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Seattle Residents Make Record Use of ‘Democracy Voucher’ Program

Seattle Residents Make Record Use of ‘Democracy Voucher’ Program

Last year's elections saw gains in use of the public campaign financing system among people of color, younger, and lower-income Seattleites, according to a new report.
David Moore Aug 23, 2022
City Councils With Publicly-Funded Elections Lead Way in Cutting Police Budgets

City Councils With Publicly-Funded Elections Lead Way in Cutting Police Budgets

While politicians in many cities resist activists, in some cities with councils elected largely through publicly financed elections significant cuts to police budgets are advancing.
Donald Shaw Jul 23, 2020

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