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Joel Connelly

I worked for Seattle Post-Intelligencer from 1973 until it ceased print publication in 2009, and SeattlePI.com from 2009 to 6/30/2020. During that time, I wrote about 9 presidential races, 11 Canadian and British Columbia elections‎, four doomed WPPSS nuclear plants, six Washington wilderness battles, creation of two national Monuments (Hanford Reach and San Juan Islands), a 104 million acre Alaska Lands Act, plus the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area.
Politics

Two Northwest Congressional Races with National Implications

Republican challengers are already lining up to oppose Mary Peltola in Alaska and Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez in Washington state, two Blue Dog Democrats in Republican strongholds.
Politics

The Supremes: Ethics as a “Suggestion”

Chief Justice Roberts declared: “I have complete confidence in the capability of my colleagues to determine when recusal is warranted.”
Politics

Governor’s Race Polling Surprise: Dave Reichert Leads Bob Ferguson

It's a surprising finding from a statewide survey of 750 voters taken for the Northwest Progressive Institute.
Religion

Pope Francis Plays Hardball, Sacking a Hostile Texas Bishop

Bishops put in place by Francis’ traditionalist predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, tend to be the company men of Catholicism, not listening agents.
Politics

Rep. Derek Kilmer Says He Won’t Seek Reelection

Kilmer has been a well-regarded man of the House. He copped a seat on the House Appropriations Committee as a member of the Democratic minority. Unusual for a minority member, he was able to pass bills through the Republican-run House.
Politics

Election 2023: Is Spokane Emerging from its Conservative Cocoon?

Entrenched conservatives in Spokane and Snohomish County are trailing in early returns.
Politics

Election 2023: Nationally, Democrats Make More Gains

Pro-choice forces have now prevailed in seven out of seven statewide votes on abortion rights held since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Hobbs ruling.
blog

Alaska’s Tribute to Jimmy Carter

As president, Carter fought for the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act and signed ANILCA into law just before leaving office.
Politics

Speaker Johnson and the Evolution of State GOP Politicians

Republicans in Congress used to be a helpful ally for Washington-based legislation, bur Trump has scared them into ideological opposition.
blog

On the Guestlist: Northwest Leaders (and Wines) at White House State Dinners

The Northwest was well represented at the dinner for Australia's Prime Minister Albanese. Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and wife Nancy were on hand. So was Idaho Sen. Jim Risch and spouse Vicki, and Rep. Adam Smith, a former chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.
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