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Join us for a Phone Banking/Debate Party Tuesday, September 10 at our NEW TC Office
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Franklin County Democrats – Meeting this Thursday, August 15 – Zoom or InPerson
Please join us at the Franklin Democrats premiere event September 14 – the Loveland Dinner!
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Please join us at the Franklin Democrats premiere event September 14 – the Loveland Dinner!
Good of the Order – What Can I Do?
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FUSE Washington – Your primary Progressive Voters Guide for Washington State
Kamala Harris Talking Points Brief
New on the Website
Tickets available – Join Us and Special Guest U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell
Election Committee – Nick Brown Update
Indivisible – Three takeaways and one picture from the debate
Election Committee – Harris-Walz Update
Democratic National Committee – HOLY COW →
State Committee – Kamala Harris just left the debate stage
Election Committee – Gunshefski Update
Emerge – Our Presidential Debate Bingo Card!
Civic Action – The Tapback: Money Talks
Alliance for Gun Responsibility – We can prevent firearm suicide
Election Committee – Bob Ferguson Update
Democracy Labs – How Trump desecrated the Arlington National Cemetery for photo op
Election Committee – Maria Beltran Update
Ag and Rural Caucus – September
Invest in Washington Now – Last chance – RSVP now for tomorrow’s Activist Briefing!
Dems 101 – New adoptions of the Democratic Creed
Yakima Democrats – FDR Dinner Silent Auction Sneak Peek II
No On 2109 – Educators and parents are ready to vote NO
Michael Moore – This Weekend, Make the “Perfect” Call
More classes from the National Democratic Training Center
Election Committee – Cantwell Update
Showing Up for Racial Justice – 9/5 – 9/12 Upcoming events with Showing Up for Racial Justice
No On 2117 – No on 2117 Update: Watch Our First Ad of the Campaign
DNC Best Practices – September BPI Newsletter
FUSE – Your neighbors need to hear how initiatives will harm them
Election Committee – Reykdal Update
Showing Up for Racial Justice – 8/29 – 9/5 Upcoming events with Showing Up for Racial Justice
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Indivisible Rural Caucus – August Call
Election Committee – Upthegrove Update
Election Committee – Lands Commissioner Manual Recount Completed
Tickets On Sale Now for the Spuds & Suds Fundraiser – Sponsorship Opportunities Open!
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Here are some ways you can take action.
- Sat, Aug 24 @ 8am
National GOTV Bootcamp › - Mon, Aug 26 @ 10am
Data Management for Your Field Program › - Tue, Aug 27 @ 10am
How to Prepare Your GOTV Universe and Script › - Tue, Sep 10 @ 10am
How to Put Your GOTV Plan into Action › - Mon, Sep 16 @ 10am
Maximize Your Field Strategy Through Precinct Prioritization › - Tue, Sep 17 @ 10am
How to Develop Your GOTV Universe and Script ›
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⚡ Organizing Meeting or Call in support of Building the Blue Wave 📆Mon Sep 9 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm 📌WA
Your WIN Elections Group, created during the 2023 WIN Gathering, has been tracking the latest state and federal election news. The newly updated federal election recommendations, focused on winning the White House, retaining the US Senate and regaining the US House of Representatives (the top three priorities identified at the Gathering) will be presented at the 7pm, Monday, Sept 9th WIN State Call. Register for the call at: https://bit.ly/WIN_Monthly.l
Want a preview? Check out our recommendations HERE.
Our prior recommendations focused on separate recommendations to win the White House, retain the US Senate and regain the US House. These new recommendations address all three of the top priority WIN Gathering goals in a single strategy. This update can also be called a “minimum effort” strategy – doing only what is needed to achieve all three goals.
One important element of the US House of Representatives strategy is to assure the job is no harder than necessary. Returning eight Democratic US House of Representatives members from Washington State is important. Re-electing Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in CD-3 is the top priority in support of regaining the US House..
The WIN Elections Group look forward to seeing you at the WIN State Call to hear our latest recommendations!
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You know better than anyone that there is significant underrepresentation of AANHPI folks in elected office. It’s possible to bridge that gap & bring more inclusivity to the table. Even if your filing deadline has passed, this session will be invaluable for running in 2025. Join us on September 9 at 1 PM EST to connect with others in similar situations, build networks, and gain support from a community that understands the particular context and challenges faced by AANHPI candidates.
Onward!
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Here are some ways you can take action.
- Fri, Aug 30 @ 4:30pm
Fourth Branch Action Friday Conversation › - Tue, Sep 3 @ 11am
Fourth Branch Action’s Cup of Joe Organizing Briefing › - Sun, Sep 8 @ 3pm
Phone Bank! › - Tue, Sep 24 @ 4pm
Fourth Branch Action Book Club › - Sun, Sep 29 @ 4pm
Our Good Work Projects – On-going Community Service › - Sun, Sep 8-29 @ 3pm
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BADGER FORUM: UPDATE FROM KYIV
BADGER FORUM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, Noon
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September 12: LIVE FROM UKRAINE
Greetings Democrats and Friends,
We are excited to invite you to the Loveland Dinner 2024, which will once again honor esteemed former State Senator Valoria Loveland.
