Cities

Why Donald Trump Could Never Run This Town

(It's not just because he wouldn't get our vote.)

01/19/2017 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Spokane Audience Boos Republican U.S. Rep. McMorris Rodgers

Outcry to save Affordable Care Act hints of liberal Tea Party.

01/17/2017 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Jayapal Won't Attend Trump Inauguration

Running for city council, boycotting Trump, and cancelling bike share.

01/16/2017 By Josh Feit

Guest Opinion

Seattle's Newest U.S. Rep Calls for a Progressive Populism

Bring on 2017 says Pramila Jayapal.

12/30/2016 By Pramila Jayapal

Politics

Here’s How to Cope with a Trump Presidency

First step: Stop wallowing in despair.

12/20/2016 By Matthew Halverson

Morning Fizz

Patty Murray Set to Challenge Trump on Russian Hack and Cabinet Nominees

Murray versus Trump, Sawant versus landlords, and the King County Council for...?

12/12/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Boeing: "I Don't Know Where He Got the $4 Billion Figure From."

Trump's latest volatile tweet lands in Puget Sound.

12/07/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Neighborhoods Rising

The idea of a Trump administration is reinvigorating Seattle's neighborhood movement.

12/05/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

The Final Votes Are In: Bellevue Officially Sides with Light Rail

The 1990s are over in Bellevue, the 2000s are back in the 45th Legislative District, and women march against Trump.

12/05/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Opinion

Cities' Rights

There's nothing hypocritical about fighting for civil rights.

11/30/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

U.S. Rep. DelBene Challenges Trump, State Rep. Frame Challenges State Democrats

Fighting a Muslim registry, fighting Democratic losses, and a win for charter schools.

11/21/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Minimum Wage Measure Outperforms Clinton in Blue Washington

1433 does better than Clinton in Washington state, ad hoc anti-Trump meetup on Capitol Hill

11/14/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Opinion

It's Pretty Rich to be Accused of Living in a Bubble by Voters Who Just Endorsed Building a Wall

The central feature of Trump's campaign was exclusion, the central feature of cities is inclusion.

11/11/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

2 Videos to Watch Before Election Day

These two videos make it clear why election day is a big deal.

11/07/2016 By Josh Feit

Opinion

Stay Put, Young Hipster

Progressives shouldn't flock to the Midwest, nor should they bail on it.

10/24/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Mayor Annouces Plan for 4 New Sanctioned Homeless Encampments, Says He Will Not Permit Camping on Any Parks Land

Murray gets tough on unauthorized encampments.

10/14/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

The Trump Effect

Local conservatives cancel fundraiser for GOP candidate, local soccer clubs spreads disinformation about O'Brien's encampment legislation.

10/13/2016 By Josh Feit

Seattle Sound

Death Cab for Cutie Releases a New Anti-Trump Track

The Seattle group indie rock mocks the GOP nominee with a music video for "Million Dollar Loan."

10/10/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Morning Fizz

Republican U.S. Rep Herrera Beutler Slams Door on Trump, Bagshaw Looking at Safe Consumption Site, Burgess Files Election Papers

One GOP woman has had it with Trump.

10/10/2016 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Uber Drivers, Land Use Attorneys, and Trump Voters

A few post–Labor Day questions.

09/06/2016 By Josh Feit