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VICTORY! Democracy wins, authoritarians lose as laws allowing postmarked ballots to count are upheld in SCOTUS stunner

In the case of Watson v. Republican National Committee, the Court's six member right wing bloc splintered. Two of the bloc joined with the liberals to hold that the federal election-day statutes (3 U. S. C. §1, 2 U. S. C. §§ 1, 7) "do not prevent Mississippi from counting absentee ballots postmarked by election day but received up to five days thereafter; nothing in the federal election-day statutes requires ballots to be received by election day." This means Washington, Oregon, and other states can keep counting ballots with a timely postmark that are delivered after Election Day. VICTORY! Democracy wins, authoritarians lose as laws allowing postmarked ballots to count are upheld in SCOTUS stunner is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

Community Passageways Will Cut 13 Staff in Rainier Beach This Summer When City Contract Ends

Community members have rallied around the nonprofit, and a petition to save the positions has garnered close to 450 signatures.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson turns heads by endorsing challengers Hannah Sabio-Howell, Ron Davis in key D‑on‑D legislative races

The chief executive of Washington State's largest city is urging voters to replace Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and longtime State Representative Gerry Pollet in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Both lawmakers are seeking to return to the statehouse. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson turns heads by endorsing challengers Hannah Sabio-Howell, Ron Davis in key D‑on‑D legislative races is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

PONGO POETRY | My Little Brother

Through this special monthly column in partnership with the South Seattle Emerald, Pongo invites readers to bear witness to the pain, resilience, and creative capacity of youth whose voices and perspectives are too often relegated to the periphery.

DOOM LOOP: Seattle's World Cup Ambassadors

A visitor learns about Seattle's unique customs.

The Roundup: Why Are We Hearing Gunfire in Rainier Beach?

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis shares some thoughts about the gun range gunshots ringing out in Rainier Beach.

Washington Supreme Court Elections Visualizer updated with Who’s Endorsing Who section, voter’s pamphlet statement links

With a majority of the court up for election in 2026, voters face significant decisions in the upcoming August ballot. Our joint project with the Northwest Progressive Foundation helps voters study the electoral landscape and learn more about the candidates. We've added more tools that offer additional context about these critical races. Washington Supreme Court Elections Visualizer updated with Who’s Endorsing Who section, voter’s pamphlet statement links is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

REVIEW | Where to Eat an Unforgettable Roadside Meal in Rainier Valley

Once visited by the late Anthony Bourdain, Rainier Restaurant has something special for summer weekend diners.

Nickelsville to Open Rainier Valley Tiny House Village After Long Delays

After years of delays and political battles, Nickelsville's Brighton Village will soon welcome its first residents, bringing 14 tiny homes and a self-governed shelter community to Rainier Valley.

Sorry, Dave, you can’t do that: Federal judge protects vote-at-home, state voter rolls from Trump and his Postmaster General

A federal judge in Massachusetts has halted Donald Trump's efforts to control mail-in voting by enjoining the U.S. Postal Service from refusing to mail ballots if states don't give their voter rolls to his regime. The ruling emphasized that states have the constitutional authority to manage elections, and overturned several sections of Trump's executive order deemed unconstitutional and void. Sorry, Dave, you can’t do that: Federal judge protects vote-at-home, state voter rolls from Trump and his Postmaster General is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

SPD May Slow Hiring in 2026 Amid Budget, Training Challenges

Seattle police hiring could slow despite rising officer numbers, as budget pressures and training bottlenecks reshape staffing plans that could affect response across neighborhoods, including the South End.

COLUMN | In Rainier Beach, Not Every Gunshot Means Danger - But It Feels Like It