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Tri-City Democrats – Friday, October 10, 6:00 PM
Greetings fellow Democrats!
This will be our last picnic of the season! We’ll have a potluck picnic at the ranch (4501 W Lattin Ct, West Richland) at 6pm on October 10. There will be a firepit and patio heaters if it gets chilly. Many of the candidates that we’re supporting will bring their campaign materials for us to prep and take home for distribution. Come gather with like-minded folks and share some fellowship, food and beverages.
Link on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/tri-city-democrats/events/311332290/
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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.
Join B5 for a meal prepared by our Syrian friends on Thursday, September 25. It will be an evening of delicious food, community, and an opportunity to learn about Syrian culture. We hope you join us as we create a community of open hearts, helping hands, and supportive systems where we all thrive.
Purchase your tickets today or contact Larissa Knopp, Development Coordinator, for more information.
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.
Keep your eye out for the perfect costume because this year’s HAIRraisin’ FUNraiser will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 6pm at the Pasco Red Lion Hotel and Conference Center. Costumes are encouraged at this Halloween Bash celebrating the amazing work that B5 does.
Guests will hear an update from Executive Director Theresa Roosendaal, and hear two stories of B5 students who are thriving here in the Tri-Cities. There will be auctions, games, a costume contest, and an opportunity to win a two-year lease for a 2025 Cadillac CT4 generously donated by McCurley Cadillac!
You can purchase tickets at here or contact Larissa at 509-551-1643 or at larissa.knopp@thriveatb5.org.
An event like this requires a lot of work, and much of that work is done by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, or any other special events, please fill out the volunteer application here.
B5 appreciates all the work that volunteers do in helping to create a community where strangers become friends and we all thrive.
Thank you to all of you who give your time and money, so refugees and immigrants can find welcome at the doors of B5. Your donation in any amount allows us to support our programs to help newly arrived refugees THRIVE in our community. Will you join us?
Donations can be made through our website or they can be mailed to: B5 Learning Center 715 S Jean Street Kennewick, WA 99336
Contact us:
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info@thriveatb5.org
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Hello all,
Thanks to those who were able to make the meeting last weekend. We will send out a recap in the next few days. There were some QR codes not working, so if you are interested (meeting tomorrow) please respond to this and I will send you the info.
The most important thing we need to do this week is VOTE!!!! Don’t forget to send in your ballot or drop at the ballot box.
This why Indivisible Tri-Cities exists: to hold our elected officials accountable. We do it one piece at a time, starting right here at home. While we don’t endorse candidates, we believe that informed voters are powerful voters.
That’s why we built the Voter Toolbox → https://linktr.ee/IndivisibleTriCitiesVoterTools
Your one-stop hub for:
🗳️ Registering or updating your voter registration
📮 Finding your nearest ballot drop box
📘 Reading the Benton & Franklin County voter pamphlets
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This week SIGN waving!!
There will be people going to John Dam Plaza around 3:30 TOMORROW to wave GET Out The VOTE signs.
If you can join, DO.
Mark you calendar:
Sat, Nov 22nd
Indivisible Book and Knitting Club
Book this month:
Dreaming of Home: How We Turn Fear Into Pride, Power, and Real Change
By: Christina Jiménez
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This week, hope you all still having great memories of No Kings!! I know I am, but now we have to get back to work.
They will be putting our weekly actions every Wednesday, go to https://www.nokings.org/alliance
This is one upcoming:
Thursday, October 23, at 8pm ET/5pm PT
Join Vote Early Day and Declaration for American Democracy Coalition for the Freedom to Vote movement call. Election day is around the corner and right now, we have an opportunity to support our friends, family, and community members in making a plan to vote. On October 28, we’re celebrating Vote Early Day — a new civic holiday focused on helping every voter know how, where, and when they can vote early. Join to learn how you can get involved with Vote Early Day, and plug in to efforts taking place across the country.
Latino Community Fund hosts…
Hot Girls VOTE!!
Enjoy a facial while learning about voting. Hope to see you there.
Friday, October 24th 5:30
RSVP for location.
Here is the link for the zoom. See you if you can make it.
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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.
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This past January, we made history together.
Over 600 immigrants, refugees, and allies filled the streets of Olympia and the halls of the capitol for WAISN’s largest-ever Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day (IRAD). Shoulder to shoulder, we met with more than 90 legislators to demand what every one of us deserves: access to healthcare, earned benefits if we lose our jobs, safety, and dignity.
It was a day bursting with power and joy: with community members from across the state arriving from Wenatchee, Yakima, and the Tri-Cities; voices rising in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Mam; children, elders, and workers united in purpose. Across 38 districts and 19 counties, we showed what solidarity looks like in action.
Across the country, attacks on immigrants are escalating. Yet here in Washington, we’ve continued to organize and secure major legislative wins and protections for immigrant communities, proving that a better future is possible. One built on courage, community, and care.
Your donation to IRAD helps ensure community members from across the state can once again gather in Olympia and advocate for their communities:
❤️🔥 $26 helps fund hand warmers for attendees who wait in the cold to speak truth to power
🗣️ $50 supports our Language Justice team, so that every voice is heard and everyone can fully participate
🚌 $100 fuels the buses bringing families to the capitol from Eastern, Central, and Western Washington.
🍲 $500 helps ensure our attendees and volunteers have access to food, prayer spaces, lactation rooms, and menstrual care throughout the event.
We will keep building a Washington where every immigrant and refugee belongs, where our voices shape policy, and where joy is an act of resistance.
With determination and gratitude,
The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
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En enero pasado, hicimos historia juntos.
Más de 600 inmigrantes, refugiados y aliados llenaron las calles de Olympia y los pasillos del capitolio para celebrar el Día de Abogacía para Inmigrantes y Refugiados (IRAD, por sus siglas en inglés) más grande de la historia de WAISN. Juntos, nos reunimos con más de 90 legisladores para exigir lo que todos merecemos: acceso a la atención médica, beneficios si perdemos nuestros trabajos, seguridad y dignidad.
Fue un día lleno de energía y alegría: con miembros de la comunidad de todo el estado que llegaron desde Wenatchee, Yakima y Tri-Cities; con voces que se oían en español, portugués, francés y mam; con niños, personas mayores y trabajadores unidos por un mismo objetivo. Con 38 distritos y representación de 19 condados, mostramos cómo es la solidaridad en acción.
En todo el país, los ataques contra los inmigrantes están aumentando. Sin embargo, aquí en Washington, hemos seguido organizándonos y logrando grandes victorias legislativas y protecciones para las comunidades de inmigrantes, demostrando que un futuro mejor es posible. Uno basado en la valentía, la comunidad y el cuidado.
Su donación a IRAD permitirá que los miembros de las comunidades de todo el estado puedan volver a reunirse en Olympia y defender los intereses de sus comunidades:
❤️🔥$26 ayuda a costear calentadores de manos para los participantes que esperan en el frío para hablar con la verdad.
🗣️ $50 apoya a nuestro equipo de Justicia de Lenguaje, para que todas las voces sean escuchadas y todos puedan participar plenamente.
🚌 $100 sirven para pagar la gasolina y los autobuses que llevan a las familias a la capital desde el este, centro y oeste de Washington.
🍲 $500 ayudan a garantizar que nuestros participantes y voluntarios tengan acceso a comida, espacios de oración, salas de lactancia y productos para el cuidado menstrual durante todo el evento.
Seguiremos construyendo un Washington en el que todos los inmigrantes y refugiados pertenezcan, en el que nuestras voces influyan las políticas del estado y en el que la alegría sea un acto de resistencia.
Con determinación y gratitud,
La Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington
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We want to thank you for attending our General Meeting this month! Our monthly General Meeting allows community members from across Washington to share their experiences, discuss strategies for empowering their own local communities, and give us an opportunity to involve directly affected people in our strategic decision-making processes.
Just in case you missed it or if you had any questions, here is a brief summary of the most important points we discussed and ways you can get involved:
Policy and Advocacy
JOIN US for our next Community Advocacy Meeting. We know the path of organizing for immigrant justice is a struggle. Let’s continue creating places of belonging and advocacy for a truly inclusive state for all Washingtonians, regardless of immigrant status.
What: Community Advocacy Meeting
When: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 6pm
Where: Zoom
Mark your calendar: IRAD 2026 is just around the corner! Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day (IRAD) is our largest annual event committed to collective learning and action in the name of immigrant and refugee justice. IRAD Pre-registration for WAISN members will begin on November 10th, and general registration will open on December 10th!
Deportation Defense Hotline
Save, share and use the WAISN Deportation Defense Hotline number—1-844-724-3737.
Call or text the Hotline 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday to learn more about the rights that protect all Washingtonians, get support for detained persons, report immigration activity, request accompaniment to vulnerable locations, and to get connected with over 1400 immigration and community resources. Our Hotline organizers speak English and Spanish, and we offer interpretation in nearly 300 languages.
