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Secretary of State Wyman: Change date for Presidential Primary, Primary Election | 2018 Legislative Session

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Secretary of State Wyman: Change date for Presidential Primary, Primary Election | 2018 Legislative Session

OLYMPIA - Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman wants to move the state’s Presidential Primary ahead by nearly…

Five firearm bills go before state lawmakers | 2018 Legislative Session

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Five firearm bills go before state lawmakers | 2018 Legislative Session

OLYMPIA - Nearly 1,000 people from law enforcement, gun rights groups, gun violence prevention groups, veterans, and Washington…

The Presidency | Lee H. Hamilton

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The Presidency | Lee H. Hamilton

Because we live in such tumultuous political times, it’s easy to believe that today’s intense public focus on…

Congressman Kilmer hosts telephone town hall this week

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Congressman Kilmer hosts telephone town hall this week

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer wants to talk about the year ahead for Congress, and will host a telephone…

Gov. Inslee praises former Gov. John Spellman for his legacy and ‘civility in politics’

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Gov. Inslee praises former Gov. John Spellman for his legacy and ‘civility in politics’

OLYMPIA - Former Washington Gov. John D. Spellman was “unafraid to do the right thing,” Gov. Jay Inslee…

Legislature takes important step toward resolving capital budget issue | 2018 Legislative Session

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Legislature takes important step toward resolving capital budget issue | 2018 Legislative Session

OLYMPIA - Washington state’s elusive capital budget was brought closer to realization Monday afternoon, Jan. 15, when a…

An Olympic Glimmer on the Horizon - North Korea and South Korea Stepping Down the Escalation Ladder | Patrick T. Hiller

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An Olympic Glimmer on the Horizon – North Korea and South Korea Stepping Down the Escalation Ladder | Patrick T. Hiller

The world is a month away from the PyeonChang 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. My friends in…

Lawmakers say DISCLOSE Act would bring campaign donations out of the shadows

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Lawmakers say DISCLOSE Act would bring campaign donations out of the shadows

OLYMPIA - A proposed Senate bill and its companion in the House could provide Washington citizens greater transparency…

State lawmakers hear a proposal to outlaw sexual orientation conversion therapy

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State lawmakers hear a proposal to outlaw sexual orientation conversion therapy

OLYMPIA - Lawmakers re-heard a bill on Thursday, Jan. 11 that would ban the practice of conversion therapy…

Trump’s Comments Recall a Racist Past in Immigration Policy | Jose-Antonio Orosco

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Trump’s Comments Recall a Racist Past in Immigration Policy | Jose-Antonio Orosco

The condemnation of Trump’s remarks on immigration has been swift and widespread.

The Year of ‘Nonviolence or Non-Existence’ | Rev. John Dear

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The Year of ‘Nonviolence or Non-Existence’ | Rev. John Dear

It was early 1968.

Trump’s 51st week in office | In cartoons

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Trump’s 51st week in office | In cartoons

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Gun rights activists call for a halt to five firearm bills | 2018 Legislative Session

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Gun rights activists call for a halt to five firearm bills | 2018 Legislative Session

OLYMPIA - About 100 gun rights supporters rallied on the steps of the Capitol building in Olympia on…