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Independent Voices from the Northwest Take the National Stage

Last week, independent journalists from across the country joined President Trump at the White House for a first-of-its-kind conversation about free speech, media bias, and the growing threat of political extremism. Among those invited to share their stories were two familiar faces to all of you on the Future 42 list and anyone following what’s...

Everett’s “No Sit, No Lie” Law Could End—Speak Out Before Wednesday!

EVERETT CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE ON EXTENDING “NO SIT, NO LIE” LAW WHICH CRACKS DOWN ON LOITERING AND ASSOCIATED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY At their public meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:30pm, the Everett City Council will be holding a vote to continue the current “no sit, no lie” law which, if not approved, will sunset at...

Once in a decade election for Snohomish County Charter Review Commission will occur on Nov. 4th – ballots arriving now

This weekend, Snohomish County voters will receive their ballots for the 2025 General Election. Among other races, this ballot will include the opportunity to select three candidates to represent you on the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission. What is the Charter Review Commission? Snohomish County is a charter county. The charter is the highest law...

Big Decisions Ahead for Clark County Voters — Ballots Are Here!

Clark County voters will be receiving their ballot this weekend for the 2025 General Election. Residents in several municipalities will be voting on several key propositions and amendments. For all county residents, this ballot will include the opportunity to select three candidates to represent you on the Clark County Charter Review Commission. Proposed Vancouver Charter...

40 Attacks on Signature Gatherers and Attorney General Nick Brown Stays Silent

When citizens can’t safely collect signatures in public, democracy itself is under attack. This right is enshrined in Article II, Section 1 of the Washington state constitution. In recent weeks, violence and harassment against signature gatherers in our state have become an epidemic — yet Attorney General Nick Brown, the state’s top law enforcement officer,...

Understanding the Whatcom County Charter Amendments on Your November Ballot

As ballots arrive today or over the weekend, Whatcom County voters are being asked to decide on 12 proposed amendments to the County Charter, which will appear on the ballot as Propositions 1 through 12. These measures range from minor housekeeping updates to significant changes in how our local government operates. At Future 42, our mission is...

[un]Divided: Democratic lawmaker admits she is ‘culpable’ in juvenile crime crisis

State Rep. Lauren Davis (D-Shoreline) admits that some of her votes have made the youth crime crisis worse. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show at unDividedPod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

WSJ: Why Am I the Wrong Kind of Hispanic?

The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed from State Senator Nikki Torres (LD15 – Yakima) about how racial gerrymandering has become a purely partisan matter in our state: So while Hispanic voters chose me, I wasn’t the right kind of Hispanic according to Democrats. Why not? My parents were both born in Mexico. They met...

[un]Divided: Lawmaker says it should be a felony to interfere with signature gatherers

State Senator Jeff Wilson (R-19th District) says he will try yet again next session to pass reasonable protections for signature gatherers. Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedpod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Stand Up Against Political Intimidation — Rally This Tuesday in Tacoma

Across Washington, citizens exercising one of their most sacred rights — the right to petition their government through the initiative process — are being met with violence, harassment, and intimidation. Signature gatherers for Let’s Go Washington’s new initiatives — one protecting fairness in girls’ sports and another restoring parental rights — have faced organized campaigns of disruption...

Violence and Intimidation Have No Place in Washington’s Democratic Process

One of the most sacred rights of Washingtonians is the right of direct democracy — to petition the government through the initiative and referendum process. Yet, as has been clearly documented across Washington, that right is under attack. All throughout the state, agitators have engaged in a campaign of harassment and political violence aimed at...

State Economist Debunks Lawmakers’ Excuses as Washington’s Budget Hole Deepens

Washington state’s budget picture is darkening by the day, and no amount of finger-pointing in Olympia can hide it. The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) just released another revenue update, projecting nearly $900 million less coming into state coffers over the next four years. That’s on top of what was already shaping up to...

[un]Divided: Where is Governor Bob Ferguson?

When he took office, Governor Bob Ferguson promised to increase government transparency. So why is he hiding his schedule and whereabouts from reporters? Follow unDivided across platforms and subscribe to support the show: unDividedpod.com.

By Brandi Kruse

Let’s Go Washington Unveils Bold Initiatives: Parental Rights Restoration & Girls’ Sports Protection

Let’s Go Washington has unveiled two new initiatives that strike at the heart of accountability in Olympia: IL26-001: “Strengthen Communication Between Parents and Schools” IL26-638: “Protecting Fairness in Girls’ Sports” These proposals don’t come out of nowhere—they are the next step in a citizen movement that has already reshaped Washington politics through direct democracy. In...

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Independent Voices from the Northwest Take the National Stage

Independent Voices from the Northwest Take the National Stage

Everett’s “No Sit, No Lie” Law Could End—Speak Out Before Wednesday!

Everett’s “No Sit, No Lie” Law Could End—Speak Out Before Wednesday!

Once in a decade election for Snohomish County Charter Review Commission will occur on Nov. 4th – ballots arriving now

Once in a decade election for Snohomish County Charter Review Commission will occur on Nov. 4th – ballots arriving now

Big Decisions Ahead for Clark County Voters — Ballots Are Here!

Big Decisions Ahead for Clark County Voters — Ballots Are Here!

40 Attacks on Signature Gatherers and Attorney General Nick Brown Stays Silent

40 Attacks on Signature Gatherers and Attorney General Nick Brown Stays Silent

Understanding the Whatcom County Charter Amendments on Your November Ballot

Understanding the Whatcom County Charter Amendments on Your November Ballot

[un]Divided: Democratic lawmaker admits she is ‘culpable’ in juvenile crime crisis

[un]Divided: Democratic lawmaker admits she is ‘culpable’ in juvenile crime crisis

WSJ: Why Am I the Wrong Kind of Hispanic?

WSJ: Why Am I the Wrong Kind of Hispanic?

[un]Divided: Lawmaker says it should be a felony to interfere with signature gatherers

[un]Divided: Lawmaker says it should be a felony to interfere with signature gatherers

Stand Up Against Political Intimidation — Rally This Tuesday in Tacoma

Stand Up Against Political Intimidation — Rally This Tuesday in Tacoma

Violence and Intimidation Have No Place in Washington’s Democratic Process

Violence and Intimidation Have No Place in Washington’s Democratic Process

State Economist Debunks Lawmakers’ Excuses as Washington’s Budget Hole Deepens

State Economist Debunks Lawmakers’ Excuses as Washington’s Budget Hole Deepens

[un]Divided: Where is Governor Bob Ferguson?

[un]Divided: Where is Governor Bob Ferguson?

Let’s Go Washington Unveils Bold Initiatives: Parental Rights Restoration & Girls’ Sports Protection

Let’s Go Washington Unveils Bold Initiatives: Parental Rights Restoration & Girls’ Sports Protection