Independent, progressive civic reporting and practical public-life resources for Tacoma and Pierce County.https://networkoftacoma.com/https://networkoftacoma.com/stories/federal-court-blocks-doj-ballot-pressure-washington/https://networkoftacoma.com/stories/federal-court-blocks-doj-ballot-pressure-washington/A federal court temporarily barred DOJ and DHS from sending states alleged-noncitizen voter lists or asking officials to segregate ballots, after Washington declined a similar request.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTVoters' RightsNetwork of Tacoma Staffhttps://networkoftacoma.com/stories/hsi-voter-operations-appeal-supreme-court-update/https://networkoftacoma.com/stories/hsi-voter-operations-appeal-supreme-court-update/Since Network of Tacoma's October 22 report, the Ninth Circuit has left limits on DHS voter-eligibility field operations in place, while the Supreme Court denied a separate emergency bid over California ballots.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTVoters' RightsNetwork of Tacoma Staffhttps://networkoftacoma.com/stories/alaska-senate-peltola-sullivan-doj-lawsuit/https://networkoftacoma.com/stories/alaska-senate-peltola-sullivan-doj-lawsuit/A fact-checked account of the two Dan Sullivans, Mary Peltola, the Alaska Supreme Court’s ballot ruling, and the Trump-directed DOJ case seeking to halt certification under limited conditions.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTDemocracy WatchNetwork of Tacoma Staffhttps://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/washington-rejects-doj-ballot-freeze/https://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/washington-rejects-doj-ballot-freeze/Washington says the DOJ's alleged-noncitizen voter list includes U.S. citizens, inactive records, and duplicates—so ballots will not be frozen without proof.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTVoters' RightsCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/doj-washington-ballots-alleged-noncitizens/https://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/doj-washington-ballots-alleged-noncitizens/The Justice Department has asked Washington to set aside ballots from more than 400 people it alleges are noncitizens. An allegation is not proof, and last-minute federal pressure is not due process.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTVoters' RightsCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/we-are-not-stupid/https://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/we-are-not-stupid/Opinion: Voters can tell the difference between evidence and intimidation. A late campaign of federal pressure, selective outrage and partisan pardons should not be mistaken for the rule of law.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOpinionCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/stories/hsi-voter-field-operations-court-order/https://networkoftacoma.com/stories/hsi-voter-field-operations-court-order/A California federal judge found DHS and HSI likely violated the Voting Rights Act by intimidating people who help others vote, and temporarily limited operations in nine states.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTVoters' RightsNetwork of Tacoma Staffhttps://networkoftacoma.com/stories/midterms-federal-pressure-voter-rolls/https://networkoftacoma.com/stories/midterms-federal-pressure-voter-rolls/Texas' registration backlog, federal voter-roll demands and the California and Nevada disputes show why evidence, due process and state election rules matter before November.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTNational PoliticsNetwork of Tacoma Staffhttps://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/fear-and-intimidation-is-the-plan/https://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/fear-and-intimidation-is-the-plan/Fear, intimidation and concentrated executive power depend on public silence. With the midterm election approaching, citizens must answer by voting.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTOpinionCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/your-voice-your-future-your-vote/https://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/your-voice-your-future-your-vote/An editorial for Tacoma and Pierce County voters: use the official guides, make a plan, and return your ballot by November 3.Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTEditorialNetwork of Tacoma Staffhttps://networkoftacoma.com/stories/save-database-nevada-voter-rolls/https://networkoftacoma.com/stories/save-database-nevada-voter-rolls/The Supreme Court temporarily restored expanded SAVE database checks. Nevada's review of 185 DHS-flagged voters found they were all citizens.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNational PoliticsNetwork of Tacoma Staffhttps://networkoftacoma.com/stories/threats-to-judges-judicial-independence/https://networkoftacoma.com/stories/threats-to-judges-judicial-independence/Documented violence, doxxing and threats against federal judges show why an independent judiciary matters to Tacoma and Pierce County.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTCourts & DemocracyNetwork of Tacoma Staffhttps://networkoftacoma.com/stories/white-house-press-ban-cnn-ms-now-politico/https://networkoftacoma.com/stories/white-house-press-ban-cnn-ms-now-politico/A federal judge has temporarily ordered the White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after their reporters were barred from the grounds.