A mythology surrounds the Democratic Party. We’re told that it's the party that represents working people, oppressed communities, and the environment. This is largely based on the raft of social reforms known as the New Deal, but also the election of Obama, the first black President.  But do the Democrats deserve the mantle of being ... Read more

Today a majority of the Democrats on the City Council will likely vote NOT to override Mayor Durkan’s veto of the SPD budget cuts. This would be a massive, racist betrayal of their previous pledge to defund SPD by 50%! The city council needs to hear from us, loud and clear: Stand with the Black ... Read more