
politics
Recall Sawant effort holds razor thin lead to oust city council member
About 1,200 ballots are yet to be counted, officials say.
About 1,200 ballots are yet to be counted, officials say.
Those who want to recall Kshama Sawant say it's about holding her accountable. Her supporters see it as an attack on the socialist council member's progressive policies.
These creatures are at the core of our region's identity. Without them, 'we'd be just like everywhere else.'
To grow into a truly mass movement, the left must figure out how to sustain mass participation between elections.
Fixing potholes used to define a good mayor. In today's divided city, the challenges ahead are far more significant.