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Is queer opera political? Who cares, it’s fascinating. | Opinion Original

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By Laura Hautala Verified
| Tacoma News Tribune Verified
A classic tale of love and grief, the myth of Orpheus is the story of a man and woman in love. But one iconic interpretation of the story might not be what you’d expect. It’s “Orfeo ed Euridice,” an opera from the 1700s that features lead roles in a high vocal range. Tacoma Opera is staging a production of it this weekend, and it is billing it as – brace yourself – the company’s “first queer opera in 60 years.” Heavens to Betsy. How could this be?
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It’s shoplifting, and it sucks. We need a sane conversation to fix it. | Opinion

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By Laura Hautala Verified
| Yahoo Verified
A multi-camera view of a store on a security system. Retail theft is a problem that deserves resources and attention from the state, but the conversation needs to be measured. (Getty Images) We’ve all experienced the demoralizing effects of shoplifting in some way. Maybe you’ve witnessed brazen theft. Or you’ve had to get help from a clerk to pick out laundry detergent or a Lego set, possibly after wandering the store looking for high-value products moved to deter theft.
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Request access for surprise visits? Only ICE would do that | Opinion Original

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By Laura Hautala Verified
| Tacoma News Tribune Verified
Nine times the Washington State Department of Health says it has attempted to inspect the privately run immigration detention center on Tacoma’s Tideflats since 2023. Nine times they’ve been turned away by GEO Group, the private company that runs the Northwest ICE Processing Center for the federal government. As the state health department describes it, GEO Group told the agency’s representatives something that sounded like satire on March 20.
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