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Tri-City Democrats – Friday, April 10, 6:00 PM
Greetings fellow Democrats!
Update! The host location has developed Strep Throat, so in an abundance of caution, we’re going to revert to the Pasco Round Table location. Sorry about the late notice! We do still plan to have our presenter from Save Our Wild Salmon.
As usual at the pizza location, Tri-City Democrats will order several pizzas to share. We’ll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group. Some of our generous members are likely to purchase pitchers of beer to share. If you want the salad bar or soft drinks, you are on your own for those items.
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Columbia Basin Badger Club
THE FUTURE FLOWS HERE:
Eastern Washington Water Resource Management
HYBRID Badger Forum Thursday, April 16 | 12 NOON
In Person and Online
Does the current water crisis in the Colorado River basin predict the future for Eastern Washington rivers?
Most experts agree that how our principal river systems are managed will tell the story. Water is essential for continued growth and economic success for the region, which is entering its third consecutive drought year. Reservoir storage in the Cascades is far below average with little sign of recovery.
The federal Bureau of Reclamation’s latest water supply forecast says that irrigators in the Yakima Basin may receive less than half of their full entitlement this year. And it’s not just Washington’s eighty-billion-dollar agriculture industry that depends on water. The rivers provide water for our cities and industry, generate electricity, move all manner of commodities, and provide for our unique quality of life.
Join us on April 16, in person or online, to hear our panel of experts offer different ways to understand how water is used, delivered, and — most of all — shared in our region.
This Badger Forum is the third in a year-long series of events offered at no cost to our community. We need civil discourse on important topics. Thank you for supporting civil discourse and please encourage others to join us in that effort.
REGISTER HERE
The in-person audience will be at Kennewick Irrigation District headquarters, 2015 S. Ely, Kennewick. Click the link above and select the way you would like to attend. The online audience will use Zoom.
Transforming Conflict into Connection: Join Us for the Restorative Practices 201 Free Workshop!
Conflict doesn’t have to divide us—it can be a powerful opportunity for understanding, connection, and positive change.
Restorative Practices 201 Workshop, facilitated by the Conflict Center, sponsored by Battelle, is designed to equip you with practical tools to address low-level conflicts, build stronger relationships & create a more supportive environment for the youth you serve.
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Richland Public Library,
food provided
cost: Free
Focus: Advanced strategies for preventing and addressing low-level conflicts, repairing harm, and fostering connection within youth-serving communities.
Why Attend?
Learn actionable techniques to prevent minor conflicts from escalating.
Gain tools to build communication and turn conflict into opportunities for growth.
Explore real-world examples and case studies to apply restorative practices effectively.
Connect with others in the community who are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for youth.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is perfect for anyone in the community who works with youth, including educators, counselors, school staff, youth program leaders, mentors, coaches, extracurricular activity organizers, social workers, community advocates, restorative practices coordinators, and those involved with juvenile justice.
Registration Information:
https://forms.gle/UKzWNz26s4SRLpmA9
Deadline: Please register by March 21st.
Have questions or need more details? Reach out to us—we’re here to help!
Thank you for your dedication to creating safe, inclusive spaces and supporting the social-emotional well-being of the youth in our community. Let’s work together to turn conflict into connection and growth.
We can’t wait to see you on April 30th!
Learn more about the Conflict Center https://conflictcenter.org/
Election season is in full swing, bringing a host of important issues and candidates to evaluate. The Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council, in partnership with Café Con Arte, invites you to our Neighborhood Chat with Your Next Potential Representatives.
We encourage advocates and community partners to join us for an evening of comedy and community discourse. Together, we’ll ask questions, provide answers, and empower voters to head to the polls fully informed. Over 20 candidates running for office in Washington have been invited to participate in this essential dialogue.
Save your spot today by registering via Eventbrite: Tri-Cities Neighborhood Chat with Your Next Potential Representative
Details:
- Date: Saturday, November 2nd
- Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Café Con Arte
430 W Columbia St. Suite A
Pasco, WA
In recognition of Day of the Dead, we will take time to remember the past and look toward a future strengthened by civic engagement. Light refreshments will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!
In community,
TCD&IC Team
Want to get involved?
Council meetings take place in person and online every second Thursday.
Email info@TCDIC.org for more information and the zoom link
Volunteer with the Council today!
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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.
Do you remember learning to read? What would your life be like if you’d never had that opportunity?
Many of the students in our B5 classes are learning to read for the first time, or never really mastered reading when they were learning English. According to the Barbara Bush Foundation, 19% of adults in Benton County and 37% in Franklin County have low literacy skills, limiting their access to employment, education, and economic mobility. This helps explain why 13.4% of adults in Benton and Franklin counties have not completed a high school diploma or GED, almost double the state rate of 7.7% (Benton-Franklin Trends).
Adults with low literacy skills don’t see themselves as learners and often give up trying. Language learning and literacy go hand in hand, and learning to read in a language that is unfamiliar is even more challenging for adults than it is for kids. For this reason, a safe, encouraging environment is important to keep students working toward their goals.
At B5, we’re thankful for staff and volunteers who work diligently and persistently with students to help them on the road to success. They are equipping our students with the skills they need to become citizens, complete job applications, and get better paying jobs.
In the past, most of our students were new arrival refugees, and B5 received state funding to support them on their educational journey. Today, fewer than half of our students qualify for state funded support. More than ever, we look to our community to join us in the work by volunteering and investing in our students.
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
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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.
Join B5 at Barnes & Noble tomorrow, Saturday, April 4, for a bookfair! B5 staff and volunteers will host an information table, as well as a station to make your own bookmark, and several story-times. If you mention B5 at checkout, a portion of your sale will go to B5!
B5 will have a table near the kids’ section from 10am to 6pm.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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
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We are going to continue one thing a week to call Newhouse about. This week we are going to call and ask him not to support the resolution for more funding for ICE and CBP. They must be first reformed.
TO DO:
Use the script below, information about the : Script (5calls.org)
Dan Newhouse:
Local Office: 509-713-7374
DC Office: 202-225-5816
PUBLIC Comment needed! Help support our immigrant community.
Comments are needed on two proposed Federal rules. One denies housing assistance to anyone who has an undocumented person living with them. The other extends the wait time for asylum seekers to get work permits from 150 days to a year,
TO DO: Submit online for housing- HERE. Action 1: NWIRP_HUDruleProp.p1.426.jpg - OneDrive. Action 2: NWIRP_HUDruleProp.p2.426.jpg - OneDrive.
EARTH DAY Event, April 22nd!
Please join us at the Earth Marker on Earth Day and celebrate the work that we have all accomplished for the community!
The program begins at 4 p.m., April 22, at Camp Kiwanis in Columbia Park in Kennewick. One of two Earth markers is nearby.
Read more at: https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/education/article315252560.html#storylink=cpy
Look forward to seeing you all again! Join me
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Click here to see the full Do Something 2026-04-15
We are going to continue one thing a week to call Newhouse about. This week we are going to call and ask him to not support the extension of Section 702 without warrant requirements. See the full description HERE
Section 702 has been repeatedly abused in the past, with the FBI using its loopholes to access the communications of “peaceful protesters, federal and state lawmakers, Congressional staff, thousands of campaign donors, journalists, and a judge reporting civil rights violations by local police.” As over one hundred civil liberties groups expressed in a March 19th letter to Congress, new advancements in technology will only create further opportunities for abuse of this surveillance, such as the use of AI to mine and sell personal data.
TO DO:
Use the script below, information about the : Script (5calls.org)
Dan Newhouse:
Local Office: 509-713-7374
DC Office: 202-225-5816
PUBLIC Comment needed! Help support our immigrant community.
Comments are needed on two proposed Federal rules. One denies housing assistance to anyone who has an undocumented person living with them. The other extends the wait time for asylum seekers to get work permits from 150 days to a year,
TO DO: Submit online for housing- HERE. Action 1: NWIRP_HUDruleProp.p1.426.jpg - OneDrive. Action 2: NWIRP_HUDruleProp.p2.426.jpg - OneDrive.
A group of Indivisible groups on the west-side have been using a website to track actions that we could take upcoming. Many of them are statewide. There is an opportunity to sign up. It is pretty cool, so check it out!
Tri-Cities Earth Day Festival 2026
April 18, 2026 | 12:00–4:00 PM
REACH Museum | Richland, Washington
Free and open to the public
https://visitthereach.us/tri-cities-earth-day-2026/
EARTH DAY Event, April 22nd!
Please join us at the Earth Marker on Earth Day and celebrate the work that we have all accomplished for the community!
The program begins at 4 p.m., April 22, at Camp Kiwanis in Columbia Park in Kennewick. One of two Earth markers is nearby.
Read more at: https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/education/article315252560.html#storylink=cpy
Want to know how else we take back our democracy…..RUN for Office!!
We need you to consider or if you know someone please pass the name along.
Looking for Candidates to run in LD-8!
Filing dates are from May 4-May 8 ONLY, and there is so much to do before then. Please contact Jon at wa8lddcc@gmail.com for more information.
Look forward to seeing you all again! Join me
Zoom (Join Indivisible Tri-cities for zoom link)
FAQ from A Better Richland
Richland registered voters will vote this November to update the Richland City Council election process to be like the rest of Washington’s First-Class Cities, Pasco, and Kennewick.
Currently all seven members of the Richland council are elected “at-large.” They can live anywhere in the city. A vote to change the city charter would mean five council members would have to be elected from the districts where they live and two would still be elected “at-large”. Each of the five proposed districts would have approximately 12,000 residents. An interactive map on our website can show you in which district you would live.
Dear Friend,
As moms, we know what it takes for our kids to thrive in school: Great teachers, safe classrooms, and the certainty that every child, regardless of ZIP code, race, or ability, can count on a strong neighborhood public school. But, that promise is under attack by the national voucher scheme that Republican leaders in Congress rammed through last year, a giveaway that lets wealthy donors turn up to $1,700 in “scholarship” payments into dollar-for-dollar tax credits, no federal cap, no accountability, no guarantee kids with disabilities are even welcome.1,2
But here’s the good news: Senators Mark Kelly and Mazie Hirono just introduced the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act, Senate Bill 4297, to repeal that voucher scheme. Real talk, I’m cheering so loud the dog is literally hiding under the kitchen table. 3
Let me break this down and tell y’all why this is SO important! Every missing dollar shows up in our kids’ backpacks:
- Fewer counsers,
- Larger classes, and
- “Sorry, we can’t afford new math books this year. And our arts program is cut.”
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools!
Been there, and it’s heartbreaking.
Kids with disabilities get hit first. Private schools that take voucher money can still say “no thanks” to an IEP, while public schools never get that option, and that’s how it should be. We’ve seen the nightmare in Arizona. Universal vouchers there ballooned costs, while public-school teachers begged parents to buy copy paper.4 I don’t want that for any child, anywhere, and I know you don’t either.
→ Click to add your name, telling your senators to back the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act.
Our public schools are the one place where kids from every background sit criss-cross applesauce on the same rug and learn how to share crayons, facts, and a future. That matters more than any billionaire’s tax loophole.
→ Join Us! Tell your senators to keep public funds in public schools!
And, thanks for squeezing advocacy between dinner, dishes, and bedtime stories. We know how hard it is, and we know better than most that moms get stuff done.
In solidarity and with half a PB&J in hand,
– Beatriz, Ruth, Taylor, Kelsey, and the entire MomsRising.org & MamásConPoder Team
P.S. – As we navigate these challenging times, I hope you can make space for self-care, recognizing that resting is not idleness, but a necessity, and we need all of us to win the change our families and nation need!
References:
[1] “School Vouchers Explained: What the New Federal Program Means | Harvard Graduate School of Education“
[2] “H.R.1 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.“
[3] “Kelly, Hirono Lead Bill to Repeal Federal Private School Voucher Program, Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools“
[4]”Don’t follow Arizona’s example. End universal vouchers now | Opinion“
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Dear Friend,
We’ve given up trying to figure out what’s going on in Melania’s brain. But one thing we do know is that the Epstein cover-up isn’t over—because all the files still aren’t public and perpetrators have not been held accountable!
Efforts to conceal and protect Epstein’s network of the powerful at the expense of survivors are still very much ongoing. In fact, members of the Congressional Oversight Committee estimate that 50 percent of the Department of Justice and Epstein estate’s records have yet to be released. [1] That amounts to millions of pages of evidence concealed from Congress and from the public. [2] This isn’t just a clerical error—it’s a betrayal of the truth and a slap in the face to every survivor seeking accountability.
In February, we learned that the FBI conducted four interviews with a survivor who alleged she was sexually assaulted between the ages of 13 and 15 by both Jeffrey Epstein and President Trump—and that those files had never been made public. [3] After mounting pressure from the public and Congress, the Department of Justice finally released *some* additional records (that should have been made public months ago). They disclosed 16 new pages related to the allegation involving President Trump….but 37 pages are still missing. [4]
Millions of pages of the Epstein files are still missing. We’re not giving up!
Let the record show: Keeping these files locked away doesn’t just obscure the truth and deny survivors the accountability they deserve, but it’s also against the law! In July 2025, Democrats on the Congressional Oversight Committee forced a subpoena for the full release of the Epstein files. Congress passed (and President Trump signed!) the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law requiring the DOJ to release all unclassified records relating to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, 2025. [5] Well, that day has come and gone, and we know the missing 37 pages involving President Trump are just the tip of the iceberg. That subpoena is still active—and anything short of a full release of the files is simply a continuation of the White House cover-up.
Also concerning: The files that were released included personal information—and even photos—of survivors. [6] The double standard is hard to miss. The DOJ is willing to redact large swaths of information to shield the wealthy and well-connected, yet it still included sensitive, identifying details about survivors, despite Congress’s explicit directive to protect them.
For decades, women who were sex trafficked when they were children have been sounding the alarm on Epstein’s network of powerful friends. [7] But instead of the full transparency we were promised, we are seeing a pattern of evasion.
We deserve the truth. Survivors deserve to be heard. Demand the full release of the Epstein files!
Our children deserve to grow up in a world where no individual, regardless of title, position, and status, is above the law. We won’t stop fighting until we get the truth and deliver justice for the survivors. Thank you for being the heart of this movement and for never stopping the fight for accountability.
With gratitude,
– Donna, Kristin, Nate, Olivia, and the whole MomsRising.org & MamásConPoder Team
References:
[1] Rep. Robert Garcia via MSNOW
[2] Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump – NPR
[3] Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump – The New York Times
[4] Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump | NPR
[5] H.R.4405 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): Epstein Files Transparency Act
[6] Epstein files: Senators seek probe of DOJ over release, redaction of sex offender’s documents – CNBC
[7] A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public – PBS News
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Today is Giving Tuesday, and the League of Women Voters of Washington needs your support.
For more than 105 years, the League has stood up for fair elections, protected the right to vote, and helped people make their voices heard. Here in Washington, our 20 local Leagues continue that work every day.
These are challenging times for our country, and the League’s steady, nonpartisan leadership is more important than ever. We know what it takes to protect our democracy, and we know we can do it — together.
Together WE WILL.
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I hope you’ll make a Giving Tuesday gift to support this work. Every contribution strengthens our democracy.
With gratitude,
Karen Crowley, President
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WAISN’s Deportation Defense Hotline and Rapid Response Teams receive reports related to immigration enforcement activity across Washington, including calls for post-detention support, sightings of immigration enforcement, and urgent alerts about detentions.
To help ensure you and your loved ones stay informed, we’re sharing some information on the reports we received from March 15–March 31, the trends our Rapid Response teams are seeing, and how communities can show up to protect each other.
These numbers are not just statistics, they reflect stories of family separation, surveillance, and intimidation tactics that sometimes lead to deadly consequences.
20 reports of immigration enforcement activity came through the WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline and Rapid Response Teams in the second half of March. Here’s what we saw:
Reports and Detentions by County: We were able to confirm the detention of eight people, with the heaviest confirmed activity in Whatcom, Thurston and King counties—and particular hotspots in Everson, Olympia and Burien.
Trends to watch: Most reports of immigration enforcement are still happening in public places in the community, on the way to and from work, or during the workday itself. About half of all confirmed detentions in this period happened during traffic stops, and most during the morning hours.
We’re also seeing a pattern of immigration enforcement agencies appearing to mostly target specific people, with reports including accounts of community members being surveilled or followed before being confronted in a public location. However, this can sometimes lead to collateral warrantless detentions. In at least one report, agents were searching for a specific person, only to confront and detain a community member who simply shared a similar name.
To help support community members impacted by this trend, join a Rapid Response team to help expand our network of visibility and confirm reports of immigration enforcement.
We offer two online training sessions each month—the next one is April 30—so you can get trained from home and plug into a team near you. We are particularly looking to expand or build teams in King County (especially Kent, Auburn, Renton, and Shoreline), and Whatcom, Yakima, Benton/Franklin, Grant and Adams counties.
