Dossier
Washington state Democrats
Coverage of Washington state Democrats in the Nexus archive.
- Seattle’s socialist mayor doesn’t plan on limiting her attacks to the rich
Seattle's new socialist mayor, Katie Wilson, is implementing progressive taxes and doesn't plan to limit her attacks to the rich, while Washington state Democrats have passed a 'millionaire's tax' that may be unconstitutional. The tax is expected to drive businesses out of the state. Mayor Wilson has shown open contempt for the business community.
- Seattle mayor's interview cut short as staff blocks questions on gun violence, surveillance
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's interview was abruptly ended by her staff when a reporter pressed her on rising gun violence and surveillance cameras following a recent shooting. The mayor later stated the incident did not change her stance on expanding CCTV surveillance, emphasizing the need for data privacy safeguards.