Guy Oron

Guy Oron

Seattle, WA
Guy Oron (he/they) is a Seattle-based journalist and the creator of Gossip Guy. He also serves as the staff reporter for Real Change.
May
01
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Why did UW remove its Middle East Center director?

It may be the latest sign of an erosion of academic freedom to criticize Israel On March 27, the University
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Apr
27
Crowd gathers for vigil with Justice for Kai Sorem image screenshot

Seattle activist Kai Sorem killed by Philippine military

Community members held a vigil on Saturday night to mourn the killing of 26-year-old Seattle activist Kai Sorem by the
5 min read
Feb
13
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Enter 2026, a year of struggle

Wow, what a January. You could say 2026 started off on the wrong foot. It kicked off with the U.
5 min read
Sep
30
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Washington State resident and Gaza Flotilla participant intercepted by Israeli navy

Live updates are being posted at the top of the article. Scroll down for the original text. Oct. 7 8:
8 min read
Sep
08
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ICE and CBP are disappearing Washingtonians. What does that mean?

A human rights watchdog alleges the federal agencies have grossly violated international law A new report from the University of
7 min read
Aug
31
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60+ Seattle journalists pen open letter condemning Israel’s killings of Palestinian colleagues

This post has been updated with additional signers of the open letter. A collective of 72 Seattle-area journalists and media
4 min read
Jul
18
Chart shows dramatic increase in budgeted and actual police litigation expenses

Spending on Seattle Police Department settlements went over budget by 94% over the last decade

New data from the Seattle City Budget Office (CBO) shows the city spent nearly twice the amount of money it
3 min read
Jun
11
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Activists blockade Seattle Federal Building for 14 hours in protest of ICE arrests

Hundreds of community members participated in a 14-hour-long protest against ICE at the Seattle Federal Building this Tuesday, June 10.
6 min read
Jun
03
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Raids, victories and fear: Where Washington stands after almost six months of Trump’s immigration crackdown

Nearly six months into his second administration, U.S. President Donald Trump’s xenophobic crackdown has created an atmosphere of
6 min read
May
13
People hold protest signs while gathering on campus

UW calls the cops on student protesters who demanded an end to ties with Boeing

This article was written in collaboration with Real Change news. You can find it in the paper’s May 14
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