This month we talked about the importance of first-hand reports because they are most likely to have the information we need to activate a Rapid Response team to verify, document, and support. Details are crucial when documenting violations of civil and criminal rights or violations of Keep Washington Working (KWW) and allow us to elevate cases to our coalition partners and electeds. Our rumor control flyer has information about what to look for when making a report:
We also dove into the term “Deportation Defense” (DD), which represents an intentional reclamation of language normally used in legal contexts. And at its core, DD is about care, solidarity and accountability for the safety and well-being of immigrants. At WAISN it shows up in many ways, including through the Hotline, our network of Rapid Response and Accompaniment volunteers, and the Fair Fight Bond Fund. It also shows up as the Know Your Rights information and vital community resources we share.
Do you know what to do if ICE comes to your home or workplace? Come and learn that and more at one of our upcoming Know Your Rights Trainings:
What: Know Your Rights Training
When: Nov 19, 2025 6pm–8pm
Where: Zoom
What: Know Your Rights Training
When: Dec 17, 2025 6pm–8pm
Where: Zoom
Rapid Response
This month, we made explicit how Rapid Response is not mass mobilization and shared a statement from WAISN Executive Director Catalina Velasquez: “Rapid response is about protecting our neighbors in real time, and centering their safety, dignity, and autonomy. Mass mobilization has power, but when misaligned, it can turn immigrant lives into symbols for someone else’s outrage, and give the federal government cover to expand deportation efforts. We must be strategic and respond with nonviolence, not because we lack rage, but because we cannot afford to lose the ground immigrant organizers fought to build for decades. Solidarity with immigrants means listening, respecting immigrants’ agency, and showing up in ways that serve, not overshadow. We must continue building a strong, connected, and just world together. We must commit daily to collective care, defense, and justice.”
We invited attendees to share how they are practicing and witnessing Rapid Response in their communities and heard powerful stories of mutual aid, care, vigilance, and accountability from across the state.
You can also join us for a Rapid Response Training workshop to learn more about existing rapid response networks that support impacted families, build community resistance in the face of mass detention and deportation, and hold immigration agencies accountable for how they are showing up in our communities:
What: Rapid Response Training
When: Nov 5, 2025 6pm–8pm
Where: Zoom
What: Rapid Response Training
When: Dec 10, 2025 6pm–8pm
Where: Zoom
On September 11 and 12, almost 300 Rapid Response and Accompaniment volunteers, WAISN members, Steering Committee members, and WAISN Legal Round Table members from across the state came together for our first ever Deportation Defense Convening. Under the slogan Rooted Resistance, we started organizing for community-led deportation defense cases: working with impacted families to exert pressure at key points in the detention pipeline to try to get a detained person released.
WAISN facilitators led sessions on:
- Mapping the Deportation Pipeline
- Deportation Defense 101: Community-Led Casework
- Scenario planning
- Panel Discussion with 4 organizers from across the state experienced in DD casework
- Relationship building: basebuilding with community members and coalition building
- Powermapping
Community Resources and Membership
We are excited to share that we now have twelve active accompaniment volunteer teams across Washington — a huge accomplishment that reflects how our network has grown in both capacity and commitment.
We currently have 186 vetted volunteers who are ready to respond, accompany community members to court hearings, ICE check-ins, and other critical appointments. This growth means more families and individuals are not facing these moments alone — they have someone standing beside them in solidarity.
To request Accompaniment Support call the Deportation Defense Hotline —1-844-724-3737. If you are unable to connect with us please send a text message stating you need accompaniment and ensure you include the day of accompaniment needed and the best number to reach you.
Save the date: Accompaniment Volunteer Training is coming up! On November 12, we will be hosting a virtual training, open to anyone who wants to support our immigrant and refugee communities as an accompaniment volunteer. Stay connected — we’ll be sharing more details soon, including the exact time and registration link.
If you are part of an organization fighting for immigrant justice, we want to invite you to join WAISN as an official organizational member! WAISN Organizational Membership is a statewide and intersectional paid membership model where your organizational superpowers and capacity can both support immigrant justice and receive support from the entire WAISN network.
General Meeting
Our general meeting is the third Thursday of every month, please join us on November 20 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 organizers available Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm to take your call. Our organizers speak Spanish and English, and we have interpretation available in nearly 300 languages.
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¡Queremos agradecerles por asistir a nuestra Reunión General este mes! Nuestra Reunión General mensual permite a los miembros de la comunidad de todo Washington compartir sus experiencias, discutir estrategias para empoderar a sus comunidades locales y nos da la oportunidad de involucrar a las personas directamente impactadas en nuestros procesos de toma de decisiones estratégicas.
Por si no pudo asistir o si tiene alguna pregunta, aquí tiene un breve resumen de los puntos más importantes que discutimos y formas en las que puede involucrarse:
Política y Abogacía
ÚNASE A NOSOTROS en nuestra próxima reunión comunitaria de Política y Abogacía. Sabemos que la organización por la justicia para los inmigrantes es una lucha constante. Sigamos creando espacios de pertenencia y defensa para lograr un estado verdaderamente inclusivo y acogedor para todos los residentes de Washington, independientemente de su estatus migratorio.
Qué: Reunión comunitaria de política y abogacía
Cuándo: Martes, 4 de noviembre de 2025, a las 6pm
Dónde:Zoom
¡Anótelo en su calendario: IRAD 2026 está cada vez más cerca! El Día de Abogacía para Inmigrantes y Refugiados (IRAD, por sus siglas en inglés) es nuestro evento anual más importante, dedicado al aprendizaje y la acción colectiva en defensa de la justicia para los inmigrantes y refugiados. ¡La pre-inscripción para los miembros de WAISN comenzará el 10 de noviembre, y la inscripción general se abrirá el 10 de diciembre!
Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación
Guarde, comparta y utilice el número de la Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación de WAISN – 1-844-724-3737.
Llame o envíe un mensaje a la Línea de Apoyo de 6 am a 6 pm, de lunes a viernes, para obtener más información sobre los derechos que protegen a todos los residentes de Washington, obtener apoyo para las personas detenidas, reportar actividades de inmigración, solicitar acompañamiento a lugares vulnerables y para conectarse con más de 1,400 recursos comunitarios y de inmigración. Nuestros organizadores de la Línea de Apoyo hablan inglés y español, y contamos con servicios de interpretación en casi 300 idiomas.
Este mes hablamos sobre la importancia de los reportes de primera mano, ya que son los que tienen mayor probabilidad de tener la información que necesitamos para activar un equipo de Respuesta Rápida para verificar, documentar y dar apoyo. Los detalles son importantes cuando documentamos violaciones de derechos civiles y penales o violaciones de Keep Washington Working (KWW, por sus siglas en inglés) y nos permiten presentar estos casos a nuestros socios de coalición y a los representantes electos. Nuestro folleto de control de rumores tiene información sobre qué observar al hacer un reporte:
También hablamos sobre el término “Defensa contra la deportación” (DD, por sus siglas en inglés), que representa una recuperación intencionada del lenguaje que se usa normalmente en contextos legales. En esencia, la DD se trata de cuidar, apoyar y responsabilizarse de la seguridad y el bienestar de los inmigrantes. En WAISN esto se manifiesta de muchas formas, entre ellas a través de la línea de apoyo, nuestra red de voluntarios de respuesta rápida y acompañamiento, y el Fondo de Fianza Lucha Justa. También se manifiesta en la información sobre “Conozca sus derechos” y los recursos comunitarios esenciales que compartimos.
¿ Sabe qué hacer si ICE llega a su hogar o lugar de trabajo? Venga y aprenda eso y más en una de nuestros próximos entrenamientos Conozca sus Derechos:
Qué: Entrenamiento Conozca sus Derechos
Cuándo: 19 de noviembre de 2025, de 6pm–8pm
Dónde: Zoom
Qué: Entrenamiento Conozca sus DerechosCuándo: 19 de noviembre de 2025, de 6pm–8pmDónde: Zoom
Respuesta Rápida
Este mes, aclaramos que la Respuesta Rápida no es una movilización masiva y compartimos las palabras de Catalina Velásquez, directora ejecutiva de WAISN:
“La Respuesta Rápida consiste en proteger a nuestros vecinos en tiempo real y centrarse en su seguridad, dignidad y autonomía. La movilización masiva tiene poder, pero cuando no está bien alineada, puede convertir las vidas de los inmigrantes en símbolos de la indignación de otros y dar al gobierno federal una excusa para ampliar los esfuerzos de deportación. Debemos ser estratégicos y responder con no violencia, no porque nos falte ira, sino porque no podemos permitirnos perder el terreno que los organizadores de inmigrantes han luchado por construir durante décadas. La solidaridad con inmigrantes significa escuchar, respetar su capacidad de acción y estar presentes de manera que les sirvamos, no que les perjudiquemos. Los inmigrantes son una parte vital del movimiento sindical, y debemos seguir construyendo juntos un mundo fuerte, conectado y justo. Debemos comprometernos diariamente con el cuidado colectivo, la defensa y la justicia.”
Invitamos a los asistentes a compartir cómo están practicando y presenciando la Respuesta Rápida en sus comunidades y escuchamos historias impactantes de ayuda mutua, cuidado, vigilancia y responsabilidad en todo el estado.