A note on how we create these updates: These reports are not meant to be real-time alerts of enforcement. We prioritize accuracy over speed, only sharing trend reports once the immigration activity patterns are verified and can be responsibly contextualized.
If you see immigration enforcement first-hand or a loved one has been detained, please text or call the WAISN Hotline at 1-844-724-3737 from Monday through Friday 6am-6pm.
If your call is not answered, text the Hotline number letting us know what you are calling about in detail, and we will try to follow up.
- Date and time of sighting and activity
- Street name and description of the area where it happened
- Pictures and videos of the interaction
- Descriptions of what agents were doing and wearing, and what vehicles were present
We all have constitutional rights regardless of immigration status. You are not alone. Please know that WAISN is here to support you. Our Rapid Response teams are ready, and our network remains alert—it was built for this moment.
In the face of threats and attacks on our collective safety, community will prevail.
In solidarity,
The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
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La Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación y los equipos de Respuesta Rápida de WAISN reciben reportes sobre las actividades de control migratorio en todo el estado de Washington, incluidas llamadas para solicitar apoyo tras una detención, avistamientos de actividades de control migratorio y alertas urgentes sobre detenciones.
Para ayudar a garantizar que usted y sus seres queridos se mantengan informados, les compartimos información sobre los reportes que recibimos en febrero de este año, las tendencias que observan nuestros equipos de Respuesta Rápida y qué pueden hacer las comunidades para protegerse mutuamente.
Estas cifras no son solo estadísticas, sino que reflejan historias de separación familiar, vigilancia y tácticas de intimidación que a veces terminan en consecuencias mortale
En marzo, recibimos 21 reportes sobre actividades de control migratorio a través de nuestra Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación y de nuestros equipos de REn la segunda mitad de marzo, recibimos 20 reportes sobre actividades de control migratorio a través de nuestra Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación y de nuestros equipos de Respuesta Rápida de WAISN. Esto es lo que observamos:espuesta Rápida de WAISN. Esto es lo que observamos:
Reportes y detenciones por condado: Según estos reportes, pudimos confirmar la detención de ocho personas, con mayor actividad en los condados de Whatcom, Thurston y King, y los puntos más críticos en las ciudades de Everson, Olympia y Burien.
Tendencias a tener en cuenta: La mayoría de los reportes de actividad de control migratorio siguen ocurriendo en lugares públicos de la comunidad, de camino al trabajo o de vuelta a casa, o durante las horas de trabajo. Aproximadamente la mitad de todas las detenciones confirmadas en este periodo ocurrieron durante paradas de tráfico, y la mayoría durante las horas de la mañana.
También estamos observando una tendencia por parte de las agencias de inmigración a detener a personas específicas, con reportes sobre miembros de la comunidad que han sido vigilados o seguidos antes de ser confrontados en un lugar público. Sin embargo, esto a veces puede llevar a detenciones colaterales sin orden judicial. En al menos un caso, los agentes buscaban a una persona específica, pero acabaron confrontando y deteniendo a un miembro de la comunidad que simplemente tenía un nombre parecido.
Para ayudar a personas de nuestras comunidades afectadas por esta tendencia, se puede unir a un equipo de respuesta rápida y así seguir fortaleciendo nuestra red para dar visibilidad y confirmar reportes de actividades de inmigración en nuestras comunidades.
Ofrecemos dos sesiones de entrenamiento en línea cada mes—la próxima será el 30 de abril— para que pueda participar desde su casa y conectarse con un equipo de su área. Estamos buscando ampliar o crear equipos en el condado de King (especialmente en Kent, Auburn, Renton y Shoreline), así como en los condados de Whatcom, Yakima, Benton/Franklin, Grant y Adams.
Sobre cómo creamos estas actualizaciones: Estos reportes no pretenden ser alertas en tiempo real sobre actividades de control migratorio. Damos prioridad a la precisión por encima de la rapidez y solo compartimos reportes de tendencias una vez que se han verificado los patrones de actividad de control migratorio y se puedan contextualizar de forma responsable.
Si observa actividades de control migratorio o si un ser querido ha sido detenido, por favor, envíe un mensaje de texto o llame a la Línea de Apoyo de WAISN al 1-844-724-3737, de lunes a viernes, de 6 am a 6 pm.
Si no contestamos, envíe un mensaje de texto a nuestra Línea de Apoyo indicando detalladamente el motivo de su llamada y trataremos de hacerle seguimiento.
- Fecha y hora del incidente y la actividad
- Nombre de la calle o descripción del área donde sucedió
- Fotos y videos de la interacción
- Descripción de lo que hacían y vestían los agentes, y qué vehículos estaban presentes
Todos tenemos derechos constitucionales, independientemente de nuestro estatus migratorio. Usted no está solo. Tenga en cuenta que WAISN está aquí para apoyarle. Nuestros equipos de Respuesta Rápida están listos y nuestra red permanece alerta: fue construida para este momento.
Ante amenazas y ataques a nuestra seguridad colectiva, la comunidad prevalecerá.
En solidaridad,
La Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington
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When someone you love is detained by immigration enforcement, every day can feel endless.
You don’t know when you’ll be able to hear from them next. You don’t know if they’re safe. And you don’t even know if they’ll be able to come home at all.
That’s the reality for many families right now. But when an immigration bond is granted, WAISN’s Fair Fight Bond Fund (FFBF)—the only community-sourced immigration bond fund in the Pacific Northwest—can turn that fear into hope by freeing someone’s parent, sibling, or child from immigration detention, allowing them to come home to their families.
While our commitment to this work hasn’t changed, the need for support has only increased: in 2025 the average bond amount granted by the FFBF was almost $14,000, a 75% increase from 2024 when bonds averaged less than $8,000.
Since launching, the Fair Fight Bond Fund has helped free 141 people from immigration detention.
Just in 2026, we’ve already helped bond 7 community members out of immigration detention, people like Jessy and Elia.
But our work doesn’t end when a bond is posted. WAISN organizers serve as a link, keeping the family updated at every step of the process leading up to the community member’s release.
They build relationships with volunteers and immigration justice partners locally and across the country, so that community members have a supportive connection on the ground when they are released, and WAISN provides cash assistance and transportation to help the person return home to their loved ones.
Every dollar raised helps free someone from detention, opening up a pathway for community members to fight their immigration cases from home with their loved one, which significantly increases their chances of successfully fighting deportation.
We started this fund because no one should have to navigate a hostile immigration system alone, and no family should be forced to stay separated because they can’t afford a bond.
In solidarity,
The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
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Cuando un ser querido es detenido por las autoridades de inmigración, cada día puede sentirse eterno.
No se sabe cuándo volverás a tener noticias suyas. No sabes si está a salvo. Y ni siquiera sabes si podrá volver a casa.
Esa es la realidad a la que se enfrentan muchas familias en estos momentos. Pero cuando se concede una fianza de inmigración, el Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa (FFBF, por sus siglas en inglés) de WAISN —el único fondo comunitario de fianzas de inmigración del noroeste del Pacífico— puede convertir ese miedo en esperanza al liberar a un padre, un hermano o un hijo de la detención migratoria, permitiéndoles volver a casa con sus familias.
Aunque nuestro compromiso con esta labor no ha cambiado, la necesidad de apoyo ha aumentado: en el 2025, el promedio de fianzas otorgadas por el FFBF fue de casi $14,000, lo que representa un aumento del 75% respecto al 2024, cuando el promedio de fianzas estaba por debajo de $8,000.
Desde su creación, el Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa ha ayudado a liberar a 141 personas de los centros de detención de inmigrantes.
En lo que va de 2026, ya hemos ayudado a pagar la fianza de 7 miembros de la comunidad para que salgan de los centros de detención de inmigrantes, como Jessy y Elia.
Los organizadores de WAISN actúan como enlace, manteniendo a la familia informada en cada etapa del proceso previo a la liberación del miembro de la comunidad.
Establecen relaciones con voluntarios y socios que trabajan en favor de la justicia para los inmigrantes, tanto a nivel local como nacional, de modo que los miembros de la comunidad cuenten con una red de apoyo cuando sean liberados; además, WAISN proporciona ayuda económica y transporte para que la persona pueda regresar a casa y reunirse con sus seres queridos.
Cada dólar recaudado ayuda a liberar a una persona de la detención, abriendo un camino para que los miembros de la comunidad puedan defender sus casos de inmigración fuera del centro de detención, lo que aumenta significativamente sus posibilidades de evitar la deportación.
Creamos este fondo porque nadie debería tener que enfrentarse solo a un sistema de inmigración hostil y ninguna familia debería verse obligada a permanecer separada por no poder pagar una fianza.
En solidaridad,
La Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington
In this Issue:
- ¡Chinga La Migra! 17th Annual Trivia Night was a huge success!
- Alumni Long Beach Weekend: April 24 – April 26
- Here’s what’s coming up:
- Our Jobs List-Serv is live!
¡Chinga La Migra! 17th Annual Trivia Night was a huge success!
Your support made for an unforgettable evening of singing, trivia, and celebration – and it also raised the most funds ever for the fellows’ Washington D.C. trip.
Board Member Derek Richards tickled the ivories, and countless alumni, board members, and fellows came together to make the event possible, ensuring scholarships so that the entire class can participate.
While the Spirit of ’12 held onto their reigning champion title (three-peat champions), the competition was fierce, friendly, and full of fun — with team names like ¡Chinga La Migra! and “Marco Rubio’s 4th Job,” you just knew it was going to be a good night. And everyone walked away a winner in some way.
Thank you for joining us and supporting the Class of 2026!
And if you’ve seen any of the footage or photos, you’re probably feeling a little bit of FOMO right now. Don’t worry, we have a cure for that, below!
-Emily
Save the Date: Alumni Long Beach Weekend (April 24 – April 26)
Alumni Long Beach Weekend: April 24 – April 26
Long Beach Alumni weekend is next month! Join us from Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26, for a weekend of coastal charm and impactful learning as WAIDF returns to the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach, Washington.
WAIDF Alumni and Adrift Hospitality’s Founder and CEO Tiffany Turner has offered a special WAIDF Discount Code, and together, with Alumni, Madeline Matson, Director at Rural Assembly, they have put on an amazing programming weekend featuring panels on rural healthcare, local government, and rural schools and childcare, along with a tour of the Port of Chinook and a visit to Ilwaco Cider Co. Plus, we’ll have sessions on building rural resilience and a stop at the Chinook or Naselle Youth Camp.
Sign up today! The discount code for Adrift Hotel & Spa will be shared upon registration.
Here’s what’s coming up:
- March 28 & 29: Tacoma and Pierce County Weekend
The fellows are taking Pierce County by storm this weekend and maybe even a No Kings Rally, as well. - April 11 & 12: Central WA
- April 25 & 26: Long Beach Weekend
- May 5 – 8: Washington, D.C.
- May 23: Campaign and Elections Weekend (Federal Way)
We’re planning something big this year. If you’re a consultant, organizer, or advocate, or have wisdom to share with candidates running or supporting candidates across the state, reach out to Emily Wicks at emily@democraticfuture.org. And if you’re a candidate, future candidate, already working on a campaign, or planning to work on campaigns, hold May 23rd on your calendar!
Please reach out if you’re interested in partnering on an upcoming event or program! You can use the Program Hosting & Reception Interest Form below.
Our Jobs List-Serv is live!
With nearly 100 subscribers, our WAIDF Jobs List-Serv is live!
Share opportunities ranging from internal roles within your organization to ones that catch your eye, like internships and fellowships, through the WAIDF Jobs List-Serv.
Once signed up, simply email your job or opportunity to jobs@democraticfuture.org. Be sure to include pertinent details, a link, and what relationship you have (if any) with the opportunity.
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In this Issue:
- Join us for our 17th Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction on March 19!
- Alumni Long Beach Weekend (April 24 – April 26)
- Join the WAIDF March Madness Basketball Tournament Fun!
Join us for our 17th Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction on March 19!
The Washington, D.C. trip is just around the corner, and the 2026 Fellows are hard at work preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year.
Do you, or someone you know…
- Love fun trivia nights in Seattle on a weekday?
- Care about civics, democracy, and making a difference, or
- Live in or near Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood and enjoy trivia, bar bites, drinks, and supporting democracy?
Then join the Washington Institute for a Democratic Future this Thursday, March 19, at Clock Out Lounge for our 17th Annual Trivia Night! We’ll have an amazing silent auction, trivia, a little variety show — all hosted by our wonderful and talented WAIDF Board Member, Derek Richards.
RSVP, sponsor, or grab your ticket here!
It’s going to be a blast! You can bring a team or we’ll match you with one, no pressure, just fun!
Why it matters: Your support helps send our 2026 WAIDF Fellowship Class to Washington, D.C, in May to dive deep into civics and democracy at the federal level.
Save the Date: Alumni Long Beach Weekend (April 24 – April 26)
WAIDF will return to the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach, Washington, April 24–26.
We’re planning a fantastic weekend of connection, reflection, and community, and we can’t wait to gather with alumni from across the state.
Sign up today! The discount code for Adrift Hotel & Spa will be shared upon registration.
Join the WAIDF March Madness Basketball Tournament Fun!
Thanks to alumnus Emily Murphy (Class of 2012) for organizing the WAIDF March Madness Basketball Tournament!
Free to join, no experience necessary.
🏀 ➡️ Join Women’s Bracket (by Friday 3/20 at 9:30am)
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There’s a lot of talk about “centrism” in politics — but what is “the center” really about? Is it about splitting the difference between the far-right and far-left? Or is it about standing for things that are broadly popular and broadly beneficial?
Centrism can mean a lot of different things, but as Civic Action founder Nick Hanauer argues in The New Republic, the neoliberal centrism that has long dominated our politics is fundamentally about balancing the interests of the very wealthy with the interests of everyone else.
The neoliberal centrism of splitting differences is how you end up with a federal minimum wage stagnant at $7.25 for 15 years — it’s right in the center of the $0 that wealthy extremists want, and the $15/hour that’s overwhelmingly popular.
That’s not centrism, that’s defending the status quo.
But there’s also another kind of center — a majoritarian center that’s focused on centering the interests of the majority of people. It’s not about splitting differences — it’s about pursuing policies that are broadly popular and broadly beneficial.
That’s what true majoritarian centrism is about. It’s the neoliberal center that’s actually extreme.
Check out Nick’s piece, share it with friends & family, and let us know what you think.
— Team Civic Action
Civic Action
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Seattle, WA 98014
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WA Weekly Democracy Legislative Newsletter for Feb 9, 2026 – Updates & Action Needed!
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Help these Bills Pass TODAY Before House Cutoff
Voter Disenfranchisement, Millionaire’s Tax and More
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Important announcement from FAN
We’re beyond excited to invite you to our 2026 Annual Event, Power in Partnership.
This year, we’re bringing everyone together at Town Hall Seattle to uplift survivor voices, the advocates, community leaders, and allies who make this work possible. Not only to reflect on what we’ve built, but to look ahead at what’s still to come.
We’re also honored to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Joseph Anderson.
Dr. Anderson is a pediatric hospitalist and Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Central Maine Medical Center, where he cares for hospitalized children and newborns and attends high-risk deliveries. After treating patients impacted by the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting, he founded Maine Providers for Gun Safety and has become a leading voice in advancing gun safety policy and clinician education on firearm injury prevention.
We expect this event to fill quickly. RSVP now to secure your spot.
Monday, April 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Town Hall Seattle
We look forward to seeing you there!
With gratitude,
Renée Hopkins CEO
Alliance for Gun Responsibility
ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194
MARCH NEWSLETTER
2026
30 Years Since Moses Lake – What We’ve Learned
February marked the 30th anniversary of the shooting at Moses Lake, which took three lives, including the younger brother of Alliance for Gun Responsibility CEO, Renee Hopkins. In two thoughtful Op-Ed’s published in The Spokesman-Review and Seattle’s Child, Renee revisits that fateful day and offers progressive solutions that could prevent another life-altering event like the one that occurred in Moses Lake three decades ago. Seattle’s Child: “Thirty years ago, my world stopped. I was just out of college when my brother, Arnie, was killed by a student who brought a firearm to Frontier Junior High School in Moses Lake…Arnie was 14 years old.”
Lawmakers in Olympia Hear Directly from AGR
A short session means a busy session, and that means there was no rest for the Alliance. Starting in early January, the Alliance has had a steady presence in Olympia this Legislative session. Whether it’s testifying in support of restoring funding to the Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention or dozens of orange shirted activists deploying to the gallery following the floor action, you couldn’t be anywhere in the Capitol without hearing the Alliance’s message that gun violence is preventable.
