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Politics and Government

Midweek Video: How Eminent Domain Destroys Neighborhoods

https://youtu.be/w0cCF2pG13U From time to time, eminent domain in American has been used in unwise and unjust ways to demolish and remake neighborhoods. In this video,...

City Council Races Shape Up as Progressives Versus Chamber-Homevoter Alliance

After the Primary Election, 14 candidates remain for seven Seattle City Council contests. The race has shaped up to be a showdown between Seattle...

Sunday Video: Why Your Public Transportation Sucks

https://youtu.be/1Z1KLpf_7tU Hasan Minhaj explains why the state of American public transportation is threatened and leaves a lot to desire.

Anti-Transit Alex Pedersen’s Troubling Transportation Policies

Alex Pedersen won 40% of the primary vote in Seattle's Fourth Council District, but some of his views are very out of step with...

State Report Deems MFTE’s Role In Boosting Housing Production “Inconclusive”

Washington State's Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) could not prove if the millions of dollars developers saved through Multifamily Family Tax Exemption...

The Koch-Fueled Anti-Transit Crusade Hits Phoenix, Is Seattle Next?

Phoenix, Arizona is about to vote on a ballot measure intended to sabotage light rail expansions. A Valley Metro Rail extension to South Phoenix...

Was the Mercer Megablock Deal a Megablunder?

On August 7th, Mayor Jenny Durkan finally unveiled the winner of the contest for the most coveted real estate parcel in town: the 2.8-acre...

2019 August Primary Election Results: Early Returns

As of 8pm this evening, the early returns for the 2019 August Primary have been posted. Counting will continue over the coming weeks, usually...