Seattle’s New Mayor on Her “Sewer Socialist Mentality”
Ahead of her swearing in today, Seattle mayor Katie Wilson talks to Jacobin about the everyday pressures squeezing working-class people and why she’s a democratic socialist.
4 Article(s) by: Jordan Bollag
Jordan Z. Bollag is an organizer with the Seattle Democratic Socialists of America, former policy director of the 2024 Marianne Williamson presidential campaign, and a member of Jewish Voice for Peace.
Seattle Has Voted to Build Social Housing
In February, Seattle voters approved a ballot initiative to levy a tax on businesses to fund the construction of democratically governed social housing. Jacobin spoke with one of the campaign’s lead organizers about the measure.
Drug Decriminalization Policies Work — With Properly Funded Treatment Services
Critics of decriminalizing drugs have pointed to rising overdose rates to argue that decriminalization doesn’t work. In fact, such policies are effective — when combined with robust state support for addiction treatment.
The Fight Over Israel’s Judicial Reform Neglects Palestinian Rights
In July, Israel’s far-right government pushed through a law undermining the power of the country’s Supreme Court. Israeli protests against the law have scarcely mentioned one of its key features: making it even easier for Israel to trample the rights of Palestinians.