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Even former supporters are admitting progressive policies have been a failure

Progressive policies have caused such harm that some previous supporters and many former neutral observers have begun asserting that these expensive ideas are simply not working. Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat details in his September 30th article, “West Coast cities start to confront the limits of the liberal dream,” how Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison...

Time to stop funding homeless efforts that are not working

Government officials in our state continue to demand even more taxpayer money to battle the region’s homelessness problem. Yet, while billions and billions of dollars have been spent on the issue, the problem continues to get worse. At the same time, the size and cost of all levels of government have dramatically increased in...

New report reveals lack of compassion by the KCRHA

The Discovery Institute’s Fix Homelessness Project has incredible timing. Just hours before the think tank was to release its in-depth report on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority’s (KCRHA) “Partnership for Zero” (PfZ) program, it was announced that the publicly/privately funded effort is being shut down. Like nearly all other KCRHA efforts, the PfZ...

Finally, responsible drug possession ordinance passes the Seattle City Council

The Seattle City Council passed a drug possession law that will allow Seattle City Attorney Ann Davidson to prosecute many of those who a carrying such illegal drugs as fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin

Seattle City Council on verge of passing drug possession law

Due to public pressure and one councilmember’s commitment to halting the city’s tragic drug crisis, the Seattle City Council is on the verge of finally passing a drug possession law that will allow the prosecution of those who possess and/or public use such lethal drugs as heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. A vote could happen as soon as their hearing Sept. 19, at 2 pm.

Grateful to those who are making a difference in Seattle

The progressive crime, drug, and homeless policies of Seattle’s current elected officials have allowed open air drug markets to thrive in our city creating a cruel existence for those addicted and living on the streets . Journalist Jonothan Choe has told the stories of many people who are stuck in the tragic cycle of...

You can help change the deteriorating direction of Seattle

There are many within Seattle’s progressive establishment who want you to believe that things are improving with the city’s crime, drug, and homeless problems. Yet a resignation letter from yet another departing Seattle police lieutenant (600+ officers have now left the SPD) provides a reality check and asserts that due to city council policies, Seattle is...

[un]Divided: Watchdog group demands audit of juvenile diversion funds

The Citizen Action Defense Fund is asking the State Auditor’s Office to audit millions of dollars in taxpayer funds meant to help with juvenile diversion programs. CADF Executive Director Jackson Maynard joined Brandi Kruse on the unDivided Podcast.

The tragic impact of Seattle’s drug crisis – and what to do about it

Seattle’s growing drug crisis doesn’t just impact a few hundred unfortunate drug addicts or those who are habitually involved in crimes, it has impacted nearly every resident and visitor to the city. Most are aware of the disturbing news items which reveal just how much illegal drugs, and the crime associated with drug activity,...

Small business, community leaders cut out of work group on Seattle drug crisis

On June 6th, the Seattle City Council narrowly voted down (by a 5-4 vote) a measure which would have given Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison the authority to prosecute those who violate the state’s drug possession and public use laws. Seattle is unique since cities across Washington state, with a wide spectrum of political leanings,...

Seattle rallies to remember Eina Kwon

Last Saturday, over 300 Seattleites gathered in the rain to honor Eina Kwon, a 34-year-old pregnant woman who was murdered while driving in downtown Seattle last week. Her unborn child was delivered after the attack and initially survived but died shortly thereafter. She leaves behind a toddler son who was unharmed, and a husband who...

Join us on June 17 to honor Eina Kwon and unite for safety

Eina Kwon, a pregnant 34-year old woman, was murdered in the Belltown area of Seattle Tuesday in what appears to be a random attack. The child, which was almost full term, lived briefly but did not survive.

Progress and missed opportunity in Seattle – it’s time to get the job done

Over the past several months, we have been speaking out against King County’s support of a homelessness plan that was too expensive, misguided, and doomed to fail. We have worked to inform citizens that the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, which had asked for $11.8 billion to put their proposal into action, was tragically incompetent....

Seattle’s safety in the hands of City Council, make your voice heard today

When it comes to public drug use, many want to emphasize compassion over criminalization. It’s important to remember that neglect isn’t compassion – intervention is. The extent of that intervention has been a contentious issue in Washington, leading to a special session in May which made hard drug posession a gross misdemeanor while providing pathways for...