that exists to slow the spread of that they all value so much. book and Instagram to see how you can help. home if possible, causing a major drop in John Helmiere, Michelle Galluzzo, Dave Gamrath, Kelly Knickerbocker, Joe Martin, Patrick “Mac” COVID-19 exists right now, and each of us But it lets them know that they are We will be back to being visible soon. business revenues and subsequent taxes. McIntyre, Jill Mullins, Oscar Rosales Castaneda, must do our part. loved, and that this community supports In the meanwhile, let’s all take care of Fundraising season is fading into the distance Susan Storer Clark, Megan Wildhood, Mike Wold And while we recognize that our them in their time of need. We cannot each other. Thank you for being there. n Coronavirus scammers Photographers and Artists Alex Bergstrom, vendors depend on street sales to meet thank you enough for that. — Timothy Harris By ASHLEY ARCHIBALD gion had to cancel events. hotel March 24. The event brings in unre- Matthew S. Browning, Sam Day, Natalie Dupille, Jeffrey Few, Valerie Franc, Susan Fried, Seth Staff Reporter “It’s a big challenge,” said Laura stricted funds that allow the organization he state attorney general and law Goodkind, Derek Gundy, Lisa Hagen Glynn, Lara Venmo Your Vendor Pierce, executive director of Washington to extend its services past what govern- enforcement officers warn Wash- Kaminoff, Ted Mase, Dave Parish, Joseph Romain, ichelle Douglas had a plan. Nonprofits. “I’ve been hearing from a lot ment contracts provide. ingtonians against scammers Wes Sauer, Katie Wheeler You can support your vendor through Venmo by going to our account @Real-Change and entering your vendors T Douglas is the chief execu- of nonprofits. This is fundraising high To prepare for the event, the group seeking to take advantage of people trying Copy Editors Pamela Bradburn, Mason Duke, tive officer of the Emergency season.” paired young people who live in the Sand to stay educated and help their neighbors Merry Nye, Morgan Wegner name and badge number in the notes field. If you don’t see your vendor here, the list at tinyurl.com/venmoven- M Food Network (EFN), a Pierce County EFN has several fundraisers each year Point apartment complex with James during an unprecedented health crisis. Real Change Volunteers Yolanda Altamirano, dor is being updated as vendors opt in. You may also call 206-441-3247 x221 for assistance. nonprofit. She met with her team Tuesday, raising roughly $750,000 in total, Douglas Beard award-winning Chef Edouardo King County Sheriff’s community en- Cathie Andersen, Carla Blaschka, Maridee Bonadea, Pamela Bradburn, Chris Burnside, March 10, to discuss their options. Their said. The Recognition Breakfast often Jordan to devise a menu consisting of gagement specialists posted updates on Cathy Clemens, Jim Freier, Candace Gallerani, Pioneer Square Wallingford Madison Park Recognition Breakfast, a fundraiser and raises $50,000. That might seem small in meatballs and a broccoli salad; the chef social media site Nextdoor warning people Michelle Galluzzo, Anne Jaworski, Carlo Jones, Kevin Jones, Ron Kaplan, Jesse Kleinman, Isaac, Second and Columbia. . . . . 14140 David Falk, QFC Walingford . . . . 14252 Cliff Tymony, Bert’s Red Apple . . . 9685 celebration, was set for Thursday, just comparison to EFN’s overall budget, but invented the latter based on the young against fraudulent coronavirus maps and Pamela Kliment, Daniel Kramer, Joe Martin, Charles Weltch, Zeitgeist Coffee two days later. the organization, like so many nonprofits, people’s preferences, while the meatballs tracking apps loaded with malware and Dagmar Matheny, John Maynard, Patrick McIntyre, Juan Montes, Carl Nakajima, Eileen Nicol, Second and Jackson...... 12578 Queen Anne University District Washington Nonprofits, an organiza- runs lean. represented the commonalities between ransomware meant to steal personal infor- Deb Otto, Maria Elena Ramirez, Merri Jo Seil, Michael Lacker, Starbucks First and Yesler Walter Kozbiel, Starbucks Upper Queen David T, University Bookstore. . . 11394 tion that advocates for charitable organi- “There isn’t that kind of flex in our cultures — nearly every culture has a mation and extort money from people. Lawrence Soriano, Susan Storer Clark, Jeremy Tarpey, Moriah Vazquez, Jed Walsh, Mike Wold West Seattle...... 14397 Anne ...... 9295 Ian Anderson, 50th and Brooklyn. 14453 zations, had held a webinar the day before budget,” Douglas said. “There isn’t in any meatball. The map appears to be a mockup of a Cherie Wisner, California and Alaska Dawn C, Metropolitan Market near informing groups of the risks. Douglas nonprofit.” That plan quickly went pear-shaped, legitimate map put out by Johns Hopkins The Real Change Homeless Empowerment Project is a ...... 10806 No Location Specified University Village ...... 13757 took notes frantically, knowing EFN The impact of the coronavirus on the said Mike Buchman, the spokesperson University. 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Real Change is a member Daryl Manassa ...... 14282 Jewel, 47th and University NE at Red would soon have a choice to make: cancel region has been extreme. In the weeks for Solid Ground. “These are just two examples of how of the North American Street Newspaper Association and the International Network of Street Papers. West Seattle Cornell Beniton...... 14432 Light Vintage...... 12713 the breakfast now or chance it. that followed, all schools shuttered as did “We had a unique Chef Jordan meal seemingly helpful resources can be used Larry Elmore, Admiral Safeway. . . 1851 Wahoo ...... 14371 Greg Cumming Trader Joe’s,. . . . . 9906 EFN decided to go forward with the restaurants — except for takeout — and that would have to be prepped by the to compromise your personal information REAL CHANGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Adrian Aytch, Junction Safeway . . 9439 Avery Nelson...... 11493 breakfast. That evening, Douglas got a other gathering places. That escalated on [hotel] folks, but were his recipes,” Buch- and data,” wrote Pierre La Rose, a com- D. Nichols, West Seattle Target. . 