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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.
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Would Compassion Seattle lead to fewer tents or more? Nobody knows
Even informed opinions on how the proposed charter amendment would actually tackle homelessness vary wildly. That should be a red flag for voters.
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The Gates divorce and the risks of billionaire philanthropy
Relying on the charity of the uber wealthy is a poor substitute for the kind of ongoing support more progressive taxes can provide.
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Native tribes need Biden’s bold plan to fix infrastructure
The American Jobs Plan wouldn’t just fix roads and bridges. It would make vital investments in tribal nations, and in the future of the entire country.
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What Seattle mayoral candidates think about guaranteed income
The candidates are competing to give us money with no strings attached. How do their ideas stack up?