Belief & Religion

How Western Washington State Explains the Rise of Hate Groups

Leah Sottile / High Country News Jun 7, 2024 The history of Lewis County shows what happens when a community indulges in historical amnesia. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

Virus Spreads Worldwide: Italy Cases Surge 50%; France Closes the Louvre

JOHN LEICESTER and COLLEEN BARRY / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2020 New fronts in the battle to contain the virus open rapidly, deepening a sense of crisis that has already sent financial markets plummeting. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Virus Claims First Fatality in U.S.; Washington State Declares Emergency

ANDREW SELSKY / The Associated Press Feb 29, 2020 A growing number of unexplained COVID-19 infections has West Coast health officials worrying about how far the coronavirus will spread. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Washington State to Offer Nation’s First ‘Public Option’ Health Insurance

TOM JAMES / The Associated Press May 12, 2019 Unlike existing government-managed plans, Washington's public plans are set to be available to all residents regardless of income by 2021. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Public Banking Revolution Is Upon Us

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Apr 17, 2019 California and Washington are in a race to form the nation's second state-owned bank, a century after the first was established. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Washington Gov. Inslee Focuses on Climate Change in 2020 Bid

BILL BARROW and RACHEL LA CORTE / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2019 Jay Inslee launches his 2020 Democratic presidential bid Friday with a resolve "to solve America's most daunting challenge." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Is Revolution Brewing in the U.S.?

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Dec 14, 2017 According to a new study on inequality and revolutions throughout history, America soon may experience a profound paradigm shift. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Washington State Attorney General to Trump: ‘You Can’t Tweet Your Way Out of a Courtroom’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 17, 2017 Attorney General Bob Ferguson discusses the legal proceedings surrounding President Trump’s second travel ban with Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Climate Activist Unrepentant After Being Charged in #ShutItDown Pipeline Protest

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Oct 22, 2016 "My actions of walking across a field and cutting a fence chain are inconsequential and excusable compared to the ghastly effect of continuing to burn tar sands oil," said Ken Ward. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Kshama Sawant: For Many Millennials, the Dirty Word Is ‘Capitalism,’ Not ‘Socialism’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 2, 2016 “In 2013, many people voted for me in spite of the fact I was a socialist,” the Seattle city councilwoman writes in The Guardian. “In this year’s election [2015], many more people voted consciously for socialist politics.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Seattle Councilwoman Says Striking Teachers Are Resisting Years of Attacks by Democrats, GOP

Staff / Truthdig Sep 16, 2015 Schools were closed in Seattle on Wednesday as the city’s first teachers strike in 30 years entered its fifth day. Last week, teachers represented by the Seattle Education Association unanimously voted to strike in demand of fewer standardized tests for students, more time to prepare for classes and better pay. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Washington State Hit With Brutal Drought

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 22, 2015 Authorities in the state that produces nearly 70 percent of U.S. apples for fresh consumption and loads of other foodstuffs have declared “drought emergencies” in 24 of its 62 watersheds—or 44 percent of the state’s area. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )