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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – December 7, 2024

Posted on December 7, 2024

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This is Israel Gonzalez, WAISN’s Rapid Response Organizer, and I want to thank you for attending our General Meeting last month! 

Our monthly General Meeting allows community members from across Washington to share their experiences, discuss strategies for empowering their own local communities, and give us an opportunity to involve directly affected people in our strategic decision-making processes. 

Just in case you missed it or if you had any questions, here is a brief summary of the most important points we discussed and ways you can get involved:

Just in case you missed it or if you had any questions, here is a brief summary of the most important points we discussed and ways you can get involved:

What does the future hold for immigrant and refugee communities?

Recent developments have brought heightened uncertainty to our communities. We’ve all seen an escalation of policies and rhetoric targeting immigrants, refugees, and other directly impacted  people — making it harder for many of us to feel safe and secure.

Here in Washington state, we’re standing firm in our commitment to justice and ensuring a life of abundance for all immigrants. We’ve fought for our state to enact critical policies like Keep Washington Working and Courts Open to All to protect immigrants and refugees, and we’re determined to defend these protections in the years to come.

For nearly a decade, we’ve built a statewide network to protect our communities from deportation. This network has been a source of support and solidarity, and looking forward our focus remains on:

  • Defending and strengthening state policies safeguarding the rights of immigrants and refugees.
  • Advocating for local, state, and federal policies that resist this harmful anti-immigrant agenda.
  • Monitoring local law enforcement to ensure they adhere to Washington’s sanctuary policies and to prevent collaboration with immigration enforcement.

Together we will make sure that Washington continues to stand as a beacon of safety and opportunity for all, rooted in principles of justice and mutual care

Deportation Defense Hotline

The WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline has been a movement organizing tool serving all of Washington state since 2017. Regardless of the election outcome, we don’t have to start from scratch: we have systems in place and a trusted community resource we can engage with.

To report a detention or ICE/CBP activity, call 1-844-724-3737, 8am–6pm, Monday–Friday. Operators are bilingual in English and Spanish, and we offer interpretation in nearly 300 other languages.

Accompaniment

WAISN’s Accompaniment Program is a vital pillar of our Deportation Defense efforts, providing compassionate support to individuals and families navigating the immigration and legal systems. Our volunteers can accompany individuals to:

  • Immigration Court in Seattle and Tacoma
    • Bond Hearings at the NWDC
    • Cancellations of removal hearings
    • Individual calendar (merits) hearings
    • Immigration court appeals 
    • Master calendar hearings
  • State Courthouse
    • Domestic violence
    • DUI
    • Family Court
    • Traffic violations 
    • Other criminal and civil matters 
  • USCIS Field Office in Tukwila and Yakima
    • Biometrics appointment 
    • Ankle Monitor Check-ins
    • ICE Check-ins

To request Accompaniment, please call the Deportation Defense Hotline at 1-844-724-3737 a minimum of 5 days in anticipation of appointment to ensure we are able to find support. To learn more about how to become a volunteer for the WAISN Accompaniment Program, please email Yahaira, WAISN’s Deportation Defense Organizer, at yahaira.padilla@waisn.org!

Fair Fight Bond Fund

The Fair Fight Bond Fund (FFBF) helps immigrants in Washington state secure their release from immigration detention by covering bond costs. If you or someone you know is in immigration detention and needs bond support, you can apply for assistance through the FFBF by calling the Deportation Defense Hotline at 1.844.724.3737 Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm to complete an application over the phone or visiting the Fair Fight Bond Fund to complete an application online:

APPLY ONLINE

APPLY ONLINE

Want to help keep families together? Donations to the Fair Fight Bond Fund go directly toward freeing community members from detention and reuniting them with their loved ones. Every contribution makes a difference.

DONATE TO THE FAIR FIGHT BOND FUND

Immigrant Health Coverage

Open Enrollment for health insurance in Washington State has begun! From November 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025, everyone living in Washington — regardless of immigration status — can purchase health insurance through Washington Healthplanfinder.

You can contact the WA Healthplanfinder Customer Support Center at 1-855-923-4633, get connected to a local navigator, or find an enrollment center close to you to get personalized help for you and your loved ones — and you can get in-language support in over 200 languages!

