“Know What’s Worth Dying For”: Inside The Police-Free CHAZ

Western entrance to the CHAZ. Photo by Alex Glidewell. CC BY-SA 4.0

CONTENT WARNING: Contains descriptions of violence and drug use.

Protests against police brutality erupted worldwide following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The unique demonstrations in Seattle, Washington have captivated the news media. On June 8, 2020 the Seattle Police Department pulled out of the East Precinct at 11th and Pine in the Capitol Hill…