10542 Wilma Hash...... 13081 Othello text from a friend. March 23 when Inslee announced a “stay man said. “How do we deliver that without munity engagement specialist, in a post. Mariann...... 14445 Vernon Cornier, Safeway on Ranier. . “He said the governor is going to shut at home” order, demanding that most showing up?” La Rose recommended using known Downtown Seattle Ronald Spearhead...... 12400 ...... 12884 down events over 250 in the morning, and Washingtonians stay indoors. Solid Ground pivoted, turning the websites, like cdc.gov, and exercising cau- Tiron Rowe, Third and Spring. . . . 14311 Nina Gibson...... 14010 here’s a link to the Seattle Times article,” The sudden loss of customers caused single lunch into a week of online events tion when looking for information about @RealChangeNews Kari Caywood, Fifth and Columbia . . . . Bia Safer...... 11588 Ranier Douglas said. many businesses to shut their doors, lay- featuring videos and interactive features the coronavirus...... 13252 Harlan...... 11324 Daniel Long, Ranier QFC...... 12740 On March 11, Gov. Jay Inslee stood ing off workers in the process. Douglas’ that kicked off on March 24, as planned. Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Addis Michael, Third and Union. . 10169 Tracie Mohakern...... 13728 with King, Pierce and Snohomish county brother, restauranteur Tom Douglas, laid Keeping the event in the spring meant Secretary of State Kim Wyman also sent Lisa Sawyer, Opus Bank, Fouth and Union Micah Goyette ...... 14443 Issaquah officials and declared an end to gatherings off hundreds of people when he closed not having to compete with people in the out notices telling people to be careful Letters to the editor ...... 12531 John Nelson...... 3219 Darrell Wrenn, PCC Issaquah. . . . 13604, of more than 250 people in an attempt to most of his locations for at least two fall when groups with canceled events when giving money to organizations. Have something to say? Real Change accepts letters to the editor. Send them to editor@realchangenews. Lee Ware, Third and Pine. . . . . 12826 Daniel Despain...... 111104 prevent the spread of the coronavirus. months. might try again, Buchman said. “In this unprecedented situation, many org or visit realchangenews.org and click Merlyn ...... 9370 Kirkland The move shut down sporting events and The result is a deluge of people who “The competition is going to be worse of us are searching for ways to help,” Fergu- “Write the Editor.” Ballard Roy Fighting Bear...... 14398 Shark, Kirkland PCC...... 13097 artistic performances, sending a cascade need access to a social safety net that’s than normal,” Buchman said. son said. “Unfortunately, scammers look for Crystal Hayes, Ballard Trader Joes or El- of corollary businesses spinning as their largely outsourced to nonprofits, locally Whether or not fall will be an option ways to prey on Washingtonians’ goodwill.” liot Bay Bookstore...... 13921 Capitol Hill Bothell customer bases dried up. and throughout the United States, with- has yet to be seen. A report from the Ferguson encouraged people to alert Donald Morehead, Ballard Market Crystal Hayes, Ballard Trader Joes or Shelly C, Bothell Canyon PCC . . . . 12385 It also meant cancellations of fund- out commensurate resources to make it White House anticipates widespread him to potentially fraudulent solicitations. Freemont ...... 9859 Elliott Bay Books...... 13921 raisers critical to the region’s nonprofit stable. As much as 18 percent of working shortages and suggests the United States There are straightforward steps to Sabina Lopez, Fremont Starbucks.11690 James Walsh, Elliott Bay Books. . . 14092 South Lake Union community, delivering a financial blow adults either lost their jobs or lost hours may be living with the pandemic for 18 protect yourself against a scammer. Be James Jenkins, QFC Pike and Broadway Willie Jones, Denny and Stewart. . . 9719 at the very moment a deadly virus would because of the impact of coronavirus ac- months, according to The New York suspicious of high-pressure requests Roosevelt ...... 13986 force them to go into overdrive. cording to a recent poll. That’s a massive Times. that demand a commitment in the mo- Meg Terhar, Whole Foods Roosevelt . . . . Ron Woolms, QFC 15th ...... 13908 Belltown In the nonprofit world, there are two addition of need to an already strained That’s a long time for underfunded ment...... 12060 Matt Dunn, 17th and Madison, Trader Marko McLemore, CVS Second and main fundraising seasons: the spring and system. agencies supporting thousands of Ameri- Legitimate charities are registered with Greenwood Joe’s ...... 14345 Lenora...... 14456 the fall. People tend to vacation during the When recommendations for social dis- cans to hold out. Public officials have the Secretary of State at www.sos.wa.gov/ On the cover John Birgen Greenwood Post Office . . . . Phillip Minnis, Walgreens 500 Republi- Michaeal Henderson, Denny and summer and spend disposable cash during tancing became mandatory in mid-March, to start thinking about the operational charities. There, you can see financial As we’re all taking shelter from the coronavirus, ...... 9032 can ...... 8938 Aurora...... 10175 winter holidays, making spring and fall it forced some nonprofits to get creative. strain on these organizations, Pierce records and tax status. You can also call the economic effects are devastating. Nonprofits are missing out on fund raising opportunities (page Susan Russell, Ken’s Market. . . . . 12348 Susan McRoy, Central Co-Op, East Madi- the time to ask for support. Solid Ground, a nonprofit housing said. the Charities Program at (800) 322-4483. n 3), while markets plunge causing governments to son ...... 6713 Lake City The coronavirus’ rapid spread meant provider, was set to hold its 20th Annual “We need to help nonprofits figure out scramble (page 4). Illustration by Jon Williams. Dawn C, Lake City Post Office. . . 13757 that many nonprofits throughout the re- Community Luncheon at a downtown what to do — now,” Pierce said. n — Ashley Archibald RealChange RealChange 4 NEWS March 25 – 31, 2020 March 25 – 31, 2020 LETTER 5

