WA: Civil Rights
Thursday, April 18, 2024
WA workers won't be punished for skipping 'captive audience' meetings
Washington joins a handful of states to do away with mandatory meetings for employees on political or religious matters. Sometimes known as captive …
Monday, April 15, 2024
Report: Election official turnover trend stretches two decades
A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…
Monday, April 15, 2024
Tendencia de participación de funcionarios electorales se extiende por décadas
Un nuevo informe profundiza en la rotación de funcionarios electorales durante más de dos décadas. Dice que las tasas han aumentado …
WA's new ballot curing law ensures state 'counts every voter'
The process for correcting ballot errors is set to become easier this year thanks to a bill passed in Olympia this session. Lawmakers unanimously …
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 …
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