Kirsten Harris-Talley

In recent years, Washington’s Legislature has grown more diverse. And majority Democrats have emphasized diversity and equity as core values. But now three members of color, out of nearly 30, are stepping down from the Legislature after serving just one full term. One of them describes the legislative work environment as toxic.

There's a growing crop of politicians who identify as abolitionists. That includes two candidates for Seattle office on the Nov. 2 ballot. Nikkita Oliver and Nicole Thomas-Kennedy discuss abolitionism and how it will affect their leadership if elected.

Kirsten Harris-Talley served on the Seattle City Council for just 51 days. She was appointed after Councilmember Tim Burgess became mayor following the…

Political organizer Kirsten Harris-Talley is the newest member of the Seattle City Council.Harris-Talley was appointed Friday to fill in while Tim Burgess…