http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/round-two-washington-voting-rights-act <p>Do people vote based on race? That’s a question the Washington Legislature will likely tackle this session. Supporters of a state Voting Rights Act plan to push the measure again this year. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:32:43 +0000 Liz Jones 21191 at http://nwpr.org http://nwpr.org/post/undocumented-dreamers-focus-statewide-forums Immigrant advocates are kicking-off a series of statewide forums Thursday night about Obama’s new policy for so-called “dreamers”. The measure gives temporary legal protection to some undocumented immigrants who came here as children. Federal officials plan to open up the application process later this month, as KUOW’s Liz Jones reports. <p> In June, federal officials announced a new policy aimed to halt the deportation of some young immigrants. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:49:32 +0000 Liz Jones 12623 at http://nwpr.org