We Are Deeply Disappointed
Despite the clear data, expert endorsements, and the overwhelming public support, the House failed to pass HB 1152, our Safe Storage bill. By failing to move this legislation forward, legislators missed a critical opportunity that will result in at least one more year of unaccountability for irresponsible firearm owners. It’s regrettable that after years of organizing, advocacy, and making significant investments to elect leaders who campaigned on gun violence prevention, that safe storage became a negotiating bargaining chip as well as a convenient excuse for legislators lacking courage and leadership.
So, what are we going to do? We’re going to recommit the Alliance to elevating safe storage to the top of Washington’s public safety agenda. We will foster this legislative environment with education to our gun violence prevention champions and newly elected officials on safe storage data, research and device distribution success stories. Legislators, you’re going to see the Alliance in your districts, at your Town Hall meetings, and tabling at your community events. We will be holding policy briefings, conducting trainings and organizing gun violence prevention champions across the state.
Let’s re-energize legislative support for a safe storage law
in Washington!
Alliance Helps Deliver Public Safety Win: Governor Signs Bill Cracking Down on 3D Printed Ghost Guns
A major component of the Alliance’s 2026 legislative agenda, HB 2320, was signed into law by Governor Ferguson. This is a piece of legislation that will strengthen Washington’s ghost gun statute to directly address the growing threat of untraceable, 3D-printed firearms. The Alliance for Gun Responsibility thanks the Governor, bill sponsor Representative Osman Salahuddin, and the Washington State Legislature for delivering another public safety win for communities across the state.
With the passage of HB 2320, Washington continues to take a proactive approach to closing gaps in existing law and addressing emerging risks before they escalate. The Alliance for Gun Responsibility will continue working with lawmakers and partners to advance practical, evidence-based solutions that strengthen public safety and reflect the realities communities are facing today.
AGR Field Team is Everywhere
Not only has the AGR Field Team been a constant presence in the Capitol Gallery, they’ve also been building partnerships with community organizations across Washington. In 2026, our Field Team assisted and volunteered at the Washington Youth Alliance Lobby Day, where they held meetings with legislators on key issues affecting young people in Washington – most importantly gun violence prevention. We also attended the National Survey: How Young Adults View the Health of Our Democracy Forum, which focused on how young people are thinking about a range of issues from democracy reform and gun violence prevention during these tense times. The Alliance also delivered an introductory presentation on gun violence prevention and advocacy to teens at the YMCA Clark County, and our very own, Isaiah Lenard talked about why youth engagement around gun violence prevention matters to students at Shorewood High School in Shoreline, WA.
Alliance for Gun Responsibility Launches New ‘Washington State Protection Orders’ Advertisements
Last summer, we were proud to launch a stateline online portal designed to help understand, navigate, and access civil protection orders across Washington. The website, waprotectionorders.org, is tailored to meet the needs of survivors, respondents, advocates, law enforcement and legal professionals, by consolidating information on all six types of civil protection orders in Washington.
The Alliance created a series of social media advertising campaigns in support of Washington’s Protection Orders, including this ‘Behind the Scenes’ look at the making of those advertisements. This ad – developed by our very own, Sean Kent, with a voice-over from our Communications Intern, Angelina Riley – highlights the user-friendly nature of the Washington Protection Orders website with clarity, justice and added safety measures for those who need it most.
For more information please visit: waprortectionorders.org
What’s Your Favorite Sign of Spring?
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Researchers Find Pro-Gun Groups Spend Big in Elections After School Shootings
Since 1999, over 420 school shootings have occurred in the United States, exposing more than 390,000 students to gun violence. From Sandy Hook to Uvalde, in the aftermath of each tragedy come familiar rituals of prayers and calls for reform. Yet, Congress has stalled on significant gun safety reform for decades.
A recent study by researchers at Stanford Law School investigated why this gap between public concern and federal action persists, despite broad popular support for gun safety reforms. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, claimed that political spending from gun policy groups might explain this trend.
Read more: https://stanforddaily.com/2026/03/10/pro-gun-groups-spend-big-in-elections/Spring?
AGR Celebrates Passage of SB5974 Ensuring Accountability and Constitutional Compliance Across All Washington Communities
The Alliance for Gun Responsibility applauds the Washington House of Representatives for passing SB5974, a comprehensive piece of legislation that modernizes and strengthens standards for sheriffs, police chiefs, and town marshals across the state. The bill ensures that all law enforcement leaders, whether elected or appointed, meet consistent professional qualifications and accountability standards. SB5974 establishes baseline eligibility requirements for law enforcement leadership, including a minimum age of 25, no felony or serious misconduct convictions that would trigger certification revocation, and a minimum of five years of relevant experience. Equally important, the legislation creates clear accountability mechanisms that apply uniformly to all police leaders when serious misconduct occurs. Under current law, a sheriff’s or police chief’s certification can be revoked, but it remains unclear whether they must be immediately removed from office. SB5974 closes this gap, ensuring that no one in charge of a law enforcement agency has less accountability than those who work for them. The passage of SB5974 comes on the heels of new polling that showed 75% of likely 2026 Washington voters enthusiastically favor strengthening qualifications and accountability standards for law enforcement leadership
Meet The Staff
Thank you to The Alliance’s Incredible 2026 Interns and Fellows
Save the Date
The 2026 Alliance for Gun Responsibility’s Annual Event is moving to Town Hall on April 27th. Save the Date for the hottest ticket in town.
Congratulations, Seattle Seahawks
As a national organization, we take tremendous pride in the work our state partners are doing in Oregon, Michigan and Maine. However, being Washington-based, we must take a moment (and some space in this newsletter) to celebrate our very own Seattle Seahawks victory in Super Bowl LXI. We were so happy that Alliance staff took a few hours off to join hundreds of thousands of our fellow Washingtonians at the Victory Parade downtown. Now that the NFL season is behind us, our thoughts now turn to the Seattle Mariners, who are rightly getting lots of World Series buzz.
In Memorandum
Cheryl was a fierce champion of gun violence prevention. After surviving the horrendous Jewish Federation shooting in Seattle in 2006, Cheryl committed her life to helping ensure others would not have to endure what she did. As the Citizen sponsor of I-594 Cheryl helped chart a new reality for GVP in Washington State. Cheryl will forever be remembered as a servant leader whose actions helped save countless lives in Washington and around the country.
ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194
We’re excited to invite you to our 2026 Annual Event, Power in Partnership!
This year, we’re gathering at Town Hall Seattle to uplift survivor voices, the advocates, community leaders, and allies who make this work possible, to not only reflect on what we’ve built together, but to look ahead at what’s still to come.
We’ll have more to share soon about our program and featured guests. What we can tell you now: it’s going to be a really powerful afternoon, and seats are limited.
Monday, April 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Town Hall Seattle
We expect this event to fill quickly. RSVP now to secure your spot.
We look forward to seeing you there!
With gratitude,
Renée Hopkins CEO
Alliance for Gun Responsibility
ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194
We got the Millionaires Tax through the House, the Senate, and now the Governor has signed it. That’s a huge win. Congratulations!
So… what’s next?
We’re hosting an Activist Briefing at 12pm on April 15th with a legislative leader to dig into exactly that. We’ll walk through how this new revenue will support everyday Washingtonians, what the opposition is plotting, and how we can protect our win.
Can’t make it? No worries – here’s some recommended reading to get up to speed.
- Rick Steves in My Edmonds News – A millionaires tax? Let’s try shared prosperity
- The Economic Opportunity Institute – Millionaires Tax Explainer
- Kevin Litwack in Seattle’s Child – ‘Millionaires’ tax can help balance school inequities
Hope to see you on Tax Day!
Ben, Invest in Washington Now
P.S. You can also RSVP to our Activist Briefing by responding to this email. I’ll send you the Zoom link!
Get in Touch Today
Invest in Washington Now, 509 Olive Way Ste 1133, Seattle, WA, 98101
It’s official! Together, we passed one of the most historic pieces of legislation in Washington state history. Thanks to your advocacy, we’re about to see a major reinvestment in our state’s families, workers, and small businesses.
That’s because the Millionaires Tax isn’t just about fixing our upside-down tax code. It will also:
- Double the number of Washingtonians who qualify for the Working Families Tax Credit
- Provide free school meals to all students
- Cut sales taxes on some essential products, putting hundreds of dollars back into families’ pockets
- Boost funding for early learning and childcare
- Deliver the largest tax cut for small businesses in state history
- And more!
This win was made possible by countless advocates, lawmakers, and organizations who spoke up and took action. Even some celebrities like Rick Steves are celebrating this moment! We all have a lot to be proud of.
We also want to extend a special thank you to Governor Bob Ferguson, who helped see this bill through from start to finish. Can we count on you to send Democratic lawmakers and the Governor a quick note of appreciation?
This still isn’t the end of the fight, but it is a major milestone for our movement.
In solidarity,
Ben, Invest in WA Now
Get in Touch Today
Invest in Washington Now, 509 Olive Way Ste 1133, Seattle, WA, 98101
Billionaires dodge taxes while our food banks are running dry
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There’s still time to register for this can’t miss conversation!!
Tonight at 6pm — a can’t miss conversation on why we should be optimistic about the election.
National political commentator Simon Rosenberg will take us through his toplines on the election. He and Congressman Adam Smith will give us the last boost we need to keep working hard and finish strong.
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We are in the home stretch before the November 5th election! Time for that “Hard Work” that vice president Harris has mentioned.
Still time to reach voters and people who have not registered to vote.
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Wisconsin- – Vote Forward – writing non-partisan letters to encourage young citizens (18-35) and Dem-leaning voters
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Thank You for helping build a strong and vibrant democracy!
These are difficult times for immigrant communities, with harmful policies and practices continuing to shape people’s lives in profound ways. And in this moment, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) is working to ensure that strategic, persistent legal advocacy can deliver real and impactful wins.
After years of litigation, NWIRP and our partners in co-counsel recently reached a settlement with the federal government in our challenge to its secretive CARRP program—a system that delayed and denied immigration applications, disproportionately targeting Muslim immigrants and communities from the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, often without explanation or recourse.
This is a significant victory.
The settlement—once approved by the court, likely at the end of June—will rescind CARRP. It reflects years of legal strategy, persistence, and the willingness by those directly impacted to persevere through an enormity of hardship.
But it’s not the end of the story.
Programs like CARRP don’t exist in isolation. They’re part of a broader system that relies on delay, detention, and other harmful tactics to control people’s lives. Challenging one piece doesn’t dismantle the whole, we know, but it creates an opening.
This kind of legal advocacy work is slow. It’s strategic. And it requires sustained collective support.
GiveBIG, Washington’s annual statewide fundraising campaign for nonprofits, begins today and runs through next Tuesday, May 5.
This is where you come in.
Your donation today would help sustain the work that makes outcomes like these possible. Because the systems that created CARRP are still with us, and the need for justice and accountability hasn’t gone away.
Thank you for making this work possible. With you and so many others on our side, we can meet the challenges of today while helping build a more just system in its place.
With care and resolve,
Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Executive Director
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Early Bird pricing for our gala ends this Friday, April 3!
Purchase discounted early bird tickets now
We’re looking forward to gathering with our community of support at our largest fundraiser of the year on Friday, May 15 at the Westin Seattle. However, if you’re unable to attend, you can still make a difference by donating here.
As we’re fighting against attacks on immigrant rights every single day, our efforts are buoyed by your support and encouragement. We hope you can join us as we gather to reaffirm our shared value of justice for all.
With Gratitude,
With Gratitude,
Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Executive Director
PS- Would you like to be a table ambassador? Check out our guide here, and please contact our Development Events Manager Rex Brown at events@nwirp.org if you’re interested.
¡Las entradas a precios de preventa para nuestra gala finalizan este viernes, 3 de abril!
Comprar entradas a precio de preventa ahora
Estamos emocionados por reunirnos con nuestra comunidad de apoyo en nuestro evento de recaudación de fondos más grande del año, el viernes 15 de mayo, en el Westin Seattle. Sin embargo, si no puedes asistir, también puedes hacer una diferencia realizando una donación aquí.
Mientras luchamos todos los días contra los ataques a los derechos del inmigrante, nuestros esfuerzos se ven motivados gracias a tu apoyo y aliento. Esperamos que puedas acompañarnos mientras nos reunimos para reafirmar nuestro valor compartido por la justicia para todos.
¡Esperamos verte allí!
Con gratitud,
Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Directora Ejecutiva
P. D.: ¿Te gustaría ser embajador de mesa? Consulta nuestra guía aquí y, si estás interesado, puedes ponerte en contacto con nuestre Directorx de Eventos de Desarrollo, Rex Brown, en events@nwirp.org.
Thank You Gala Sponsors! Gracias, patrocinadores de la gala
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Opportunities Galore: Federal Advocacy Trainings, Criminal/Immigrant Justice, and More
Meeting the Moment: Federal Advocacy Training with the UCC
Celebrating the Life of Rev. Carol Jensen
FAN Mid-Year Appeal and Advocacy Events Around our State
Day of Action: Flood the Phones to Reject the Immoral Budget
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More Locations for FAN Spring Summits, Don’t Miss Out
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Call Your Representatives Now, Federal Advocacy Alert to Protect Medicaid & SNAP!
Federal Advocacy Alert: Protect Medicaid & SNAP!
2025 WA Legislative session: wins, gratitude, and more action ahead
Just Two More Days Left in Session + May Day Actions Across the State
Final Week – Rallying for a Moral Budget
Week 14 Legislative Recap – The Final Countdown: Revenue Debates and Justice Wins Before Sine Die
Take Action Now for Immigrant Rights, Progressive Revenue, Housing and More!
Keeping our Faith and Advocacy Energy Going + Week 13 Recap
Sign-In Pro then Go to a HANDS OFF Rally! + Week 12 Legislative Recap
WA Democracy Legislative Newsletter for the week of March 31, 2025 & Action Needed!
Now It’s About the Money + Week 10 Legislative Session Recap
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Blessings of our Faith Traditions and our Unfailing Advocacy + Week 8 Legislative Session Recap
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Did you see this?
The Yakima Herald says:
As devastating as [cutting Medicaid] would be for individuals, it also imperils critical basic funding for hospitals and nursing homes around the state.
“Hospitals will close in Washington state, in rural parts of our state and urban parts of our state,” Ferguson warned last month. “Take that to the bank. That’s going to happen. Nursing homes in our state will close.”
Newhouse is sticking to his story, though, falsely claiming that the Medicaid system is rife with fraud and waste, and that this bill merely cleans up the books and keeps benefits flowing for legitimate recipients.
But Newhouse is no fool. He chose his words carefully before he voted.
He may have promised not to directly cut Medicaid, but he knew full well that’s exactly what H.R. 1 would ultimately mean. Now he’s coldly trying to justify turning his back on the harm this heartless legislation will cause the 4th District.
That’s not just disappointing or dismaying. It’s disgraceful.
Rep. Newhouse can change his vote when this bill comes up again. We know that personal stories and experiences can powerfully persuade members of Congress. Can you share your reasons for opposing Medicaid cuts?
Thank you for all you do!
Sincerely,
Emilio Meraz-Rodriguez
Central WA Families
2624 North Division Street, #1089
Spokane, WA 99207
United States
We Want You There Today!
Do you live in the Tri-Cities area? If so, please join us today in Kennewick for a rally to hold Congressman Dan Newhouse accountable for voting to cut Apple Health and Medicaid – the most devastating cuts to Medicaid in U.S history that will leave millions without medication or access to care.
WHERE: 1310 N Columbia Center Blvd, Kennewick
In front of Arby’s. Park in Burlington lot.
WHEN: Today Tuesday at 4pm
WHO: People who care about health care!
Have any questions? Just email at Emilio@centralwafamilies.org
Emilio Meraz-Rodriguez
Central WA Families
2624 North Division Street, #1089
Spokane, WA 99207
United States
The Washington Health Trust is back in the Senate
The 2025 legislative session has started, and it’s time to contact our elected officials! Once again, Senator Bob Hasegawa from Legislative District 11 has introduced the Washington Health Trust (WHT). We’re incredibly grateful for Senator Hasegawa’s advocacy on this critical issue, and now, it’s time for us to spring into action. We need co-sponsors to the bill ASAP. The deadline for co-sponsors is 5 PM today, so time is of the essence. See the Actions below.
We’re Spreading the Word!
Whole Washington volunteers, Board members, and our Executive Director were in Olympia on opening day, dropping off literature and making contact with office staff. It’s a bustling time in the capitol and a great opportunity for us to create some heat.
As Jim noted, we’re “taking our bill to our legislators before they’re even sworn in.” Thank you to all for your time, passion, and advocacy!
What are the chances for the WHT this year?
We’ve been advised Senate Bill 5233 will not receive a hearing this session. It’s our responsibility and obligation to not go silent. Our healthcare is much too important.
A hearing on comprehensive universal healthcare is more pressing than ever. Washington State has a massive budget shortfall (10 to 12 billion in the coming four years). Opportunites to save money need to be reviewed, and the WHT is just such an opportunity.