Upcoming Events

Join us for a Know Your Rights training on Friday, December 13, where we’ll answer critical questions like what to do if ICE comes to your home or workplace, how to identify a valid arrest warrant, and what else to do when encountering ICE. Empower yourself and your community with the knowledge to stay prepared and protected!

Our general meeting is the third Thursday of every month, please join us on December 19th for the next one!

Zoom Information:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85189717565

Thank you for taking the time with us to reflect and remember how strong we are. Let’s stay united as a community and take care of each other.

In solidarity,

Yahaira Padilla
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
Deportation Defense Organizer

Habla Israel González, Organizador de Respuesta Rápida de WAISN, y quiero agradecerle su asistencia a nuestra Reunión General del mes de noviembre. 

Nuestra Reunión General mensual ofrece el espacio para miembros de las comunidades inmigrantes de todo Washington en el cual, participantes pueden compartir experiencias, discutir estrategias para fortalecer las defensas contra la deportación y dar la oportunidad de involucrar a personas directamente impactadas en nuestro proceso de toma de decisiones estratégicas.

Por si no pudo asistir o si asistió y tiene alguna pregunta, aquí tiene un resumen de los puntos más importantes que se discutieron y las formas en las que puede participar:

¿Qué futuro nos espera a las comunidades inmigrantes y refugiadas?

Los últimos acontecimientos políticos han aumentado la incertidumbre en nuestras comunidades. Hemos visto un aumento de políticas y retóricas contra inmigrantes, refugiados y otras personas directamente impactadas, lo que hace más difícil para muchos sentirnos seguros y protegidos.

Aquí, en el estado de Washington, nos mantenemos firmes en nuestro compromiso con la justicia y la garantía de una vida de abundancia para todos los inmigrantes. Hemos luchado para que nuestro estado adopte leyes fundamentales como Keep Washington Working y Courts Open to All para proteger a comunidades inmigrantes y refugiadas, y estamos determinados en seguir defendiendo estas protecciones.

Durante casi una década, hemos creado una red estatal para proteger a nuestras comunidades contra la deportación. Esta red ha sido una fuente de apoyo y solidaridad. Mirando hacia el futuro nos seguiremos enfocando en:

  • Defender y fortalecer las leyes estatales que protegen los derechos de personas inmigrantes y refugiadas.
  • Abogar por políticas locales, estatales y federales que opongan esta peligrosa agenda anti-inmigrante.
  • Supervisar a las autoridades locales para garantizar que cumplan con las leyes santuarias de Washington y evitar la colaboración con las autoridades de inmigración.

Juntos nos aseguraremos de que Washington siga siendo un ejemplo de seguridad y oportunidades para todos, basado en principios de justicia y apoyo mutuo.

Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación

La Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación de WAISN ha sido una herramienta de organización que asiste a todo el estado de Washington desde el 2017. Independientemente del resultado de las elecciones, no tenemos que empezar desde cero ya que tenemos procedimientos establecidos y un recurso comunitario de confianza con el que podemos trabajar

Para reportar una detención o actividad de la migra (ICE)/CBP, llame al 1-844-724-3737, de 8:00 am a 6:00 pm, de lunes a viernes. Los operadores son bilingües en inglés y español, y contamos con interpretación en más de 300 idiomas.

Acompañamiento

El Programa de Acompañamiento de WAISN es esencial en nuestros esfuerzos de Defensa contra la Deportación, ya que ofrece apoyo solidario a las personas y familias que se enfrentan al sistema legal e inmigratorio. Nuestros voluntarios pueden acompañar a las personas a:

  • Los Tribunales de Inmigración en Seattle y Tacoma
    • Audiencias de fianza en el centro de detención
    • Audiencias individuales (méritos)
    • Apelaciones ante el tribunal de inmigración
    • Audiencias del calendario principal
  • Las audiencias ante tribunales estatales
    • Violencia doméstica
    • Conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol (DUI, por sus siglas en inglés)
    • Tribunal de familia
    • Violaciones de tráfico
    • Otros asuntos criminales y civiles
  • Las citas de Inmigración en las Oficinas de USCIS, Tukwila y Yakima
    • Chequeos de monitores de tobillo
    • Datos biométricos
    • Registros de Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés)

Para solicitar Acompañamiento, por favor llame a la Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación de WAISN al 1-844-724-3737 con un mínimo de 5 días de anticipación de su cita para asegurar acompañamiento. Para obtener más información de cómo formar parte del Programa de Acompañamiento de WAISN como voluntario, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a Yahaira, nuestra Organizadora de Defensa contra la Deportación, yahaira.padilla@waisn.org.

Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa

El Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa (FFBF, por sus siglas en inglés) es un programa de WAISN el cual ayuda cubriendo los costos de fianzas a inmigrantes en centros de detención y así asegurar su liberación. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce está en detención de inmigración y necesita apoyo de fianza, puede solicitar asistencia a través del FFBF llamando a la Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación al 1-844-724-3737 de lunes a viernes de 8:00 am a 6:00 pm para completar una solicitud por teléfono o visitando la página web del Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa para completar una solicitud en línea:

Solicite al Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa

¿Quiere ayudar a mantener a las familias unidas? Las donaciones al Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa contribuyen directamente a los pagos de fianza de inmigrantes en detención. Su ayuda ofrece a estas personas la oportunidad de luchar sus casos legales rodeado por seres queridos. Cada contribución recibida crea esta diferencia.

Done al Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa para Inmigrantes

Seguro médico para inmigrantes

¡Ha comenzado el periodo de inscripción abierta para el seguro médico en el estado de Washington! Desde el 1 de noviembre de 2024 hasta el 15 de enero de 2025, todas las personas que vivan en Washington -independientemente de su estatus migratorio- pueden comprar un seguro médico a través de Washington Healthplanfinder.


Puede ponerse en contacto con el Centro de Atención al Cliente de WA Healthplanfinder llamando al 1-855-923-4633, consultar con un orientador o buscar un centro de inscripción cercano para obtener asistencia personalizada para usted y sus seres queridos ¡y a través de este enlace puede obtener ayuda en más de 200 idiomas!

¡Encuentre un orientador o centro de inscripción cerca de usted para obtener asistencia personalizada!

Los miembros de la comunidad hispanohablante también están invitados a unirse a WAISN por un Facebook en vivo con el Consulado de México en Seattle y un orientador de seguros médicos el viernes 13 de diciembre a las 12:00 p.m. para responder a todas sus preguntas sobre la inscripción abierta.

Próximos entrenamientos

Únase a nosotros para un entrenamiento virtual de Conozca sus Derechos el viernes 13 de diciembre a las 6:00pm para responder a sus preguntas sobre qué hacer si la migra llega a su casa o lugar de trabajo, cómo identificar una orden judicial válida, y qué más hacer cuando se encuentra con la migra.  ¡Conozca cómo prepararse y protegerse a sí mismo y a su comunidad!

Nuestra Reunión General se lleva a cabo el tercer jueves de cada mes. ¡Únase a nosotros el 19 de diciembre para la próxima!

Información de Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85189717565

Gracias por el tiempo dedicado a reflexionar y recordar lo fuerte que somos cuando estamos unidos. Sigamos unidos como comunidad y cuidemonos unos a los otros.

En solidaridad,

Yahaira Padilla

Pronombre: Ella

Organizadora de Defensa contra la Deportación

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September 2026

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  • BADGER FORUM: Laliik: Sacred Mountain in Bureaucratic Quagmire

    BADGER FORUM: Laliik: Sacred Mountain in Bureaucratic Quagmire

    September 1, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    https://badgers.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=392306&emtid=3209205288255

    Our iconic Rattlesnake Mountain is known as Laliik to Native Americans, for whom the mountain has been sacred for millennia.  The oft repeated and dubious local claim that it's the tallest treeless mountain neglects the true significance of its geology and ecology.  Its incorporation into the Hanford Site in 1943 initiated a complex history of federal involvement, culminating in its current and persistent off-limits status.   

    This forum will describe the mountain's history, geology, ecology, and cultural significance and seek to understand perspectives on possible futures for one of the region's treasures.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    September 1, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    September 1, 2026  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    September 3, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • Duresky Live YouTube District-Wide Townhall, Thursday, Sept 3rd 7-8:00 PM

    Duresky Live YouTube District-Wide Townhall, Thursday, Sept 3rd 7-8:00 PM

    September 3, 2026  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    https://www.johnduresky4congress.com/events/youtube-live-townhall-district-wide

    Join John Duresky for Live YouTube District-Wide Townhall, Thursday, September 3rd, 7:00-8:00PM.

