In the last presidential election, 192,000 more women than men cast ballots in Washington. It amounted to a turnout gap, favoring women, of about 5%.

So politics is kind of like the book business. Women are the dominant customers.
Danny Westneat in The Seattle Times

For the third time in eight years, Donald Trump wasl nominated as the Republican Party’s candidate for president of the United States. A once great political party now serves the interests of one man, a man as demonstrably unsuited for the office of president as any to run in the long history of the Republic, a man whose values, temperament, ideas and language are directly opposed to so much of what has made this country great.
The New York Times Editorial Board

What would four more years of Donald Trump in the White House look like? Aftermath, a video produced by the Lincoln Project, paints a terrifying picture based on plans clearly outlined in the Heritage Foundations’ Project 2025.
The Lincoln Project

Project 2025 is a comprehensive plan created by the Heritage Foundation to prepare for a potential conservative administration in the United States in 2025. It outlines a detailed strategy to transform the federal government and implement a conservative agenda through policy changes and personnel appointments.
MSNBC and others

Of the 28 gubernatorial candidates on the primary ballot, Democrat Bob Ferguson is best positioned to lead Washington through the next four years. His experience as state attorney general, his detailed policy positions, and his willingness to tackle tough issues give him the edge in a crowded field.
The Seattle Times

A coddled billionaire who didn’t earn his fortune and who has never been told what to do, covered up his dirt to mislead voters and finally got caught. Aside from wondering if he actually knows how serious this is, ask yourself what is going on in his head.
The Witness Chronicles

Two years ago today, the Supreme Court overruled Roe v Wade and gave states the ability to outlaw abortions. To date, most Republican-led legislatures have done that with a vengeance.
Brave New Films

It was easy to miss. Last Sunday in the Northwest section of the Spokesman Jim Camden’s “Spin Control” unflashily presented “Judge: Voters deserve fiscal statement for 3 initiatives on the ballot.
Indivisible: The High Ground

Think about it for a moment. Democrats in deep red districts tend to stick together. Without money or voters, we rural Democrats accept stranger bedfellows than if we enjoyed a comfortable majority. Accepting is one thing. Sticking together, though, is a higher standard, at least in the sense of building structures.
Ag & Rural Caucus

TVW Washington provided gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Washington State Republican Convention in Spokane on April 19 and 20, 2024. Where democracy goes to die.

At their April 19-20, 2024 convention, Washington State Republicans voted to deny that our form of government is or should be called a “democracy,” as noted in Danny Westneat’s article, which we posted on April 24.

Then, on April 29, Rachel Maddow shared the video.
Rachel Maddow Show

Washington State Republicans held their convention in Spokane on April 19-20 and took two hard steps to the extreme right: they endorsed Semi Bird for governor and adopted a resolution opposing democracy. Really.
Danny Westneat in The Seattle Times

Ranked Choice Voting has gained currency in blue jurisdictions in the Puget Sound; Seattle voted in 2022 to use RCV. It has earned a reputation as a “good government” Democratic idea, both a capital “D” and a small " D” democratic.
Ag & Rural Caucus

When asked what gives me hope about the future, I invariably respond that this country's youth gives me confidence. Just because we are counting on the youth does not mean they are counting on us.
Ag & Rural Caucus

CBS’ 60 Minutes recently reported the removal of 97 books from the Beaufort, SC School District, an action led by Moms for Liberty. This group’s actions are being felt well beyond its Florida headquarters.
60 Minutes

In recent years, more than 2,500 books have been removed from school districts around the US, labeled as banned, restricted, or challenged, and made unavailable to millions of students.
Dan Rather in Steady at Substack

I’m often inspired by those younger than I who work tirelessly to help our country survive and thrive. But at 92, it’s not every day I find someone older who is such an inspiration.
Dan Rather in Steady at Substack

I grew up with the dams. I was graduating from Walla Walla High School when the dams on the Snake were being built. My dad, a farmer, was trained in engineering. He left me with an appreciation of the dams as engineering successes. I am still awed by the massive structures.
From the Capital Press