In the wake of last year’s historic midterms, prepaid postage will become mandatory for ballot return envelopes in Washington with Senate Bill 5063.
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Tim Eyman botches effort to overturn legislator pay increases; blames Kim Wyman
Tim Eyman is attacking fellow Republican Kim Wyman because he doesn’t want to accept responsibility for his latest strategic blunder.
Poll Watch: Democratic voters in California offer strong support to Joe Biden
A new public opinion survey brings good news for former Vice President Joe Biden, who has yet to officially enter the crowded Democratic field.
Tim Eyman stuck in Chapter 11 for now as Judge Barreca orders him to file a budget
Motion to dismiss denied! The disgraced initiative promoter will remain in bankruptcy for the time being, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has decided.
Bill requiring a clean electric grid clears Washington State House, returns to Senate
Landmark legislation that would commit Washington State to a renewable energy future is one step closer to reaching Governor Jay Inslee’s desk.
VICTORY! U.S. House of Representatives finally votes to restore net neutrality
The people’s House of Representatives finally has a majority willing to implement the people’s demand for Net Neutrality. Get details on the historic vote.
Hilary Franz to deliver opening address at NPI’s 2019 Spring Fundraising Gala in Renton
On Friday, April 26th, the Northwest Progressive Institute will hold its biggest event of the year in the heart of King County. Meet our opening speaker.
Washington State Democrats to allocate 2020 national delegates with a presidential primary
It’s primary time! The Washington State Democratic Party’s Central Committee has voted overwhelmingly to use a state-run presidential primary for delegate allocation in 2020.
Book Review: “Talk on the Wild Side” by Lane Greene shows how language is power
Lane Greene’s Talk on the Wild Side: Why Language Can’t Be Tamed came across, in its initial reading, as a scattershot collection of topics relating vaguely to the way the pronunciations, words, and grammars of languages will change with time so long as those languages continue to live and have people speak them. What makes the […]
Tim Eyman loses effort to weaken State of Washington’s primary lawsuit against him
Tim Eyman was hit with what he called “a gut punch” when the judge presiding over the campaign finance enforcement lawsuit against him denied his motion for partial summary judgment.
Bill to enshrine Patient Protection Act provisions into state law heads to Inslee
Washingtonians worried about Donald Trump’s efforts to destroy the Patient Protection Act can take comfort in knowing that their state government has taken action to protect the health freedoms they gained during the Obama years.
Winning in the era of #MeToo
To credibly denounce Trump’s vile and hypocritical history when it comes to sexual harassment, Democrats need to practice what they preach.
You can now find NPI’s Cascadia Advocate on Apple News for iOS and macOS Mojave
There’s a new way to enjoy NPI’s Cascadia Advocate, especially when you’re on the go: Apple News. Learn about how to access our content from the app.