Both the Universal Health Care Commission Report and the 2021 Gerald Friedman analysis, show significant savings (anywhere from 738 million to 12 billion, depending on the model) while providing expanded benefits like vision, dental, and mental health services. We’d feel better and we’d save money. It’d be negligent to ignore a close review of the bill at this time.
What actions do we take right now?
There’s plenty we can do to press the WHT forward. Right now, these are the two big ones.
- Make Online Comments in support of the bill. Click on the top green button on the right that says Send a comment on this bill to your legislators. You’ll click the Support button and add your personal comments. Remember to send to your Senator plus both House Representative
- Contact your elected officials. This is the most vital action you can do today! Call or write them and let them know you support this Universal Healthcare bill. Ask your Senator to co-sponsor SB 5233 as soon as possible. Ask your Representatives to introduce a companion bill. Need help finding contact info? Use the District Finder here.
Reach out to Republicans and Independents too. Universal Healthcare is good for all of us!
Please reply back to this email if you make contact or leave a message. We’d love to hear what actions you’re taking and what you’re hearing from their offices.
Want to know more about the new WHT?
Join us tomorrow for the Virtual Town Hall! We’ll cover what’s different, share our stories, and plan together how to make the most of this moment!
Thank you so much for anything and everything you put in today to make some noise and increase the awareness for this legislation. This is not Whole Washington’s bill. It’s Washington’s bill. We can make our lives better. We just have to demand it.
In passionate and hopeful solidarity,
Whole Washington
My name is Gabriel Neuman, and I serve as the Director of Policy & Advocacy at GSBA, Washington State’s LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce. Our work focuses on expanding economic opportunity and building a more inclusive, thriving future for LGBTQ+ Washingtonians and everyone who supports equality.
I’m reaching out today because I’m proud to stand with No Hate in WA State—and because this moment couldn’t be more urgent for us.
This November, Washington voters will face IL26-001 and IL26-638, which would roll back protections and rights for LGBTQ+ youth in our state. They would make schools less safe, undermine trust between students and educators, and send a clear message that Washington is no longer a place where everyone belongs.
For me, this is personal.
I spent part of my childhood in Washington’s foster care system after experiencing abuse at home. During that time, I relied on trusted teachers and counselors—adults I could speak to confidentially, who helped me navigate incredibly difficult circumstances.
These initiatives would put that kind of support at risk. We can’t let that happen. They would require schools to disclose sensitive conversations to parents upon request, removing a critical layer of safety for young people who may not have a safe home environment. It’s harmful to our students, our educators, our communities, and the future of our state.
Washington has long been a state known for its openness and forward-thinking values. These measures threaten that foundation.
But here’s the truth: when people understand what’s at stake, they stand with us.
That’s why No Hate in WA State is working on the ground to educate voters, build support, and protect Washington’s students. And it’s why your support today matters so much.
Thank you for standing with us,
Gabriel Neuman
Director of Policy & Advocacy
GSBA, Washington State’s LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce
NO HATE in WA State is a campaign of Washington parents, medical professionals, teachers, students, and community members standing against ballot measures IL26-001 and IL26-638 that would endanger Washington students and hurt our schools.
Reject the hate, bullying, and harassment of our students. Join us today.
NO HATE in WA State
PO Box 21961
Seattle, WA 98111
United States
Life comes at you fast especially when it’s the month of May – thank you for being part of No Hate in Washington State! Please read on for campaign updates and ways to support.
Campaign Updates:
–We now have 140+ endorsing organizations and nearly 50 elected officials who’ve endorsed! Thank you for endorsing and spreading the word to make this growing coalition possible. A few of our recent endorsers include: CONGRESSMAN ADAM SMITH, Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion, along with the WASHINGTON STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION, MLK Labor, and SEIU 925.
-A huge thank you to our friends at the Queer Agenda PAC, who hosted a fundraiser at Koko’s on behalf of the campaign last Sunday, April 19th. With a turnout of roughly 80 attendees, and a number of elected officials, including Nicole Macri, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Jorge Barón, Dionne Foster, Toshiko Hasegawa, Emily Alvarado, April Berg, and Rebecca Saldaña. We are endlessly grateful for all of the support. ❤️
-Coalition meetings are back next month! Registration is required receive a meeting invitation. A little bit of time and energy can go a long way in defeating these initiatives.
-We’re launching a beta version of the No Hate Hub, a centralized dashboard with the latest campaign resources to help you fight back across WA. Those who are interested in attending can join here.
–Revised campaign messaging! After a significant amount of community feedback across the state on our messaging for both initiatives, we’ve revised the language to be clearer, more concise, and better communicate the dangerous impacts of both initiatives. Updated campaign materials, like our one pager, are able to be downloaded and printed here.
Calls to Action:
-Check out and take advantage of our multiple fundraising toolkits! Defeating these initiatives against a mega millionaire-backed campaign won’t be easy and requires resources. You can help us overcome our biggest challenge by cohosting a fundraiser and using both our houseparty toolkit and digital fundraising toolkit to help you get started. Please email Libby (libby@nohateinwastate.org) and Michaela (michaela@alkiconsulting.com) to talk next steps on fundraising.
–Write a letter to the editor! Talking points, templates, and publications that accept LTEs are all conveniently located on our website page. More letters to the editor from our supporters help balance out the media coverage that has disproportionately covered our opposition’s talking points. Here’s a great example from the Cascadia Daily News!
Coming Up:
-SAVE THE DATE! We’re excited to share that No Hate in WA State’s general election kickoff is Wednesday, June 17th at Neumos in Capitol Hill, with lots of surprise guests joining us! More details to come soon.
-Leadership Labs throughout the state are approaching quickly, with events on April 30th and May 14th. These sessions provide donors who have questions, or need more information before giving, the opportunity to learn in detail about the two dangerous initiatives and the work our campaign is doing to fight back. If you’re interested in attending, or know someone who may be, please contact Danni (danni@genderjusticeleague.org) or Sept (sept@genderjusticeleague.org) for additional information.
-NHWS will be hosting summer fundraising events across WA, including Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Port Townsend, and Spokane! A few of our upcoming events include an Olympia reception at the Bus Stop on Thursday, May 28th, a house party the same day in Seattle, and an exclusive event with Miss Texas 1988 at the ClockOut Lounge on Saturday, May 30th. Please Michaela (michaela@alkiconsulting.com) and Mazzy (mazzy@alkiconsulting.com) for details.
-Pride Month is around the corner! NHWS wants to have a presence at as many events as possible through WA – please flag any upcoming events to me by either replying to this email, or sending me an email separately.
Opposition News:
-Brian Heywood has begun to claim that he’s not anti-queer, he just favors “[dropping] the t” from LGB, per a retweet on X from Tuesday, March 24th. Meanwhile, less than a week earlier on Thursday, March 19th, he amplified a post that boasted about northern Idaho’s hostile view of their local LGBTQ+ community, including that they are “mentally ill” and “needing treatment.”
This November, we will show Brian Heywood and his mega-millionaire friends, that their hateful views have no place in our beautiful state.
In joy and resilience,
Milena Sherman (she/her), Organizing Manager
No Hate in WA State
NO HATE in WA State is a campaign of Washington parents, medical professionals, teachers, students, and community members standing against ballot measures IL26-001 and IL26-638 that would endanger Washington students and hurt our schools.
Reject the hate, bullying, and harassment of our students. Join us today.
NO HATE in WA State
PO Box 21961
Seattle, WA 98111
United States
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Indivisible updates + actions: Regime accountability, Iran war, & May Day
Endorsement Alert: There’s a clear choice for Colorado
Indivisible updates + actions: The largest single day of protest in US history and what comes next
Here’s what comes next after the largest day of protest in US history
We’re not yelling at Republicans enough over security lines and ICE in airports.
Stop the terrible DHS funding deal
Indivisible updates + actions: No Kings on Saturday and Trump’s flailing
There’s a record number of No Kings events. Find one near you and join us on March 28
Tell Congress: No more money for Trump’s war!
Virtual discussion: Centering Trans Leadership & Accountable Allyship
Indivisible updates + actions: No Kings is around the corner!
❌👑Making No Kings III the largest protest in US history
Tell your Members of Congress: No ICE warehouses!
Indivisible updates + actions: Stopping Trump’s war, getting ready for No Kings
[Update] What timing: Kristi Noem is OUT
Indivisible updates + actions: STOP TRUMP’S IRAN WAR
[Take Action] Demand Congress prevent war with Iran
DHS Funding Update: Turning up the heat on Republicans in Congress
Indivisible updates + actions: The fighters we need & how to NOT watch the SOTU
Primarying a Dem who voted to thank ICE for their service.
Today we’re launching the No Kings map ❌👑
DHS funding has lapsed. Here’s what you need to know
Your Members of Congress need to hear from you (yes, you!)
Indivisible updates + actions: Primary endorsements, DHS funding update, and more
Don’t miss it: Lessons from Minnesota, 2/12 7pm ET
The second one of these we’ve done in 2026
Nine days to halt the ICE terror machine
Indivisible updates + actions: Do protests matter? (Spoiler: Yes.)
[UPDATE] The Senate vote on DHS funding + what comes next
Indivisible updates + actions: A massive week in the fight to rein in ICE.
Another killing by Trump’s death squads
FRIDAY: Day of solidarity and action with the people of Minnesota
New event you can host THIS Friday: ICE Out for Good – MN Solidarity Day of Action
The arc of the moral universe does not bend on its own
Act now to save ACA tax credits and restore coverage for millions.
Indivisible updates + actions: We’re not stopping — ICE Out For Good
Timely, quick and singular note – Join Ice Out for Good weekend of action
[STARTING TOMORROW] Nationwide Weekend of Action: ICE Out For Good
ACTION ALERT: Vote imminent – tell your senators to stop Trump’s assault on Venezuela
Tell Congress: No War. No Kings.
One last action you can take before the end of the year
Indivisible updates + actions: Thanks to you, this regime is flailing.
Read this if you’ve ever given a monthly donation
Indivisible updates + actions: The wheels are coming off the fascism bus
Indivisible updates + actions: A new escalation in the regime’s lawless crackdown on dissent
Tuesday’s political earthquake
Did you shop at Home Depot, Target, or Amazon during the blackout?
Spotify Wrapped (In Complicity)
Standing indivisible with our immigrant neighbors
Indivisible updates + actions: The regime is weakened and tomorrow could be huge
Aftyn needs your help to get out the vote
How do we stay resilient as activists?
Why we’re not shopping at Amazon, Target, or Home Depot next week
Indivisible updates + actions: the Epstein Files endgame and your weekly to-dos
Bad news in the LaMonica McIver case
Our final chance to flip a House seat from red to blue this year
Democratic leaders failed us again. Time to get some new leaders.
This Saturday — learn how to organize with care
1-CLICK SURVEY: Canceling Spotify. Opposing ICE.
Democracy won big last night. Here’s what comes next
We can feed families AND save healthcare. Here’s how >>
Learn to protect immigrant rights with Maribel Hernández Rivera
Our new tactic to the end the Trump shutdown
Our one chance to win a new blue trifecta this year
Final sprint to Nov 4 Election – critical actions for you to make a diff nationally and locally
Don’t stream fascism. Cancel Spotify.
Mike Johnson won’t seat a duly elected Democrat. How to respond >>
No Kings was just the beginninghttps://indivisible.actionkit.com/mailings/view/121411
Indivisible updates + actions: We made history. We’re not slowing down.❌👑
❌👑What comes next after the largest single-day protest against tyranny in our nation’s history
No Kings in Richland. No Kings in the White House. No Kings anywhere in America.
Indivisible updates + actions: 5 DAYS until No Kings Day ❌👑
ONE WEEK until the largest peaceful protest in modern US history ❌👑
Trump Shutdown update (and a crucial action)
Come learn about understanding systemic oppression with Tim Wise
Indivisible updates + actions: The regime is weak and unpopular, and the opposition is growing
The government shutdown has begun. Here’s what we do next:
We’re bringing you two illuminating calls next week
WE WON: Kimmel is back! 🎉Here’s what’s next
EMAIL YOUR SENATORS: No healthcare cuts. No blank checks. No chaos. No lawlessness.
Boycott Disney. Reinstate Jimmy Kimmel.
The attacks on dissent are escalating.
Indivisible updates + actions: Confronting political violence, and this week’s to-dos
No Kings protests near you on October 18
Virginia is our biggest electoral test yet
Indivisible updates + actions: The No Kings map is LIVE❌👑
Join us to learn about mutual aid with Stephanie Rearick
We can force a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
TELL CONGRESS: Stop Trump’s AI Death Panels for Medicare
SIGN OUR LETTER: The Smithsonian must reject Trump regime whitewashing
Indivisible actions + updates: You can’t fight a fascist with polling nuggets
Israel-Gaza and my obligation to be an upstander
We won’t stand by as Trump tries to rig the midterms.
A new stage in our fight against authoritarianism
Learn how to build partnerships and coalitions with Cristina Jiménez
Get a first look at our national campaign work at the final One Million Rising training
You probably haven’t gotten an email about this before
TAKE ACTION: The US can end the forced starvation of Gaza.
How we fight authoritarianism through non-cooperation: One Million Rising
Learn how to stand in solidarity across lines of difference with special guest Anat Shenker-Osorio
Learn how to stand in solidarity across lines of difference with special guest Anat Shenker-Osorio
Indivisible updates + actions: A big week in our fight against authoritarianism
A new strategy to undercut Trump’s authoritarian takeover: One Million Rising
On July 17, we’re getting into some good trouble
Confronting a supercharged ICE
Indivisible updates + actions: the American Gestapo
They chose billionaires over their constituents. We’ll make sure they pay a political price for it.
One Million Rising: Our recipe to delay, defy, and help defeat Trump
Trump’s Big Ugly Bill has passed the Senate. We can still defeat it in the House.
Act NOW to stop the monstrous GOP megabill
TAKE ACTION: Tell your Democratic senators we expect them to fight like hell on the floor
“Backdoor abortion bans” and the new attacks on our freedom
Indivisible updates + actions: a dumber, meaner, more desperate war pitch — plus your weekly to-dos
delaying, disrupting, and dividing Senate Republicans
No Kings Day and the 3.5% percent rule
❌👑One of the largest days of protest in American history
UPDATE: We’re adding billboards in four more states
The Strategic Logic of the No Kings Protests
Trump’s authoritarian crackdown against Los Angeles
Musk’s mean tweets and Republican regrets
❌👑Fighting back against Trump’s authoritarian onslaught
Can you call into Iowa to hold JONI ERNST accountable?
New tactics to promote No Kings Day
It’s time for Solidarity in Action
No Kings, No contempt, No Ezra… and nowhere for Senate Republicans to hide
Did Republicans just make the Trump administration immune from court rulings?
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Quick and Timely: Gov. Beshear in Seattle, Gearing up for No Kings Day, and Other Actions & Insights
Get ready to fight back against cuts to SNAP and Medicaid
Trump’s justice system: fealty or punishment
Indivisible Events 05/22-05/29
BREAKING: House Republicans pass Trump’s megabill, but the fight is far from over
Here’s where you can protest Trump’s tyranny on June 14:
Indivisible Events 05/15-05/22
🌡️Turning temperatures up on Thom Tillis
☎️Calls needed to Representative Dan Newhouse
Our national day of defiance: June 14
Indivisible’s Weekly Newsletter: Trump’s malicious jackassery and your weekly to-dos
100 days of grassroots defiance
A direct threat to how we fund our organizing
Indivisible Events 04/25-05/02
Calls needed from red-district Indivisibles
Indivisible Events 04/20-04/27
We’re in a constitutional crisis.
Defeating Trump’s billionaire tax scam
The Insurrection Act, ruining Republicans’ recess, and your weekly to-dos
Indivisible Events 04/17-04/19
Trump’s Reconciliation Plan: What it is, why it’s awful, and how we can stop it
What Trumps tariffs are REALLY about (and how you can fight them)
Massive nationwide protests, a win worth basking in, weekly to-dos, and more
Millions hit the streets today
We won in Wisconsin (the people > Musk’s pocketbook)
This weekend: Protests in all 50 states
Hey, do you have $19 million to spare?
They want us to obey in advance. We won’t.
Indivisible Events 04/04-04/11
Town hall success stories, one week to go in Wisconsin, Monday updates, and weekly to-dos
Indivisible Events 03/20-03/27
Trump’s newest target: The Department of Education
Ready to hit the streets? Join us on April 5
Recess town halls, mass mobilization in April, weekly to-dos, and Monday updates
We need real leadership. Schumer must step aside.
Join our mass mobilization on April 5
Indivisible Events 03/13-03/20
Shutdown showdown, bulwarks against tyranny, weekly to-dos, and more
Indivisible Events 03/06-03/13
Elon Musk is panicking. Republicans are hiding. Let’s make it worse.
