Politics Politics vs the pandemic: Are anti-maskers like anti-vaxxers? Is the rejection of masks by Republican candidates another case of the politicization of science, as we’ve seen with vaccines and climate change? David Hyde
Politics Supreme Court Rules State 'Faithless Elector' Laws Constitutional The decision could directly affect the election, which will take place in November amid a pandemic and a partial economic collapse. Nina Totenberg
Politics What’s in store in the coming election? NPR reporters help us look ahead Mary Louise Kelly, Tamara Keith and Ayesha Rascoe go Inside 2020 John O'Brien
Politics Friday politics: Is the CHOP winding down? The CHOP may be winding down, depending on who you ask. There is also a new lawsuit from residents and businesses in Capitol Hill over the protest zone. And all of this is happening as Washington state implements a new face mask mandate. Angela King Kim Shepard
Race & Identity Washington state could elect its first Black woman to Congress this year Two Black women are running for the open U.S. House seat being vacated by Democratic Congressman Denny Heck. David Hyde
Politics Seattle Now: Why does the President keep talking about us? We’re months away from a presidential election, there's a pandemic, the economy is historically bad and there are protests for police reform happening around the country. But in the midst of it all, President Trump has Seattle on his mind. Patricia Murphy
Politics Friday politics: What a Juneteenth holiday could teach everyone June 19 could be on its way to becoming a national corporate holiday. Angela King
Politics Getting on the ballot still requires human touch for Washington state initiatives The shutdown is a problem for people trying to get initiatives on the November ballot: they still have to gather real-world signatures. Amy Radil
Politics Voting by mail prompts national debate ahead of November election The controversy centers around many states' shift toward mail-in ballots. Washington state made that move years ago. Angela King Kim Shepard
Embattled Washington Legislator Matt Shea Won't Be On The Ballot This Year It’s long been known in eastern Washington that Matt Shea is not your typical politician. Now, he won’t be on the ballot for the upcoming August primary... Nicholas Deshais
