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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...

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...

What You Can Do: Stop Judges From Rewriting Our Laws

Across the state activist judges are going far beyond their legal authority to impose their own agendas. Whether it’s blocking the repeal of the new natural gas ban, shielding illegal school strikes, or cutting criminals loose without bail—time and again, judges are making political decisions and circumventing the will of the people and putting our communities at risk. That’s why we...

Common Sense Restored: Police Pursuits Bring Auto Thefts to Record Lows

For the first time since at least 2002 the statewide of vehicular thefts in Washington number has dipped below 1,500 — and it’s not a one-month fluke. April, May, and June of this year all posted historic lows, reversing a four-year crime wave that saw car thefts explode to more than 4,000 per month at...

John Braun: A big step toward restoring public safety: Auto thefts fall to historic low

Senate Republican Leader Sen. John Braun (R-Centralia, LD 20) was featured in The Chronicle discussing the history and the 434,000 signatures gathered by Let’s Go Washington for Initiative 2113, which ultimately forced lawmakers to restore police pursuit in Washington state: The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs has kept a record of the auto...

2025 Snohomish County State Legislative Scorecard

Future 42 is releasing a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive scorecard highlighting key votes taken by the 24 legislators representing areas of Snohomish County during the 2025 legislative session. This information is critical in order to ensure that county residents are informed on bills which were passed, how those bills will impact their lives, and who voted for/against...

2025 Washington State Legislative Scorecard

Future 42 is releasing a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive scorecard highlighting key votes taken by the 146 legislators during the 2025 legislative session. This information is critical in order to ensure that Washingtonians are informed on bills which were passed, how those bills will impact their lives, and who voted for/against those bills. The 2025 Washington State...

2025 Washington State Legislative Scorecard

Future 42 is releasing a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive scorecard highlighting key votes taken by legislators during the 2025 legislative session. This information is critical in order to ensure that Washingtonians are informed on bills which were passed, how those bills will impact their lives, and who voted for/against those bills. Note: This is special edition of...

Activist Judge Puts Community at Risk — Take Action Now

🚨ACTIVIST JUDGE ALERT🚨Contact Judge Zipp now! This week in Thurston County, Sheriff Derek Sanders’ deputies were shot at by a career criminal who should have been behind bars. Why wasn’t he? 👉 Because Judge Allyson Zipp—a known activist judge—let him out. Get the full story on Brandi Kruse’s show [un]Divided. Brandi highlights Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, who called out judges like Zipp because this...

Olympia Madness: Washington’s Not-So-Sweet Sixteen

A bracket-style tournament where YOU vote on the worst bills of 2025.

Olympia Madness: On to the Deadweight Eight

Round 1 of Olympia Madness is in the books. Washingtonians voted on the 16 worst bills lawmakers proposed this legislative session, and we now present to you: Round 2 kicks off today, with Rep. Jake Fey’s Vehicle Mileage tax going up against a double-team effort to raise your property taxes from Sen. Jamie Pederson and...

WA Democratic Lawmakers Prepare to Quickly Advance Largest Tax Hikes in State History

Most everyone at one point or another has been faced with personal financial challenge where money is tight, and you have to prioritize your spending. It’s what any responsible person does, dealing with what’s in your direct control. Cut back on eating out and entertainment. Cancel a subscription you can live without. Focus on basic...

Judge Sides Against Freedom – Blocks Repeal of Natural Gas Ban!

Washington voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 2066 to restore energy choice and block the natural gas ban, but one activist judge just decided your vote doesn’t count. King County Superior Court Judge Sandra Widlan halted the law, siding with special interests and climate activists instead of the people. Future analysis of the decision and the ridiculous logic behind it is available here. This decision...