Read up on the biggest issues, elections, and public policies that are shaping our state.

America’s comeback starts strong in Washington

As we celebrate great results, there’s one takeaway that stands out: this is just the beginning. We must build on these wins to make 2018 a year for progress in Washington state and our country. 

Unafraid and Unapologetic: Why I'm Voting for Teresa Mosqueda

Even in 2017 in a progressive city like Seattle, female candidates still run into the headwinds of misogyny.

Why We're Supporting Victoria Woodards For Tacoma

Our extensive research and interviews made it clear to us that Victoria Woodards is the best candidate to be the next mayor of Tacoma.

Help Retake the State Senate!

Join us for a canvass or phonebank to elect progressive Manka Dhingra in the 45th District special election!

Fuse's 2017 General Election Endorsements

September 19, 2017

Fuse Endorsements for the 2017 Election


Fuse released its endorsements today ahead of the 2017 election. Fuse's criteria for endorsements include:

Spokane Residents Speak Out About Trump Administration's DACA Decision

September 5, 2017
 

Spokane Residents Speak Out About Trump Administration's DACA Decision 
Cancellation of 'DACA' program threatens more than 17,000 Washington families

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

As progressives, we pride ourselves on fighting against the Trump administration's Muslim ban and winning on health care reform. Yet we cannot claim the mantle of progressive leadership while remaining silent on injustices that directly impact communities of color in Washington.

Twenty eight people have already been killed by law enforcement this year in our state. We can and we must do better.

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


You've probably heard the phrase "the older you get, the faster time seems to go." This is especially true in the world of politics. For Fuse Washington, a decade has passed and we can barely believe it! It was only ten years ago that Apple introduced the first iPhone, the final Harry Potter book was published, and Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House. This was the same year the housing bubble burst, Obama first ran for President and, most importantly, Fuse Washington was founded. 

New mental health stabilization facility could provide alternatives to jails, ERs

Jim Dawson, a program director at Fuse Washington, worked on the proposal for the alliance and said it’s garnered broad support from county commissioners, city council members, law enforcement, prosecutors and community members. “It’s definitely an example of people of all political stripes coming together to meet a real need in our community,” he said.