    Save this link to attend! https://youtube.com/live/pNofS0fkITM?feature=share

    Text questions to: 509-492-2205

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  • Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

    Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

    September 4, 2026  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Moonshot Brewing, 8804 W Victoria Ave # 140, Kennewick, WA 99336, USA

    Join us for socializing and having some fun!

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  • No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

    No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

    September 5, 2026  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    East Highland Avenue & South Highway 395 Hermiston, OR 97838

    Join local community members in Hermiston for our No One Is Above the Law visibility action!
    On the first Saturday of each month join folks in fighting for accountability, democracy, and justice — reminding our neighbors that the rule of law applies to everyone.

    Bring your signs, your voice, and your energy for an hour of peaceful sign-waving and community visibility.
    📅 When: 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM | 📍 Where: Corner of Hwy 395 & Highland (by Safeway), Hermiston, OR

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    September 8, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

    September 8, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    September 10, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • Tri-City Democrats - Friday, September 11, 6:00 PM

    Tri-City Democrats - Friday, September 11, 6:00 PM

    September 11, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Round Table Pizza, 3201 W Court St, Pasco, WA 99301, USA

    It's September, and time for our monthly gathering. We'll meet on September 11 at 6pm.  We are inviting candidates who have made it through the primary to come visit with us. We will also have 'Hate Has no Home Here' and 'Vote Blue' signs available.

    We are hoping that the weather will cooperate for a picnic at the farm - 4501 W Lattin Ct, West Richland, WA. If it's hot, we have plenty of shade and misters and sprinklers to take the edge off the heat. If it's cool, we have firepits and patio heaters to take the edge off the chill. We have the Pasco Round Table reserved in the event that the weather does not cooperate, and we'll make a final announcement on Wednesday the 9th. Come gather with like-minded folks and share some fellowship, food and beverages. If we are picnicking, bring a dish to share, and Tri-City Democrats will provide utensils and plates, and napkins. If we're at the pizza location, TCD will purchase an assortment of pizzas to share. You're on your own for salad bar and beverages, though there are usually pitchers of beer provided by fellow members. We'll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group.

    https://www.meetup.com/tri-city-democrats/events/315969142/

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  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    September 14, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    September 15, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    September 15, 2026  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    September 17, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • Franklin County General Meeting

    Franklin County General Meeting

    September 17, 2026  5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Teamsters Local Union 839, 1103 W Sylvester St #1, Pasco, WA 99301, USA

    📍Location: Teamsters Local 839, 1103 W Sylvester Street, Pasco

    ⌚️5:30 p.m. (Potluck /Social) - 6:00 p.m. (Meeting begins)
    Or join us via Zoom Here

    Hello Democrats,

    Please note that for the next 3 meetings we will have our monthly meetings at LOCAL TEAMSTERS 839. We are grateful for their hospitality. Please save those dates:

    September, 17th
    October, 15th
    November 12th (Special meeting date) 

    This month we will have a presentation on the NO I-645 ballot initiative and will vote to endorse. 

    Also we are asking all voters to check their registration AND to NOT mail your ballots, instead, drop them off at your nearest drop box location and check that your ballot was accepted. Here is the link to check your voting registration 

    Franklin County Democrats, let’s support our endorsed candidates! Have you checked out our new website? Please consider contributing to our party; you can do so on our website or come talk to us during the meeting or give me a call/txt or email. Here is the link  to our website. 

    Democratically yours,

    Ana Ruiz Kennedy, Chair & Franklin Democrats Executive Board

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  • Duresky Canvassing Event

    Duresky Canvassing Event

    September 19, 2026  9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    CSA Building - 713 Jadwin Ave, Richland

    Ballots will be arriving to voters next month and the conversations we have with our neighbors will make a difference.

    Whether you've knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided.

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  • Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

    Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

    September 19, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Mid-Columbia Library (Union) 1620 S. Union Street Kennewick, WA 99338

    Our monthly Indivisible Tri-Cities meetings are all about taking action in our community.📆

    💬We’ll be talking about what’s happening, how our community organizations are stepping up, and how we can help. We’ll also start planning for upcoming events.

    🗣️We want to hear from you! Your ideas and input matter.

    ✊This is how we build power together. Come connect, learn, and take action with us. See you there!