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTNational PoliticsNetwork of Tacoma Staffhttps://networkoftacoma.com/stories/delayed-postmark-ballot/https://networkoftacoma.com/stories/delayed-postmark-ballot/How Tacoma and Pierce County voters can prevent ballot challenges, update a voter-registration signature, and return a Washington ballot on time.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTWashington Voting GuideCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/guides/voter-suppression-ballot-challenges/https://networkoftacoma.com/guides/voter-suppression-ballot-challenges/How challenges and rejected mail ballots can prevent votes from counting, what Washington’s cure process requires, and where Tacoma voters can get help.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTVoting Rights WatchCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/guides/voter-suppression-id-citizenship/https://networkoftacoma.com/guides/voter-suppression-id-citizenship/What voter-ID and documentary-citizenship rules require, where they are used, and what current Washington rules mean for Tacoma and Pierce County voters.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTVoting Rights WatchCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/guides/voter-suppression-registration-rolls/https://networkoftacoma.com/guides/voter-suppression-registration-rolls/How registration restrictions and inaccurate voter-roll removals can block eligible voters—and what Tacoma and Pierce County residents can check now.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTVoting Rights WatchCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/guides/voter-suppression-tactics-guide/https://networkoftacoma.com/guides/voter-suppression-tactics-guide/A factual guide to four commonplace voting barriers, where they appear, and what current Washington election rules mean for Tacoma and Pierce County voters.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTVoting Rights WatchCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/guides/voter-suppression-voting-access/https://networkoftacoma.com/guides/voter-suppression-voting-access/How reduced polling places, early-voting hours, and mail-ballot restrictions can affect access—and why Washington’s vote-by-mail system changes the local picture.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTVoting Rights WatchCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/january-3-2027-democratic-test/https://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/january-3-2027-democratic-test/Opinion: The next Congress begins on January 3, 2027. A warning about that day invites a practical question: what safeguards should the public expect to hold?Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTOpinionNetwork of Tacoma Staffhttps://networkoftacoma.com/stories/courts-and-election-integrity/https://networkoftacoma.com/stories/courts-and-election-integrity/A source-based analysis of the judiciary's role when election rules are challenged close to an election.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnalysisCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/fraud-in-elections-we-dont-think-so/https://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/fraud-in-elections-we-dont-think-so/Opinion: Washington’s vote-by-mail system deserves evidence-based scrutiny, not federal disruption built on a broad allegation.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTOpinionCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/guides/2026-voter-guide/https://networkoftacoma.com/guides/2026-voter-guide/Start with your registration, your ballot status, and the official local election calendar.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT2026 Voter GuideCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/guides/constitutional-power/https://networkoftacoma.com/guides/constitutional-power/The Constitution distributes authority and gives institutions and the public tools to check it.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTConstitution 101Casey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/stories/democratic-warning-signs/https://networkoftacoma.com/stories/democratic-warning-signs/Democratic institutions weaken when accountability becomes optional.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDemocracy WatchCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/not-neutral-about-democracy/https://networkoftacoma.com/opinion/not-neutral-about-democracy/Network of Tacoma is independent and progressive, with an allegiance to constitutional government and this community.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTEditorialCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/guides/pierce-county-government/https://networkoftacoma.com/guides/pierce-county-government/County government shapes daily life across Tacoma and the communities around it.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTCivic PrimerCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/guides/read-campaign-finance/https://networkoftacoma.com/guides/read-campaign-finance/Start with who gave, who spent, and what the timing tells you.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFollow the MoneyCasey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/guides/rule-of-law/https://networkoftacoma.com/guides/rule-of-law/Public power is legitimate only when it is exercised under rules that also constrain the people holding it.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTConstitution 101Casey Joneshttps://networkoftacoma.com/guides/washington-voter-rights/https://networkoftacoma.com/guides/washington-voter-rights/Your ballot is private, your vote is yours, and help is available if something goes wrong.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTVoters' RightsCasey Jones