Legislation that would permanently abolish Washington’s unconstitutional, immoral, and indefensible death penalty statute is returning to the House.
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Biden camp tries courting Klobuchar’s in final days before the Iowa Democratic caucuses
The former Vice President’s team have proposed an electoral pact with Senator Amy Klobuchar’s campaign. It was not well received.
Evidence shows local races would benefit from being moved to even-numbered years
In this guest post, Shoreline’s Chris Roberts explains how contests for local office in Washington would benefit from being moved to even-numbered years.
NPI’s Gael Tarleton warns proposed sale of .ORG domain registry could harm nonprofits
A proposed sale of one of the Internet’s biggest domain registries is attracting opposition all over the world, including here in the Pacific Northwest.
OMB’s decision to close the National Archives’ Seattle branch must be fought and overturned
The federal Office of Management and Budget plans to relocate records that document the history of the Pacific Northwest to California or Missouri.
Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (January 20th-25th)
Find out Cascadia’s United States Senators voted on motions pertaining to the rules for Donald Trump’s removal trial.
Opponents of phasing out odd year elections in Washington are making many bogus claims
The debate over eliminating elections in odd-numbered years is heating up. But opponents are making a number of claims that are factually inaccurate.
NPI to Evergreen State legislators: Phase out odd year elections to protect our democracy
Read our founder’s prepared remarks in support of House Bill 2529, legislation that would reduce voter fatigue and save money by moving local races and state level ballot measures to even-numbered years.
Washington State Senate sends OSPI-backed sexual health education bill back to House
Requested by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, the bill is intended to help young people at many different stages of childhood and young adulthood make better decisions about their health and their future.
Idaho Republican Jim Risch reportedly fell asleep today during Trump’s removal trial
The Washington Post reported today that U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho fell asleep during the first day of proceedings in the trial to remove Donald Trump.
Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Injustice must be exposed… to the light of human conscience”
Take a few moments to read this excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s Letter From Birmingham Jail.
Documentary Review: “Race to Nowhere” may be ten years old, but it has aged well
Vicki Abeles created this documentary film to bring attention to some of the problems with the American education system.
Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (January 13th-17th)
The week’s major votes included the transmission of impeachment articles/appointment of trial managers and ratification of the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement.
Iowa 2020 Democratic presidential debate recap: How did the six candidates fare?
The debate was the last before Democratic voters caucus in Iowa, and the candidates appearing onstage in Des Moines were determined to showcase their electability.