Although much irreparable harm has the Seattle dams have brought your city already been done, I am convinced it’s wealth and prosperity by taking so much not too late to save the Skagit. The recent from Skagit, while disproportionately and Elwha dam removal proves that there is shamefully returning so little. a chance if you take action now. I very much hope you take this request Take action by removing these mecha- seriously and consider all options for sav- nisms of destruction and allowing salmon ing the sacred Skagit River. I ask this for back into their historical spawning areas. my people. I ask this for the salmon. I ask I also request that no representative of this for the orca. I ask this for the Skagit. n Seattle ever refer to the dammed river as your “battery” ever again. Respectfully, Over the course of their lifetimes, Hout-Suli-A Janelle Schulyer

CHALLENGING Photo courtesy of Hout-Suli-A Janelle Schuyler Hout-Suli-A Janelle Schuyler stands near a dam on the Skagit River. MISCONCEPTIONS Speakers share personal stories that give the audience a glimpse into the ‘The life-giving Skagit has reality of living in poverty. They deconstruct the line between the “us” and been purposely dewatered by “them” and provide unique wisdom into systemic issues of poverty. the city of Seattle, and why?’

Dear Mayor Jenny Durkan SKAGIT RIVER DAMS and City Councilmembers: Ross Photo by Ashley Archibald Lake Grant Anniskett waits at the Millionair Club Charity to see if he can get work for the day. The organization saw a large number of its jobs evaporate overnight when the county and state am writing to share my feelings with Ross banned gatherings of more than 250 people, shutting down the stadiums where many Millionair Club participants work. you and ask questions regarding the Diablo I three hydroelectric dams owned Gorge and operated by the city of Seattle on our 20 Request a speaker: tinyurl.com/HomelessSpeakersBureau Workers in at-risk industries, King, Snohomish scared Skagit River. The Skagit River (if you don’t already know) is named after Newhalem or call 206.441.3247 Efforts from near and Pierce counties through Q3 2019 my people, who have lived, fished, hunted and practiced our traditional way of life 800,000 Skagit River here in the central Washington river valley and D.C. to save the since time immemorial. 700,000 656,400 Likely near-term risk Although I am young, I have been very Detail Immediate risk Whatcom 600,000 368,300 blessed to learn from my father, a tribal crashing economy elder, about the rich history of our people Skagit County 500,000 but also, woefully, about the harm Seattle has put on our people. I carry knowledge By ASHLEY ARCHIBALD in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties 400,000 of what the city has done here and an un- Staff Reporter are likely to be affected, according to the derstanding of what has been imposed on report. Based on data from the Bureau of 300,000 the Upper Skagit people and our salmon. ocial distancing to impede the Labor Statistics, 961,800 workers in those 288,100 I want you to know this brings me great coronavirus has severely impacted counties are in industries that are at risk 200,000 149,100 156,300 pain and sorrow every day. S the local and national economies, in the immediate and short terms. A century ago, Seattle officials came money-making machines of destruction. prompting government officials in Wash- Inslee expanded unemployment insur- 100,000 78,500 95,600 to our sacred river without our people’s The building of these dams disturbed ington and Washington, D.C., to amelio- ance to previously ineligible workers to 70,600 60,700 permission and began building the first the resting places of our ancestors, de- rate the economic pain. help bridge the gaps in the social safety of these three dams. This action by the stroyed or damaged important cultural Restrictions on where and how Wash- net. That caused a spike in unemployment King Pierce Snohomish city immediately brought unprecedented sites and desecrated the Upper Skagit ingtonians can travel, work and spend insurance claims. According to weekly Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020; Boston devastation and destruction to the then- sacred village of Dawáylib and renamed money have increased as the severity of data released by the state, initial claims Consulting Corp. 2020, Community Attributes Inc., 2020 pristine Skagit. It harmed my people, the it Newhalem. The dams diminished our [CANCELED] the coronavirus spread became clearer. more than doubled in a week: from 6,616 salmon and our very culture. Conversely, salmon runs by cutting off salmon pas- Gov. Jay Inslee formally ordered Wash- in the week ending March 7 to 14,240 the the building of these dams brought ex- sage and by excluding miles and miles ingtonians to stay at home on March 23. following week. Occupations and wages of workers in immediate traordinary wealth, growth and long-last- of former habitat, and have actually im- Before that, many businesses that require However, contract workers and those risk industries, King, Pierce and Snohomish counties ing prosperity to the city of Seattle. The pacted the entire Skagit watershed. One close contact like barbers and nail salons who work in the gig economy — think destruction of the Skagit sent cheap power hundred years later, the dams continue to were ordered to close, and restaurants Airbnb managers, Uber drivers and Rover Occupation Est. jobs Wage through miles of transmission lines south kill fish each and every day, as the dams could offer only takeout orders and de- dog walkers — do not receive government to the city, spurring economic growth and operate constantly. If these examples Retail salespersons 48,900 $15.37 livery. support when their work dwindles. Rides the building of infrastructure, which was aren’t enough to convince you the city The totality of the restrictions means dropped by half in one week, according to Food preparation and serving workers, with fast food 39,300 $12.95 the foundation of