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Sorry, Dave, you can’t do that: Federal judge protects vote-at-home, state voter rolls from Trump and his Postmaster General

A federal judge in Massachusetts has halted Donald Trump's efforts to control mail-in voting by enjoining the U.S. Postal Service from refusing to mail ballots if states don't give their voter rolls to his regime. The ruling emphasized that states have the constitutional authority to manage elections, and overturned several sections of Trump's executive order deemed unconstitutional and void. Sorry, Dave, you can’t do that: Federal judge protects vote-at-home, state voter rolls from Trump and his Postmaster General 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.

REMINDER: World Cup action hits White Center this Friday at “Gather for Goals” Festival

REMINDER: World Cup action hits White Center this Friday at “Gather for Goals” Festival Off patr Thu, 06/25/2026 - 11:35am

Fremont events June 26-27

Another weekend, another reason to get outside. Here’s what’s happening in the neighborhood. June 26: Fremont Fridays Seattle’s #1 free independent weekly music/arts series returns this Friday to six different Fremont venues! The Fremont Social and George & Dragon will include all ages shows! Check out schedules and event locations on their Instagram page. June […]

A new film brings the Fremont Bridge to life

Freyja Whitney grew up in Ballard’s Sunset Hill neighborhood and would get stuck, like all locals, waiting on the bridge. She would pause and look up at the towers.  “I’ve always stood and just wondered…is anyone in there? What is going on?”  This year she found out what was inside.  Whitney is a freelance animator […]

SPD May Slow Hiring in 2026 Amid Budget, Training Challenges

Seattle police hiring could slow despite rising officer numbers, as budget pressures and training bottlenecks reshape staffing plans that could affect response across neighborhoods, including the South End.

West Seattle Ledger

West Seattle Ledger Off patr Wed, 06/24/2026 - 2:18pm

COLUMN | In Rainier Beach, Not Every Gunshot Means Danger - But It Feels Like It

Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.

West Seattle Grand Parade rolls out July 18, bringing tradition back to California Avenue

West Seattle Grand Parade rolls out July 18, bringing tradition back to California Avenue Off patr Tue, 06/23/2026 - 7:07pm

Fremont Neighborhood Council seeks sponsors for movie night

The Fremont Neighborhood Council will bring back outdoor movie nights this summer and is looking for local businesses and community members to help keep the event free. Fremont Movie Night is set for Tuesday, Aug. 25, with the location tentatively set for B.F. Day Ball Field. The time is yet to be determined.  Fremonsters may […]

Seattle Hip-Hop Walking Map Charts the Central District's Rap Roots

A new Seattle hip-hop walking map charts early rap roots in the Central District, while raising questions about South End history left off the route.

Continued revenue reform is necessary to responsibly “reboot” Washington’s budget: Read NPI’s letter in The Seattle Times

After decades of inaction, Washington's Legislature has finally taken meaningful steps to modernize the state's antiquated, upside down tax code and require the wealthy to pay what they owe. But the job's not done. There's more to do -- and doing it will also allow us to address another looming revenue shortfall responsibly and thoughtfully. Continued revenue reform is necessary to responsibly “reboot” Washington’s budget: Read NPI’s letter in The Seattle Times 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.