Indivisible Events 02/27-03/08
The fight for civil rights under Trump 2.0
Don’t let Musk buy this election
MAGA has a bill that would disenfranchise someone you know.
Congress Thinks You Won’t Show Up. Prove Them Wrong.
What to do about Republican complicity
They ignored you. Now it’s time for payback.
Indivisible Events 02/08-02/14
People are rising up against the Trump-Musk coup
Musk’s raid on the Treasury, what real opposition looks like, confirmation updates, and more.
🚀 Campaign Launch: Project 2024
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Indivisible Rural Program [2021 WORKING DOC]
Hello Indivisible Red & Rural Caucus,
Thank you again to everyone who joined our first Red & Rural Caucus call of 2026. It was wonderful to connect with organizers from across the country and spend time thinking about the work ahead. During the call, we shared updates on what’s happening at Indivisible, reflected on insights from our 2025 caucus survey, and discussed how rural organizers can plug into the No Kings campaign and upcoming mobilizations. Check out the recording below.
NO KINGS 3 Host Resources
As you know, we’re gearing up for No Kings 3 on March 28th, and many of you will be hosting rallies in your communities. Based on the feedback from your survey responses, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help make your event a success. Check them out below.
Coming Up
Our next cal will be on April 14th at 7:30 PM ET. We’ll hear from rural No Kings hosts about lessons learned from their events, share practical tools for sustaining rural organizing and expanding local networks, and reflect on next steps for building community power. We can’t wait to share this space with you!
In Solidarity,
The Indivisible Red and Rural Caucus Team
Indivisible Project
PO Box 43884
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Hello Indivisible Red & Rural Caucus,
As February comes to a close, we celebrate Black history and its deep roots in rural communities, from farming and land stewardship to labor organizing, mutual aid, faith leadership, and civic engagement. These often-overlooked stories show how Black people have shaped rural life and democracy for generations and remind us of the power of organized communities, power we will carry into our work together in 2026.
First Red and Rural Caucus Call of 2026
We didn’t get a chance to connect in February, but we’re looking forward to seeing everyone next month!
Our next Red and Rural Caucus call will be a little different. We’re meeting on Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 PM ET, a change from our usual schedule to avoid conflicting with all the No Kings 3 trainings happening during the week.
The session will be facilitated by our Campaigns Director, Gracey, a fresh face to guide our conversation on the plan for 2026, and Tim, our Mobilization Director, who will explore how members can plug into No Kings while building power in red and rural communities.
Register below to receive reminders. We have many exciting plans for 2026 and can’t wait to see you there!
NO KINGS 3
We’re gearing up for the next round of No Kings protests, and we’d love to hear from you. Let us know whether you’re planning to host a No Kings event in your community, and what kind of support you’d need to make it a success. Whether you’re just starting to think about it or already organizing, we’re here to support you.
Take Action Now
Republicans are once again pushing for a series of voter suppression bills—all variations of their infamous “SAVE Act”, which would create unnecessary obstacles for millions of eligible Americans trying to register to vote.
Congress is negotiating new funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at a moment when ICE and CBP are inflicting real harm on communities. This resource breaks down what we’re demanding and how you can take action.
In Solidarity,
The Indivisible Red and Rural Caucus Team
Indivisible Project
PO Box 43884
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Substack – Fund the Win Wrapped. Now Let’s Win the Field.
Have you ever been in a room full of people who know how to throw an event with a purpose? Done right, an event doesn’t just raise money. It gets attention, energizes attendees, and gives people a reason to show up for your cause.
Tonight, we’re going to show you how to do the same.
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This one is for local party leaders and anyone responsible for raising money to support Democratic candidates and causes.
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JD Vance: Welcome to the Resistance?
From the desk of Bibek, Senior Digital Strategist
It was a big week for the argument that the other side is doing our job for us.
JD Vance flew to Budapest to personally campaign for MAGA-hero Viktor Orbán, who lost — in a landslide. Meanwhile, Iran remains double blockaded and the conflict is at a lose-lose standstill. And then, in a move that was on nobody’s wildest bingo card, the recently converted VP proceeded to popesplain the Pope, thereby ticking off one of the largest swing voting groups in the US.
All of which is drowning out whatever point was behind the DoorDash stunt. Staged delivery. Pre-selected surrogate. Three different answers about how much she saved. Trump looked at the press and said “This doesn’t look staged, does it?” Even HelloFresh took a shot. Can’t run a country. Can’t run a photo op.
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NDTC Learner Spotlight
NDTC Learner Marketta Nimo knows Grand Prairie from the inside out. She’s running for City Council in Grand Prairie, Texas. As a small business owner, a mother, and someone who has served hundreds of families through her childcare center, she’s the voice voters need.
Instead of just one learner, today we’re shouting out the 50 learners who won their races this week! Want to join their ranks? Sign up for a training.
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Project Management for Campaigns: because “we’ll figure it out as we go” is a great vibe, not a successful campaign plan.
SUBSTACK
Nicki Minaj Blew Up My Group Chat
NDTC Senior Political Director Darrin Owens on what Minaj’s MAGA moment revealed about Black politics, community, and why winning the long game means staying in uncomfortable conversations.
What’s On Our Newsfeeds
Why this story matters:
The same guy who’s currently bogged down in a war he instigated halfway across the world is now playing kingmaker in Indiana. Bold strategy.
Why this story matters:
Turns out the oil lobby isn’t unbeatable when organized people show up to an election most folks didn’t know was happening. Run for everything.
Why this story matters:
Money isn’t everything, but Talarico’s $27M and Ossoff’s $14M Q1 numbers are a pretty clear signal that people are fired up to send Republicans packing.
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Funding the Enemy: Why is $150M a day flowing to Russia? Svetlana from the Epstein Files might know!
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Mapping Expansion: How US Aid Fuels Israeli Annexation
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The Ultimate Disrespect: Trump peddles $55 baseball cap at funeral for soldiers killed in Iran
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Trump by the Numbers: The 2026 State of the Union Fact-Check
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Trump cabinet preaching Christian values rocked by sex scandals
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right now, President Trump and Stephen Miller are pressuring Congress to reauthorize a dangerous surveillance program that the Trump administration has repeatedly used to spy on Americans without a warrant.
Just two weeks ago, Congress unsuccessfully tried to force through a bill in the dead of night that would have quietly renewed Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and given the government the power to conduct mass warrantless surveillance for another five years.
This law has been abused time and time again to target and spy on protestors, members of Congress, and journalists. One NSA analyst even used it to spy on the women he matched with on dating apps.
At the same time, government officials have found another way to dodge the Fourth Amendment – avoiding warrant requirements to obtain our data by using taxpayer dollars to buy our information directly from third-party brokers who aren’t held to the Constitution’s protections.
But we don’t live in a surveillance state. If our government wants our emails, phone calls, or text messages, the Fourth Amendment requires them to go to court and get a warrant, not rely on some shadowy authority that has been misused countless times.
Some members want us to believe that violating our Fourth Amendment rights is necessary if we want to keep our country safe from the “bad guys.” But this fearmongering won’t work. After nearly 20 years of bad law, Congress must reverse course.
Thanks for your action,
Kia Hamadanchy
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Senior Policy Counsel, ACLU
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004, USA
Class is officially in session!
We’re launching a brand new animated show to make civil rights and civil liberties fun for kids and grownups alike: Know Your Rights University.
Enter Eastman-Baldwin Junior High (named after two ACLU founders) with classmates Lisa and Aaron in our first episode as they discover how students just like them fought for their right to speak out all the way up to the Supreme Court – and won! Your new favorite history teacher, Mr. Charles – voiced by ACLU staff member and series creator Brandon Lake – gives them a lesson on Tinker v. Des Moines and what it means to have free speech in school.
Whether you’re brushing up on the basics or teaching a kiddo in your life about their rights, Know Your Rights University has you covered. So grab some popcorn and gather around with your family to tune in – as Aaron, Mr. Charles, Lisa, and yoU get to know your rights!
Thanks for tuning in!
The ACLU Team
P.S. Can’t wait to get started? Check out episode 1 now!
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004, USA
On Tax Day, it’s easy to draw a simple conclusion: women often pay less in income taxes than men. But that’s not the full story.
Women pay less because they earn less—the result of persistent wage gaps that limit long-term financial security.
And beyond income taxes, the reality is even clearer. From the “pink tax” on everyday goods to higher costs on products marketed to women, and even taxes on essential items like menstrual products, women often pay more in the overall cost of living.
So while women may appear to pay less on paper, in practice they’re carrying a heavier financial burden every day.
These inequities are shaped by policy and by who is at the table making those decisions. That’s where Emerge comes in.
Emerge is building a pipeline of Democratic women leaders who are already influencing tax policy at every level. In Congress, Emerge alums have supported efforts to expand the Child Tax Credit, protect tax relief for working families, and oppose tax policies that disproportionately benefit the wealthy.
At the state level, that impact is even more direct. In New Mexico, RepresentativeCindy Nava has helped advance economic packages that include tax credits for low-income and working families—part of a broader shift toward one of the most equitable tax structures in the country. In Virginia, Delegate Adele McClure has been part of legislative efforts focused on tax fairness and on ensuring public investments are funded in ways that work for working families.
This is what it looks like when women lead: tax policy that reflects real lives—and real costs.
But building that kind of leadership pipeline takes investment.
This Tax Day, will you help us train and support the next generation of women leaders?
Because when women lead, policy changes—and so do outcomes.
Thank you for being part of this work,
Ashley
Emerge America
www.emergeamerica.org
4 Embarcadero Center
Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
The numbers haven’t changed—and that’s the problem.
In 2026, women hold just 28% of seats in Congress, the same as the previous session. At the state level, it’s only 33.5%.
Despite making up half the population, women are still vastly underrepresented in the rooms where decisions are made.
Women are effective leaders. They communicate, collaborate, and deliver results. The real barrier is access—who gets recruited, trained, and supported to run in the first place.
Because leadership doesn’t start in Washington.
Nearly 70% of House members and 82% of Senators began in local or state office. And too often, women are never given the tools or encouragement to take that first step.
Emerge doesn’t wait until women are already candidates. We invest early. We recruit, train, and connect Democratic women to the networks they need to run—and win. That’s why our first-time candidates are six times more likely to win their races, and we had a 77% win rate in last year’s election.
But building that pipeline takes resources. And right now, the need couldn’t be more urgent.
Donate now to help build the pipeline women need to lead.
The numbers won’t change on their own. But together, we can change them.
—Team Emerge
Emerge America
www.emergeamerica.org
4 Embarcadero Center
Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
Last week, Capitol Police arrested 67 of our veterans inside the rotunda. They were part of 150+ veterans and military members who occupied the Capitol to tell Congress to end Trump’s war on Iran.
Trump, Hegseth, and Rubio are running a criminal war, and they should be impeached. Iranian women and children are the ones being buried under rubble. Our people in uniform are the ones being sent to fight and die for it.
Every dollar in this war is a dollar stolen from us: women raising kids in shelters, moms choosing between rent and groceries, families this regime pretends to speak for.
Congress wouldn’t move. So About Face veterans took up the fight. Chip in to support this action and the veterans fighting at home for our freedoms.
— Women’s March
| Women’s March is a 501c(4) organization. Your generous support helps us prepare for fights we see coming and those we don’t. Donations are not tax-deductible. If you prefer to make a tax-deductible gift, we encourage you to support the Women’s March Network. Gifts to the Network support our organizing, communications, advocacy, and public education efforts. |
Tomorrow, we gather in D.C. to honor Virginia Roberts Giuffre.
Virginia told the truth. She named names. She helped expose Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network — and she never stopped fighting.
On the one-year anniversary of her passing, we gather with her family and her survivor sisters. We put every powerful man who protected her abusers back in the spotlight, hours before the Correspondents’ Dinner begins.
April 25, 2026. 2 PM ET. Washington, D.C.
Can’t make it to D.C.? Chip in to help make this vigil possible. Space, security, travel, production, flowers. We’re building this from the ground up.
— Women’s March
| Women’s March is a 501c(4) organization. Your generous support helps us prepare for fights we see coming and those we don’t. Donations are not tax-deductible. If you prefer to make a tax-deductible gift, we encourage you to support the Women’s March Network. Gifts to the Network support our organizing, communications, advocacy, and public education efforts. |
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Thank you for joining our April General Meeting!
In case you missed it or if you had any questions, here is a quick recap of what we covered and how you can take action.
Deportation Defense Hotline
WAISN’s Deportation Defense Hotline and Rapid Response Teams receive reports related to immigration enforcement activity across Washington.
In March, King, Whatcom, and Pierce counties recorded the highest number of confirmed detentions—and over half of all confirmed detentions occurred during traffic stops or in private spaces. This targeting of community members going to and from work or on the job has community-wide economic and psychological impacts.
Immigration detention is overwhelmingly experienced by men, with estimates showing that 79% to 93% of people detained by ICE are male. Because of this, women in affected communities absorb emotional and logistical labor—serving as first responders, responsible for locating detained individuals with little to no official information—often across multiple family networks.
This is an invisible infrastructure that deserves recognition and support.
If you see immigration enforcement first-hand or a loved one has been detained, please text or call the WAISN Hotline at 1-844-724-3737 from Monday through Friday 6am-6pm.
Rapid Response
We’re expanding our Rapid Response teams across the state, and this month we launched a Train-the-Trainer program to support 36 new trainers to accelerate the growth capacity of the Rapid Response Network.
How you can help: Host a training “watch party” with your network so you can engage with the material together, build community, and strengthen local organizing capacity
Upcoming Events
Stand in solidarity with workers, migrants, immigrants on Friday, May 1st at Cal Anderson Park at 12 PM—and show your support by mentioning WAISN during registration!
Learn to provide support during immigration court appointments while gaining a deeper understanding of the impact immigration systems have on our communities. Bilingual speakers are encouraged, as we are looking for individuals to help support and connect with diverse members of our community.
Our general meeting is the third Thursday of every month, please join us on May 21 for the next one!
Zoom Information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85189717565
In solidarity,
The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
P.S. If you witness immigration activity, raids and detentions in Washington, please call the WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline at 1-844-724-3737. We have operators available Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm to take your call. Our operators speak Spanish and English, and we have interpretation available in nearly 300 languages.
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¡Gracias por participar en nuestra Reunión General!
En caso de que se la haya perdido o tenga alguna pregunta, aquí tiene un breve resumen de lo que hablamos y de cómo puede participar.
Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación
La Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación y los equipos de Respuesta Rápida de WAISN reciben reportes sobre actividades de inmigración en todo Washington.
En marzo, los condados de King, Whatcom y Pierce fueron los que tuvieron más detenciones confirmadas, y más de la mitad de ellas se realizaron durante paradas de tráfico o en espacios privados. Este tipo de acciones contra miembros de la comunidad que van y vienen del trabajo o que están trabajando tiene un impacto económico y psicológico en toda la comunidad.
La detención migratoria afecta principalmente a los hombres; se estima que entre el 79 % y el 93 % de las personas detenidas por ICE son hombres. Por eso, las mujeres de las comunidades afectadas asumen una gran carga emocional y logística: son las primeras en responder, se encargan de localizar a las personas detenidas con poca o ninguna información oficial y, a menudo, lo hacen a través de varias redes familiares.
Se trata de una infraestructura invisible que merece reconocimiento y apoyo.
Si usted es testigo de una actividad de inmigración o si un ser querido ha sido detenido, envíe un mensaje de texto o llame a la Línea de Apoyo de WAISN al 1-844-724-3737, de lunes a viernes, de 6:00 AM a 6:00 PM.
Respuesta Rápida
Estamos ampliando nuestros equipos de respuesta rápida en todo el estado y este mes hemos lanzado un programa de “Entrenando a los entrenadores” para preparar a 36 nuevos entrenadores y acelerar el crecimiento de la Red de Respuesta Rápida.
Cómo puede ayudar: Organice una sesión para asistir al entrenamiento con su red de conocidos para que puedan analizar el material juntos, crear un sentido de comunidad y fortalecer la capacidad de trabajo organizativo en su área.
Próximos eventos
Muestre su solidaridad con los trabajadores, los migrantes y los inmigrantes el viernes 1 de mayo en el parque Cal Anderson a las 12:00 PM — ¡y dé a conocer su apoyo mencionando a WAISN durante el registro!
Aprenda a brindar apoyo durante las citas en los tribunales de inmigración, mientras se familiariza con el impacto de los sistemas de inmigración en nuestras comunidades. Si habla dos idiomas, mejor, ya que buscamos personas que ayuden y conecten con los distintos miembros de nuestra comunidad.
Nuestra reunión general es el tercer jueves de cada mes. ¡Le esperamos el 21 de mayo para la próxima!
