Washington

Columbia County sheriff joins opposition to new Washington gun laws  Lewiston Morning Tribune Stories from this compilation are excerpted from weekly newspapers from around…

For criminal justice reform, the First Step Act is just the start  The Washington Post There was little for progressives to cheer in last…

During her response to the State of the Union address Tuesday night, Stacey Abrams said this: Let’s be clear. Voter suppression is real.…

Sheriffs in Grays Harbor, Pacific, Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, Grant, Benton, Franklin, Adams, Lincoln, Ferry and Stevens counties have all said they will not…

Anger and sadness as African Americans in Virginia consider Northam’s fate  The Washington Post The questions engulfing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam shook and angered…

The hypocrisy of anti-BDS laws is a slap in the face of Palestinians  The Washington Post U.S. senators don’t actually oppose boycott, divestment and…

Requests to bring in child brides OK’d; legal under US laws  Washington Post WASHINGTON — Thousands of requests by men to bring in child…

Virginia Black Caucus unveils legislative priorities  Washington Post RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus on Wednesday outlined a legislative agenda that addresses…

‘A joyous day’ ahead as 1.4 million Florida ex-felons have voting rights restored  Washington Post The change will come Tuesday as a state constitutional…

House Democrats ready strategy to reopen government, deny Trump wall money  The Washington Post Democrats will take control of the House on Thursday with…