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Offering commentary and analysis from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, The Cascadia Advocate provides the Northwest Progressive Institute's uplifting perspective on world, national, and local politics.

Monthly Archives: January 2019

Meet the Democrats joining the Washington State Legislature on January 14th, 2019

Excerpt: The November 2018 midterms produced a more diverse Washington State Legislature. Get to know the newest Democratic representative and senators!
Written by:Caitlin Harrington
Categories:Elections, Party Politics, Public Service
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Safety First! New WSDOT video explains how SR 99 tunnel is designed to withstand quakes

Excerpt: In the event of a large earthquake, the new SR 99 tunnel will be by far the safest place to be, according to seismic experts. Learn why.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Policy Topics, Public Planning
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Federal judge: Campaign finance enforcement lawsuits against Tim Eyman can proceed

Excerpt: The State of Washington has a green light to move ahead with its campaign finance enforcement suits against Tim Eyman despite his recent bankruptcy filing.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Litigation, Open Government, Policy Topics
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House Democrats use their new majority to pass bills to reopen the federal government

Excerpt: The House acted on two bills: one to re-open and fund the government until September (H. R. 21) and one to fund the Department of Homeland Security without money for a border wall (H. J. Res 1). Each passed easily.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Legislative Advocacy
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Banished Words for 2019

Excerpt: Read Lake Superior State University's forty-fourth List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Misuse, Overuse and General Uselessness.
Written by:Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:Holidays
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