Opinion
Are democracy vouchers enough to keep Seattle elections local?
The 2019 election cycle was a warning sign about big spending. Small donor matching programs could bolster our democracy.
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Inside Cascade PBS
It’s election season in Washington again. What’s on your mind?
With the August primary less than three months away, we’re relaunching our elections newsletter — and we want you to help shape our coverage.
Opinion
Recall in Seattle: The roots and realities of a populist process
The effort to remove city councilmember Kshama Sawant is just the latest in a litany of attempted ousters that began in the Progressive Era.
Opinion
How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race
The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand.
Politics
WA looking at ranked-choice voting among election reform ideas
Months after the 2020 election, lawmakers are considering a slew of election-related proposals.