Our 2023 tool launch
January 19, 2023
Our 2023 tool launch
Friends — Since we already let you in on the big picture mechanics for this session, it’s time to get into the nitty gritty. All jokes aside, we’ve re-upped our Community Whip Count!…
About this “long” 2023 session
January 6, 2023
About this “long” 2023 session
Friends — This year’s legislative session begins Monday! Missed our legislative priorities? Don't worry. This session is what many refer to as a “long” session—because it lasts longer than even-yeared “short”…
Our own Game of Thrones
December 18, 2022
Our own Game of Thrones
Friends — While legislative session hasn't technically started, the chess moves already have. We've received the Senate and House Committee and Chair assignments. So here's some highlights: Rep. Strom Peterson…
The WA GOP charts its future: ‘We don’t even like ourselves right now’
December 10, 2022
The WA GOP charts its future: ‘We don’t even like ourselves right now’
THE SEATTLE TIMES — ...one progressive leader told the same Re-Wire conference this past week: “I think there’s been a failure of the Democratic Party to try to govern statewide,” said…
9 of the most powerful people in Seattle in 2022
December 10, 2022
9 of the most powerful people in Seattle in 2022
AXIOS — We skipped some of the obvious choices — like the mayor, the governor and county executive — to highlight people who are shaping the city in more subtle…
It is time: Our top nine
November 30, 2022
It is time: Our top nine
Friends — Some are still groggy from election night and/or holidays, but it’s already time to be gaming out your legislative session priorities. If you’re new to The Tally, you should…
Ranked-Choice Voting is winning in Seattle
November 18, 2022
Ranked-Choice Voting is winning in Seattle
AXIOS — What they're saying: "Voters delivered a mandate for ranked-choice voting and sent a strong signal to the legislature that Washington voters want better elections," said Kamau Chege, executive director…
The General Election is nigh
October 22, 2022
The General Election is nigh
Friends — First, some exciting news: WCA has two new staff members! Alma, WIRF Program Coordinator Alma Aguilar (she/her) joins our team after previously working as a legal assistant, helping…