    If you're able, please bring a non-perishable food item for donation. We strive to collect these resources at every Indivisible Tri-Cities event, on behalf of our community partners.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    September 22, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council Workshop

    Richland City Council Workshop

    September 22, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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  • John Duresky Phonebanking Session

    John Duresky Phonebanking Session

    September 23, 2026  5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States

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  • 8th Legislative District Democrats: General Meeting

    8th Legislative District Democrats: General Meeting

    September 23, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84548458341

    Meeting Details:

    This meeting is for all residents of the 8th Legislative District to attend as their time permits.

    We encourage attendance by our PCOs and anyone who wishes to participate or contribute to the efforts of the 8th LD Democrats, as well as those seeking information on how they can help.

     

    Proposed Agenda:

    Call to Order 

    Delegates Discussion

    Visibility Events and Volunteers

    Candidates and Future Goals

    Good of the Order - Thoughts, Concerns, Achievements, Comments, Questions

    Adjourn

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  • BADGER FORUM: Extraordinary Foundations: The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

    BADGER FORUM: Extraordinary Foundations: The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

    September 24, 2026  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    https://badgers.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=392306&emtid=3227443100568

    As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this forum will detail how remarkable it and the Constitution were. Professors Jamie Mayerfeld (UW) and Johann Neem (WWU) will explain how Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison, and others, based on principles gleaned from the ancient history of the Greeks and Romans, along with contemporary ideas of the Enlightenment, forged an unprecedented synthesis, resulting in a paradigm shift in governance from monarchy to self-determination.

    It wasn’t easy.

    In this hybrid program these professors will explain the context, the struggles, and the underlying principles anchored in these two founding documents to help us gain a deeper appreciation of how our country brought forth a new age of liberty and governance, one determined by “We the People….”

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    September 24, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

    16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

    September 24, 2026  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    Every month on the Fourth Thu, until Jan 28, 2027, 11occurrence(s)

    Pleasedownload and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendarsystem.

    Monthly:https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUldO6hrzwuGd3-10krfe1QmS1Jo9tXBOs-/ics?icsToken=DJVFuCKh_Z4OoP_SCgAALAAAAFdu_ZAfRNNEgm3YY-r-IQJW5lTWuy29jBlclOVfmw-klIsBeuZV2F2PvUCBHbh0ht8yhdyefiR9fBmqRDAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=AnaBeSvNSjeuG9ncdABDuA

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  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    September 24, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    Zoom Link

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  • John Duresky YouTube Live Townhall - District-Wide

    John Duresky YouTube Live Townhall - District-Wide

    September 24, 2026  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    YouTube Live

    Join John Duresky for a Live YouTube District-Wide Townhall, Thursday, September 24th, 7:00-8:00PM.

    We’ll post a link to the Townhall on our events page https://www.johnduresky4congress.com/events

    Text questions to: 509-492-2205

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  • John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities)

    John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities)

    September 26, 2026  9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States

    Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9

    Join us for a Day of Action in the Tri-Cities with John Duresky for Congress for door knocking and community.

    Ballots will be arriving to voters next month and the conversations we have with our neighbors will make a difference.

    Whether you've knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided. Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9

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  • Latino Heritage Picnic

    Latino Heritage Picnic

    September 26, 2026  11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Memorial Park, 350 North 14th Avenue, Pasco, Washington, 99301, United States

    Celebrate with John Duresky at Memorial Park in Pasco for LULAC’s Latino Heritage Picnic on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy food, games, and spending time with the community at this family-friendly event!

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    September 29, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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  • AARP Candidate Forum-Live on YouTube & Facebook

    AARP Candidate Forum-Live on YouTube & Facebook

    September 30, 2026  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

    AARP Washington, the League of Women Voters and Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) will host a nonpartisan candidate forum on Wednesday, September 30, featuring candidates Amanda McKinney (R) and John Duresky (D), who are seeking to represent Washington's 4th Congressional District.

    The live forum will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will be livestreamed on Northwest Public Broadcasting's YouTube channel and AARP Washington's Facebook page.  It will also air on KTNW-TV before election day, and will be posted in it’s entirety on AARP Washington’s webpage shortly after airing

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  • John Duresky Phonebanking Session

    John Duresky Phonebanking Session

    September 30, 2026  5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States

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