Thanks to the generosity of UA598, we will return to their facility at UA Local 598, 1328 Rd. 28, Pasco on Saturday, September 14; doors open at 4:45 p.m. and the event begins at 5:30 p.m.
We are pleased to announce our Featured Guest will be U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell. There will be other guests, candidates, and officials from the state and local level as well.
Tickets are $75 per person. This includes a delicious buffet dinner from Emerald of Siam.
There are limited seats available so please get your tickets early using this link. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to listen to our guest speakers and mingle with other Democrats and friends from the area.
– Democratically yours, Franklin Democrats Executive Board
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Here are 2 ways you can enhance your political strategy & strengthen Democratic values
NDTC is proud to host two upcoming events that provide tools and knowledge to help Democrats improve their campaign strategies, understand diverse electoral landscapes, and better engage with AANHPI and Latino communities.
On September 9 at 1 PM EST, join NDTC and Public Wise for a session specifically designed for AANHPI early-stage and prospective candidates. This kind of tailored guidance provides insights into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by candidates from these communities.
On September 19 at 1 PM EST, NDTC is proud to collaborate with Latino Victory and VA Latino Dems to offer insider knowledge and expert insights from Latino candidates. Participants will receive answers to their specific questions and engage in meaningful dialogue with Latino experts in the field. This immediate feedback can be crucial for addressing pressing issues or strategizing effectively.
COURSE OF THE WEEK
Using MiniVAN for Canvassing
Is your campaign using MiniVAN for canvassing yet? It’ll save time, money, and improve the experience of everyone on your field team. Join us as we explore the capabilities of MiniVAN and how you can best use it on the campaign trail.
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
So You Want To Run For Office?
Join us for a special training geared toward prospective and early-stage AANHPI candidates! And if the filing deadline in your state has passed, don’t worry! If you’ve ever considered running for office, this space is for you too.
9.9
10am PDT
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
How To Put Your GOTV Plan Into Action
Learn to execute your GOTV plan effectively, streamline your campaign’s final push, and lead your team to victory on Election Day.
9.10
10am PDT
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
Maximize Your Field Strategy Through Precinct Prioritization
This course will teach you how to use precinct prioritization to strengthen your campaign, identify crucial data and research for targeting, review successful case studies, and practice with a sample scenario to apply your new skills.
9.16
10am PDT
UPCOMING LIVE TRAININGHow to Develop Your GOTV Universe and Script
Have you locked in your GOTV universe yet? Come to this course to learn how to define and segment your GOTV universe & create effective voter contact scripts.
9.17
10am PDT
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Tickets On Sale Now for the Spuds & Suds Fundraiser – Sponsorship Opportunities Open!
Celebrate a Decade Of Discovery – Members Appreciation Day at the REACH Museum!
Important Update for Our 10th Anniversary Members Appreciation Day July 23
Today we…
Support new arrivals through education, relationships and community so they can thrive in their new home.
In the future, we will…
Create a community of open hearts, helping hands and supportive systems where strangers become friends and we all thrive.
The end of summer is approaching, the days are already starting to shorten, and the stores are filling with Halloween décor. Keep your eye out for the perfect costume because this year’s HAIRraisin’ FUNraiser will take place on Wednesday, October 30, at 6pm at the Pasco Red Lion Hotel and Conference Center. This will be an exciting evening of fun and celebrating B5 and an opportunity to show off your best costume!
The evening will feature a short film highlighting two people who have thrived at B5, who have created a community here in the Tri-Cities, and who exemplify the work that B5 strives to achieve. Guests will also hear an update from Executive Director Theresa Roosendaal about all that has happened at B5 since the new building has been completed. There will be opportunities to win door prizes, including a two-year lease on a new Subaru generously donated by McCurley Subaru. There will be games, delicious food, and of course a costume competition. Guests are encouraged to break out their best costumes for this Halloween bash!
Though this evening will be fun, it raises awareness of the work that B5 Learning Center does with the refugee community in the Tri-Cities. This is a great opportunity for you to invite friends who you want to introduce to B5’s mission. If you choose to be a Table Ambassador, you will have a table of ten seats to fill with anyone who you think will have an interest in B5 and the work that the organization carries out in our community. You can invite guests with the knowledge that they will not be asked to participate in an auction, they will not be asked to raise a paddle, instead this is a time where they can enjoy an evening of fun and learn more about the impact of B5 Learning Center.
If you are interested in sponsoring the event or being a Table Ambassador, please reach out to Larissa at 509-551-1643 or at larissa.knopp@thriveatb5.org.
An event like this requires a lot of work, and much of that work is done by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, or any other special events, please fill out the volunteer application here.
B5 appreciates all the work that volunteers do in helping to create a community where strangers become friends and we all thrive.
Thank you to all of you who give your time and money, so refugees and immigrants can find welcome at the doors of B5. Your donation in any amount allows us to support our programs to help newly arrived refugees THRIVE in our community. Will you join us?
Donations can be made through our website or they can be mailed to: B5 Learning Center 715 S Jean Street Kennewick, WA 99336
How to Help Ukrainians
This is just a reminder that the Washington State organization of the League of Women Voters has some excellent resources on becoming involved in your democracy.