Seattle becoming one of has marred the very life of my people, I many businesses are shuttered, workers the Seattle Rideshare Drivers Association. Waiters and waitresses 32,500 $14.59 the greatest cities in the American West. don’t expect you to understand the hurt I are laid off and the ability to spend money The impact on those households Cashiers 23,200 $14.02 Today, your staff can continue to experience knowing the life-giving Skagit — the lifeblood of the local economy — could be dire, and there are a lot of them. Cooks restaurant 20,100 $16.76 claim that the Skagit dams have little or has been purposely dewatered by the city has been largely shut off. While statistics on informal work are First-line supervisors of food preparation no impact to the tribe and salmon. This is of Seattle, and why? The impacts will be drastic, hitting in short supply, as much as 9 percent of and serving workers 11,100 $19.97 the type of attitude we have come to ex- I am asking you, the leaders of this city every corner of Washington’s economy, Washington’s workforce participates in First-line supervisors of retail sales workers 9,500 $23.46 pect from other environmentally harmful that has inflicted a century of continual predicts a new report issued by the Seattle independent contract work. Stock clerks and order fillers 8,600 $16.92 industries, like the Dakota Pipeline pro- harm on my people and all the creatures Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, in The Millionair Club Charity (MCC) and Bartenders 7,700 $17.43 ponent; coincidently, this city adamantly relying on a heathy and productive Skagit, partnership with the Business Health its workers are feeling the effects. Dishwashers 7,300 $13.50 opposed that project. I applauded the city to do the right thing and help us. This city Trust. And the problems don’t stop if The organization readies homeless of Seattle and some of its councilmembers has a long history of supporting the rights

Washington, alone, defeats the virus. and low-income people for the workforce, for supporting the Standing Rock Sioux of the Native American tribes of Washing- Subtotal 208,200 “Washington’s close international some doing day labor, some in restaurants Tribe against the attack on their culture ton, and now is the time to walk the talk linkages and position as a global hub for cleaning dishes, but most in Seattle’s Other occupations 211,200 and precious natural resources. and protect our rights — which your city trade and commerce further exposes our sports stadiums. The facts of what is happening on the is violating. What would the city’s name- economy to the negative impacts of this MCC has seen between 50 and 70 All immediately at-risk industries 419,400 Skagit that have been continually ignored sake have to say if he were here today and unprecedented event,” the report reads. in Seattle are irrefutable by most — ex- knew what the city has done in the past As many as 40 percent of employees ECONOMY Continued on Page 11 Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020; Boston Consulting Group, 2020; Community Attributes nc., 2020 cept by those employed in the interest of and continues to do to my people? RealChange RealChange 6 RealChangeMarch 25 FEATURE– 31, 2020 March 25 – 31,March 2020 25 – 31, 2020 7

For over a decade, Japanese dance troupe has showcased life on the streets

Photo by Kazuhiro Yokozeki

From right: Masato Yokouchi, oiso, Direc- Yuki Aoki, Matsumi K tor Wataru Miura, Tokuchika Nishi, Koji Yamashita.

WHAT’S IN By MIE NAKAMURA | The Big Issue Japan “I wanted to portray the members as fellow humans living through the A NAME? ewcomer H Sokerissa came together in 2007 for the love of same moment in time. Their life experiences are expressed through their dance. The renowned group is comprised of people who have The ‘H’ in the dance, and I saw them change even during the time I spent filming.” group’s name Nworked as professional choreographers and dancers and people with varied strong connections to the artform. The troupe’s members — Wataru Miura, documentary filmmaker stands also have a shared experience: Each dancer in Newcomer H Sokerissa is pitiable or as victims cut off from society.” stories to influence how viewers see their people’s hidden depths: their hatred, Tokuchika Nishi, 40, a Sokerissa member for human, either currently or formerly homeless. Some of its members are vendors Sokerissa’s members have various dancing, so I just stuck to the facts as their anger, their fear, their pain,” Aoki and Big Issue vendor who lives in Tokyo. reasons for living on the streets: Matsumi much as possible,” Miura said. “I also in- explained. “Many judge other people and “I wanted to portray the members as hope and for the street newspaper Big Issue Japan. Koiso, 70, a former Big Issue Japan vendor, terviewed some of the group’s supporters, things by only their appearance; that fellow humans living through the same says he has been running away all his life; but I didn’t want their comments to feel used to be my stance towards dance too. moment in time,” Miura said. “Their life homeless. The group stages performances on busy some kind of social rehabilitation program. Shuichiro Hirakawa, 49, left home at 15; Ma- like the film’s stance on its subject, so I In such a society, I feel the importance of experiences are expressed through their city streets, inspiring big effects for those But when I watched a video of them danc- sato Yokouchi, 56, another former vendor, left those clips on the cutting room floor. I genuine, natural and raw dialogue through dance, and I saw them change even during ‘Sokerissa’ who pass by — who often stop, mesmer- ing, and I was really blown away.” became ill and lost his job. want viewers to make up their own minds movement. The expressions made by the time I spent filming.” ized, without looking away. When it was time to film, Sokerissa head The group’s only rule is not to harm about Sokerissa.” ‘bodies on the streets’ are essential in our Miura’s desire to first and foremost is derived A new documentary, “The Dancing Yuki Aoki requested that