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Democracycast

Reports from independent journalists and interviews with knowledgeable people covering the topics of independent journalists, democracy, human rights, press freedom, and journalism. www.democracywatchnews.org

Jun 14, 2020

Pink Umbrella Riot update by Mark Taylor-Canfield in Seattle on June 11. On Monday June 8th the Police Department removed valuables, boarded up, and evacuated the East Precinct headquarters as a deescalation technique. Demonstrations in that area had been ongoing for a couple of weeks.The civil occupation, also referred...


Jun 8, 2020

Mark Taylor-Canfield reports on the police riot occasioned by the opening of umbrellas at the police line on Monday June 1, 2020 in Seattle. Mayor Jenny Durkin is receiving requests to resign by citizens who feel that she is more interested in protecting and asserting her power than in listening and responding to...


Jun 3, 2020

Journalist/actor/musician Mark Taylor-Canfield talks about the inspiration behind his radio mystery drama series "Nick Savage Private Eye." MTC plays the role of Nick Savage, a Seattle private detective circa 1947. His culture jamming project is a tribute to all the old classic radio and film detectives including...