También puede participar en un entrenamiento de Respuesta Rápida para obtener más información sobre las redes de voluntarios de respuesta rápida existentes que apoyan a las familias impactadas, fortalecen la resistencia de la comunidad frente a las detenciones y deportaciones masivas, y exigen a las agencias de inmigración que se responsabilicen de sus acciones contra nuestras comunidades:
Qué: Entrenamiento de Respuesta Rápida
Cuándo: 5 de noviembre de 2025 6pm–8pm
Dónde: Zoom
Qué: Entrenamiento de Respuesta Rápida
Cuándo: 10 de diciembre de 2025 6pm–8pm
Dónde: Zoom
El 11 y 12 de septiembre, casi 300 voluntarios de Respuesta Rápida y Acompañamiento, miembros de WAISN, miembros del Comité Directivo y miembros de la Mesa Redonda Legal de WAISN de todo el estado se reunieron para nuestra primera Convocatoria de Defensa contra la Deportación. Bajo el tema Resistencia con Raíces, comenzamos a organizarnos para casos de defensa comunitaria contra la deportación: trabajando con las familias impactadas para hacer presión en puntos clave del proceso de detención y tratar de que se libere a la persona detenida.
Los facilitadores de WAISN facilitaron sesiones sobre:
- Historia de la Defensa contra la Deportación en WAISN
- Analizando el Proceso de la Defensa contra la Deportación
- Defensa contra la Deportación 101: trabajo liderado por la comunidad
- Planificación de escenarios y manejo de un caso
- Panel de discusión con cuatro organizadores de todo el estado con experiencia en casos de DD.
- Creación de relaciones: creación de bases, creación de coaliciones, elaboración de mapas de poder
- Mapas de poder
Recursos Comunitarios y Membresía
Nos alegra compartir que ahora tenemos 12 equipos de voluntarios de acompañamiento activos en todo Washington, un gran logro que muestra cómo nuestra red ha crecido tanto en capacidad como en compromiso.
Actualmente contamos con 186 voluntarios verificados que están listos para responder, acompañar a los miembros de la comunidad a las audiencias judiciales, visitas a ICE y otras citas importantes. Este aumento de voluntarios significa que más familias y personas no tienen que enfrentar estos momentos solas, sino que cuentan con alguien que las apoya y las acompaña.
Para solicitar acompañamiento, llame a la línea de defensa contra la deportación: 1-844-724-3737. Si no puede comunicarse con nosotros, envíe un mensaje de texto indicando que necesita acompañamiento y asegúrese de incluir el día en que lo necesita y el mejor número para comunicarse con usted.
¡Reserva la fecha: se acerca el Entrenamiento de Acompañamiento para Voluntarios! El 12 de noviembre, organizaremos un entrenamiento virtual, abierto a cualquier persona que desee apoyar a nuestras comunidades de inmigrantes y refugiados como voluntario de acompañamiento. Mantente conectado: pronto compartiremos más detalles, incluida la hora exacta y el enlace de inscripción.
Si formas parte de una organización que lucha por la justicia para los inmigrantes, ¡queremos invitarte a unirte a WAISN como miembro oficial de la organización! La membresía organizativa de WAISN es un modelo de membresía intersectorial y estatal pagada en el que los superpoderes y la capacidad de su organización pueden apoyar la justicia para los inmigrantes y recibir apoyo de toda la red WAISN.
Reunión General
Nuestra reunión general es el tercer jueves de cada mes. ¡Únase a nosotros el 20 de noviembre 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 desea reportar actividad de inmigración, redadas y detenciones en Washington, por favor llame o mande un mensaje de texto a la Línea de Defensa contra la Deportación de WAISN al 1-844-724-3737. Tenemos organizadores disponibles de lunes a viernes de 6 am a 6 pm para atender su llamada. Nuestro equipo habla español e inglés, y tenemos interpretación disponible en casi 300 idiomas.
In this Issue:
- Welcome from Landon Labosky
- Applications due November 11!
- Two Remaining Connection Nights
- 🌵 LAST CHANCE: Arizona Extended Learning Trip 🌵
Welcome from Landon Labosky
Hello everyone! I’m Landon, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Program Director for the Washington Institute for a Democratic Future.
I am a proud Washingtonian whose career has been shaped by a love of service toward others, a deep belief in regular people’s involvement in their governments, and a lifelong commitment to making government function better for everyone. From leading policy initiatives to building coalitions that center equity and opportunity, my work has always been about helping people and communities thrive.
Why WAIDF – Why now?
Through graduate school, I asked myself, “Where in the country are there people who care as much about our civil service as I do?” Having gone through the WAIDF Fellowship in 2025, I can confidently say that I have found that group of people in all of you.
WAIDF is more than a fellowship, alumni, and speaker network; it’s a movement. The six-month program brings together people who believe in the power of their actions and collective voices, and helps fellows identify various ways to make an impact throughout their communities – whether here in Washington State, Washington, D.C., or abroad. Being involved takes many forms, and WAIDF sheds light on the myriad of opportunities, organizations, changemakers, and community leaders that are impacting change throughout our communities.
What’s ahead?
Over the next year, I’ll be focusing on a few key priorities:
- Strengthening our curriculum: Updating and expanding our Fellowship Program to reflect today’s political landscape, continuing the work of expanding equity, and amplifying diverse voices across Washington State.
- Deepening alumni engagement: In partnership with our Executive Director, Emily Wicks, we will work to expand our mentorship opportunities, hosting regional gatherings, and celebrating the impact our network has been making all across Washington.
- Building joy and connection into our work: Because joy is part of the movement, and we do our best work when we do it together.
Let’s Connect!
As I jump into this role, I am committed to connecting with anyone who has a thought about the program and where we could go to further advance our mission of progress in Washington. If you are reading this and have a speaker, issue, place, or idea in mind, please reach out! More ideas at the table create better outcomes for all of us in our great state.
Together, we are not just training Democrats; we are building a stronger, more inclusive, and more hopeful Washington for our collective future.
With gratitude and solidarity,
Landon Labosky
Program Director
Washington Institute for a Democratic Future
progdirector@democraticfuture.org
Applications due November 11!
The Washington Institute for a Democratic Future (WAIDF) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Fellowship Class!
In times of chaos, we organize. Because it takes all of us to build a better future and create an ecosystem of leaders in politics, business, government, and public service, working together for progress.
WAIDF is a premier leadership development program that has prepared more than 700 leaders for careers in public service, politics, advocacy, and civic engagement across Washington state and beyond. Fellows spend six months learning directly from policymakers, community leaders, and experts while building a strong, lifelong network of peers and providing the tools and knowledge to mobilize.
What we’re looking for:
Applicants between the ages of 21 and 39 who are passionate about civic engagement, equity, and community leadership. Ideal candidates possess a combination of professional or volunteer achievements, unique life experiences, and a strong desire to contribute to Washington’s civic and political life.
How to apply:
The application includes a resume, personal statement, and letters of recommendation, with select candidates invited to interview in early December. Our process is designed to highlight your leadership potential, community connections, and commitment to equity.
Deadline: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
📩Apply today and take the next step in shaping Washington’s future.
Questions? Reach us at info@democraticfuture.org.
Two Remaining Connection Nights
Come meet current board members and former fellows to learn more about WAIDF! Join us for a casual evening of networking, stories, and Q&A about how this transformative experience can shape your leadership journey.
Click the link below for venue information and to sign up!
If you know of a prospective fellow for the Class of 2026, use the link below to forward this email to that individual.
LAST CHANCE: Arizona Extended Learning Trip
November 13 – 16, 2025 • Phoenix, AZ
WAIDF has an incredible extended learning trip planned in early November, and here’s just some of what you can expect:
- Visit to the AZ Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Budgeting: An inside look at Arizona’s state priorities, long-term planning, and how fiscal strategy shapes public policy.
- Lunch and conversation with Ruben Reyes: District Director for Congressman Raúl Grijalva & District Advisor to Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva, for a candid discussion about border politics, and what representation looks like in one of the most dynamic regions in the country.
- Behind-the-scenes legislative briefing with Arizona’s Democratic leadership team on coalition-building, governing in the minority, and advancing equity-driven policy.
- Meeting with Charlene Fernandez, Chair, Arizona Democratic Party and Former State Lawmaker, for a veteran leader’s take on grassroots organizing, candidate recruitment, and what it takes to win and govern, in Arizona’s shifting political landscape.
- A conversation with Tempe Mayor Corey Woods for a forward-looking discussion on local innovation, housing, sustainability, and what’s next for Tempe’s dynamic civic landscape.
- Time with former Washingtonian and Political Strategist Rory Steele, Executive Director, Freedom to Learn Foundation & Intersection, exploring the intersection of education policy, freedom of information, and democracy in action.
- And of course, pool time, connection, and good eats!
Get your application in today. A member of WAIDF will reach out with further details.
Don’t be the one watching Instagram stories with regret.
