Seattle shifts sharply to the left

DOJ, Pentagon probe Sen. Kelly, other Dems

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – In another effort targeting the President’s perceived political enemies, the Pentagon and the Justice Department have launched investigations into several congressional Democrats over a social media video. In the clip, the lawmakers speak directly to America’s armed forces, telling them they have a duty to ignore illegal orders. This comes as the […]

Seattle shifts sharply to the left

(SEATTLE, Wash.) – Bruce Harrell. Ann Davison. Sara Nelson. All moderates who were summarily dismissed by voters after just one term in office. We’ve talked extensively about how Seattlites seem eager to return to ultra-progressive politics, but this week we will hear from one of the Democrats who was ousted for not being liberal enough. […]

Socialist Seattle?

(SEATTLE, Wash.) – Seattle voters seem to be over their experiment with moderate progressives. Self-described socialist Katie Wilson has been elected mayor of Washington’s biggest city. But how much of her agenda will she be able to enact? Three new –and decidedly liberal– faces on the City Council should help, but the massive budget shortfall […]

A Democrat Sweep

(SEATTLE, Wash.) – From Seattle, to King County, to Washington State and across the country, Democrats won every major election on Tuesday. While off-year turnout is typically much lower, are voters sending a message? We’ll break down the results, both local and national. PLUS: Is Seattle done with moderate liberalism? AND: Honoring those who served. Guests include […]

Shutdown threatens food benefits for millions

(WASHINGTON, DC) – With no end in sight, the shutdown of the federal government is now threatening SNAP benefits for millions of Americans. SNAP, the successor to Food Stamps, provides funding for the poorest of citizens to buy food. Late Friday, two federal courts ruled the Trump Administration must use emergency funds to keep the […]