Información de Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85189717565
En solidaridad,
La Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington
P.D.: Si es testigo de actividades de inmigración, redadas o detenciones en Washington, llame a la Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación de WAISN al 1-844-724-3737. Tenemos operadores disponibles de lunes a viernes, de 6:00 AM a 6:00 PM, para atender su llamada. Nuestros operadores hablan español e inglés y contamos con servicio de interpretación en casi 300 idiomas.
Dear MoveOn member,
This Saturday, in hundreds of communities across the country, people will stand up against ICE’s warehouse detention machine. And we need your help to make it impossible to ignore.
Right now, ICE is converting warehouses built for packages into prisons for people—and they have $45 billion to do it.1 The goal: cage up to 100,000 people at a time, in mega-facilities holding up to 10,000 each—buildings with no adequate sewage, no medical infrastructure, no access to lawyers—dropped into small towns with no warning and no community input.2
It’s already happening all across the country. This Saturday, we fight back—but we need your help.
Here’s what makes this moment different: Communities are winning.
In New Hampshire, public outrage halted a planned ICE warehouse in Merrimack.3 In Tennessee, organizing stopped a detention center that would have caged 16,000 people.4 In Hutchins, Texas, a real estate company refused to sell to ICE after neighbors pushed back.5 When ICE is losing in counties that voted 70% for Trump, we have the momentum.
But ICE has billions to spend and isn’t stopping—and the human cost is already devastating. Since October, 26 people have died in ICE custody, putting this on track to be the deadliest year in the agency’s history.6
This is a mass detention machine being built in our backyards unlike anything this country has seen since Japanese American internment in World War II—and April 25 is our chance to say: Enough.
Your donation today will boost turnout and fund the rapid media push that turns Saturday’s protests into a national story—on social media, in the news, and in the halls of power.
Saturday is just two days away. Chip in $75 now and help us show up—loudly, visibly, everywhere.
We know how to stop ICE warehouses. Now we need to do it everywhere, all at once—in every city and town where ICE is eyeing its next warehouse. That’s what April 25 is about.
Communities are more powerful than cages. Let’s prove it.
Thanks for all you do.
–Mia, Emma, Evelyn, Erica, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. “ICE Is on a $45 Billion Building Spree. Can Small Towns Support These New Migrant Warehouses?” Reason, April 21, 2026
https://reason.com/2026/04/21/ice-is-on-a-45-billion-building-spree-can-small-towns-support-these-new-migrant-warehouses/
2. Ibid.
3. “Mapping ICE’s expanding footprint, and the communities fighting back,” NPR, March 23, 2026
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/23/g-s1-114107/ices-growing-detention-footprint-and-the-communities-fighting-back
4. “Wilson County mayor says public opposition drove ICE to abandon massive detention center plans,” NewsChannel 5 Nashville, February 27, 2026
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/wilson-county-mayor-says-public-opposition-drove-ice-to-abandon-massive-detention-center-plans
5. “Mapping ICE’s expanding footprint, and the communities fighting back,” NPR, March 23, 2026
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/23/g-s1-114107/ices-growing-detention-footprint-and-the-communities-fighting-back
6. Ibid.
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March For Our Lives Virtual Events
Last week was National Youth Violence Prevention Week. Change The Ref and March For Our Lives brought families of victims of gun violence, those featured in the 30under30.us magazine, to Washington, D.C. to have a morning press conference and meet with representatives.
30under30 just published a special issue telling the stories of the families of 30 people under 30 who were killed by gun violence. We were honored to stand with so many family members of victims, and to make sure their stories are heard.
We’d like to thank the following staff and members of Congress who met with us after the press conference:
- Sen. Bernie Sanders staff
- Rep. Joaquin Castro
- Rep. Adelita Grijalva
- Rep. Greg Casar
- Rep. Sara Jacobs
- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar
- Sen. Cory Booker
- Rep. Delia Ramirez
- Rep. Ilhan Omar
But especially, we thank the families who have joined us in activism to end gun violence in America.
Because ending gun violence takes more than passing laws — it demands a cultural reckoning with the systems that fuel it. We need as many people as possible to become activists for change.
March For Our Lives is doing exactly that.
We’ve found success fighting back against this before, and we can do it again. But we can’t do it without you.
— March For Our Lives
Join the Movement Fund 💌💙
Gun violence is relentless. Our response has to be just as persistent.
Recurring donations power our organizing, rapid response, youth training, and everything it takes to win.
Email us: info@marchforourlives.com
Virginia’s legislature just passed a sweeping package of gun safety laws and the governor signed them into law.
This is a major win for survivors, young organizers, and families who’ve fought for years, and your support made it possible.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has acted on more than two dozen gun violence prevention bills that will soon become law in the commonwealth, including legislation that:
- Requires safe storage of firearms in vehicles.
- Requires schools to notify parents about how to safely store firearms.
- Prohibits unserialized firearms (often called ghost guns), as well as plastic firearms and receivers.
- Prohibits firearms at public colleges and universities.
- Increases restrictions for people convicted of domestic assault.
This is what real progress to address the gun violence epidemic in the U.S. looks like.
Our hard work is paying off, Kendall. With your help, we’ve proven that sustained organizing wins policy — and that those policies only work if we show up to implement and defend them.
Thank you for your part in this work,
March For Our Lives
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Gun violence is relentless. Our response has to be just as persistent.
Recurring donations power our organizing, rapid response, youth training, and everything it takes to win.
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There are now over 3,000 May Day actions in all 50 states. School districts across the country are shutting down on May 1 because teachers and students are planning walk outs. Actions against major corporations, teach-ins about the war in Iran, and small-town street corner protests are coming together in a coordinated action to demand: workers over billionaires.
Check out the May Day map below to find an action near you. And don’t forget to sign the pledge to commit to a day of no work, school, or shopping.
And then register for the final May Day mass call tomorrow, April 29, at 8 pm ET featuring one of SURJ’s own members alongside Liz Shuler, president of the AFL-CIO and other partner organizations across the country who will ground us in this historic moment and the importance of taking action this May Day.
White communities have a track record of being recruited by those at the top to reject solidarity with working class people of color and instead choose whiteness. And— we also have a powerful legacy of anti-racist white workers who refused to be divided by racism. Who stood together in the face of impossible odds.
This May Day, we’re claiming that legacy as our own. See you Friday!
In solidarity,
SURJ
Showing Up for Racial Justice
PO Box 1376
Buffalo, NY 14205
United States
Here are some ways you can take action.
- Sat, Apr 25 @ 10am
Block by Block – Phone Bank with SURJ! (Win Primaries for Progressive Champions in CA, ME & NY!) › - Wed, Apr 29 @ 5pm
Block by Block Training & Action Series › - Fri, May 1 @ 4pm · May Day Strong
Zillah May Day Strong, May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires › - Fri, May 1 @ 12pm · May Day Strong
Students Rise Up on May Day: Whitman College › - Wed, May 6 @ 3pm
Willing to Fight, Ready to Win: Phone Bank with Team 26! › - Mon, May 11 @ 4pm
SURJ Circles (Metro Atlanta) Check-In + Action Hour (Virtual) ›
All times PST
May Day 2026 is projected to be the biggest yet in US history– and it’s only eight days away. Momentum across the country is building– Durham public schools have officially cancelled school. The Chicago Teachers Union has negotiated a district-wide celebration of May Day. Unions and community organizations are calling on their members to call out and take action.
To contribute towards the momentum, we’re being called on to stand with them and take the May Day Pledge to commit to a day of no work, no school, no shopping. SURJ members have a goal of getting 2,000 people in our network to sign the pledge. Can you commit to a day of escalating against the billionaires, creating economic consequences for their greed, and participating in nation-wide noncompliance by signing the May Day pledge today?
This May Day will be a historic show of economic force against the billionaire agenda and Trump’s allies. SURJ’s partner Neidi Dominguez, founding executive director of Organized Power in Numbers and executive team member of May Day Strong, put it like this today in an article from the Guardian:
“The labor movement in our country cannot advance while ignoring the assault on democracy. And the pro-democracy movement can’t ask working people to defend abstract principles while they can’t afford housing, paying bills or accessing healthcare. We need a national movement that does both. That’s why labor and community organizations are throwing down hard this May 1.”
Sign the pledge and then we’ll see you May 1.
In solidarity,
SURJ
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“Nowadays, kids get up in the morning, and they think they see a member of Congress in the mirror — no experience, no leadership, no accountability.”
That dig was meant for Leaders We Deserve-endorsed candidate Patrick Roath, a 39 year old lawyer and father. And it came from Stephen Lynch, the incumbent he’s challenging in Massachusetts.
Condescending? Out of touch? Exactly what’s wrong with the Democratic Party? Check, check, check. ✅
Because here’s the thing. Stephen meant that as an insult, but young people should wake up everyday and see themselves reflected in members of Congress. They should feel empowered to not only participate in our democracy, but to lead it with their bold, fresh perspectives. That’s the entire point we’ve been making at Leaders We Deserve.
Stephen has been in Congress for almost 25 years. And throughout his tenure, he’s repeatedly failed young voters and working class families.
He voted against the Affordable Care Act — and he’s the last Democrat left in Congress to have done so. He backed the Laken Riley Act that helped expand the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign. And just a couple months ago, he mocked frustrated constituents when they called him out for his lukewarm resistance against Trump, telling them, “if you don’t like it, run for Congress.”
While Stephen was talking down to voters and the next generation of Democratic leaders, Patrick and I were walking the Freedom Trail with several dozen college students, showing them that democracy belongs to them, and there are candidates who actually want them in the room.
That’s who Patrick is. Not only does he have the experience, leadership, and accountability to make him a force in Congress, he also is a leader who listens, inspires, and treats young voters like they matter. That’s what it looks like to build a Democratic Party that people actually want to be a part of.
Voters are sick and tired of entitled politicians who act like they’re untouchable, especially in safe seats like this one. They’re ready for fearless progressive fighters like Patrick who are worthy of their trust and will offer them a bolder vision.
Thank you,
David Hogg
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Exciting news!
Leaders We Deserve is officially endorsing:
⭐ Jyot Singh for GA HD-97
⭐ Bentley Hudgins for GA HD-90
⭐ Ken McCool for NC HD-105
⭐ Armando Montero for AZ LD-12
⭐ Cat Clayton for MO HD-105
This is who Demi is. An Illinois National Guard member, and one of the most fearless candidates we’ve backed this cycle. She’s consistently spoken out against Trump’s cruel and reckless use of our military — because she’s worn the uniform and she knows what it actually costs when politicians treat servicemembers as pawns for their own political ambitions.
Jyot Singh grew up in the heart of Gwinnett County as the son of Punjabi immigrants, and has spent over a decade organizing Georgians. He knows firsthand what it looks like when the government fails working families: navigating life without healthcare, the anxiety of skyrocketing housing costs, and seeing school funding cut in the communities that need it most. Those experiences didn’t just shape the kind of candidate he is — they’re his guiding light. Jyot helped secure $1.4 billion in funding for Gwinnett County Public Schools, the largest education investment in the county’s history. He’s also spent years doing civil rights advocacy for the South Asian community, working at the Federal Defender’s office.
Jyot would be the first Sikh state legislator in Georgia’s history, representing a district that has one of the fastest growing AAPI communities in the South. In Atlanta, he’ll fight to expand Medicaid, end the insurance industry’s game of frivolous claim denials and restrictive authorizations that keep care out of reach, keep housing accessible for the working families and immigrant communities that built Gwinnett into what it is, and stand tall against federal overreach to protect the rights and dignity of his neighbors.
Bentley Hudgins has spent over a decade on the frontlines of Georgia politics. From registering hundreds of thousands of voters and stopping over 35 anti-LGBTQ+ bills as Georgia State Director for HRC to helping over 20,000 Georgians access COVID vaccines. And when gun violence knocked on their own neighborhood’s door at Longdale Park, they built a community tracking system, brought the data to DeKalb County commissioners, and secured $300,000 to clean up and revitalize the park.
In Atlanta, Bentley will fight to expand Medicaid, pass the Georgia Civil Rights Act to protect against discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, end ICE cooperation with local law enforcement, ban private prisons, and invest in the kind of community violence prevention that actually works.
Bentley would be the first Japanese American and openly non-binary person ever to serve in the Georgia State Legislature. And since District 90 is one of the bluest districts in Georgia, winning the primary on May 19 is critical. Bentley has what it takes to lead Georgia in a new direction — we just have to get them there.
Ken McCool made history when he became one of the youngest elected officials in North Carolina’s history at 21 years old. Since then, he’s served as Mayor Pro Tem, expanding affordable housing options, securing the largest park investment in Matthews’ town history, and helping recruit the Hendrick Advanced Manufacturing Campus, bringing in high-paying jobs and new industry to the region.
In Raleigh, he’ll fight to lower costs for working families, protect reproductive rights, and make sure Mecklenburg County gets its fair share of investment in education, transit, and public safety.
Ken will face off with incumbent Tricia Cotham, a Democrat turned Republican who cast the deciding vote to restrict abortion access in North Carolina and won her seat by just 206 votes in 2024. District 105 is competitive, but winnable, and Ken has spent his career proving that good government is about showing up and delivering for your constituents. That’s why he’ll win.
Armando Montero grew up in Tempe as a proud product of Arizona’s public schools. When the state legislature spent years attacking those same schools, he decided to take action. At just 19 years old, he made history as the youngest person ever elected to the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board. In his first year, he led the adoption of a groundbreaking mental health policy that transformed how the district delivers services to students. He rose to Board President where he improved teacher pay and retention, helped the district earn an A rating from the Arizona Department of Education, and continued to fight to protect the schools and students his state legislature left behind.
In Phoenix, he’ll fight to fully fund public schools, expand affordable housing options, tackle Arizona’s growing water crisis, and make healthcare accessible for working families.
Armando’s approach to public service and dedication to delivering for Arizonans is exactly what the state legislature needs more of. LD-12 is one of the seats Democrats need to flip in the Arizona House, and with Armando’s deep community ties and proven track record, he’s built to win it.
Cat Clayton isn’t a career politician — and that’s her strength. As a software and data engineer, she’s spent her career solving complex problems through careful analysis and collaboration. She grew up watching Missouri’s GOP supermajority overturn citizen ballot initiatives like paid sick leave and now the abortion rights amendment, push extremism into classrooms, and ignore the will of the people. It was then that she decided the only way to fix what’s broken in Missouri government was to put her problem solving skills to use and change the system from the inside.
In Jefferson City, she’ll fight to strengthen public schools, lower costs for working families, protect reproductive rights, and approach government with a sense of transparency and accountability.
Democrats lost HD-105 by just 898 votes in 2024. Breaking Missouri’s GOP supermajority depends on democrats winning in districts exactly like this one — and Cat’s fresh perspective, analytical approach, and deep roots in the community make her exactly the candidate to flip it.
Every candidate I’ve talked about today is a courageous fighter who has what it takes to lead our Democratic Party in a new direction. And they have something else in common: They don’t take a dime from corporate PACs or special interests. They answer to the people they serve. They are powered entirely by grassroots supporters like you. And that’s what makes them worth fighting for.
Thank you,
David Hogg
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We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For
By Jake Orlowitz, Founder and CEO
Democracies rarely collapse in spectacle. They corrode.
Institutions stall. Cynicism deepens. People adapt to dysfunction and call it normal.
We say, “No.”
Instead of giving in and handing our country over to bad or incompetent actors, we need to become pragmatically progressive.
This is not about a political party; we have no party affiliations. It begins instead with moral seriousness, a fundamental approach to civic life that prioritizes people. Human life matters. Preventable suffering matters. Flourishing matters. Healthcare, housing, wages, climate stability, and democratic integrity – these all matter.
These are not abstract concepts. They are real-life conditions that determine whether a parent skips a prescription, whether a child breathes clean air, or whether a worker survives a layoff without collapse.
We are volunteers with Project 2029, and we are building toward that stronger, kinder, more prosperous future. Progressives who lean this way have often been ahead of other voters. But we can form coalitions that include people who may not call themselves progressive but still want fairness, security, and a government that functions. We can work toward outcomes that make sense to all of us: Are more people insured? Are wages rising? Are emissions falling? Are institutions functioning? Are families more secure?
If all this resonates with you, please read this newsletter and get more acquainted with our grassroots community. Check out the specific policy recommendations posted on our website, too.
These are sustainable plans that a new federal administration can enact right away. I hope you are eager to see them; they’re about immigration, housing, and the popular vote.
You’ll notice an article in this letter on our approach to healthcare. We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Our teams are working diligently on other critical policy ideas, too. Will you get behind them? Challenge political candidates you may meet to adopt these pragmatic ideas?
If we want lasting change,this is the work. Come join us.
Visit our website to learn more.
