The Stranger is a weekly alternative newspaper based in Seattle, Washington. It was founded in 1991 and is known for its coverage of local news, culture, and politics, as well as its irreverent and often provocative writing style. The Stranger is distributed for free in Seattle and the surrounding area, and it can also be found in select locations across the United States, as well as online on their website. It’s independent and alternative in its perspective, it often focuses on marginalized communities, activism, and the local music, film, and arts scenes. The Stranger is known for its coverage of progressive politics and social issues, as well as for its criticism of local institutions and elected officials.