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Housing

Who Killed Washington’s Rent Control Bill?

When Nicole Macri (D), Washington State House representing Seattle, announced her bill to repeal...
Workers' Movement

$15 Wage Law Begins in Seattle with Resistance From UW, Metro

40,000 Seattle workers got a raise on April 1, but there was resistance from the University of Washington administration to implementation and from the Seattle Metro to informing Seattleites

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Climate

Keystone XL On the Brink of Defeat – Build a Mass Movement for Climate Justice

The announcement that President Obama plans to veto a “Republican-backed” bill approving the KXL...
Workers' Movement

Obituary: Dave Thompson 1961-2014

Socialist Alternative was deeply saddened to learn about the death of Dave Thompson, a...
Socialist Alternative In Action

Despite Sawant´s Efforts: City Council Fails to Hold Seattle Police Accountable

"The City of Seattle cares more about business than the rights of protestors" -...
US Politics

Building A New Political Force for the 99%: Left Candidates Take on the Establishment

In the recent elections, the Republican Party made significant gains overall. However, we completely...
US Politics

Fighting Back on Unaffordable Housing

Working people in America face a severe housing crisis. Renters are confronted with skyrocketing...
Socialist Alternative In Action

Newsletter of Councilmember Kshama Sawant #1

“This city has made glittering fortunes for the super wealthy while the needs of...

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