Washington’s local news industry is in crisis, and our democracy is suffering because of it. Last year, Washington State University published the most comprehensive picture to date of our state’s local news industry. Researchers identified more than 1,000 active outlets in Washington, ...
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Farmworkers keep us healthy and well-nourished. They deserve to be paid extra when they work extra. March 25-31 marks National Farmworker Awareness Week — a week of action to bring attention to farmworkers and honor them for the contributions they ...
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“No two countries run by women would ever go to war.” That recent judgment by Meta Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg may be open to debate, but we have seen clear evidence during the pandemic that when women assume political leadership, it leads to improved outcomes. ...
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Throughout this legislative session, I have heard more times than I can remember how the interests of Seattle are at odds with Eastern Washington. But there is something my district in South Seattle shares with communities in the Yakima Valley: ...
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The people of Southeast Seattle’s 37th Legislative District expect a lot from this newbie who’s taking outgoing state senator, now U.S. Rep-elect, Pramila Jayapal’s shoes. They want their state senator to stand up for black lives, immigrant rights, a fair ...
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