The team here at Shift WA has been working to shift the political debate in Washington state since 2013. We’ve spent the last decade providing people like you with the facts and perspectives needed to hopefully make a difference in your community. So, as always, we will help keep you-up-to-date with an item or two of interest from your own backyard. Read on…

This week, Jason Rantz, a KTTH radio host and national FOX News contributor, discussed his upcoming book, "What’s Killing America, Inside the Radical Left’s Tragic Destruction of our Cities," set to release on September 26th. Rantz delved into the failures of liberal policies, emphasizing the impact on Seattle and other American cities in terms of crime, homelessness, drug addiction, and taxes under one-party liberal control. He offered insights into the content of his book and his goals in writing it, addressing the activities of the Radical Left and suggesting ways for moderates and conservatives to counter these policies. Rantz also highlighted his perspective on media double standards, criticism of certain liberal arguments, and his stance on specific policies such as "housing first" and Universal Basic Income, while hinting at the possibility of future books. Read more.

We here at Shift WA value input from our members in shaping our coverage and discussions of Washington State politics. So, we are seeking suggestions from our readers for upcoming Newsmaker Interviews! A weekly feature on our website, our Newsmaker Interviews provide unique insights into state politics. Please take a moment to let us know who you would most like to see interviewed. Take the survey.

 

The Democrats overseeing Washington state's public school system may have underestimated the lasting impact of prolonged school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nearly half of the families in Washington who adopted homeschooling during the pandemic have continued with it, indicating a significant shift from the public school system. The data reveals a substantial increase in registered homeschoolers in the state, peaking during the pandemic, and the accompanying article discusses the financial implications for local schools due to this 40% surge in homeschooled children over four years. Read this story and more.

 

Camas City Councilmember Leslie Marshall Lewallen joined us for our previous week’s Newsmaker Interview. A conservative GOP candidate in Washington's 3rd Congressional District, Lewallen aims to regain the longtime Republican-held seat after progressive Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's victory in 2022. Other Republican contenders in the race include Leslie French and Joe Kent, who previously lost and made unsupported claims of election fraud. In her recent interview, Lewallen discussed her reasons for running in 2024, her campaign's top issues, the need to replace Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez, and the significance of receiving an endorsement from 2022 Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley. Read more.

 

For many families, school is back in session and that means fall is rolling in. Take a moment to enjoy former U.S. Congressman Rod Chandler’s beautiful photograph of the Pacific Northwest in fall colors.