Guest Commentary: The Failures of the Washington Legislative Session

By Chris Cargill

Posted 3/22/22

In the normal course of events, Washington lawmakers use a short legislative session to make small mid-term adjustments to the state’s current two-year budget or to tackle any pressing policy …

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As students return, campuses must prevent return of antisemitic behavior

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