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National Democratic Training TLDR – May 8, 2025

Posted on May 8, 2025

👋 This is your weekly recap when it comes to all things NDTC!
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Be part of an enlightening Ask Me Anything session with trailblazing AANHPI leaders who have shattered glass ceilings in their pursuit of public office. These visionary leaders will delve into their personal journeys, obstacles they’ve overcome, and winning strategies, including:

  • Shifting voter perceptions and defying expectations
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Date: Thursday, May 22nd
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Elections are won on the ground, not just through media coverage or social media buzz. That’s why we’re offering an immersive field training bootcamp designed to equip Democrats nationwide with the skills they need to succeed.

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Congratulations Rep. Hemmer for a successful legislative season! Tennessee’s 59th district is lucky to have your leadership.


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Ban Assault Weapons

There’s a common thread in mass shootings that makes them even deadlier: the use of an assault weapon—a weapon designed for use on the battlefield, to kill as many people as possible as quickly as possible. We must pass an assault weapons ban.

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Why this story is important:

The man currently occupying the Oval Office said he was unsure whether people in the U.S. are entitled to due process rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution.

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Republican Jefferson Griffin conceded the North Carolina Supreme Court race Wednesday, ending his unprecedented effort to throw out over 65,000 votes in hopes of overturning the November election’s outcome. His concession – finally – marked the end of the last uncalled contest of the 2024 Election.

Why this story is important:

A Senate subcommittee is now investigating whether the $TRUMP meme coin — and a related crypto venture called World Liberty Financial, which sends 75% of revenue to the Trump family — constitute a direct conflict of interest for the president. This is what 21st century corruption looks like.

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Republicans are in disarray as they attempt to slash Medicaid and SNAP to extend tax cuts to their billionaire donors. Speaker Johnson and his cronies have put a pause on markups to buy time so they can craft a bill that satisfies their competing demands.

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Proud to share that the Benton County Democrats officially endorse John Duresky for Congress in WA-04.It’s time for representation that listens, shows up, and puts our communities first. ... See MoreSee Less

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This month’s General Meeting will be held at Round Table Pizza (the Clearwater location). We look forward to seeing you there! 🗓️ Thursday, November 20th🕡 6:30pm📍 Round Table Pizza - Kennewick location(3300 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick) ... See MoreSee Less

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There are a few spots left for this Paint and Sip event at Monterrosso's with Ashleigh Rogers! Create something fun with good company and delicious food! 🗓️ November 23, 2025🕛 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PST📍 Monterrosso's Italian Restaurant (in the antique train car!)🎟️ Tickets: secure.actblue.com/donate/LD8paint ... See MoreSee Less

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Today is the LAST DAY TO VOTE!You have until 8:00pm to drop off your ballot. ---- Ballot Drop Box Locations ----📍Kennewick- Benton County Campus, 7122 W. Okanogan Place (Drive up)- Benton County Elections, 7122 W. Okanogan Place Bldg. F- Finley Middle School, 37208 S. Finley Road- Kennewick City Hall, 524 S. Auburn Street (Drive up)📍Richland- Badger Mountain Community Park, Keene Road (Drive up)- Jefferson Park, Symons Street- WSU Tri-Cities, 2770 Crimson Way (Drive up)📍West Richland- West Richland City Hall, 3100 Belmont Blvd. (Drive up)- West Richland Library, 3803 W. Van Giesen Street (Drive up)📍Benton City- City Hall, 1009 Dale Avenue📍Prosser- Prosser Courthouse, 620 Market Street ... See MoreSee Less

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FYI - It’s too late to mail your ballot!You will need to drop it off at an official drop box by November 4th at 8 PM.You can check that your ballot was received, find drop box locations, and get all your last-minute voting info in the Indivisible Tri-Cities WA Voter Toolbox:👉 linktr.ee/IndivisibleTriCitiesVoterTools🗳️ Tri-Cities! It’s too late to mail your ballot.✅ Instead, drop it off at an official drop box by November 4th at 8 PM.You can check that your ballot was received, find drop box locations, and get all your last-minute voting info in our Voter Toolbox:👉 linktr.ee/IndivisibleTriCitiesVoterToolsEvery vote matters. Let’s finish strong! 💪#GetOutTheVote #IndivisibleTriCitiesWA ... See MoreSee Less

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Party Calendar

December 2025

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 2, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    December 2, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    December 4, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

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

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

    See more details

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  • Volunteer Opportunity: ICE OUT OF TRI Door Knocking

    Volunteer Opportunity: ICE OUT OF TRI Door Knocking

    December 6, 2025  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Tri-Cities Socialists will be hosting a volunteer door-knocking this Saturday Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7, both at 1pm, for our ICE Out of Tri campaign.

    We especially need bi-lingual and Spanish-speakers to attend.

