Politics and Government

Tear gas rises near the East Precinct building on E. Pine St. on Monday, May 1, as police disperse a crowd of protestors. (Photo by Ethan Campbell)

Where Urbanists and Progressives Go from Poor 2021 Showing

Council President Lorena González's resounding loss to former Council President Bruce Harrell marks the third straight Seattle mayoral election in which the progressive fell...

2021 General Election Results: Early Returns

As of 8pm this evening, the early returns for the 2021 November General Election have been posted. Counting will continue over the coming weeks,...

Seattle Progressives Hope for Late Turnout Surge to Seal Victories

With one day left before polls close on the 2021 election, campaigns are in a mad dash to the finish line. Voters have some...

Sunday Video: Why Are We Still Widening Highways in US Cities?

https://youtu.be/NcUx5r_ksk8 Dave Amos explains why it’s so hard to oppose highway expansion projects and why highway expansions are so pervasive in America, even though highway...
Parkgoes sit on the ampitheater at Bellevue's Downtown park with skyscrapers in the background.

Bellevue Faces a Crossroads: Embrace Progressivism or Conservative Entrenchment

Three Bellevue City Council seats are up for election this year and voters face a stark choice. Electing progressive challengers Ruth Lipscomb and Dexter...
A photo of a modern grey and red building with three flags in front of it.

Unprecedented Special Interest Money Floods Bellevue Election

A disturbing trend in an already business-friendly city. We all want our votes to mean something in the city we love. Passionate residents make size-limited donations...

Elect a Broadband Champion to Seattle Mayor

Vote for González! We will never return to the world as it existed before the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last year and a half, Seattle...

Lake Forest Park Ballot Measure Would Increase Park Access and Fund Safer Streets

While Shoreline's park bond measure did not make it to the November ballot, neighboring Lake Forest Park's ballot contains a measure to increase funding...