Help Us Keep the Door Open for Every Future Leader
In moments like these, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The pace and harm of national politics, the cruelty, chaos, and fear many communities feel, it can make it hard to know what to do.
But we can take action right now by supporting the WAIDF Scholarship Fund.
Your gift helps ensure cost is never the reason someone can’t say “yes” to the Washington Institute for a Democratic Future. Every dollar reduces tuition, offsets travel for fellows across the state, and helps our cohorts reflect the full diversity of Washington’s communities.
This season, we’re working to raise $10,000 by December 31 for the Class of 2026.
Together, we can meet this moment with determination, because every fellow we support is one more leader ready to defend democracy, strengthen communities, and build a more just future for Washington State
Give today to the WAIDF Scholarship Fund.
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I hope you’re doing well and finding at least a little time to breathe amidst all of the work that keeps our movement going. I’m reaching out because I think your members might be interested in a program that has helped shape many of the Democratic leaders serving our state today.
I serve on the board of the Washington Institute for a Democratic Future (WAIDF), a six-month fellowship that’s been training and connecting emerging progressive leaders for more than 25 years. Our alumni include hundreds of people who’ve gone on to serve as elected officials, campaign staff, labor and nonprofit leaders, policy advocates, and community organizers, from local boards to the state legislature and beyond.
Our 2026 fellowship applications are now open, and we’re eager to reach people who are passionate about making a difference but may not yet know about WAIDF. The program is ideal for people early in their careers, people looking to make a career change, engaged community members who want to increase their impact, or for those exploring how to get involved in public service, campaigns, or advocacy.
At a time when so much is at stake for our democracy and when so many are asking, “What can I do to help?” WAIDF offers a place to learn, connect, and take action in a way that builds lasting impact.
To help prospective applicants learn more, we’re hosting several upcoming info sessions across the state (and online):
Upcoming Info Sessions
- Oct 19 | 5–7 p.m. | Métier Brewing – Seattle, WA
- Oct 22 | 6–8 p.m. | Spokane Club – Spokane, WA
- Oct 23 | 6–8 p.m. | The Bus Stop – Olympia, WA
- Oct 28 | 6–8 p.m. | The Living TapRoom – Tacoma, WA
- Oct 30 | 7–8 p.m. | Virtual on Zoom
You can find details about the fellowship here: https://democraticfuture.org/our-program/
And apply here:https://democraticfuture.org/apply/
- Regular deadline: Tuesday, November 11th at 11:59 p.m.
- Late deadline (with additional fee): Tuesday, November 18th at 11:59 p.m.
We also would be deeply grateful if you could help us spread the word by:
- Announcing the fellowship and info sessions in your next meeting or newsletter, and
- Sharing our links on your social media channels.
I’ve added some suggested language and images (after my signature block) that you can use in your newsletter or in posts.
Furthermore, we have opportunities for folks to stay involved with WAIDF even if they’re not applying this year, including our rebooted study missions (next up: Arizona in November, applications still open!), limited spaces for community members to join our classes for programming weekends in places like D.C. and Long Beach, WA, or at events like our Election Recap.
Thank you for all you do, for building community, protecting our democracy, and helping grow the next generation of leaders our movement needs.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or our executive director, Emily Wicks (emily@democraticfuture.org) if you have any questions, comments, or ideas.
In solidarity,
Meadow Johnson
Copyright © 2025 Institute for a Democratic Future , All rights reserved.
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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
119 1st Avenue South Suite 320
Seattle, WA 98014
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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
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Halloween should be a night of fun, not fear. But in too many communities, celebrations are overshadowed by the reality of unsecured firearms and preventable tragedies.
Pledge $20 to protect vulnerable communities.
We are working every day to make sure safety isn’t seasonal. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we’re helping families secure firearms safely, supporting community-based violence intervention programs, and passing laws that save lives year-round.
Your support makes this work possible. Every donation, whether $10 or $100, fuels real solutions that keep families safe long after the candy is gone.
Give now to support safety in every season.
-Your Alliance for Gun Responsibility Team
ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194
Our movement requires a constant beat – an unrelenting momentum in our communities and homes. A lot of that momentum is owed to the dedication of gun violence prevention chapter teams across Washington. From Thurston County to Port Angeles, we have seen gun violence become the number one priority across the state.
We know that tackling this issue requires grit, dedication, and a little bit of scrappiness. From spearheading campus organizing, community engagement, tabling, and roundtable discussions – it’s through the tireless dedication of the individual that makes a movement what it is.
This email serves as a thank you. A thank you to the hours put forward in a space that’s uncomfortable to confront, but we persist. Through the hours of chaos and heartbreak we will always find a way forward – together.
So thank you for persisting. We will continue to confront this horrible public health crisis and we couldn’t think of better partners while doing so.
If you’re interested in the idea of a chapter team, consider joining or creating one today.
In community,
Alliance for Gun Responsibility Team
ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194
Washingtonians are voting – that means we have a chance to support candidates and initiatives that will fix our upside down tax code and make the rich pay what they owe. One tool that all Washingtonians have access to is the FUSE Progressive Voter’s Guide! Here’s how to use it:
- Click the link
- Scroll down to ”Locate My Guide” and click “Locate By Address”
- Enter your address, then go to your voter’s guide!
We do want to make a special call out to vote APPROVE on Measure 8201! Invest in Washington has endorsed this measure because it has the potential to bolster our state’s long-term care program that will serve vulnerable older adults and disabled Washingtonians.
If passed, 8201 won’t cost taxpayers a penny, but projections suggest it could raise investment returns by at least $67 billion over the next 50 years. In the face of huge healthcare cuts that Congress passed earlier this year, passing 8201 is essential.
REMINDER! Get your ballots in the mail early. According to NPR, the USPS may not postmark your ballot the day you mail it, which could interfere with your ballot being counted. Better yet drop it in a nearby State Elections box ballot box. No postage is ever needed on WA State ballots.
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October 23rd, 2025
In this issue:
- WA lawmakers confront reality of cuts coming from One Big Beautiful Bill
- Washington families brace for Trump‘s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ impacts
- Shifting Medicaid costs to WA will be more expensive for all of us
- These Washington billionaires are some of the richest in the country for 2025
- Most Americans say taxing the rich is best way to reduce federal debt: Gallup
“Every month, I receive my basic food package, which includes eggs, milk, fruit, and bread – enough to last a week. I have already seen reductions in the program. Just last month, we were provided fewer groceries than before.”
That’s what Julia Perez, a mother in Yakima, shared at our recent press conference about how her family is feeling the effects of the federal cuts to SNAP. She’s not the only one.
Reverend Jan Bolerjack, a Pastor in Tukwila, said, “Prior to probably a year ago, we were giving about 50 pounds of food to every family that came through, and families could come through three times a week to the food pantry. Now, families can only come once a week and they’re getting about 15 pounds of food.”
Congress’s cuts in the Big Ugly Bill are having real effects on real people. Now, it’s up to elected leaders in Washington state to respond. As we prepare for the 2026 legislative session, we’ll be working closely with our partners and lawmakers to pass legislation that makes the wealthy pay what they owe so we can fund the programs that families depend on.
Thank you,
Treasure
P.S. If you haven’t weighed in on our Core Activists Survey, this is your last chance!
WA LAWMAKERS CONFRONT REALITY OF CUTS COMING FROM ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL
Julia Perez from Yakima said at Thursday’s news conference that families like hers struggle to afford groceries and pay bills. “H.R. 1 is poised to strip away programs that keep food on the table for millions of families like mine,” the mom of three said in Spanish, which was then relayed in English by a translator.
Roger Haick worked for 35 years as an ICU and cardiac nurse in Eastern Washington. He said that since the new law passed, Providence Hospital in Chewelah has closed certain services in anticipation of Medicaid cuts. Staff have also left the community for other work.
More – Simone Carter, The Olympian
WASHINGTON FAMILIES BRACE FOR TRUMP’S ‘BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL’ IMPACTS
Faith leaders say food insecurity is growing statewide. Pastor Jan Bolerjack, who leads Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila — a congregation that shelters asylum seekers and runs a food pantry — says food banks can no longer keep up.
“I looked in a bag the other day and it was a jar of chili sauce, two onions and coffee — now tell me how you make a meal out of that,” Bolerjack said.
She says donations from partners like Food Lifeline and Northwest Harvest have dropped sharply, leaving families with less and forcing her church to cut back from serving multiple times a week to just once.
More – Alejandra Guzman, FOX 13
SHIFTING MEDICAID COSTS TO WA WILL BE MORE EXPENSIVE FOR ALL OF US
Our state health care system is facing big challenges, but the solutions are simple.
Preserve Apple Health access. Keep medications affordable. Pay for telehealth. While you’re at it, protect the financing tools that stabilize safety-net care.
Let health centers do what we do best: solve problems early, in the lowest-cost setting. Let’s stop paying more for worse outcomes. Keep care in clinics, not the ER.
More – Blake Edwards, The Seattle Times
THESE WASHINGTON BILLIONAIRES ARE SOME OF THE RICHEST IN THE COUNTRY FOR 2025
Washington state is the home of Microsoft, Amazon and other global brands, plus storied sports teams, iconic landmarks and natural wonders — and it’s also home to six of the 400 richest people in the U.S., according to a new list by Forbes.
