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Kshama Sawant

Congressman Adam Smith discusses policy making in the Biden administration, political extremism, and more.

Rep. Adam Smith from Washington State’s 9th Congressional District has served in the US House of Representatives since 1996. He is the Chairman of the House...Read More

Bernie Sanders and local surrogates rally Washington supporters in Tacoma

Senator Bernie Sanders held a campaign rally in Tacoma on Monday evening. Seattle U.S. Rep. and National Health Policy Chair for the Sanders campaign, Pramila...Read More

Reviewing the civil conflicts in Washington State’s two parties

Intra-party conflict comes primarily through political organizing and elections. Rhetoric or public statements are often what brings that conflict into light. Those are usually symptoms...Read More

Understanding the math: 2020 race for governor

The math works in funny ways in the 2020 governor race, creating the possibility of two Democrats in the general election...Read More

Sawant votes no on $5.9 bill Seattle budget, cites lack of affordable housing funds

Monday, the Seattle City Council voted 8-1 to pass a $5.9 billion city budget proposal for 2019-2020. Its passage means next year’s budget will be $300...Read More