In 2019 the Seattle elections became a referendum on who runs the city: big business or working people. Amazon and big business made it crystal clear that the biggest prize for the establishment would be getting rid of socialist city councilmember Kshama Sawant. But working class people fought back and won: decisively demonstrating Amazon can’t buy city hall.
Local Politics
Due to their limited impact, Seattle DSA tends to avoid paper endorsements, which are nothing more than a permission for a campaign to use our name and logo on their … Read more
Seattle DSA preparing to canvass in support of the Sherae for State campaign.
Endorsements and voting guide from Seattle DSA for the 2020 General Election are as follows: Electoral Endorsements Sherae Lascelles for 43rd Legislative District Members overwhelming voted to endorse Sherae Lascelles for 43rd … Read more
The movement for Black Lives scored a significant victory on Tuesday in the fight to defund the Seattle Police Department, when the City Council overrode Mayor Durkan’s veto! Back in … Read more
By Justin Ward In a resounding victory for the Seattle Defund movement, the city council voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to override the mayor’s veto of the proposed 2020 budget re-balancing. … Read more
By the Queer & Feminist Caucus of the Seattle Democratic Socialists of America This year, in the midst of a Black-led uprising against police violence and systemic racism, Pride looks … Read more
In a groundbreaking move, on June 17 the Martin Luther King County Labor Council kicked out the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) by a vote of 55% to 45%. Seattle … Read more
Did you hear the exciting news? It’s not every day that socialists score a victory. But the economic crisis unleashed by the coronavirus has created a completely new political situation … Read more
About the image: What’s the use of a bridge (to housing) if it doesn’t go anywhere? Happy Friday, everyone! Well, not everyone; everyone with a few notable exceptions. Some of … Read more
About the photo: Is change coming to Seattle? Are people actually on board with building affordable housing? Or are they just staying home and sending nasty emails? Only time will … Read more
About the photo: Motel 6 will break the law if ICE asks them to. Ironic! Happy new year! The Hellhole regrets to inform you that while 2017 was awful, it … Read more