Miura show the others. Yokouchi, one of the dancers, said current era.” capture the group’s dancing is evident Film stills courtesy of © Tokyo Video Center Homeless,” depicts the group’s perfor- group’s members “as they are.” Despite the circumstance that members he appreciates the film’s detached and Miura shadowed Sokerissa for roughly in his documentary. A performance by from mances and day-to-day activities and “It would be possible, if that was his sometimes suddenly stop showing up to unbiased style. Earlier in his life, Aoki a year and a half and even shared a room Sokerissa fills the film’s last 13 minutes will be released this month in Japan. The intention, to show Sokerissa’s members dance practice, Aoki has always prioritized was involved in more glamorous work with members of the group in Osaka’s Ka- — and it’s the crowning moment of a ‘sore ikei,’ documentary is the first feature by direc- as heroes overcoming life on the streets,” a culture of “come as you are.” Some people as a choreographer for music videos and magasaki neighborhood. Gradually, those film that is certainly worth seeing for tor Wataru Miura, who filmed Newcomer H Aoki explained. “But we aren’t heroes or are charmed by the group’s dancing and are commercials. But he developed an interest who had originally been more reserved in yourself. n meaning Sokerissa for the past 18 months. good guys. I wanted to avoid it becoming keen to show their support, but occasion- in what he calls “bodies on the streets” — interviews started to open up. “I came across Sokerissa online by that kind of film. ally others are critical, saying things like, “If people who cannot take life for granted — “There’s a scene with me towards the Watch the trailer: https://thedancing- ‘to step chance,” Miura said. “I learned that its “That sort of treatment might be wel- you can dance, then get a job and pay taxes.” after witnessing the 9/11 terrorist attack end of the film where I get pretty emo- homeless.com (Japanese only); translated members were current and former home- comed on TV,” Miura added, “but I didn’t “Although some members speak about in New York City. tional; I was surprised at myself. It’s that from Japanese by Annelise Giseburt; forward.’ less individuals, so at first I assumed it was want to show homeless individuals as their past in the film, I didn’t want those “Right before my eyes, 9/11 uncovered Miura’s fault, I thought!” said a laughing courtesy of The Big Issue Japan / INSP.ngo RealChange RealChange 8 ARTS March 25 – 31, 2020 March 25 – 31, 2020 OPINION 9

Oscar Rosales Brutal anti-immigrant covid-19 response his U.S. presidential administration has proven to be as equally T criminally negligent as it is incom- petent. There is really no way to sugarcoat it. Tactful language could not articulate the dire straits in which many marginalized communities find themselves. In a crass, racist display, the administration foolishly clings to the same xenophobic policies it had in place prior to our current emergency. The covid-19 response at the federal level has been underwhelming and, I would argue, harmful to communities of color, poor folks and, especially, undocumented community members. This is disheartening in a public health emergency. As a recent Mother Jones article noted, undocumented people fear the increased threat of deportation if they seek medical care. The Trump administration’s “Public Charge” rule complicates an already tense environment. Besides making medical care riskier, the rule also creates food insecurity for many families who would likely qualify Reservations were usually set up to court decisions still allow tribes to have for aid. This will have an especially delete- separate and isolate tribes from white civil and regulatory control of their reser- rious impact on children and seniors who settlers, but that changed by the end vations. Tribes have worked to find other are unable to work and rely on these public two facets of the 19th century, when the federal paths to effectively enforce the rule of law We would have endless energy if resources for their daily nutritional needs. government started pursuing a policy of on the reservation; many tribes partner Likewise, the closing of federal offices privatizing the formerly communal res- with local governments to allow them to impacts the lives of Deferred Action for of tribal justice ervations and selling much of them off to arrest non-Indians and turn them over to we learned to harness stupidity Childhood Arrivals (daca) recipients who non-Indians. county authorities. are in the process of renewing paperwork. Review by Mike Wold This meant that tribes were faced with Harmon points out, though, that the very morning, I try to think of the About 24 years ago, I came up with The absence of a plan to extend deadlines In 1978, the Contributing Writer maintaining order and preserving natural court cases that decide how tribes can worst thing that might happen a scam. In a column, I auctioned off my amid a global pandemic leaves many in resources in the face of challenges from govern their reservations are all based on E by the end of the day. Lately, it vote for president. I actually got a bid of danger of having paperwork lapse, making Supreme Court n August 1973, Suquamish tribal non-Indian property owners and visitors. legal reasoning in U.S. courts — that is, almost always happens. $10 to vote for a third-party candidate, them vulnerable to detention and deporta- police were called to break up a Immigrants usually accept that they have they look at the issues through the eyes As I’ve said here often, my princi- Adventures which I did. It didn’t occur to me that tion. The twisted irony with closures is that ruled that Native I fight during the annual Chief Seattle to abide by the laws of their host country, of federal authorities and only rarely at pal hobby in life is the amateur study in Irony I should have set a minimum bid of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Days on the reservation on the Kitsap but whites on Indian reservations assumed how these issues