[un]Divided: Public safety shouldn’t be a political issue
[un]Divided: Public safety shouldn’t be a political issue
When Susanna Keilman organized a rally in honor of a pregnant woman murdered in downtown Seattle, she never would have expected that anti-police groups would attack her motives. She joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast to discuss why everyone, regardless of race or political party, should be fighting for safer communities.
By Brandi Kruse
Join us on June 17 to honor Eina Kwon and unite for safety
Join us on June 17 to honor Eina Kwon and unite for safety
Eina Kwon, a pregnant 34-year old woman, was murdered in the Belltown area of Seattle Tuesday in what appears to be a random attack. The child, which was almost full term, lived briefly but did not survive. Tomorrow, we will honor a woman who friends have called “an incredible human being.” We will meet at...
Judge to Seattle criminals – we won’t stop you from destroying property
Judge to Seattle criminals – we won’t stop you from destroying property
U.S District Court Judge Marsha Pechman has issued an injunction barring the city of Seattle from enforcing its ban on graffiti. In doing so, she has also declared the prosecution of all destruction of property to be unconstitutional. In her decision, Pechman wrote, “While there is allegedly a policy not to arrest children drawing rainbows...
[un]Divided: Seattle councilman suddenly cares about fentanyl crisis
[un]Divided: Seattle councilman suddenly cares about fentanyl crisis
After he cast the deciding vote to kill a bill that would have criminalized drug use, Seattle City Councilman Andrew Lewis is trying to save face by proposing his own solution – four years too late. Brandi Kruse discusses on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
[un]Divided: Snohomish County Executive loses brother to fentanyl overdose
[un]Divided: Snohomish County Executive loses brother to fentanyl overdose
After losing his younger brother to a fentanyl overdose, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers is sharing his story to raise awareness for the prevalence of addiction in our communities. He spoke to Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.
By Brandi Kruse
5 most impactful developments from the 2023 legislative session
5 most impactful developments from the 2023 legislative session
When the Washington Legislature meets every year, it feels like an action-packed sprint full of formalities and policy discussions on a wide array of issues. For the casual observer, it’s hard to keep track of everything. With the end of the 2023 Washington State Legislative Session, we want to highlight 5 takeaways for you. 1....
[un]Divided: Seattle City Hall needs a clean sweep
[un]Divided: Seattle City Hall needs a clean sweep
Over the weekend, thousands of volunteers stepped up to clear graffiti and trash in Seattle. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse argues that it’s time to clean up something else: City Hall.
By Brandi Kruse
Drugs won’t be legal in Washington on July 1. Barely.
Drugs won’t be legal in Washington on July 1. Barely.
Our state got itself into a mess this spring when legislators failed to take action on drugs during the 105-day legislative session. By not working on a fix, Gov. Jay Inslee and bickering House Democrats left the door open for all drugs – including the hardest drugs like meth, heroin and fentanyl – to become legal on...
[un]Divided: Lives hang in the balance as lawmakers head into special session
[un]Divided: Lives hang in the balance as lawmakers head into special session
With a special session on Tuesday, state lawmakers must decide whether to criminalize drug possession or hurl the state even deeper into a public health and safety crisis. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse encourages House Democrats to do the right thing.
By Brandi Kruse
Washington is making national headlines for drug legalization fiasco
Washington is making national headlines for drug legalization fiasco
Gov. Jay Inslee and bickering House Democrats refused to take action on drugs for the last two years – setting the state for all drugs to become legal on July 1. That even includes the most dangerous drugs like methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin. While Jay Inslee has called a special session to begin on May...
Special legislative session on drug issues leaves Washingtonians with a lot of questions
Special legislative session on drug issues leaves Washingtonians with a lot of questions
Gov. Jay Inslee has called a special session to begin on May 16 to tackle the issue of drugs in Washington.
Why is Washington legalizing hard drugs on July 1? Blame Inslee and bickering House Democrats
Why is Washington legalizing hard drugs on July 1? Blame Inslee and bickering House Democrats
With complete hard drug legalization imminent, Inslee dubs session “extraordinary”
[un]Divided: Drug possession could become legal in Washington state
[un]Divided: Drug possession could become legal in Washington state
Democrats in Olympia failed to get a bill across the finish line to ensure drug possession remains a crime after July 1. On the unDivided Podcast, Brandi Kruse explained how the situation could easily have been avoided.
By Brandi Kruse
Bill to address criminal drug possession falls woefully short
Bill to address criminal drug possession falls woefully short
As the 2023 Legislative Session ends, perhaps the two-most covered issues have both been about public safety
By Simon Sefzik