Most, if not all, of the Washington billionaires on the list are likely familiar names.
They live in and around Seattle, and they have a combined net worth of more than $340 billion, per Forbes. To put that in perspective, their combined wealth is more than four times the state’s roughly $78 billion operating budget for 2025-27.
More – Sara Schilling, The News Tribune
MOST AMERICANS SAY TAXING THE RICH IS BEST WAY TO REDUCE FEDERAL DEBT
Raising income taxes for wealthy Americans is the most popular way of reducing the federal debt, according to the latest Gallup poll.
Only two proposals receive a majority support of U.S. adults: 63 percent back “increasing income tax rates for upper-income Americans,” and 54 percent support “increasing tax revenues by making major changes to the current federal tax code.”
More – Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill
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Tonight at 6pm — a can’t miss conversation on why we should be optimistic about the election.
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09/30/24 Weekly New GOTV volunteer opportunities!
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NEWEST WRITING OPPORTUNITIES:
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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Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – Field Team 6 – Get Out the Vote – Mail by 10/29
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Pennsylvania and North Carolina – Activate America – Encourage Vote by Mail in this must-win state – Mail by 10/8
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Arizona – Grassroots Dems – writing postcards supporting Wm’s Rights Candidates, flipping crucial House seats & encouraging voting by mail
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THESE WRITING OPPORTUNITIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE:
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Spanish-speaking voters in Arizona, California, North Carolina and Pennsylvania – Activate America – Get Out the Vote with Spanish-speaking voters – Mail by 10/20
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North Carolina – Center for Common Ground – write postcards to Black voters to encourage them to vote this November
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Arizona, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – Field Team 6 – writing postcards to encourage registration of voters in vital swing states –Mail by 10/4 – 10/29
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California, Michigan, Nevada, Spanish-speaking Voters, Wisconsin – Grassroots Dems – writing postcards supporting Wm’s Rights Candidates, flipping crucial House seats & encouraging voting by mail
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Washington – Postcards 4 WA – Write postcards to elect State House members in LD 10, LD 12, and LD 42 and Clark County Council District 3 in close races
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Colorado, New York, Oregon, and Washington – Vote Forward – writing non-partisan letters to encourage young citizens (18-35) and Dem-leaning voters to turn out in 2024 election
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Harris/Walz Campaign – write to voters in Arizona, California, Michigan, Nevada, and Wisconsin – Women’s March – Write postcards to help elect VP Harris and Gov Walz for President and Vice President
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Help Re-elect Elissa Slotkin in Michigan, Jacky Rosen in Nevada, and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin – Women’s March – Help re-elect these progressive women to support the Senate Majority and Flip the House
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Dear Friends,
As I shared at our Evening of Justice at Wing Luke earlier this month, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project continues to defend and advance immigrant rights during this difficult time because of the continued support of people like you.
Earlier this year, when we encountered ICE Enforcement Removal Operations officers at the Seattle Immigration Court, our supporters responded immediately—over 300 individuals volunteered to be present at the courthouse in response. Strong community support and presence helped minimize the impact of the government’s cruelty, and they eventually backed down- no longer terrorizing our communities at the Seattle immigration court.
Hundreds of members of our legal community have attended rapid response training sessions, committing to be available at a moment’s notice in the event of an immigration raid, and hundreds more have taken on pro bono immigration cases—providing direct legal representation to community members, including people held in immigration detention at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma.
And beyond the impact of your direct action, thousands of you have watched our monthly webinars covering important immigration updates in order to stay informed of your legal rights in the midst of the changing immigration landscape. We need your continued help to ensure that we are here for our client communities, ready to take their calls, listen to their stories, and fight alongside them in court. Thank you for your support in this work. If you haven’t had the chance to donate to NWIRP this year you can still make a contribution at this link.
NWIRP has been able to quickly respond to new threats, increased detentions, and ICE presence at immigration court, thanks to donor support, and most critically, thanks to dedicated pro-bono attorneys and legal volunteers. Please join us at Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum for our Evening of Justice to honor the volunteers who are willing and able to step up to help our client communities at this crucial time. Your presence will help us celebrate our legal community and raise essential funds to continue this important work.
Thank you for being part of our community.
With immense gratitude,
Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Executive Director
PS: If you’re interested in taking on a pro bono case or volunteering with us in a different capacity, please see more information here.
Estimado/as Amigo/as,
Como compartí en nuestra Velada por la Justicia en el Museo Wing Luke a comienzos de este mes, el Proyecto del Noroeste para los Derechos del Inmigrante (NWIRP, por sus siglas en inglés) continúa defendiendo y promoviendo los derechos de las personas inmigrantes en estos tiempos difíciles gracias al apoyo constante de personas como tú.
A comienzos de este año, cuando nos encontramos con agentes de Operaciones de Cumplimiento y Deportación de ICE en la Corte de Inmigración de Seattle, nuestras y nuestros simpatizantes respondieron de inmediato: más de 300 personas se ofrecieron como voluntarias para estar presentes en el tribunal. El fuerte respaldo y la presencia de la comunidad contribuyeron a minimizar el impacto de la crueldad del gobierno, y eventualmente se retiraron—dejando de aterrorizar a nuestras comunidades en la corte de inmigración de Seattle.
Cientos de integrantes de nuestra comunidad jurídica han asistido a sesiones de capacitación de respuesta rápida, comprometiéndose a estar disponibles en caso de una redada migratoria, y cientos más han tomado casos pro bono de inmigración —brindando representación legal directa a miembros de la comunidad, incluyendo a personas detenidas en el Centro de Detención del Noroeste en Tacoma.
Y más allá del impacto de estas acciones directas, miles de ustedes han participado en nuestros seminarios web sobre actualizaciones importantes de temas de inmigración, para mantenerse informados sobre sus derechos legales en medio del cambiante panorama migratorio.
Necesitamos tu apoyo continuo para asegurar que sigamos aquí para nuestras comunidades de clientes, listos para responder sus llamadas, escuchar sus historias y luchar junto a ellas en los tribunales. Gracias por acompañarnos en este trabajo. Si aún no has tenido la oportunidad de hacer una donación a NWIRP este año, todavía puedes hacer una contribución en este enlace.
Gracias por ser parte de nuestra comunidad.
Con inmensa gratitud,
Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Directora Ejecutiva
P.D.: Si te interesa tomar un caso pro bono o colaborar con nosotros de otra manera, puedes encontrar más información aquí.
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While we missed seeing you at last week’s Evening of Justice, I want to express our sincere appreciation for your support and continued interest in our mission.
At the event, our keynote speaker Beth Farmer said, “volunteering with NWIRP gives me hope. Sitting face-to-face with someone, helping them collect evidence, providing a report that could literally change their future—that gives me a sense of power and purpose. It reminds me that each of us can do something. Each of us has a role to play.”
If you are interested in taking a pro bono case with us, or at the very least learn more about our work, please email our pro bono coordinators, Jordan Wasserman (jordan@nwirp.org) or Bill Schwarz (bill@nwirp.org).
We know that the federal administration has a stated goal of mass detention and mass deportation of immigrant communities, and we are experiencing changes in immigration law we have not seen in more than three decades. But we also know that as NWIRP takes action to defend the rights of our client communities, our clients and the NWIRP team are not alone in this fight.
We need your help to ensure that there is no doubt in the minds of our client communities that we are here for them and ready to take their calls, listen to their stories, and fight alongside them in court. Thank you for your support in this work. If you haven’t had the chance to donate to NWIRP this year you can still make a contribution towards our mission at nwirp.org/donate.
Thank you for being part of our community.
With immense gratitude,
Malou Chávez
Executive Director
P.S: We will be hosting a free virtual immigration update later today. We’ll be giving an update in English from 5 – 545, and then the same updates in Spanish from 545-630pm. You can register for the webinar here.
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Aunque te extrañamos en nuestra Velada por la Justicia de la semana pasada, quiero expresarte nuestra más sincero agradecimiento por tu apoyo e interés continuo en nuestra misión.
Durante el evento, nuestra oradora principal, Beth Farmer, dijo: “Ser voluntaria con NWIRP me da esperanza. Sentarme cara a cara con alguien, ayudarle a recopilar evidencia, redactar un informe que literalmente podría cambiar su futuro; eso me da un sentido de poder y propósito. Me recuerda que cada uno de nosotros puede hacer algo. Cada uno tiene un papel que desempeñar.”
Si te interesa tomar un caso pro bono con nosotros, o al menos conocer más sobre nuestro trabajo, por favor comunícate con nuestros coordinadores de pro bono, Jordan Wasserman (jordan@nwirp.org) o Bill Schwarz (bill@nwirp.org).
Sabemos que la administración federal ha declarado como meta la detención y deportación masiva de comunidades inmigrantes; y estamos presenciando cambios en la ley migratoria que no habíamos visto en más de tres décadas. Pero también sabemos que, NWIRP tomará acción para defender los derechos de nuestras comunidades de nuestros clientes, y nuestros clientes y el equipo de NWIRP no están solos en esta lucha.
Necesitamos tu ayuda para asegurar que nuestras comunidades tengan la certeza de que estaremos aquí para ellas, listos para atender sus llamadas, escuchar sus historias y luchar a su lado en los tribunales. Gracias por tu apoyo a nuestro trabajo. Si aún no has tenido la oportunidad de donar a NWIRP este año, todavía puedes hacer una contribución a nuestra misión en nwirp.org/donate.
Gracias por ser parte de nuestra comunidad.
Con inmensa gratitud,
Malou Chávez
Directora Ejecutiva
¡Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores!
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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
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One Million Rising Registrants,
After an incredible summer of organizing together and building our capacity to fight authoritarianism into the future, join us for our final One Million Rising call this Wednesday, October 8, at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
Many of you have been taking part in our Signs of Solidarity, Ground Avelo, and other One Million Rising campaigns. Come hear more about how they’ve been going, how you can stay plugged in, and how they’ve evolved as you’ve been spreading strategic non-cooperation across the country.
The highlight of this call will be our launch of the Courage Collectives.
For One Million Rising, we talked about how the best way to fight authoritarianism isn’t by aiming at the top, but through addressing the pillars upholding the regime. Those pillars can be houses of faith, educational institutions, military branches, and any number of other organizations, societies, or groupings of people that hold community power. But we didn’t talk about how to organize to address these pillars.
Unlike your typical organizing model, pillars-based organizing may not be local. As an example, alumni of a university that is upholding the agenda of an authoritarian administration may be located across the country. Come learn how we’ll be organizing pillars-based communities with our Courage Collectives. **Bonus: We’ll also be giving a training on what power mapping is and how to connect it to your pillars-based organizing work.
After the October 8 call, One Million Rising will wind down as a freestanding program, and the infrastructure and campaigns will fold back into the No Kings movement, the new Courage Collectives, and other organizing paths we’ll share on the call. Join us this Wednesday to learn more.
Thank you for growing this movement with us,
The One Million Rising Team
P.S. If you haven’t registered for your local October 18 No Kings Day event yet, find an event near you on our event map. We have already surpassed the number of events from the June No Kings Day and are looking to make this the biggest single-day nonviolent protest in American history. Find an event near you, and invite your friends.
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100 days of grassroots defiance
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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
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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]
October Red and Rural Call Reminder!
Dear Red and Rural Caucus Indivisibles,
Don’t forget to join us tonight for our October Red and Rural Caucus call where we will do a deep dive on mutual aid. Specifically we will be joined by leaders from three different states who will be sharing how they have responded to increased ICE activities in their communities by holding mutual aid events to help protect, support and defend our immigrant communities. Then we will learn how we can incorporate mutual aid into our organizing work from our amazing trainer, Kimberly.
This isn’t a call to miss folks!
Share your Events!
Are you attending a protest or rally, holding an online meeting with your members or another organization, writing a letter to your editor as a group or maybe sending postcards to voters? Send us photos to share with all the other groups throughout the caucus, and throughout the organization! We are all in this together, and sometimes seeing each other in action is a reminder of why this work is so important.
You can email your photos to: rural@indivisible.org
Heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. The pro-democracy movement can’t do this without you. Join the Indivisible Red and Rural Caucus call this October and be a part of the rejuvenation of small town American progressive politics! We’re building a network to build this movement y’all. Join us at the button below on October 29th!
We can’t wait to see you all tonight!
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You’re Doing Something Big!
e are under one week away from Election Day. Whether you’re running, working on a campaign, or cheering from the sidelines, you’ve already done something remarkable. You showed up for democracy. That matters.
You’ve helped make your community stronger and paved the way for someone else to follow, and that’s how change happens, one campaign at a time.
So take a moment this week to reflect on what you’ve built. The early mornings, the long nights, the thousands of conversations. It all adds up to something powerful.
If you’re ready for your next step, we’ll be right here with the tools and training to help you take it.
UPCOMING LIVE TRAINING
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11.12
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Election Day is almost here – and no matter the outcome, our work to strengthen democracy continues.
Here’s an early look into our post-Election Day training schedule so you can keep the momentum goincga:
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We’re building momentum right after the election to get every Democrat on the field. We’ve got thousands of seats to fill by the midterms. Will you step up for our democracy?
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If you haven’t had a chance to join us this month, we’ve still got four comprehensive live training sessions left in October built for you:
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Our signature training only happens once a month! Join us for SYWTRFO if you’re considering running for office so we can help you make that decision.
TOMORROW! 10/18: National Staff Fundraising and Finance Bootcamp
Join us for a day-long deep-dive into the fundamentals of fundraising strategy!
10/23: Tech Time: MiniVAN for Canvassing 📋
Managing a voter contact program? This Tech Time session will have guided demonstrations of all the technical skills you need to create a campaign in VoteBuilder.
10/29: Tech Time: Setting Up a Virtual Phone Bank 📱
Once you’ve got a handle on canvassing with MiniVAN, go even deeper on how to set up a virtual phone bank! We’ll explore VoteBuilder’s phonebanking features and walk through how to get started.
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NDTC Substack – Election Day Volunteer Roles 101
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60 MINUTES of propaganda: Follow the money behind the B.S.
Organize people at their moment of need: At food banks, hospitals, unemployment offices…
Republican Reverse Robin Hood Steals From The Poor And Gives To Billionaires
What happened the last time America invaded another country for its oil? From Iraq to Venezuela.
Rapid response resistance with whistles: Whistlemania
After NO KINGS protests: Lessons in resisting dictators from Hungary and Argentina (Podcast)
End the Republican Shutdown: An easy way to contact your Congressional Rep and Senators
When the people have no food to eat, they will eat the rich
How to really dishonor America’s finest
Trump brings Netanyahu’s GENOCIDE BY STARVATION to America: Kills SNAP food benefits
Where did the money meant for SNAP food benefits go? Check this illustrated guide!
Trump’s Thought Police: Straight From George Orwell’s 1984 (Podcast)
What are Mike Johnson and DO NOTHING Republican reps getting paid during the shutdown? $2,975/day
Top 50 Trump Pardons To Reward Donors and Enrich Himself
Fall Of Freedom: Artists unite in defiance of authoritarian forces (Nov 21–22)
Follow Trump’s grift in White House demolition and pardoning a convicted Bitcoin billionaire
Hungry in America: Mapping where Republican cuts to food stamps and SNAP will hurt the most
Follow the money behind the Republican Government shutdown to hide the Epstein files
How Trump’s $40 billion handout for failed Argentinian dictator could be better spent in America
Could Venezuela be America’s next Vietnam? How many Americans may die fighting there?
Explore the White House in 3D as Trump demolishes the East Wing to add a tacky ballroom
Trump Pardons Pedophiles, Insurrectionists and Grifters (PIGs)
NO KINGS photos collected by crowdsourcing: Citizen journalism made simple
Follow the grift behind Trump’s attack on Venezuela
Which Republican Made The Most Anti-Semitic Comment? Play the game!
Why do NO KINGS protests terrify Republicans? Understand the Race — Class Narrative! (Podcast)
John Roberts’ Supreme Court 12 Worst Crimes Against American Democracy
Jewish donors fund Republican anti-semitism: Follow the money
Storms devastate Alaska as Republicans defund FEMA: Mapping the price we pay for GOP corruption
NO KINGS protest size matters: Top 90 pro-democracy newsletters
Organize securely at No Kings rallies. Protect privacy: No phone numbers, apps nor texts.
Trump announces then withdraws China tariffs: Who made millions with perfectly timed Bitcoin trades?
Picasso was an Anti-Fascist (ANTIFA): Compare his art with current headlines
Creative resistance starts with RULES FOR RADICALS by Saul Alinsky (+ Podcast)
You Pay for Mike Johnson’s Healthcare. He Cuts Yours.
NO KINGS DAY photos from past protests: This is what democracy looks like!
Military members forced to food banks in Republican shutdown: Mapping the hunger
How does Qatar get to have a military base in America? Follow the jumbo sized Trump grift!
How Republicans Are Trying to Kill the ACA — In Plain English
Protect your right to vote: Give the Election Assistance Commission your feedback now!
Project 2025 explained: The scheme, operatives, what it means for you and American democracy
Republicans to force disabled seniors to work to get their Social Security
Map of Judge Diane Goodstein’s house that burnt down after she ruled against Trump
When American soldiers attack naked children: Remember this photo?
@DoNotTurnOnUs organizes active duty military to honor their oath to protect the U.S. constitution
Shooting students and journalists is Un-American
12 top military leaders Pete Hegseth fired
Republican Government Shutdown Scheme: Illustrated Edition
Where will Trump’s 100% pharmaceuticals tariff hurt the most? Check this map!
