Brandi Kruse: Politicians are powerless to save the GOP

For better or worse, Trump’s most loyal base of supporters will decide whether the GOP can continue to exist.

The Divide: Legalize drugs? Ban tear gas? State lawmakers weigh controversial bills

This week on "The Divide": A look at some of the most controversial public safety bills being debated in Olympia, including a bill that would decriminalize drugs and another that would drastically limit the use of police K-9s.

Brandi Kruse: These state lawmakers could take my job

Each week on "The Divide": Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues that divide us. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.

The Divide: Words vs. Actions

This week on "The Divide": As Seattle City Council President Lorena Gonzalez embarks on a campaign for mayor, we compare her statements as a candidate to her actions as a councilwoman. Also: Fremont Brewing co-owner Sara Nelson on her Seattle City Council campaign. 

Brandi Kruse: Kshama Sawant has the power to help crime victims

Each week on "The Divide": Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues that divide us. This week: Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant has the power to help crime victims.

The Divide: Prosecuting fake protesters

This week on "The Divide:" Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz explains confusion over whether the city will more aggressively pursue prosecutions of people who break the law during demonstrations.

Brandi Kruse: Republicans finally found agreement with Inslee

Each week on "The Divide," Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues that divide us. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.

The Divide: The Press & President Biden

This week on "The Divide": The press has a new president to cover - Tom Jones, senior media writer for Poynter, warns that America's media can't get too complacent in the post-Trump era. 

Brandi Kruse: Ditch the GOP purity tests

Each week on "The Divide" Brandi Kruse offers a commentary that looks for common ground on issues that divide us. Topics include gun control, free speech, policing, and politics.