Our Stance on Healthcare
Americans have made it clear that we need better healthcare at affordable costs and with greater efficiency for the good of all.
We can achieve these aims through the active cooperation of the federal and state governments, health professionals, non-governmental organizations, and individual Americans. When we collaborate in smart ways – while removing financial barriers and practical obstacles to proper care – we will emerge as a stronger and more prosperous nation.
Our policy relies on accepting these common-sense fundamental ideas:
- Americans need a system of health services that protects against disease and promotes the physical and mental health of the individual – the whole person.
- Policies should encourage individual choices about nutrition, exercise, and substance use that favor fitness, build strength and resilience, and guard against chronic illness over the course of a lifetime.
- It takes broad action from multiple segments of society to work against social, environmental, and occupational causes of disease and disability.
- Investing in sound research is essential to finding the scientific answers doctors need, and supporting reliable preventative care with patient health education will improve daily life across all demographic groups.
When America pursues these ideas, we will have a society with reduced illness, fewer hospitalizations, and lower overall costs.
Hurting from the Cost
By Alice Bond | Project 2029 Contributor
In 1950, the average American paid roughly $84 per person, per year for healthcare, according to a Social Security Administration report. Or they just didn’t go to a doctor.
By 2000, a half a century later, the typical American averaged $6,649 per year in health expenditures.
In 2024, only a quarter of a century later, the total healthcare bill is projected to nearly triple, reaching $15,610 per person, per year. Those accelerating numbers include out-of-pocket, government, and insurance costs.
You’ll also be interested to know that $100 in 1950 is equivalent in buying power to about $1,350 today, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The high dollar amounts we encounter in healthcare is one distinct barrier to care.
Many Americans lose access simply because they can’t afford care. Millions lost access this January due to expiring subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and cuts to Medicaid. Republicans voted against extending COVID-era healthcare subsidies and funding Medicaid.
The very real fallout of this political vote could impact 20 million American lives, resulting in premium payments that have more than doubled. People will pay exorbitant rate hikes or shop for inferior coverage.
An estimated 5 million will go without. A devastating result.
Instead, Project 2029 has some innovative, practical and proactive suggestions, the kind of healthcare planning and policy that Americans desperately need now.
Take a look and see if you don’t feel better. Then tell any candidates for office you encounter to prescribe our ideas.
Honoring Transgender Day of Visibility
Over 2.8 million adults and youth identify as transgender in the United States, according to the Williams Institute at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law.
They are your parents, your grocery checkers, your coworkers, bosses, neighbors and friends. And they come in all colors and from all walks of life.
So today, March 31st, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility — known as TDOV. Founded in 2009 by Michigan psychotherapist Rachel Crandall-Crocker (she/her), TDOV brings awareness to trans lives, highlights their joy and accomplishments, and honors trans elders.
Trans rights are human rights. Project 2029 is building a plan of action for a future that is strong, kind, and focused on human flourishing.
Be an Ally – Support Trans Equality
If you want to know and better understand the journey of trans visibility, we’ve compiled a list of three handpicked books you’ll want to check out! Read the full blog to learn more.
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Wanted: Your Skills and Talents
As a true grassroots movement, volunteers are critical to our success. Project 2029 is growing quickly, which is great news! That means we need you!
While we are always looking for new volunteers, we currently have some pressing roles we need help filling quickly.
Critical positions:
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If the roles above are not a fit for you, that’s ok too! We have many more opportunities available.
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Government Shutdown
The government shutdown is underway with seemingly no end in sight.
The ACA’s future hangs in the balance.
Each day, more and more headlines appear that show our administration is fracturing.
But the American people are standing strong. They’re ready for change. And we’re ready to help.Visit our website to learn how you can get involved.
Policy: Housing is
a Human Right
In 2024, a record-breaking number of people experienced homelessness. In 2023, nearly 70% of Americans reported being ‘very concerned’ about the cost of housing. The American people care about this crisis and want it addressed.
A nation cannot call itself just while millions sleep on the streets. The housing crisis is not an accident—it is the result of policy choices that put profit over people. Skyrocketing rents, unchecked speculation, and a system that treats shelter as a commodity instead of a necessity have left too many without a place to call home.
The solution is clear: Guarantee housing as a human right. Invest in affordable housing, strengthen tenant protections, and curb corporate landlords who hoard empty units while families struggle. No one should be homeless in a country of abundance.
Action must follow principle. Demand rent control, public housing investment, and policies that prioritize people over profit. Support leaders who fight for fair housing, not those who serve developers.
This is not charity—it is justice. A stable home is the foundation of health, education, and opportunity. When people are housed, communities thrive, crime decreases, and economies grow. The right to shelter is as fundamental as the right to food or clean water.
A roof over one’s head should not be a privilege—it should be a guarantee. End the housing crisis. Secure the right to a home for all.
Click below to read the initial launch of Project 2029’s proposed Housing Policy!
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Our Healthcare Emergency
The most indelibly charged moment I’ve ever known was an evening in 2020 when the whole city of Denver turned into a racket-filled open-air stadium in homage to the healthcare workers of COVID-19.
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RIP, CDC
The most indelibly charged moment I’ve ever known was an evening in 2020 when the whole city of Denver turned into a racket-filled open-air stadium in homage to the healthcare workers of COVID-19.
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Dear Friend,
As moms, we know what it takes for our kids to thrive in school: Great teachers, safe classrooms, and the certainty that every child, regardless of ZIP code, race, or ability, can count on a strong neighborhood public school. But, that promise is under attack by the national voucher scheme that Republican leaders in Congress rammed through last year, a giveaway that lets wealthy donors turn up to $1,700 in “scholarship” payments into dollar-for-dollar tax credits, no federal cap, no accountability, no guarantee kids with disabilities are even welcome.1,2
But here’s the good news: Senators Mark Kelly and Mazie Hirono just introduced the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act, Senate Bill 4297, to repeal that voucher scheme. Real talk, I’m cheering so loud the dog is literally hiding under the kitchen table. 3
Let me break this down and tell y’all why this is SO important! Every missing dollar shows up in our kids’ backpacks:
- Fewer counsers,
- Larger classes, and
- “Sorry, we can’t afford new math books this year. And our arts program is cut.”
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools!
Been there, and it’s heartbreaking.
Kids with disabilities get hit first. Private schools that take voucher money can still say “no thanks” to an IEP, while public schools never get that option, and that’s how it should be. We’ve seen the nightmare in Arizona. Universal vouchers there ballooned costs, while public-school teachers begged parents to buy copy paper.4 I don’t want that for any child, anywhere, and I know you don’t either.
→ Click to add your name, telling your senators to back the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act.
Our public schools are the one place where kids from every background sit criss-cross applesauce on the same rug and learn how to share crayons, facts, and a future. That matters more than any billionaire’s tax loophole.
→ Join Us! Tell your senators to keep public funds in public schools!
And, thanks for squeezing advocacy between dinner, dishes, and bedtime stories. We know how hard it is, and we know better than most that moms get stuff done.
In solidarity and with half a PB&J in hand,
– Beatriz, Ruth, Taylor, Kelsey, and the entire MomsRising.org & MamásConPoder Team
P.S. – As we navigate these challenging times, I hope you can make space for self-care, recognizing that resting is not idleness, but a necessity, and we need all of us to win the change our families and nation need!
References:
[1] “School Vouchers Explained: What the New Federal Program Means | Harvard Graduate School of Education“
[2] “H.R.1 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.“
[3] “Kelly, Hirono Lead Bill to Repeal Federal Private School Voucher Program, Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools“
[4]”Don’t follow Arizona’s example. End universal vouchers now | Opinion“
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Dear Friend,
We’ve given up trying to figure out what’s going on in Melania’s brain. But one thing we do know is that the Epstein cover-up isn’t over—because all the files still aren’t public and perpetrators have not been held accountable!
Efforts to conceal and protect Epstein’s network of the powerful at the expense of survivors are still very much ongoing. In fact, members of the Congressional Oversight Committee estimate that 50 percent of the Department of Justice and Epstein estate’s records have yet to be released. [1] That amounts to millions of pages of evidence concealed from Congress and from the public. [2] This isn’t just a clerical error—it’s a betrayal of the truth and a slap in the face to every survivor seeking accountability.
In February, we learned that the FBI conducted four interviews with a survivor who alleged she was sexually assaulted between the ages of 13 and 15 by both Jeffrey Epstein and President Trump—and that those files had never been made public. [3] After mounting pressure from the public and Congress, the Department of Justice finally released *some* additional records (that should have been made public months ago). They disclosed 16 new pages related to the allegation involving President Trump….but 37 pages are still missing. [4]
Millions of pages of the Epstein files are still missing. We’re not giving up!
Let the record show: Keeping these files locked away doesn’t just obscure the truth and deny survivors the accountability they deserve, but it’s also against the law! In July 2025, Democrats on the Congressional Oversight Committee forced a subpoena for the full release of the Epstein files. Congress passed (and President Trump signed!) the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law requiring the DOJ to release all unclassified records relating to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, 2025. [5] Well, that day has come and gone, and we know the missing 37 pages involving President Trump are just the tip of the iceberg. That subpoena is still active—and anything short of a full release of the files is simply a continuation of the White House cover-up.
Also concerning: The files that were released included personal information—and even photos—of survivors. [6] The double standard is hard to miss. The DOJ is willing to redact large swaths of information to shield the wealthy and well-connected, yet it still included sensitive, identifying details about survivors, despite Congress’s explicit directive to protect them.
For decades, women who were sex trafficked when they were children have been sounding the alarm on Epstein’s network of powerful friends. [7] But instead of the full transparency we were promised, we are seeing a pattern of evasion.
We deserve the truth. Survivors deserve to be heard. Demand the full release of the Epstein files!
Our children deserve to grow up in a world where no individual, regardless of title, position, and status, is above the law. We won’t stop fighting until we get the truth and deliver justice for the survivors. Thank you for being the heart of this movement and for never stopping the fight for accountability.
With gratitude,
– Donna, Kristin, Nate, Olivia, and the whole MomsRising.org & MamásConPoder Team
References:
[1] Rep. Robert Garcia via MSNOW
[2] Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump – NPR
[3] Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump – The New York Times
[4] Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump | NPR
[5] H.R.4405 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): Epstein Files Transparency Act
[6] Epstein files: Senators seek probe of DOJ over release, redaction of sex offender’s documents – CNBC
[7] A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public – PBS News
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AFL-CIO International Workers Day
May Day, or International Workers’ Day, the day the world celebrates the bravery of workers throughout history who have sacrificed for safety, dignity and justice on the job.
We’re united in our resolve to fight for a better future for ALL workers abroad and at home, including those targeted by this administration.
Our solidarity is our strength. We take pride in knowing that we are a global movement standing up to the billionaires who are threatening our rights and freedoms.
Thursday, April 30
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You can RSVP your plans to attend and support local workers HERE
Voices
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Sunday Hopium – The Strait Remains Closed, Trump Is More Far More Mad Than King, Farmers Are Really Struggling in America
Trump’s Ridiculous Story About The Iranian Negotiations Crashes And Burns, And The Strait Of Hormuz Is Closed Once Again
The Trump Regime Is Rotting, Decaying, Crumbling, Unraveling, Falling Apart (New Video & Written Analysis)
Imagine If This Moment Was Not About The Ascent of Authoritarians, But About A New Birth Of Global Freedom. Just Imagine…..
Hanging Out, Catching Up, And Breaking It Down With The Contrarians (Video)
More Ugly Economic Data, More Evidence Of What A Historic Failure Trump And His Presidency Have Become
Closing Strong On Vote Yes With Virginia’s Inspiring Speaker, Don Scott
Congress Returns To Trump Breaking The Cease Fire, Attacking The Pope, Orban Falling, Melania Going Rogue, And Inflation Exploding
Orban Concedes – Huge Blow To Trump, Putin, Vance, And The Global Right
Vance Fails In Pakistan, Trump Breaks The Ceasefire And Launches A Naval Blockade, Turn Out In Hungary Is Very Strong
Hungary Votes Tomorrow, Trump Continues To Flounder and Flail, Understanding And Winning In An Evolving Political Battlefield
Meet Rebecca Cooke, Our Terrific Candidate Running In WI-03
Inflation Surges, The War Is Failing, Epstein And Corruption – America Needs New Leadership And A New Direction
The Crisis The World Faces Today Is Trump (New Video, Written Analysis)
Trump Is A Failed President. It’s Time To Start Talking About What Comes Next
Meet Shannon Taylor, A Prosecutor And Battle-Tested Candidate Running To Flip VA-01 Blue
Trump’s Failed War Keeps Failing, Vance Debases Himself In Hungary, The General Election Has Begun
My Conversation With Stuart Stevens Of Lincoln Square
Starting The Painful Process Of Picking Up The Pieces From A Failed Trump Presidency
Winning In An Evolving Political Battlefield
Things Are Bad For Trump and The Republicans. They Are About To Get Much Worse
Defending Our Democracy – A Conversation With Marc Elias
Trump Must Now Fix The Global Mess He’s Made (New Video, Analysis)
Lt. Gov Candidate David Pepper Reports In From Battleground Ohio
Meet State Senator Sean McCann, Fighting Hard To Turn MI-04 Blue
Meet Jamie Ager, Our Terrific Candidate Working To Turn NC-11 Blue
Trump’s Global Crisis Worsens – Where Is Congress?
Hardy Merriman On The Fight For Democracy And Freedom, Here And Everywhere
Inspiring Photos From No Kings Three!
Springsteen’s Powerful”Streets Of Minneapolis” At No Kings Today
It’s No Kings Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Breaking: House Republicans Reject Senate DHS Funding Bill, Johnson Calls It “A Joke”
Trump’s Three Vietnams And The Wisdom Of The Founders
Trump Is Pushing America And The World Into A Dangerous Global Crisis
Friday Notes – Gas Prices Keep Rising, Trump Escalates, Rep. Smith A No On More War Funding
The Regime Is Cracking – My Morning Discussion with Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen Of The Contrarian
Meet Christina Bohannan, Working Hard To Flip IA-01 Blue This November
Trump And Trumpism Were Already Failing. The Iran Fiasco May Be Causing Something Akin To A Collapse
Meet Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, Working Hard To Turn PA-08 Blue
Meet Mary Peltola, Our Great Candidate Running For US Senate in Alaska
Progress In The Sunshine State – Florida Dem Chair Nikki Fried Drops By For A Visit
Inflation Comes In Hot (Again), Nation State AI Propaganda Here Now, New 2026 Battlefield Emerging
Trump Is A Titanic, Vainglorious F*ck Up (New Video, Written Analysis)
Trump’s Knees Are Buckling – For Good Reason
Jo Mendoza Checks In From Arizona
The Third Gulf War Is Both Illegal And A Terrible Mistake. It Needs To End, Now
Trump’s Disastrous New War Spirals Out Of Control
Hopium Turns Three – Thank You All!
Tomorrow – Stand Up For Science’s National Day Of Action – Events In More Than 50 Cities
Recapping Our Encouraging Election Night With Jen Rubin And Norm Eisen
Another Good Election Night, NC Dems Rock It, All In For James Talarico
On Ukraine, Trump’s New Gulf War, And More – Stuart Stevens Reports In From Kyiv
Notes On Day 2 Of Our Mad King’s New War
Our Addled, Failing, Desperate Leader Wags The Dog, Goes To War, And Declares Himself King (Again)
Spelling Out What We Want To Do, Strong And Weak, Leaning Hard Into No Kings
My Post-SOTU Discussion With Katie Phang
The Spanberger and Padilla Addresses – A Better Day Is Coming
Katie Phang Is Coming By At 11am Tomorrow To Talk About Him, And Our Opportunity – Join Us!
Hopium Adds 8 More Candidates To Our “Winning The House” Campaign – LFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The State Of The Union Is That We’ve All Had Enough Of Trump’s Bullshit
The Epstein Scandal Explodes, The Economy Slows, MAHA Moms Revolt, And Yes – F*ck Trump
“He’s Just Protecting Putin” – Dr. Phillips O’Brien On Trump, Ukraine, and Europe
Trump Is Weak, And Now We Must Become Strong (New Video, Written Analysis)
Breaking: Former Prince Andrew Arrested, Ex-South Korean President Given Life For Insurrection
Rep. Delia Ramirez On The Fight Against ICE And For America’s Immigrants
Has Mass Deportation Become A Domestic Vietnam For Trump, Vance, and Miller?
