A socialist was elected to Seattle’s city council, but candidates from minor parties face strong headwinds nationwide.
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Washington state is the current epicentre of the genetically modified food controversy.
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A socialist was elected to Seattle’s city council, but candidates from minor parties face strong headwinds nationwide.
Washington state is the current epicentre of the genetically modified food controversy.