Politics Archives - The Seattle Globalist

Changing Eastside demographics — and big money — affect state senate race

by John Stang

The 45th District will determine which party controls the State Senate — and the candidates reflect the Eastside's shifting demographics and politics.

The Seattle Globalist asks the Mayoral Candidates

by Venice Buhain

For the 2017 primary, we asked Seattle's Mayoral Candidates to answer six questions on topics of interest to Seattle Globalist readers.

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The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Jessyn Farrell

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate Jessyn Farrell answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Harley Lever

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate Harley Lever answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Tiniell Cato

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate Tiniell Cato answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: James Norton

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate James Norton answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Nikkita Oliver

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate Nikkita Oliver answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Jenny Durkan

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate Jenny Durkan answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

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The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Cary Moon

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate Cary Moon answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

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The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Casey Carlisle

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate Casey Carlisle answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

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The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Mike McGinn

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate Mike McGinn answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Alex Tsimerman

by Globalist Staff

The Seattle Globalist asked all the Seattle Mayoral Candidates six questions that are important to the city’s communities of color and immigrant communities. Get all the submitted answers here.

The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Jason Roberts

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate Jason Roberts answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Gary Brose

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate Gary Brose answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

Police shooting initiative calls for greater training, accountability

by Damme Getachew

Initiative 940 aims to decrease use of physical or deadly force by training police in de-escalation skills and increase accountability in police shootings.

The wall of old signs inside of Thompson Signs' warehouse serves as a visual reminder of the mostly white, male political candidates in the northwest. (Photo by Lucas Anderson / UW Election Eye)

Democracy voucher advocates aim to diversify Seattle politics

by Molly Quinton

Supporters hope the program boosts the diversity of people involved in politics either by getting behind a candidate or by running for office themselves.

Could slide in Seattle’s international students continue under Trump?

by Michael Thornbloom

International Student enrollment at Seattle Colleges has been on the decline — and changes in visa policies under Trump are unlikely to help boost numbers.

Saying her name: Reflections on Charleena Lyles

by Damme Getachew

A Globalist writer reflects at a vigil for Charleena Lyles.

Seattle area reacts to the Supreme Court’s revival of Trump’s travel ban

Seattle organizations and state government officials were disappointed with the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate parts of President Trump's travel ban.

Man who accused Seattle mayor of sexual abuse drops lawsuit

The man who sued Seattle Mayor Ed Murray accusing him of paying him for sex when he was a teenager has dropped the lawsuit, his attorney said on Wednesday.