Trump On President’s Day – Rot, Failure, And Decline
Standing Up For Our Neighbors – A Vital Lesson From The Siege Of Minnesota
Some Notes And Tasty Fare For Our Long Holiday Weekend….
n America The Law Is King – My Conversation With Michael Waldman Of The Brennan Center
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan on Affordability, Standing Up For Her Country, And Reining In ICE
Trump Is Weaker And Our Movement Is Stronger (New Video, Written Analysis)
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick On Why Detention Centers Are So Central To Trump’s Mass Deportation Strategy
Bad Bunny:”God Bless America”- Choosing Light Over Darkness, Joy Over Fear, Love Over Hate
Big Win In Louisiana, Fox News Refuses To Air Anti-ICE Ad, Ossoff On “The Epstein Class”
We Must Rein In ICE, The Epstein Scandal Goes Global, Vance Booed In Italy, Joy Is Resistance
“Coming Together” With Oregon AG Dan Rayfield and GovAct’s Julia Spiegel
“Meeting The Moment” – A New Discussion With Stuart Stevens Of Lincoln Square
Reining In ICE, Reining In Trump – A Big Week Ahead
Big Day In The Senate. Make Your Calls. Let’s Rein In ICE For “ICE Is Not A Law Unto Itself”
We Need To Keep The Pressure On The Senate Today My Friends And Keep Fighting To Rein In ICE
The Fight Ahead Of Us Is Not About Reining In ICE. It’s About Reining In Trump
David Jolly’s Stirring Speech – “May Alex Pretti’s memory be not just a blessing, but a charge”
My Discussion With Jen Rubin And Norm Eisen
My Discussion With Jen Rubin And Norm Eisen
Big News – Senate Dems Will Not Vote For DHS Funding Bill In Current Form
The Courage Of The People Of Minnesota Is Lifting Up And Inspiring A Nation
Appeasement Never Works, Only Strength – Lessons From An Ugly Week (New Video, Analysis)
Dr. Robert Shapiro On How Trump Is Pushing America Towards Economic And Geopolitical Ruin
Glenn Kirschner On Trump’s Abandonment Of The Rule Of Law, ICE’s Extraordinary Lawlessness
Newsom in Davos: “This Is Code Red,” Europe Declares Independence, Congress Returns
Trumps Edges Closer to War With Europe, Saly Comes Home, It’s All About Courage Now
“Coming Together” – Some Sunday Thoughts On Meeting The Moment
A New Campaign To Support The Courageous People Of Minnesota
Anderson Clayton Dropped By With Exciting News And A Preview of Battleground North Carolina In 2026
New Polling Finds Public Turning On ICE, A Bad Inflation Report, Desperate Men Do Desperate Things
Hill Rs Broke With Trump 5 Times Last Week. What’s Going To Happen This Week?
The Trump Regime Is Overflowing With Dangerous Monsters, Idiots, And Madmen
Is Trump In Charge Of Venezuela? The Maduro Government Says No. What The F-ck Is Going On?
January Will Be A Consequential Month, The Mamdani Era Begins, Russia Is Not Winning In Ukraine
“A New Birth Of Freedom” – The Great Task Remaining Before Us
Gratitude, Determination, And Courage
Returning Trump’s White Supremacy To The Dustbin Of History – Where It Belongs
Trump Keeps Running Interference For Putin
“Putin Is A Ruthless Murderer Who Has No Interest In Peace And Cannot Be Trusted”
In An Unhinged Christmas Message Trump Confesses
The Blinding Greed, Arrogance, And Incompetence Of Their Vile 1,000 Year Reich
Sunday Hopium – Trump Is Desperate, Depraved, Corrupt, Deeply Unwell, And Guilty As F-ck
There Is Only One Story Tonight – Trump Is Unwell
It’s Not A Presidency. It’s A Crime Spree – And It Needs To End
Trump and Bondi Give Middle Fingers To The Survivors, Congress, And The American People
2026 Is Shaping Up To Be A Year Of Opportunity For Us – If We Seize It (New Video, Written Analysis)
There Is Only One Story Tonight – Trump Is Unwell
Rising Electricity Prices And The Fight For A Better Energy Future – My Conversation With Jay Inslee
Trump And Trumpism Are In Trouble As Republicans Are Growing Weary Of Defending The Indefensible
Trump Loses Big In Indiana – And Again And Again All Over Washington Today
A Year Of Opportunity Ahead – My Conversation With Jen Rubin Of The Contrarian
Eileen Higgins Blows It Out In Miami, Wins 59%-40%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trump Begins The Rebrand. Are We Ready?
Closing Strong In Miami, Allred Drops Out Of Texas Senate Race, House Rs Abandoning Ship
Sunday Hopium – Off To The DNC/ASDC Meetings This Week, Some Things I Continue To Wrestle With
Meet Mayor Paige Cognetti, A Fighter Running in PA-8
Affordability: How Trump Has Made It Worse – A New Conversation With Dr. Rob Shapiro
When We Fight Trump We Can Win – 2025’s Most Important Lesson
They Are For The Oligarchs, We Are For The People – My New Discussion With Stuart Stevens
Let’s Make December A Very Good Month For Democracy
Putting The Trump Regime’s Corruption, Lawlessness, And Betrayal Front And Center In Our Politics
Trump And His Regime May Be Heading Towards A Legitimacy Crisis
Supporting Hopium, Our Candidates, And Our State Parties This Holiday Season
Happy Thanksgiving All – So Grateful For This Remarkable Community That We’ve Built, Together
Democratic National Committee, November 12, 2025
Aftyn Behn Tied In New Emerson Poll, Some Holiday Thoughts About Trump’s Failed Project And Working With Much Greater Ambition Now
New Conversation With The Inspiring Aftyn Behn – Let’s Help Her Close Strong Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!
Supporting Aftyn Behn And Flipping The House, Trump And The GOP Are Melting Down, Gov. Beshear On Aspiration And Winning Back Rural Voters
Both Sane and Insane – My Conversation With Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat About Understanding Trump And Other Autocrats
Standing With Ukraine Not Putin, Hopium Backs Rep. Aftyn Behn, Rs Coming To Realize Trump Is A Malevolent Fu-k Up
“This is one of the most serious geopolitical mistakes of my lifetime” – Senator Angus King on Trump’s rancid betrayal of Ukraine and the West
Congress Rebuked Trump On His Epstein Cover Up. Now It Must Rebuke Him On His Surrendering Of Ukraine To Putin
War In Venezuela, Appeasement Of Putin, Congressional Death Threats – A Conversation With Rep. Adam Smith, Top Dem On House Armed Services
After His Epstein Humiliation, Trump Takes Putin’s Side In Ukraine, Threatens To Hang Democrats In Congress, Preps For War With Venezuela
Rep. Robert Garcia On The Epstein Files – How We Got Here, Where We Are Going
We Are Stronger Now, And Trump Is Weaker, Much, Much Weaker (New Video, Written Analysis)
Marine, Proud Mom, Candidate For Congress in Arizona 6 – Meet JoAnna Mendoza
Congress Delivers An Extraordinary Rebuke To A Weakened, Ailing, Failing Trump
Launching Our 2026 Winning The House Campaign – First Up, Christina Bohannan (IA-01)
A Failed, Unpopular Trumpism Is In Retreat On Many Fronts Now – And We Cannot Let Republicans Escape
My Morning Talk With Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen – Trump Is In A Lot Of Trouble And More Is Possible For Us Now
The Epstein Scandal Explodes, Trump Melts Down, Little Cracks Are Becoming Very Big Ones
Sunday Hopium – We Are Stronger No
Some Thoughts On What Comes Next
Epstein, Election Blowout, Failed Government – Trump And His Presidency Are In Deep Trouble
House Rs Slink Back Into The Capital, Grijalva Gets Sworn In Today, Epstein: Trump “Knew About The Girls,” Understanding Strong And Weak
Katie Phang Dropped By For A Very Spirited Discussion About What Happened This Past Week And Where We Go From Here
Republicans Come Out Of The Elections And Shutdown Battered And Weakened, And Will Now Have To Defend The Indefensible
“We Have A Stronger Hand To Play” – My Conversation With Stuart Stevens About Where We Go From Here
OK. The Senate Voted To Re-Open The Government. What Do We Do Now? Some Early Thoughts
We Need To Hit The Phones Tomorrow, And Be Very, Very Loud
Sunday Hopium – Recapping A Very Important Week In Our Politics
Despite Election Blowout Trump Chooses To Keep Malevolently Harming The American People, Doubling Down On A Politics The Country Just Rejected
Trump’s Government Has Failed, His Powers Are Ebbing, And For The Good Of The Country Democrats Must Become More Ambitious Now
Blue Wave, Enormous Margins, Clear Repudiation Of Trump And Republicans – My 2025 Election Recap (Video, Written Analysis)
Joyous 2025 Election Recaps With Jen Rubin & Norm Eisen, Tom Bonier, And Charlie Dingman The Chair Of The Maine Dem Party
In A Blue Wave Election Americans Deliver A Powerful Rebuke Of Trump And Republicans Across The Country
It’s Election Day – Let’s Bring It Home, Everyone!!!!!
Senator Tim Kaine On The Fight To Repeal Trump’s Tariffs, The Coming Battle Over The War Powers Act, And His Optimism About Virginia
Trump Limps And Stumbles Into What’s Going To Be A Very Consequential Week In American Politics
Sunday Hopium – Democrats Rally Across The Country As Sad, Sundowning And Deeply Unpopular Donald Stays Home
Winning These November Elections, David Pepper Previews 2026 In Ohio, A Declining Trump Goes All In On “More For M…
Senate Rebukes Trump On Tariffs (Again), Encouraging New Polls, AZ Rep. Yassamin Ansari Joins Us To Talk Epstein, The Cowardly Speaker, And Her Fight Against ICE
Little Cracks Are Becoming Bigger Cracks – GOP Discontent With Trump Is Growing, Becoming Far More Visible
“Policies that have defended America, that have kept us secure, are being undermined by this President and his foreign policy” – A conversation with Senator Jeanne Shaheen
The Senate Rebukes Trump On His Tariffs – Let’s Keep Making Our Calls People! Little Cracks Are Becoming Bigger Cracks As Rs Begin To Buckle Under His Many Failures & Escalating Madness
Our Ass-Kicking Friend Anderson Clayton Dropped By For A Chat This Afternoon……
Senate To Vote On Trump’s Terrible Tariffs – Need To Make Our Calls!, States Sue To Get SNAP Funded, Little Cracks Can Become Big Cracks
With Our Elections A Week Away Our Malevolent Leader Pushes The Country Deeper Into Crisis
Sunday Hopium – The Importance Of Voting Early, Closing Strong And Winning The November Elections, Some Reminders Of Why We Need To Fight With Everything We Got
“Three Reasons I Still Have Hope For America” – A Conversation With Garrett Graff, Award-Winning Journalist and Historian
Sherrill And Spanberger Have Sturdy Leads, Ds Now More Trusted On The Economy, Voters Backing Ds On Health Care Fight, Let’s Close Strong Everyone!
Will Congressional Republicans Stick With Trump As His Failures, Corruption, Unpopularity, and Madness Become Impossible To Ignore? We Will See (New Video And Written Analysis)
Rep. Janelle Bynum On Senator Merkley’s Speech, Portland’s Spirited Resistance, and How “People Are Looking To Us For Hope And A Sense Of Fight”
Senator Merkley Speaks Out Against Trump’s Escalating Authoritarianism, Notes On The GOP’s Ongoing Budget Fiasco, Winning The November Elections
Adelita Grijalva Joins Hopium For An Update….
Stuart Stevens Discusses His Trip To Ukraine, The Senate Appears To Be In Play, Dems Up 7 In New Gallup Party ID Report
We Have 15 Days To Win The November Elections – Let’s Get To Work Everyone!!!!!!
7 Million Proud Patriots Joyously, Peacefully Marched, Rallied, And Protested Yesterday
A Message From Abigail Spanberger To The Hopium Community, Terrible New Polling For The Ailing Trump, Good Luck Today Everyone!
Sherrill and Spanberger Have Sturdy Leads in NJ/VA, Southcom Commander Resigns, Rep. Adam Gray (CA-13) Drops By, No Kings!!!!!!!!!
As His Powers Ebb Trump Has Chosen Autocracy Over Democracy. It Is Up To Us To Stop Him (Video And Analysis)
The limits of Trump’s power — My conversation with Adam Klasfeld of All Rise News
Janet Mills Jumps Into Maine Senate Race, DNC Launches Campaign Against Trump’s Tariffs, Little Cracks Can Become Big Cracks
Will Republicans Ever Pass A Budget?
War, Decline, Dysfunction – And Ridicule – At Home
Sunday Hopium – Meet Maine Democratic Party Chair Charlie Dingman, More Bad Polling For Trump, A Note About My Leon Krauze Interview
Leon Krauze On María Corina Machado’s Courage, The Global Fight For Democracy, And Trump’s “Attack On Hispanic and Latino Identity In This Country”(Video)
Democrats Are Winning The Big Arguments With Trump, And Need To Keep Fighting (New Video And Analysis)
Hopium PM – AG Letitia James’ Powerful Response To Trump: “I am not fearful – I am fearless”
Sherrill Rocks Her Debate, Schumer:”Every Day Gets Better For Us,” Greg Sargent On Challenging Trump’s Escalating Authoritarianism More Forcefully
The Reckoning For Trump’s Terrible Presidency Has Begun
Trump And The Rs Are Not Winning, MTG Rips Into GOP Over Health Care, New Ads And Videos Are Flying in NJ and VA
My New Conversation With Senator Cory Booker
Fighting Eric Swalwell Drops By Hopium To Talk The Budget Battle, Cowardly Rs, Trump’s Rising Authoritarianism, And Winning The November Elections
Every Democrat Must Now Join The Fight Against Trump’s Escalating, Dangerous, Traitorous Authoritarianism
Sunday Hopium – Brutal New CBS Poll For Trump, Fighting Their Rising Authoritarianism More Aggressively, A Wonderful New Conversation With James Talarico
Dems Have Come Out Of The Box Strong, Spanberger Up 12, Trump Disappears (Again), New Conversations W/Gavin Newsom, Rep. Adam Smith, Randi Weingarten, And More……
Rep. Adam Smith Unloads On Trump, Hegseth And Their Weakening Of America
Dems Are Forcing Trump To Take Responsibility For The Harm He’s Doing To The Country (New Video And Analysis)
Reps. Landsman and Veasey Talk The Trump Shutdown, The Fight For Health Care, And Their New Podcast “The Fly-In”
Leaders Schumer and Jeffries Are Right To Force Trump And The Rs To Take Responsibility For The Harm They’re Doing To The Country
My Conversation With Governor Gavin Newsom
Military Leaders Sound The Alarm About Trump’s Retreat From The World And Inward Turn, More Notes On Winning The Fall
A Wonderful Conversation With Randi Weingarten About Her New Book -“Why Fascists Fear Teachers”
We Must Keep The Military Off Our Streets, Schumer and Jeffries Meet With Trump, Moldova Votes For Europe
Sunday Hopium – Rest Up Folks, We Have A Big Week Ahead Of Us
A New Conversation With Allison Gill, We Are Having The Fight With Trump We All Wanted To Have, A Big Week For Jimmy Kimmel And The Opposition
Trump Has A Bad Week And He Takes It Out On All Of Us, New Interview With MA AG Andrea Campbell, Sherrill Up 7 In New Poll
We Are Having The Fight With Trump We All Wanted To Have. Now, We Have To Go Win It (New Video And Analysis)
Kimmel’s Powerful Return, Newsom Rocks Colbert, An Addled Trump Chickens Out, Staying Focused On Winning The Fall
Kimmel Returns, Trump Embarrasses, Dems Are Starting To Lean Hard Into Rising Costs And Tariffs
Sherrill Rocks Her Debate, Rs Have Chosen Shutdown and Chaos, The World Comes To New York And A Very Different America
Trump Enters The Budget Debate In A Weak Position, A Conversation With Alaska Dem Chair Eric Croft
Trump Has Shown Us Who He Is. Time For Us To Show The American People And The World Who We Are (Video and Analysis)
We Must Demand Courage, The People Have Rejected Trump’s Strongman Politics, Terrific New Tariff Ad In Alaska
Launching Hopium’s New Audacious Expansion Fund And A New Discussion With Nikki Fried, The Chair Of The Florida Democratic Part
Some Reflections On Finding A Higher Gear, Building A Stronger Movement, And Winning The Fall
Trump’s Agenda Of Sabotage, Plunder, Chaos, And Betrayal Is Coming For Red States And Red Places Too
Sunday Hopium – Trump Is Unpopular, Weakened, And Losing All The Arguments That Matter
It’s Been A Hard Week – Let’s Take It Easy This Weekend Everyone
Trump Has Failed The Country, And We Desperately Need Something Better
Inflation Surges, Trump’s Economic Plan Has Failed, And A New Video Talk -“Our North Star Must Continue To Be Democracy, Rule Of Law, And Freedom”
Trump’s Disastrous Appeasement Of Putin Has Made America Less Safe, Senator Ruben Gallego On The GOP’s Betrayal Of Latino Families (Video)