Politics Podcast | The reforms Eric Holder believes will save democracy The former Attorney General discusses how voting rights laws and Supreme Court term limits could preserve American democracy. by Paris Jackson / May 23, 2023
Politics Podcast | Andrew Yang on the origins and aims of the Forward Party The former presidential candidate believes he knows what is wrong with American politics and shares why his new party is a solution. by Paris Jackson / June 22, 2023
Politics Podcast | Can Republicans regain trust with voters? Former Congressman Will Hurd's reboot formula includes stopping election denial and making effort to appeal to skeptical party members. by Paris Jackson / June 20, 2023
Politics Podcast | Rep. Adam Smith predicts peace negotiations with Russia The Washington congressman said a Ukrainian offensive could beat Moscow’s forces back and have them at the bargaining table by the fall. by Paris Jackson / May 30, 2023
Politics Q&A: Gov. Jay Inslee talks policing, housing and his final year In a Crosscut interview, the governor ties his legislative priorities to one question: What kind of Washington do we want to leave for our grandchildren? by Paris Jackson / January 10, 2024
Equity State Patrol under pressure to examine bias in traffic stops following investigation Officials have not filed a report since 2009 that examines the race and ethnicity of drivers who troopers stop and search. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / January 28, 2020
Politics Racial bias study for WA State Patrol could resume after 13 years House budget has $50,000 to fund a collaboration between State Patrol and WSU to analyze traffic stops for evidence of bias. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / March 6, 2020
Politics WA commits $50K to investigate bias in State Patrol stops Decision comes in the wake of revelations that Washington State Patrol troopers search people of color at far higher rates than whites. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / March 16, 2020
News Efforts to bring COVID-19 relief to undocumented workers gain traction While people without legal immigration status pay into unemployment insurance, they don't benefit. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / June 23, 2020 / Updated on June 24 at 6 p.m.
Equity Recent protests revive push for WA to speed up police reform Nearly two years after voters approved I-940, training lags while investigations into police-involved killings face scrutiny. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / August 25, 2020