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This Kind Of Greed Should Be ShockingBoeing 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.
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An Election Roller CoasterThere was a lot to feel great about on election night, but we're very disappointed that Sen. Nathan Schlicher lost by a narrow margin to Rep. Jan Angel in the 26th District.
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2013 Fuse Sizzle Fizzle AwardsThe 6th annual Fuse Sizzle Fizzle awards recognize progressive leadership and call out special interest conservatives. Check out this year's winners!
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Snohomish County Fuse Council endorses David SomersLocal members of the Snohomish County Fuse Council unanimously voted to endorse Dave Somers on Tuesday. Somers is running for re-election to the Snohomish County Council.
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Fuse 2013 Primary Election EndorsementsFuse is pleased to announce the endorsement of the following candidates and campaigns for the 2013 primary election.
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Upcoming Phone Banks to Support Sen. Nathan Schlicher!Join our 26th LD phone banks to support Sen. Nathan Schlicher and keep Jan Angel out of the Senate!
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2013 Legislative Wrap UpIt's over. After 153 days and two special sessions, the legislature has finally adjourned for the year. From blocking votes on the Dream Act and the Reproductive Parity Act to rejecting a plan to save transit service, Rodney Tom and the Senate Republicans had a one–word approach to progress this session: "No."
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Rodney Tom Endorses Senator Behind "Anti-Gay Florist" BillKNDO reported late yesterday that Senator Sharon Brown (R-8) filed for re-election and has been "endorsed by all 22 of her fellow Republican Senators, as well as Coalition Caucus Leader Rodney Tom (D-Medina) and Coalition Caucus Member and Senate President Pro Tem Tim Sheldon (D-Shelton)." Brown made national news just weeks ago when she introduced legislation allowing businesses to discriminate against gay people.
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Legislative Wrap upAfter 105 days of session, legislators are facing off in overtime over one high–stakes question: what's a higher priority, tax loopholes or our kids' future?
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Senate Republicans vs. the Senate Republican BudgetAfter years of lofty rhetoric about the need for a sustainable budget, Senate Republicans today released an untenable budget full of the same gimmicks and short-term transfers they previously opposed. Here's what Senate Republicans have said in the past about the need for a sustainable budget...
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Senate Republicans' Parting Shot Against Working Families: Ending Paid Sick LeaveSB 5628 and 5626 - both co-sponsored by Senate Republican Majority Leader Rodney Tom - would nullify Seattle's paid sick leave law and prevent other cities from implementing similar laws. Under Tom's leadership, Senate Republicans are pushing so many bills that undermine the health and security of middle class working families that it's almost impossible not to view them as a comprehensive agenda.
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King Tom WatchEgo, ambition, and political power. Republican Leader Rodney Tom has let nothing - not even Pam Roach - stand between him and his ascension to power on the Senate throne. Check out our satirical new website covering the life and legislation of Rodney Tom - King of the Conservatives!
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2012 Elections Wrap UpElection night was awesome. From Barack Obama and Jay Inslee to marriage equality and control of the Legislature, progressives won across the board.
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2012 Fuse Sizzle Fizzle AwardsThe 5th annual Fuse Sizzle Fizzle awards recognize progressive leadership and call out special interest conservatives. Check out this year's winners!
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Amazon dumps ALEC!It's kind of a big deal. Last week, we joined other progressive groups to deliver more than 500,000 signatures to Amazon shareholders at their annual meeting in Seattle. With hundreds rallying outside, we called on Amazon to cut ties with the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the shadowy corporate front group that writes special interest bills for conservative legislators across the country. And they did. Read more >
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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. Read more >
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