look from the Indian of stupidology, a science I personally $1,000 and made sure the incumbent (ice), immigrant detention centers and most tribes cannot peninsula; one of the combatants slugged that tribal regulations didn’t apply to them. side. A crucial question that has never invented. I’ve been making great prog- Dr. Wes Browning president knew about the auction; I immigration courts are operating unabated. a deputy, so the tribal police arrested him. It didn’t help that tribal governments been resolved is whether tribes, which ress. suck at scams. Locally, both the American Civil Liber- enforce laws on A local lawyer challenged the authority themselves were mostly in disarray until were considered “sovereign” nations at the One of the stupidest ideas, even in sibly come up with. If Biden is nominated, I might ties Union and the Northwest Immigrant of the tribe to arrest a non-Indian on the the middle of the 20th century; the federal beginning of the colonization of the U.S., good times, is the notion that homeless I quickly see that the stupidity will wonder if he could top this bribe of Rights Project sued ice on behalf of immi- white people on reservation, which is only a ferry ride Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) effectively still retain aspects of that sovereignty. people should all try to get into shelters arise by the most stupid interpretation Trump’s. I wouldn’t come right out and grants detained at the Northwest Detention and a short drive from Seattle. In 1978, controlled what happened on reservations. As Harmon puts it, “Opponents of because authorities say it will be good of “shelter-in-place” possible as it ap- ask Biden to bribe me. I’d just wonder Center over high risk of illness or death if a reservations the case went all the way to the Supreme With the New Deal and the War on tribal sovereignty ... argued that the US for them. When authorities say some- plies to homeless people. For a home- about it, and what the amount might be, covid-19 infection proliferates. Fear is real Court, which ruled, in Oliphant v. Suqua- Poverty, the federal government started Constitution ... guaranteed and required thing is good for someone, it usually less person to be in compliance with a in print. Maybe $3,000? He could call it as ProPublica reported that “ice has repeat- mish Indian Tribe, that the tribe only had encouraging Indian self-governance. Even legal equality or uniformity for Indians turns out what they mean is it will be shelter-in-place order would entail that a stimulus package. edly struggled to contain communicable the power to police its own members on then, the laws were often ambiguous, but and non-Indians, thus precluding rights good for the authorities. person being in a shelter. It’s right there Seriously, the Trump bribe will only diseases that can spread in ways similar the reservation. Indians remembered they had once been for Indians that non-Indians did not enjoy It would be great for politicians if in the expression “shelter-in-place,” in work with citizens who can’t find the to the coronavirus.” Also, an infection will It wasn’t as if there was an alternative self-governing nations and, in the absence ... This argument disregarded the fact that homeless people were in shelters and the very first word, right? No shelter pea in a shell game played with no shells. likely mass disseminate as immigration for keeping order at the festival — in fact, of effective law enforcement and land-use ... the United States is a federation of sov- out of sight, 24/7. means no sheltering. So, a violation The average American 40 or over courts resist a recent order to cease opera- the Kitsap County sheriff had specifically regulation, proactively started enacting ereign states. Americans have accepted How stupid is that? Well, let’s think occurs. who has a retirement fund had $60,000 tions. They remain open as personnel are declined to send a deputy to the celebra- ordinances to protect forests, fisheries, and generally cherished the states’ power about it. Do shelters keep people out of If people interpret such an order in it as of January. That’s dropped by a forced to meet removal quotas. tion. But, in a ruling that harked back to coastlines and, eventually, to address to make and enforce separate laws ... and sight 24/7? No. Are there enough shelter that way, the only thing that could hap- minimum of $8,000 in the two months As of this past week, only essential ser- the late 19th century, when it would have criminal activity. Given funding and legal apply them to people who cannot vote beds in King County to bed the roughly pen that could satisfy them is for 12,000 since. $2,000 isn’t going to replace what vice providers are asked to attend work per been unthinkable to give Native Ameri- help, they made a point of formalizing there. However ... Indian tribes’ claim of 6,000 outdoor sleepers currently not in homeless people to be crammed two they’ve lost. usual. Many who fall within this category cans the power to arrest white people, Wil- their governing structures so that they comparable sovereign power was an im- shelters? No. There are probably only to every available mat in shelters only Still, as I always say, never look a are farm workers. A recent story on NPR liam Rehnquist used a selective reading of would be consistent with other local gov- pediment to the settler colonial project.” 