Sandy Hook mass shooting hero threatened: Learn to recognize Trump’s politicized persecutions
Top 86 independent newsletters to follow as billionaire owned media distorts the facts
Follow Trump’s 5‑step scheme to sell out America to Putin with this interactive map
Trump — RFK Jr. Guide to Voodoo Medical Cures: Illustrated Edition
Follow Trump’s vendettas, political hit jobs and cover-ups with this interactive relationship map
FreePress mobilizes public to call Sinclair and Nexstar to bring Jimmy Kimmel back on the air
Where are rural Virginia medical clinics being shut by Republican Death Panels? Check this map.
Pro-Trump Billionaires To Keep Jimmy Kimmel Off The Air: Follow the money behind their censorship
How to send encrypted messages privately over social media
What are your odds of cancer as RFK Jr. slashes medical research funding? Check this map.
Sunday Hopium – We Are Here Now, And We Must Fight
How to Overthrow Democracy: Illustrated Guide by Hitler’s lawyer
Top 25 cartoons on the assassination of Free Speech in America
KIMMEL CANCELLED: Six actions you can take to protect the freedom of speech
How to tell your ‘Story of Self’ just like Zohran Mamdani and President Obama
Billionaire media barons fire journalists to appease Trump
Use LIGHT PROJECTION for activism: Backbone Campaign makes it simple
40 Political Violence Incidents Map: See what they have in common?
Follow the money behind Jeffrey Epstein — Peter Thiel’s connection with this relationship map
“Kill the homeless”: Mapping why Rupert Murdoch is called a ‘Cancer on democracy’
Southern Poverty Law Center maps Hate Groups in America. Check their HATE MAP.
Follow the Republican scheme to gut rural schools and hospitals to give billionaires more tax cuts
Profiling the killers behind the 20 worst mass shootings in America
The Art Of Character Assassination (+ Podcast)
MAGA conspiracies destroy thousands of American jobs created by South Korean investors
Mapping 2,000 shootings and the politicians who get the most Gun Lobby money to block safety reforms
Billionaires For Trump’s Gerrymander: Follow Charles Munger Jr.‘s million dollar misleading campaign
REPUBLICAN KILLING FIELDS: Mapping the KILLING FIELDS as Medicare and CHIP are slashed
Guardians of Pedophiles (GOP) map
Meet the legal team that coronated George W. Bush president and now legalized racial profiling
ICE recruits racists with your tax dollars: Mapping the threat and how to vote to protect yourself.
Mapping 16 vital Federal programs Republicans have slashed to give tax cuts to billionaires
@DoNotTurnOnUs organizes active duty military to refuse fascist orders
Follow the Russian money to the Epstein scandal
Who are the billionaires funding attack ads to cover up the Epstein scandal? Follow the money!
Mapping the TRUMP SLUMP: Unemployment rises to record levels
Medical quackery can kill you: Mapping the 1.2 million COVID deaths as RFK Jr. cuts vaccines
How we converted the EPSTEIN SURVIVORS’ PRESS CONFERENCE into ten individual stories
Peter Thiel’s PAPYPAL MAFIA prepares to coronate JD Vance as President: Follow the money
Rapid Response Power Pack: 50 free maps and infographics for progressives
Who’s behind the MAGA AI-Powered Medicare DEATH PANEL? Check this relationship map.
9 Ways RFK Jr. Can Ruin Your Life: Illustrated Guide
Why are your power bills so high? Check this map.
ANIMAL FARM Is Happening In America: How Billionaires Have Rigged The System (+ Podcast)
Why do things cost so much more? Check this map of the impact of Trump’s Tariff Tax on you.
Trump AI Powered Death Panel: See if you’ll qualify for Medicare with this simulated AI bot
Who’s funding the Texas MAGA scheme to make Handmaids? Follow the money!
Trust no one: Encrypt your messages offline before sending them
Which states have the highest crime rates?
Mapping 1,300,000 COVID deaths as RFK Jr. fires CDC medical experts and restricts vaccines
#WorkersOverBillionaires: Mapping Labor Day rallies, billionaires and Americans living in poverty
Mapping Minneapolis School Shooting and Gun Lobby political donations blocking gun safety reform
Trump is not well: Visual guide to 18 symptoms
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ICE’s latest campaign targets kids as young as 14 – a horrifying escalation of Stephen Miller’s anti-immigrant crusade that has traumatized countless children. Help us end this campaign of terror.
Now, ICE has set its sights on the most vulnerable among us – children who came alone to the U.S. in search of protection or to reunite with their families.
ICE is trying to coerce these kids into signing horrifying documents, pressuring them to give up their rights to go to court and instead leave the country – abandoning their legal cases for protection and going back to countries where they face violence, neglect, or even trafficking. Some children have even been told that their parents will be arrested if they don’t sign.
This is abuse. These operations are traumatizing, dehumanizing, and manipulative – and we must act now to stop the government from continuing to take advantage of unaccompanied children.
The trauma that immigrant children are put through in this country is horrifying. Just this month, during an ICE raid in Chicago, young kids were pulled out of their beds in the middle of the night, separated from their parents, zip-tied, and put in trucks on the side of the street.
It’s any parent’s nightmare – and it can’t continue.
Every child should be treated with dignity and care. I hope you’ll join us in taking action today.
With thanks for all you do,
Sarah Mehta
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Deputy Director of Policy and Government Affairs
ACLU Equality Division
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004, USA
What this nation has experienced at the hands of the Trump administration over the past several months is as troubling as it is illegal.
From intensified attacks on free speech to large-scale and warrantless immigration raids to military troops in cities across the country – the president is using the immense power of the federal government to try and silence opposition through fear.
As alarming as these escalated abuses of power continue to be, we the people have proven time and again that we will never stop showing up for each other and for our democracy. Together, we can win – and that is why the ACLU is bringing together our entire community for a crucial event next week:
IN CONVERSATION: Defending Freedom Against Authoritarianism
Thursday, October 30
5 p.m. Eastern / 2 p.m. Pacific
Moderator:
Katie Phang, Independent Journalist and Trial Lawyer
Featured Speakers:
Vanita Gupta, Founder and Director of The Center for Law and Public Trust at NYU School of Law and Former Associate Attorney General of the United States
Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the ACLU
Get ready for this one-hour virtual event, where we’ll cover our impact as an ACLU community, the vital role of grassroots advocacy to defend our freedoms, and plot out what’s next in the work ahead.
Please be sure to RSVP today to save your spot for this crucial conversation that you won’t want to miss.
In solidarity,
The ACLU Team
P.S. We’ll have an American Sign Language interpreter and closed captioning will be available. If you would like to request other reasonable accommodations to better participate in this event, please email TownHall@aclu.org as soon as possible.
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It’s Election Day!
Emerge alums are on the ballot today in:
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These women are ready to defend reproductive freedom, protect democracy, and lead with courage when it matters most.
They didn’t get here by accident. They got here because people like you believed in them before they ever filed to run.
And it’s working: Emerge candidates consistently average a 70% win rate.
That means every dollar you give today goes further to elect the women who can actually stop MAGA extremists.
We look forward to sharing our wins with you this week!
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The Signature Program runs from February through June 2026, tuition is $750. Payment plans, fundraising your tution, and scholarships are available as payment methods.
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Today, we have more than 1,200 Emerge alums serving in elected office throughout the country, and over 6,500 women trained.
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TIME FOR A RAISE
A new study recently circulated on Bluesky examined the impact of higher pay rates on the hiring process, and discovered that — just as you might expect — when employers raise wages, they fill open positions more quickly. Or, as the study specifically found: raising pay by 4.3% reduces the time a job remains open by 27%.
It’s always helpful to have specific numbers for stuff like this, and the researchers here did a service. But this kind of study also raises the question of why it is that common sense assumptions which benefit workers apparently need to get tested and proven, while assumptions that benefit the wealthy few so often get treated like simple realities of the world. Why is it that we continue to live in a world where the impact of the minimum wage is a topic worth studying over and over and over again, while the impact of CEO pay is rarely even discussed?
Make it make sense.
in additional rent was paid by tenants to landlords who used the RealPage price-fixing algorithm to set their rents. Nationally, about 1 in 4 landlords use the software, which is the subject of a federal lawsuit for its anticompetitive nature.
believe that insurance companies denying claims have a “great deal” or “moderate amount” of responsibility for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A similar number said excess health insurance company profits bear some responsibility.
are homeless in the USA, a record-high number which results from a record-fast increase over the previous year. However, homelessness among veterans has declined, due to a substantial federal investment in addressing that particular aspect of our affordable housing crisis.
One of the fundamental ideas of neoliberal economics is that markets are almost always right. According to Economics 101, when you aggregate millions of individual decisions to buy or sell various assets, a particular kind of predictive genius emerges. This is supposed to be a big part of what makes markets work, and why market economies are just oh-so-wonderful for everyone.
It’s a tidy theory, but if this were all true, one place you’d definitely expect to see it proven is in how markets anticipate the future direction of US interest rates. After all, this is one of the very biggest markets around, and one that has massive impacts on the valuations of almost every other asset out there. So it’s striking to see the chart below, which shows both the changing levels of interest rates in recent years, and a series of whiskers that show how the markets anticipated future rates would turn out to be. What stands out here immediately is how wildly and consistently wrong the markets have been — at basically all points this century so far. It’s enough to make you wonder what else isn’t quite how they taught it in Econ 101.
