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NW Progressive Institute
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Book Review: “When Companies Run the Courts” sets off red alerts for the structural injustices we live among
Brendan Ballou's 2026 book critiques forced arbitration as a tool that undermines constitutional rights, shielding corporations from accountability while disenfranchising individuals. Through compelling case studies, he highlights the prevalence of one-sided arbitration agreements and the systemic bias in favor of powerful corporations. Book Review: “When Companies Run the Courts” sets off red alerts for the structural injustices we live among 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.
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This Week on PubliCola: June 13, 2026
Upheaval at the Mayor’s Office, KCRHA Gets a Lifeline, SPD Hiring Surges, and nine other PubliCola stories you may have… The post This Week on PubliCola: June 13, 2026 appeared first on PubliCola.
NW Progressive Institute
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The two faces of the beautiful game: World Cup fever lights up Seattle amid systemic, fiscal, and border friction
The World Cup is a deeply flawed spectacle, operating at the complex intersection of global politics, heavy public spending, and exclusive domestic systems. But standing on the banister at Pacific Place, watching the city explode in celebration as the whistle blows, you are reminded of why we care. The two faces of the beautiful game: World Cup fever lights up Seattle amid systemic, fiscal, and border friction 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.
NW Progressive Institute
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Washingtonians disapprove of the cuts to education that the Legislature made in the 2026 session, Civic Heartbeat poll finds
55% of likely 2026 general election voters recently surveyed by Emerson College Polling for the Northwest Progressive Institute said they disapproved of the decision by the Legislature and Governor Ferguson to reduce funding for priorities like Transition to Kindergarten, Running Start, and K‑12 public school transportation in the budget, rather than raising taxes on large corporations to avert the cuts, while only 29% approved. Another 16% were not sure. Washingtonians disapprove of the cuts to education that the Legislature made in the 2026 session, Civic Heartbeat poll finds 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.
PubliCola
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Union Urges Wilson to Act After Investigation into Civil Rights Director Concludes; KCRHA Proposes 8 New Hires
1. PROTEC17, the union that represents workers at the city’s Office for Civil Rights, is renewing its call for Mayor… The post Union Urges Wilson to Act After Investigation into Civil Rights Director Concludes; KCRHA Proposes 8 New Hires appeared first on PubliCola.
PubliCola
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Police Chief Says No Plan to Slow Hiring Amid Budget Crunch; City Attorney Says “SOAP Orders Don’t Work” at Aurora Ave. Safety Event
1. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, responding to a question from PubliCola, said the police department does not plan to… The post Police Chief Says No Plan to Slow Hiring Amid Budget Crunch; City Attorney Says “SOAP Orders Don’t Work” at Aurora Ave. Safety Event appeared first on PubliCola.
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SPD releases report on deadly 12th and Yesler collision
The preliminary police report on the deadly collision with a recycling truck that took the life of a bicyclist at 12th and Yesler reveals ...
Capitol Hill Seattle
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More than 10,000 people have applied to live in Elara at the Market, the first building to be acquired and converted to affordable housing ...
Capitol Hill Seattle
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Seattle’s new CTO will wrestle with AI, data centers, and new cop cameras
Mayor Katie Wilson has selected her new Chief Technology Officer. Wilson named Shannon Smith as the city’s new CTO. Smith steps into the role to lead the Seattle Information Technology Department, managing an organization of over 600 employees and an … Continue reading →
Seattle Medium
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At Least Six States Are Bowing Out Of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
President Donald Trump's 'Great American State Fair,' set to open on June 25, aims to feature pavilions from every U.S. state and territory. However, several states, including Oregon, Washington, and Illinois, have declined invitations to participate. Officials cite significant financial costs and growing concerns over the event's partisan nature as primary factors in their decisions.
Seattle Medium
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Supreme Court Blocks Alabama From Executing Inmate With Method Lower Court Found Cruel And Unusual
The Supreme Court has blocked Alabama from proceeding with an execution using nitrogen hypoxia, a method that experts describe as causing 'air hunger' and which a federal court previously ruled violates the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.
Seattle Medium
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They survived one of the worst mass shootings in US history. What life looks like 10 years after Pulse
A decade following the Pulse nightclub shooting, survivors have detailed their complex physical and psychological recoveries. Their narratives highlight ongoing efforts to address gun violence and anti-LGBTQ+ hate, with some individuals channeling their experiences into advocacy and personal pursuits, such as makeup artistry, as a means of healing and community engagement.