Brandi Kruse: Seattle has decided what kind of city it wants to be – for better or worse
SEATTLE – "Amazon Tests 'Soul of Seattle,'" The New York Timesexclaimed in a late-October headline, detailing the company’s $1.45 million money dump into a political action committee trying to send a slate of business-friendly candidates to the second floor of City Hall.Two years earlier, The Times ran an editorial by Seattle-based writer Timothy Egan.
SEATTLE – "Amazon Tests 'Soul of Seattle,'" The New York Timesexclaimed in a late-October headline, detailing the company’s $1.45 million money dump into a political action committee trying to send a slate of business-friendly candidates to the second floor of City Hall.Two years earlier, The Times ran an editorial by Seattle-based writer Timothy Egan.
Commentary: Democracy for sale?
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
The Divide: Election Aftermath
This week on “The Divide”: After voters passed I-976, approving $30 car tabs, local governments have moved to sue.
This week on “The Divide”: After voters passed I-976, approving $30 car tabs, local governments have moved to sue.
The Divide: Money & Politics
This week on “The Divide”: Amazon's big spending in local city council races raises eyebrows.
This week on “The Divide”: Amazon's big spending in local city council races raises eyebrows.
Commentary: Safer Skies
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
Ballot Breakdown: Snohomish County Sheriff
EVERETT, Wash. – The race for Snohomish County sheriff pits boss against employee.Sheriff Ty Trenary is running for re-election against Sgt.
EVERETT, Wash. – The race for Snohomish County sheriff pits boss against employee.Sheriff Ty Trenary is running for re-election against Sgt.
Commentary: Voter Turnout
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
The Divide: Sheriffs & 'Safe' Injection
This week on “The Divide”: We highlight the race for Snohomish County Sheriff, which pits boss against employee.
This week on “The Divide”: We highlight the race for Snohomish County Sheriff, which pits boss against employee.
Ballot Breakdown: Referendum 88
In November, Washington voters will decide whether to lift the state's ban on affirmative action -- allowing the state to consider factors such as race, gender, and sexual orientation in deciding public employment, education, or contracting opportunities.A "YES" vote on Referendum 88 supports affirmative action practices.A "NO" votes opposes such practices in Washington state.April Sims with the "YES" on Ref-88 campaign and Brenda Milewski with the "NO" on Ref-88 campaign joined "The Divide with Brandi Kruse" to make their case to voters.
In November, Washington voters will decide whether to lift the state's ban on affirmative action -- allowing the state to consider factors such as race, gender, and sexual orientation in deciding public employment, education, or contracting opportunities.A "YES" vote on Referendum 88 supports affirmative action practices.A "NO" votes opposes such practices in Washington state.April Sims with the "YES" on Ref-88 campaign and Brenda Milewski with the "NO" on Ref-88 campaign joined "The Divide with Brandi Kruse" to make their case to voters.
Commentary: What's at stake
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
The Divide: Ballot Breakdown
This week on “The Divide”: Ballots are being shipped to voters this week.
This week on “The Divide”: Ballots are being shipped to voters this week.
The Divide: E-Cig Emergency
This week on “The Divide”: A heated debate over vaping has pit lives against livelihoods.
This week on “The Divide”: A heated debate over vaping has pit lives against livelihoods.
Commentary: Police Abolition?
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
Commentary: Bothsidesism?
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
The Divide: Polarizing Politics
This week on “The Divide": Amid a polarizing time in politics, Brandi Kruse highlights genuine acts of bipartisanship, and looks back at a conversation she had with a group of moderate voters.
This week on “The Divide": Amid a polarizing time in politics, Brandi Kruse highlights genuine acts of bipartisanship, and looks back at a conversation she had with a group of moderate voters.
Commentary: America Divided
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
The Divide: Impeachment Inquiry
This week on “The Divide": Brandi Kruse examines both sides of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, and discusses whether it's deepening our country's divides.
This week on “The Divide": Brandi Kruse examines both sides of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, and discusses whether it's deepening our country's divides.
Commentary: A valuable lesson
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
The Divide: Three's company?
This week on “The Divide:” Brandi Kruse takes a look at whether voters are ready to break free of the two-party system.
This week on “The Divide:” Brandi Kruse takes a look at whether voters are ready to break free of the two-party system.
Commentary: Tone Policing?
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.
SEATTLE — Each week on “The Divide,” Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues dividing Americans.