Washington State has once again sided with the wrong people. The state has abandoned its effort to force clergy to report child abuse learned in confession, bowing to pressure from church lawsuits and federal judges. Critics say this decision puts religious privilege above child safety, while defenders call it a First Amendment win.

Meanwhile, one Washington Democrat lawmaker admits her own party’s soft-on-crime laws have helped fuel a juvenile crime explosion. When will Washington put victims before criminals?

👉 Watch as we break down how politics, privilege, and bad policy continue to fail Washington’s citizens.

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