WA: Civil Rights
WA voting rights bill for people in prison would ‘restore humanity'
Legislation in Olympia could give people in Washington prisons their voting rights. House Bill 2030, known as the Free the Vote Act, would allow …
Research links faster postal service to higher voter turnout
When the postal service works better, people are more likely to vote - according to new research. The study published in the Election Law Journal …
Opponents push back on initiative to build jail in NW WA
A new jail would be built in northwest Washington if a measure on the November ballot passes. Opponents say it isn't a good solution to issues facing …
Workplace Injuries in Spotlight During Safety Month
June is national safety month and workplace injuries are an important focus. What is considered a workplace injury is broader than many workers may …
Voter-Approved Democracy Reforms Changing WA Elections
Democracy reforms got the seal of approval from many Washington state voters this November. While some changes were big, others were subtle but …
WA Candidates Tied to Far-Right On Ballot in November
Washington state's primary results have diminished fears of a far-right insurgency in the state's elections. But there are still concerns that 2020 …
Research Undermines Narrative of Youth-Led Crime Wave
Crime rates among young people have dropped dramatically in recent decades - despite media coverage that points to a supposed "crime wave" led by yout…
NW Racial Equity Struggle in Focus on MLK Day
The quest for greater racial equity in the Northwest is in the spotlight today on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and it's part of the mission of one …
Reconciliation Bill Includes Union-Friendly PRO Act Provisions
SEATTLE - Unions could get a boost under provisions currently included in the budget reconciliation package. The Biden administration has released …
Health Profs Object to Repealing King County Bike Helmet Law
SEATTLE - A proposal to repeal King County's law requiring helmets while riding bicycles has health professionals concerned. The King County Board …
As Redistricting Begins, New WA Law Ends 'Prison Gerrymandering'
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The recent release of detailed Census data means states can begin drawing up new voting maps. In Washington state, a new law will …
WA First to Guarantee Right to Counsel in Eviction Cases
SEATTLE - With the threats of evictions rising as the pandemic eases, Washington state took a major step this year to protect tenants. In the 2021 …