History & Politics

Rosa Franklin was the first Black woman elected to the Washington State Senate. She served one term in the House of Representatives from 1991-1993....

In the sequel to his popular Washington Territory, author Robert E. Ficken, ably and with characteristically wry humor, describes Washington State'...

An anything-but-dry history textbook in a take-it-with-you package, Washington’s History is a fascinating walk through the sweeping story of a plac...

Exploring Washington's Majestic State Capitol by Cathleen M. Norman. An introduction to the scenic Capitol Campus and its historic architecture and...

Washington State is a place of political mavericks. Split tickets are a source of pride and independent voters outnumber Democrats and Republicans....

The right of citizens to vote is a pillar of democracy--a mainstay denied to Washington women until they united in a campaign to enact change. Suff...

Helen Sommers served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1972 to 2009. She represented the 36th district as a Democrat. At the time of ...

From the Washington State Legislature Oral History Program, these books capture and preserve personal recollections and perspectives of individuals...

Sausage is an unvarnished behind-the-scenes look at how Congress works -- or sometimes, doesn't work. Written by former Congressman Denny Heck of W...