300 empty beds any given night, and meant to hold 6,000. In the middle of a gift horse in the mouth. A baby is noth- illustrated this dilemma when interview- legal history to declare that Congress had ernments in the U.S. Many Americans recognize that Indian they are hard to find, scattered across viral pandemic. ing to sneeze at. A bird in the hand is ing food industry professionals about farm never intended to give tribes the ability to One leader in this area was the tribes were unfairly dispossessed by the the system. Or, the police round up people who worth one bird. Every bird has a mother. workers. According to the U.S. Department police non-Indians on their reservations, Quinault tribe, north of Aberdeen. The U.S. and white settlement. However, most And what about the idea that over- won’t go to shelters and use them to Necessity is a mother. A stitch in time of Agriculture, undocumented workers even in the absence of other effective law tribe faced constant challenges from non- still have difficulty understanding why nighting in a shelter is good for you? stuff King County jail to overflowing. saves nine, and nine stitches in time account for roughly 50 percent of the farm enforcement. Indian fishermen, loggers and developers, present-day tribes expect to exercise con- Again, even in the best of times, it’s In a viral pandemic. save 81, etc. A watched pot never runs labor workforce. Deportation and detention “Reclaiming the Reservation” by Uni- who took advantage of the absence of state trol over the territories and resources that a dubious proposition. Who wants tu- Either way, the result would exactly away. Nothing in life happens by acci- will have a serious effect on our food supply, versity of Washington professor Alexan- law enforcement to clear-cut and overfish were guaranteed to them as the dispos- berculosis? oppose the intended result of a shelter- dent. It happens because it’s your fault. which will prove catastrophic. dra Harmon, uses the Oliphant decision in ways that would not have been allowed session took place. But there was no time Now, we have a shelter-in-place or- in-place order: It would result in a big It’s always your fault. Unless it’s good, We are living in extraordinary times. A as a frame for reviewing the contradictory outside the reservation boundaries. The limit on the agreements they signed. The der from the Washington governor. As increase in the spread of the new coro- then someone else gets the credit for it. sure way to meet needs is to cease all ice legal history of white/Indian relations on Quinaults proactively enacted regulations challenge facing tribes like the Suquamish usual, I ask the question: What is the navirus, instead of helping reduce it. Take the money and run. operations, provide medicine for all and reservations. As a legal history, it may be on fishing, logging and building to protect and the Quinaults is as much a political worst that can happen in this scenario? Meanwhile, it looks like most of us Don’t buy toilet paper with it. n increase social safety nets. We got this, so Photos by Jon Williams tough going for the general reader, but their large and remote reservation on the as a legal one. They have to find a way to The key in doing applied stupidology is adults will get checks for somewhere let’s do this. n Top, a carved bird stands in front of the it illuminates unresolved issues in the Washington coast. convince local, state and federal govern- to look at a scenario and use your own between $1,000 and $2,000. The current Sound off to Dr. Wes: Suquamish Longhouse. Above, a U.S. flag relationship between the United States The Oliphant decision only addressed ments to respect their governments and experience at being stupid to spot the word is children will only get $500 each, [email protected] See help in Spanish: kingcounty.gov/ flies above the Suquamish flag. and the indigenous peoples of this land. arrests for criminal charges. Subsequent their authority in their own lands. n stupidest thing that people could pos- because, come on, they don’t vote. depts/health/languages/spanish.aspx RealChange RealChange 10 CROSSWORD March 25 – 31, 2020 March 25 – 31, 2020 FEATURE 11

Enunciate! ECONOMY Continued from Page 4 “Unless the president Puzzle by Patrick “Mac” McIntyre vendor profile | Mike Hall percent of its jobs disappear overnight, ACROSS and congress take very Down leaving many people waiting without 1 Involuntary muscle contraction 1 ASAP in an OR 6 Dollop 2 Land of llamas and Lima work, said Christine Rylko, director of strong, sizeable and 9 ____ mundi (tropical member of raccoon 3 Take ____ at a time (nurse) operations at MCC. family) 4 Creepazoid “We had six events this month: the 14 All-electric car company behind the effective action, we 5 Eyelash thickener Dragons, soccer and MLB,” Rylko said. Cybertruck 6 Elegant gathering 15 I love (Lat.) 7 Arabian Peninsula land Those workers do food prep, concessions face the prospect of an 16 Western shoot-’em-up, in old movie lingo 8 ____ and Herzegovina and cleaning. 17 Astrological ram 9 Highly sought-after commodity during The organization lets workers in at 18 Bid that precedes “Sold!” (2 wds.) (4,5) economic downturn heat waves (2 wds.) (4,3) 6:30 a.m., when they sign up for work 20 Rapper ____ Shakur 10 Klutzes 21 Declares legally and officially invalid, 11 Ltrs. on a federal gov’t. raider’s jacket, upstairs. A few patrons gathered on the that could be deeper and as a marriage maybe (Abbr.) bottom floor, staggering their chairs to 22 Hit with a taser, say 12 Golf bag item 24 Author Levin who wrote “Rosemary’s avoid transmission of the virus. more serious than the 13 Like some verbs (Abbr.) James Nance was waiting upstairs to Baby” 19 Zig or zag 25 Not worth a ___ (somewhat dated saying 23 Vote predictor see if he would be called for a job. Nance Great Recession of 2008 that refers to an old French coin) 25 Martial arts teacher has a non-violent felony on his record 28 Mary Harris [“Mother”] Jones, Cesar 26 “Murder on the ____ Express” that’s prevented him from getting full- and 2009.” Chavez and Dolores Huerta, for three 27 Kennedy, Carter and Bush, Sr. all served (2 wds.) (5,10) time employment elsewhere, despite the in it (2 wds.) (2,4) (incls. abbr.) — Robert Greenstein, executive 34 ___-Locka, Fla. (Miami suburb) fact that he’s been out of prison for more 28 Where it’s at director of the Center for Budget and 35 Medicinal plant 29 Tarzan’s realm (POMADE anagram) than two years. 