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Seattle’s Socialist Alternative: a Marxist’s puzzle of what to do when you win an election?

After being a Seattle Councilmember for a decade, Kshama Sawant will retire from public office at the end of December. In January 2023, Sawant...

Fifty Years ago, there was a successful populist revolt in Seattle!

There is a lesson for progressives to learn from the past successful effort to save the Pike Place Market from being torn down. Seattle’s initiative...

When Seattle Declared Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day

President Joe Biden last Friday, October 4, issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Congress established Columbus Day as an annual October...

Seattle’s Urban Light Rail Needed Transparency to Get Built

Written by: Nick Licata     I often read the inspiring tale of The Little Train That Could to my two-year-old granddaughter.  When she gets older, I should read...

Back on Track – Seattle’s Urban Light Rail Story

I often read the inspiring tale of The Little Train That Could to my two-year-old granddaughter.  When she gets older, I should read her Bob Wodnik’s...

The 20th Anniversary of the WTO Battle in Seattle

Originally posted at the Medium. Written by Nick Licata.   The freedom to dissent was tested as the US closed out the twentieth century with a...

Why Big $ is Pouring into Seattle Council Elections

Seattle’s city council election this November has seen a record-breaking amount of funds being spent by Independent Expenditure Committees (IEs). Amazon’s $1.5 million contributions...

Arts and Culture Issues Take The Stage for Seattle City Council Candidates

Written by: Nick Licata All seven Seattle City Council District election candidates have been invited to a Cultural Sector Candidate Monday, October 7, 6-8:30 p.m. at Seattle’s...

Trumpian Tactics Shape Progressive Seattle’s Local Elections

Written by: Nick Licata   President Donald Trump attacks four women in congress as a wild socialist “squad” intent on destroying America if they stay in...

Public Golf Courses can benefit the public without being eliminated

Written by: Nick Licata   A recent released city study and comments from Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan have stirred up a conversation about whether our public...

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