After a long stretch of at-home learning and remote teaching due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s school board races throughout King County gave voters the opportunity to decide who should have responsibility for overseeing the administration of many of the state’s biggest school districts.
Author Archives: Emma Goolsby
Saving democracy one vote at a time: Democratic secretaries of state review the 2020 election and look ahead to 2022
Jena Griswold of Colorado, Denise Merrill of Connecticut, Shenna Bellows of Maine, and Jocelyn Benson of Michigan joined Daily Kos’ Carolyn Fiddler discuss their role in state government as well as the current threat to democracy.
Anti-racist organizers recognized with Black Education Matters Student Activist Awards
Meet the three young people recognized for their anti-racist leadership by the Black Education Matters Student Activist Award.
Housing advocates team up to help renters understand their recently expanded rights
Thanks to the Washington State Legislature, tenant protections were expanded during the 2021 legislative session. This post summarizes the new rights gained by renters, which were championed by housing advocates.
House Public Safety Committee reviews ideas for police reform ahead of 2021 session
In a November 30th virtual work session, the Washington State House of Representatives heard from reform advocates as well as representatives of law enforcement.