36 Robert De Niro 1998 spy thriller Policy Priorities 30 Awesomely tough Nance has an apartment, but he’s 37 Surrender 31 Future fish 39 Reveal, as something that you’d been 32 Arrive at (2 wds.) (3,2) afraid he’ll lose it. There hasn’t been keeping secret (2 wds.) (3,2) 33 Suffix with proto- work at MCC for him for weeks as jobs Robert Greenstein, executive director 42 Between ports 38 Not an exact fig. (Abbr.) evaporated. Nance spoke to Real Change of the Center for Budget and Policy Pri- 43 Recipe amt. (2 wds.) (1,4) 40 Paddle before Mayor Jenny Durkan declared a orities, a progressive thinktank based in 45 Like a tightrope more so than a slackline 41 ____ and bolts 47 The “E” in SASE (Abbr.) 44 Places for recreational hydrotherapy moratorium on rent-based evictions, but Washington, D.C. 48 What coulda, woulda or shoulda been (2 wds.) (3,4) he wasn’t comforted by the possibility “Unless the president and congress (2 wds.) 4 6 T a c o ____ because rent would still accrue. take very strong, sizeable and effective ac- 52 The only identical letters that come from 49 Kind of moss used for fuel He was already making plans to sell tion, we face the prospect of an economic SOLUTION mailmen? 50 Metal coating 53 Pot leaves? 51 Enya’s musical genre (2 wds.) (3,3) his belongings so he would have cash in downturn that could be deeper and more 54 Observe visually 55 Haggis-eating nae sayer his pocket if he became homeless once serious than the Great Recession of 2008 55 Lady Liberty or “Christ the Redeemer” In the Middle 56 UDub alternative (3 wds.) (1,2,1) (incls. again. That money would be crucial to and 2009,” Greenstein said. of the Greens 58 Hindu mystic in a turban abbrs.) 62 The skill of distinct pronunciation and ensure that he didn’t find himself in des- The current crisis is fundamentally March 18 Issue 57 Bottom-of-letter abbr. articulation ... or a phonetic hint to 18-, 59 Elemental bit perate straits, he said. different than the Great Recession, 28-, 39- and 48-Across? 60 Nothing more than “I’m not going back to prison,” Nance which was caused by a collapse in the Donate an old car to 65 Post office gizmo Solutions to 61 Farsi-speaking land said. global banking system. Back then, many 66 Chocolate substitute 62 Environmentalist’s prefix Durkan put a moratorium on rent- consumers could still purchase items REAL CHANGE this week’s 67 Grp. with Cardinals, Eagles, Falcons and 63 Young fellow puzzle Seahawks - but not Ravens 64 Bauxite, e.g. based evictions for residential tenants, regularly. That isn’t the case here, Green- will appear 68 Ancient marketplace small businesses and nonprofits as con- stein said. 1.877.537.5277 69 “The Country Girl” playwright in the cerns about the virus mounted. She also “Today, in contrast, everybody can realchangenews.org/index.php/site/giving 70 Hole maker next issue . 71 Neighbor of Oman and Saudi Arabia approved $2.5 million in small business be effected,” he said. “The downturn is Photo by Jon Williams assistance, and $5 million to help low- expected to last for months and the dam- income people buy food. age will be very substantial.” Inslee and the legislature approved The federal government could take Streaming to keep you sane By MIKE WOLD erdeen, Washington, when Mike was old $200 million from the state’s rainy-day steps to increase its share of Medicaid Contributing Writer enough to work. He got a job in construc- fund to assist communities and extend payments, freeing up money for states to Almost all King County events are canceled, so we’re listing podcast and streaming options for optimal social distancing tion remodeling houses, but realized he unemployment insurance. President use for other areas of the response, Green- ave you ever noticed the big, could make more money driving the truck Donald Trump ordered a federal emer- stein said. It should also work to increase scientists, researchers and experts in easy to watch . The lighthearted mood family, small town and bumps along Podcasts: Available widely free-standing clock on First that delivered supplies to the crews and gency declaration on March 13, a move food benefits and unemployment insur- their field to find answers . Through is perfect for days like these . Maybe the way . The characters often straddle on podcast platforms this, we also discover so much more when you’re done, you’ll feel inspired the line of over-the-top and personable, H Avenue near the Real Change continued on that path. “When I got into that allows states more flexible use of ance, which gets money into the hands about how humans work . 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Are you still Hulu drama, 3 seasons when Real Change was in Belltown and days and lay them off and bring in some- remembered as a cute obsession with Karina Longworth and Stitcher, with me? I hope so, because “Baby- Sometimes when you’re in a bad situ- Mike was one of three vendors regularly body else. Labor is a dying art. lon Berlin” is excellent . Taking place Beanie Babies was actually anything 30-60-minute episodes ation, it’s comforting to see one that’s working in Pioneer Square. He lives in a “I was born and raised in Seattle, so I but — people were running heists, in 1920s Berlin, the show completely worse — gives you some perspective, The depths of Hollywood are ex- transports you to a different era . The van in sodo. “People in Pioneer Square came back to Seattle.” For years, he sold CHALLENGING scams and doing jail time over those plored, and exposed, in this thoroughly you know? That is why we’re recom- cute little animal-shaped beanbags . story is part cop thriller, part mystery, mending “The Handmaid’s Tale” for bought me that van 14 years ago. I had Real Change in front of Elliott Bay Book researched and extremely interest- but all interesting . From the set design another van — had a carburetor fire. Re- Company. Then Elliott Bay and nearby Every episode of this podcast explores ing podcast . Longworth dives deep your bingeing pleasure (and frightened a critical cultural moment in the ’90s to the story lines, the whole show is displeasure) while you’re cooped up . member Megan Mary’s flower shop? She Megan Mary’s moved to Capitol Hill. Now, MISCONCEPTIONS into fascinating historical themes in incredibly on point in setting the mood that is incredibly fascinating . From pop multiple miniseries . 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