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Seattle Medium
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Fact Check: Trump Told NBC That He Never Promised Not To Start A New War. He Did, Repeatedly
President Donald Trump, during an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," stated he had not guaranteed an absence of war in a potential second term. This declaration stands in direct opposition to his numerous prior public commitments, where he explicitly pledged the United States would avoid new conflicts under his future administration.
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Bus Network Boost from Wilson's Seattle Transit Measure Comes Into Focus
With a 0.15% sales tax bump, Seattle would be poised to see 100,000 more bus trips per year, boosting popular routes like the D Line and the 36. At a meeting Thursday, councilmembers got a deeper look at possible investments.
Seattle Medium
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Elon Musk Is Poised To Become The First Trillionaire. Just How Much Money Is $1 Trillion?
Elon Musk is projected to become the world's first trillionaire, with his combined holdings in Tesla and SpaceX potentially valuing his net worth at $1.11 trillion.
Seattle Medium
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When Black Communities Lose Their Vote, Schools Pay The Price
For generations, Black communities have recognized the inseparable link between the right to vote and access to quality public education. However, a recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, now threatens both democratic principles and educational equity by reducing Black political representation.
Seattle Medium
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The Water’s Fine: Black Seniors Challenge Swimming Fears
Seniors Inez Watson and Velmar Byrd are addressing the cultural and structural barriers that have historically prevented Black Americans from accessing swimming. Serving as 'swimming ambassadors,' both women champion efforts to overcome water-related fears and promote aquatic literacy within their communities.
Seattle Medium
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Survey: One In Three Americans Trust AI As Much As A Pastor
New research indicates a growing number of Americans are seeking spiritual guidance from artificial intelligence, presenting a significant challenge to Black churches. These institutions have historically served as cornerstones for faith, community, and social support within Black American communities, raising questions about the impact of algorithms on their traditional role.
Seattle Medium
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Faith Requires Work To Succeed
Donald Trump is accused of prioritizing his own interests, family, and friends over the American people, while spending tax dollars on lavish projects and pardoning criminals, and is urged to be held accountable through voting.
The Urbanist
4 days
Op-Ed: The Case for Shifting to a Land Value Tax
Seattle's property tax system has serious shortcomings, but Aaron Schechter explains how shifting to a land value tax could address them and encourage homebuilding.
NW Progressive Institute
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Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (June 1st-5th)
The week's major votes included Senate passage of a big Republican fiscal bill to give ICE and CBP more money and House passage of an Iran war powers resolution along with the Ukraine Support Act, both via discharge petition that circumvented Trump enabler Speaker Mike Johnson. Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (June 1st-5th) is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
The Urbanist
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Op-Ed: Bellevue’s Wilburton Housing Policy Actually Builds Housing
One year in, the Wilburton rezone is becoming a regional model. Thanks to a funded inclusionary zoning program, Wilburton attracted applications for more than 2,300 apartments, more than Seattle logged citywide in 2025.
NW Progressive Institute
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Netroots Nation 2026 closes with calls to organize, protect voting rights, and engage young people in progressive causes
Speakers at the final Philadelphia plenary urged attendees to convert energy into action, with Maxwell Frost, Jamie Raskin, Nikema Williams, Justin Pearson, Nan Seymour, and Jevin Hodge emphasizing grassroots power, youth engagement, trans dignity, and democracy’s survival in their podium remarks and panel appearances. Netroots Nation 2026 closes with calls to organize, protect voting rights, and engage young people in progressive causes is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
The Urbanist
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Crosslake Light Rail Pushes Sound Transit to Most-Used Light Rail System in US
With the boost from the expanded 2 Line, Seattle's Link rail system is humming along at 160,000 daily riders, according to new April data. That makes it the busiest light rail system in the U.S.