    We will be distributing Know Your Rights info to neighborhoods currently at high risk of attacks by I.C.E., as well as inviting them to an organizing meeting where they can learn how to organize their communities for defense against I.C.E. as we have seen in communities from Portland, to Chicago, to Los Angeles, and beyond.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb665yKfpDFxL43PocKg7ro30k8oWqNvL8qGIpUzs8YfqfPg/viewform

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  • Volunteer Opportunity: ICE OUT OF TRI Door Knocking

    Volunteer Opportunity: ICE OUT OF TRI Door Knocking

    December 7, 2025  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Tri-Cities Socialists will be hosting a volunteer door-knocking this Saturday Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7, both at 1pm, for our ICE Out of Tri campaign.

    We especially need bi-lingual and Spanish-speakers to attend.

    We will be distributing Know Your Rights info to neighborhoods currently at high risk of attacks by I.C.E., as well as inviting them to an organizing meeting where they can learn how to organize their communities for defense against I.C.E. as we have seen in communities from Portland, to Chicago, to Los Angeles, and beyond.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb665yKfpDFxL43PocKg7ro30k8oWqNvL8qGIpUzs8YfqfPg/viewform

    See more details

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  • BCDCC Executive Board Meeting

    BCDCC Executive Board Meeting

    December 8, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Round Table Pizza 1769 Leslie Rd, Richland

    This meeting is for Benton County Party Officers and committee chairs as well as representatives of regional LPO's.
    PCO's are invited to attend, particularly if they have something they wish to share with the board.

    See more details

  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    December 8, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 9, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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

    See more details

  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

    December 9, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    See more details

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  • Precinct Committee Officer Training Opportunity

    Precinct Committee Officer Training Opportunity

    December 10, 2025  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Online with Zoom

    Online Zoom Training

    December 10, 2025 10:00 AM PST

    If you don't already have a free account with NDTC, create one in order to attend this online training.

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  • BADGER FORUM: Understanding Vaccines

    BADGER FORUM: Understanding Vaccines

    December 11, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://badgers.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=392306

    Since the Covid-19 pandemic, support for public health policies has gradually declined. At the federal level certain policies and practices regarding vaccines have been thrown into question.

    Vaccine proponents note the long-time and widespread benefits of the traditional MMR vaccine; vaccine skeptics generally insist it causes autism. Some say the approval process (Operation Warp Speed for Covid-19) was either rushed or rigged; others say the process was instrumental in reducing suffering and saved the lives of millions of people.

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    December 11, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

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

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

    See more details

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  • Whistle Workshop & Learning Event

    Whistle Workshop & Learning Event

    December 12, 2025  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Richland Public Library, Conf Room B, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA

    📣Our Voices United is sharing whistle safety packs as a simple, but powerful, grassroots tool that helps communities stay alert and protect each other. Indivisible Tri-Cities is joining in to help promote this campaign and support local outreach.

    🧊These whistles create instant signals when ICE activity is nearby, helping neighbors gather quickly, record what's happening, and stand with anyone who may be approached. Join us this Friday to learn more!

    🎶Different whistle patterns can signal urgent moments, like ICE being in the area or someone being detained. This gives those nearby a way to respond that's faster than social media and doesn't rely on being on your phone all the time.

    🛡️Though it's a small tool, it helps combat quiet threats by creating visible community action, solidarity, and support. When we come together in efforts like this, our collective strength grows.

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  • Tri-City Democrats - Friday, December 12, 6:00 PM

    Tri-City Democrats - Friday, December 12, 6:00 PM

    December 12, 2025  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Round Table Pizza3201 W Court St, Pasco

    It's time for a holiday celebration. This month we'll meet at the Round Table Pizza on Court Street in Pasco. December 12 at 6pm. Come gather with like-minded folks and share some fellowship, food and beverages. As is our normal practice, 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.

    At this writing, we do not have a planned program, but we will have 'Hate Has no Home Here' signs available. We are coming up on election time for the group - at our January meeting we'll plan to hold elections for our officers for 2026. Please let us know if you are interested in serving on the board!

    For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see https://www.meetup.com/tri-city-democrats/events/312303177/

    See more details

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  • Indivisible Tri-Cities Holiday Potluck

    Indivisible Tri-Cities Holiday Potluck

    December 13, 2025  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Mid-Columbia Libraries -- Kennewick, 1620 S Union St, Kennewick, WA

    ✨Join us for our holiday potluck!✨

    💚We're celebrating the season together and giving back to the community at this fun, low-key social event.

    🎁We'll be collecting non-perishable food for Second Harvest, and toys and gift cards for Communities in Schools. Your donations help support local families and students during the holidays.

    🍽️Come share a dish, bring a friend, and join in community with us!

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 16, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    December 16, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    December 18, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

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

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

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 23, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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

    See more details

  • Richland City Council Workshop

    Richland City Council Workshop

    December 23, 2025  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    December 25, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

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

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

    See more details

  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    December 25, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    December 30, 2025  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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

    See more details

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