Offering asides, recommended links, blogworthy quotations, and more, In Brief is the Northwest Progressive Institute's microblog of world, national, and local politics.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson, State Senator Manka Dhingra, State Representative Vandana Slatter, Alicia Hupprich, and Courtney Normand of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates joined NPI’s Andrew Villeneuve to unveil our April 2023 My Health, My Data Act poll finding at a press conference in Olympia.
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Watch the speaking program of the January 26th, 2023 rally to support our state’s capital gains tax on the wealthy organized by Invest in Washington Now.
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The White House has accepted Kevin McCarthy’s invitation to schedule the State of the Union for February 7th. The speech is expected to occur at 6 PM Pacific Time.
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Eastside For All’s Debbie Lacy, Complete Streets Bellevue’s Chris Randels, and the Housing Development Consortium’s Patience Malaba joined NPI’s Andrew Villeneuve on Monday, September 12th to unveil the initial findings of the August 2022 Bellevue housing poll commissioned by NPI and the Bellevue Housing Research Coalition.
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With Attorney General Bob Ferguson, State Senator Manka Dhingra, State Representative Jamila Taylor, State Senator Patty Kuderer, and Emily Cantrell of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility.
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The Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin appraises Biden’s acceptance speech, opining: “The intensity and sincerity in Biden’s voice, the determination with which he spoke was what we have been missing. It was the voice of a president.”
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As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), here is the general session run of show (sans timepoints) and speaking program guide for the fourth day of the 2020 DNC.
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As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), here is the general session run of show (sans timepoints) and speaking program guide for the third day of the 2020 DNC.
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As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), here is the general session run of show (sans timepoints) and speaking program guide for the second day of the 2020 DNC.
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Urquiza made one of the first night’s most memorable appearances, ripping Donald Trump for his refusal to step up and take on COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.
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As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), here is the general session run of show (sans timepoints) and speaking program guide for the first day of the 2020 DNC.
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The mayor of Milwaukee and others weigh in on the continued downsizing of the Democratic National Convention.
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In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden hosted a discussion to address one of the most pressing issues facing our country and the world with special guest Vice President Al Gore.
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“We sent Allana Harkin and Michael Rubens to Netroots to find hope for 2018 and/or lean in to our misery,” the show explains. Segment produced by Elizabeth Skadden.
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“What was already shaping up to be a rather earnest affair ― CNN announced last month that it will invite journalism students rather than celebrities ― is expected to be especially mission-driven and keeping with a renewed focus on the press’ essential role in a democracy,” writes Michael Calderone of The Huffington Post.
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Are you ready to help defeat the Trans-Pacific Partnership? Join progressive activists and socially conscious musicians for a free concert and rally against the disastrous
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As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee, here is the run of show for the third day of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. In
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As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee, here is the run of show for the second day of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. In
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As announced by the Democratic National Convention Committee, here is the run of show for the first day of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. In
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Racism is racial prejudice plus power. Racism is the intentional or unintentional use of power to isolate, separate and exploit others. This use of power
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President Barack Obama has returned to the Puget Sound region to raise money for the Democratic Party and Governor Jay Inslee. According to a press
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