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Politics, government, and influence in Washington State.
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Avg Likes
2.7
Engagement Rate
0.02%· ~3 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Politics
0.02% engagement rate
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Weekly Growth
~0%
Paid Subscriber Retention
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Publishing Pace
~3x per week
Consistent
Category Rank
#295 of 1105
in Politics
Engagement Trend
Declining
based on recent posts
| Subscriber-only |
| Why farmworker union rights diedPlus a new I-5 bridge to PDX gets more expensive, againMar 18, 2026 | Public |
| The winnersPlayers who came out ahead in the 2026 LegislatureMar 16, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
| 24 hours of bruising debate and tough votesPlus Ferguson's Supreme Court, rhetorical whimsy, and a pop-culture samplerMar 11, 2026 | Public |
| Rounding up votes on the income taxFerguson jumps off the sideline, a nod to budget sustainability, some transportation tidbits, and a gross metaphorMar 6, 2026 | Subscriber-only |
Publishing Frequency
~3x per week
Last published Mar 20, 2026
3.0 posts/week avg
Politics Pricing
$7.79/mo avg
Above average(+157%)
Monetization Readiness
Already monetizing
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Priced at $20/mo, 157% above the Politics average of $8/mo.