2017 Fuse Progressive Voters Guide

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Fuse's 2017 Endorsements

Why We're Supporting De-Escalate Washington's I-940

Fuse endorses I-940 to fix our state's regressive use of force laws and make it possible to hold police officers responsible.

Spokane Residents Speak Out About Trump Administration's DACA Decision

Cancellation of 'DACA' program threatens more than 17,000 Washington families

Fuse Thanks GOP Sen. Mark "Shutdown" Schoesler for Taking Over State Services on July 1

Recognizing his government shutdown will cut services for thousands of Washingtonians, the GOP Senate leader pledged to do the jobs of all 32,000 state workers who will be laid off.

How to Find Your Friends in Other States to Stop Trumpcare

While we're fortunate to have two progressive senators here in Washington, there's still much more we can do. Here's your three step process to stop Trumpcare.

Join Our Votes Count To Retake The State Senate

Our Votes Count is an innovative campaign to elect progressive champions by mobilizing new voters and folks who don't usually vote in down-ballot races. Join us!

Fuse Ten-Year Blog Series: 2007 - Back To Where It All Began

Learn the story about how Fuse was founded in 2007 in the first of our series of blog posts celebrating Fuse's 10th birthday!

Rachel Maddow Covers ACA Rally At Rep. Dave Reichert's Office

More than 1,000 people joined a rally outside Republican Rep. Dave Reichert's office in Issaquah on February 23. Watch Rachel Maddow's coverage of the rally on MSNBC here!

Together For Washington

Together For Washington compiles the best actions from across our state - empowering you to speak out for equality and justice for all, and to fight back against the dangerous and divisive policies of the Trump administration.

Seattle: How to use your democracy vouchers

What exactly are Democracy Vouchers? Get all your questions answered here!

Trumpism in Washington State: 5 Worst Bills in Legislature

Republicans in the Washington state legislature are supposed to be on finding $3.5 billion to fund K-12 education this budget year, but once again, the Washington state GOP is more interested in protecting their special interest donors and passing #EverythingButEducation.

A Beacon of Hope

It's not going to be easy, but together we can and we must fight back. The future of our state and our nation depends on it.

The Sun Will Rise

"No matter what happens, the sun will rise in the morning." That's what President Barack Obama told the country yesterday in an election night address.

Your 2016 Progressive Voters Guide

Get the facts before you vote!

Fuse's 2016 Election Endorsements

Fuse is proud to support these outstanding candidates and we look forward to helping them win in November.

Rep. Lynda Wilson's Family Uses Web of Businesses to Funnel Cash to Her Campaign

Their network of family businesses and campaign cash would make the Sopranos proud.

The Myth of the Moderate Republican

The 11 most vulnerable WA Republican legislators all voted with GOP leadership 88 to 98 percent of the time.

Trump Isn't The Only Scary Thing On The Ballot

Trump is a racist, sexist demagogue high on his own ego. Could Washington really face anything nearly as scary? Yes, in fact, we could.

Vancouver Port Commissioner Compares Climate Activists to Confederate Soldiers

Commission Oliver's backwards ideas belong in the 1860's with his Confederate ancestors.

Rep. Christine Kilduff Earns Legislator of the Week Award

Kilduff (D-University Place) Is A Leading Advocate in Olympia for Veterans and Military Families

Haters Gonna Hate: Washington Republicans' 6 hateful bills

Instead of finding solutions for students, here are a few other ideas Republicans are working on.

GIF of Tim Eyman's reaction to I-1366 being overturned

You're welcome.

20 GOP Legislators Copy ALEC's Stand Your Ground legislation

We should learn from the tragic and deadly mistakes of states like Florida, not copy and paste their worst ideas into our laws.

Fuse 2015 Election Wrap-Up: What a night!

Progressives in cities and counties across Washington won big in the election on Tuesday.

Jane Hague's Husband Uses Shell Companies to Funnel Cash to Her Campaign

At least 14 companies tied to Hague's husband have made a contribution to her King County Council re-election campaign.

Why We Can't Support Carbon Washington's I-732

We've taken a wait and see approach to these competing initiatives about global warming pollution, until now.

The Air We Breathe

The inconvenient truth about race, income, and our environment.

The Millionaire Coalition Caucus

Half of the Senate Republicans have a net worth of $1 million or more. Despite having benefited from our schools, roads, and other public infrastructure, they steadfastly oppose a capital gains tax on the wealthiest few to fund education. The Senate Republicans' opposition to this proposal is particularly noteworthy given that many of them could be subject to a capital gains tax.

My View From The Dirt: Taxes Saved My Leg

The mortifying story of taxes, state parks, and my left fibula.

1,200 King County Residents Call on Port to Reject Arctic Drilling Based in Seattle

The Port of Seattle is facing a growing crescendo of public opposition to Shell Oil's plans to base their Arctic oil drilling at the Port of Seattle.

WA GOP Rep Blames "Complaining" Low-Wage Workers in 3 minutes

It's not easy to offend millions of low-wage workers in only 3 minutes, but WA GOP Rep. Matt Manweller was up to the task yesterday.

Anti-Union ALEC Group Holds a Rally, No One Shows Up

Notably, they didn't promise the event would feature actual people.

Grassroots Activism in Action: Fighting to Stop a Coal Mine King County

Organizers at Fuse broke the news in April that the Pacific Coast Coal Company was trying to restart coal blasting at the John Henry mine in Black Diamond, Washington.

Fuse Holds World's Largest Bake Sale to Make Up for the Big Oil Tax Loophole

We're hoping to sell 59 million brownies and cookies at $1 each to make up for the $59 million our state gives away to Big Oil every two years.

This Kind Of Greed Should Be Shocking

Boeing is flying high as one of the most successful corporations in the world, raking in billions of dollars each year. So why did Boeing executives demand historic cuts from their machinist workers? It's simple: because they could. Or at least they thought they could.

How much more do women pay for health care?

Most states still allow insurance companies to charge women more than men for the same health coverage. The Affordable Care Act finally bans this gender discrimination.