When the federal government issues fines for violations of securities law, the purpose is twofold. First, it’s supposed to provide restitution to anyone who lost money on account of the crime. Second, it’s supposed to penalize the lawbreaker in order to deter future violations by them or anyone else. That’s a big part of why hefty fines are often announced in major press releases: so legal consequences are highlighted, and social norms are strengthened.
But as Dave Michaels writes in the Wall Street Journal, $10 billion of these fines have gone uncollected for years — so long, in fact, that the SEC is giving up on collecting them. In one case, they’ve been seeking penalties from a particular financier for 31 years — since the beginning of the Clinton presidency! They even charged him with additional violations just last year. But the lawbreaker simply hasn’t responded. Instead, he turned the tax haven of St Kitts into his own personal haven from American authorities. Not only does the US Treasury take a financial hit as a result, but the entire premise of SEC enforcement is undermined. Because if this guy can brazenly get away with stuff like this, why should anyone else even pretend securities laws matter in the first place?
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I’m Kendra.
I’m the first fellow in Women’s March’s pilot program to open doors for red state & rural organizers who are building their way into movement work from outside traditional organizing pipelines.
We can’t build a movement led only by the comfort class; those of us from working-class roots must shape the strategy as much as we do the heavy lifting.
You’ve seen the maps—mostly red, with small blue dots marking the cities. But those red areas hold a far more complex story, and I’m leading the charge to organize the people who live, love, and fight for change in them.
Together,
Kendra
Rural Organizing Fellow at Women’s March
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After we sent our last email about ICE, new reports clarified that the “missile warhead” claim came from a coding error in federal records. We always want to be accurate — and that correction matters.
But the bigger truth hasn’t changed:
ICE’s weapons spending has skyrocketed nearly 700%, pouring tens of millions into guns, armor, and chemical munitions — the tools of a secret police being built in real time.
The threat to protest, free speech, and immigrant communities is only growing.
Tell Congress: check ICE’s power. There should be no secret police in America.
Credibility builds power. Accountability builds trust.
Let’s keep both.
— Aquib, Team Women’s March
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Dear MoveOn member,
We’re writing to you today on behalf of MoveOn’s entire staff team to share some reflections on this scary moment in our nation and an update on MoveOn’s next steps.
But first, we want to say thank you.
MoveOn is defined by our millions of members, and, now more than ever, we are so grateful that each and every one of you is in this fight with us.
Just as it has been for you, this has been an incredibly difficult year for our staff. MoveOn’s team is made up of a diverse patchwork of queer people, trans people, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, and more—all working hard to push back against Donald Trump’s authoritarian regime while facing the harsh realities in our communities day in and day out.
But we keep getting up every day to do this work because we know that this isn’t only about how we push back against or slow down Trump’s cruelty—it is how we defeat it once and for all. It is how we win and build a future that is more equitable, more just, and more sustainable than the flimsy artifice of fascism that Trump has attempted to lash together over the last few months.
The cracks are already beginning to show.
We went from 3 million people in the streets for the Hands Off! protests in April to 5 million for the first No Kings Day in June to 7 million in big cities, small towns, blue counties, and ruby-red districts earlier this month in the largest single day of political protest in U.S. history.
Democrats are winning special elections up and down the ballot and turning races that Republicans were winning by double digits into toss-ups.
And Trump’s approval ratings, especially on the economy, are tanking.
We are building the momentum that we need to finally sweep Trump’s MAGA movement into the dustbin of history, and MoveOn is ready to lead the way. But the reality is that as a grassroots organization, we are able to do this work only with the financial support of members like you, and we have seen a sharp downturn in our fundraising efforts over the last few weeks.
Our team is already hard at work putting together the plan for what we hope will be the largest midterm election campaign in our history, mobilizing millions of people for a historic blue wave that will put a real check on Trump’s abuses of power.
Our goal is to launch that plan early next year, but we have to make budgeting decisions in the next couple of weeks that will determine how big or small our program can be. And with just hours left in October, we still need to add 500 monthly donors to meet our goal.
If we go into November with a funding gap, we might be forced to scale down our program before it even gets off the ground. In a moment where so much is on the line, we cannot afford to cut back.
So we’re asking: Can you become a monthly donor before midnight to help us ensure we have the funding needed to go big with our 2026 election program?
No, I’m sorry, I can’t make a monthly donation.
We are so grateful for your steadfast support and partnership in this fight. Together, we are going to win.
Thanks for all you do.
–Katie, Alyssa, Cecilia, Julia, and the rest of the team
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Dear MoveOn member,
Rachel Maddow just covered groundbreaking new research about the resistance to Donald Trump’s authoritarianism—and the findings are remarkable.1
The title of the new research from Harvard captures the heart of it: “The Resistance Reaches into Trump Country.”2
The researchers found that anti-Trump protests are more geographically diverse and persistent than in Trump’s first term and now reach into deep-red Trump country.3 In fact, the researchers show that the median county protesting Trump cast more votes for Trump in 2024 than for Kamala Harris.4 That’s not a typo.
Let that sink in: We’re organizing in the reddest parts of America—and more people than ever are showing up. And the Harvard researchers released this new data BEFORE 7 million people took to the streets for the historic No Kings protests on October 18!
We have to keep building. Will you donate $5 a month to MoveOn to help us keep organizing and growing the nonviolent movement against Trump’s authoritarianism?
No, I’m sorry, I can’t make a monthly donation.
Protests have occurred in over 60% of U.S. counties—the most geographically widespread in all of U.S. history.5 In Kingsport, Tennessee—a county Trump won by 54 points—2,000 people lined nearly an entire mile of a downtown street at the first No Kings protest in June. In the small town of Gillette, Wyoming, 175 people protested in a county where Trump won 88% of the vote.6
As Rachel Maddow explains, if you want your resistance movement to work and wield power, it needs to be big, sustained, and nonviolent, and it needs to take root in new places where new people will join you.7
That’s precisely what we’re doing. And it’s working.
MoveOn is organizing in communities from coast to coast, in blue states and red states alike. We’re fighting Trump’s authoritarianism with the most powerful tool we have: nonviolent protest that brings people together across every divide. But, we need your help to have the financial resources to keep it up.
Will you donate $5 a month to MoveOn to power the organizing to stop Trump’s tyranny and build a country where everyone can thrive?
No, I’m sorry, I can’t make a monthly donation.
This is what hope looks like: millions of people in every corner of America standing up together.
Your donation today helps us reach one more town, support one more local organizer, bring one more community into this movement.
That’s how we win.
Thanks for all you do.
–Emma, Alexis, Ankur, Saskia, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. Post on Instagram, MSNBC, October 25, 2025
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQO4IOQkW1u/
2. “The Resistance Reaches into Trump Country,” Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, October 16, 2025
https://ash.harvard.edu/resources/the-resistance-reaches-into-trump-country/
3. Ibid.
4. Ibid.
5. Ibid.
6. Ibid.
7. Post on Instagram, MSNBC, October 25, 2025
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQO4IOQkW1u/
Want to support MoveOn’s work? Donald Trump and his MAGA allies expect us to give up. But we will not give them what they want. We will never stop working to defend our fundamental freedoms and protect our democracy. MoveOn has been leading the movement against right-wing extremism for 26 years, and we promise you that we will still be here every step of the way forward.
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This Halloween, fear feels different.
It’s not the kind that comes from haunted houses or scary movies — it’s the kind that comes from living in a country where gun violence has become an everyday reality.
It’s been a terrifying year for too many families. Children are afraid to go to school. Parents holding their breath when their kids don’t text back. Communities shattered, again and again. And what’s most haunting is how easy it has become for our leaders to look away.
But fear isn’t the whole story. All across the country, young people are refusing to accept this as our future. We’re showing up, organizing, voting, creating art, and building power — turning grief and anger into something stronger: courage.
Because what’s truly scary isn’t what’s hiding in the dark. It’s doing nothing while lives are lost in the light of day.
This Halloween, help us keep fighting for a future where safety isn’t a privilege — it’s a promise.
With courage,
March For Our Lives
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We know times are hard right now. It can feel like every time you look at your phone, the world feels like it’s crumbling around us, but we’re doing everything we can to keep our eyes on the road ahead and continue our fight to end gun violence.
We could not do this work without supporters like you.
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Forty-three million Americans are set to lose food benefits on November 1st. With cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) looming, families across the country are scared, food banks are under-resourced, and local mutual aid programs are scrambling for volunteers. Meanwhile, President Trump is hard at work building a golden ballroom bankrolled by billion-dollar corporations like Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and Meta, replacing the newly demolished East Wing of the White House.
The majority of people losing SNAP are white people, which means this is a prime opportunity to talk to them about what’s happening in this country. We know winning elections is critical to ensuring a future where no one goes hungry, so SURJ members are calling 60,000 white voters in the Virginia governor’s election. If we can boot MAGA from the Governor’s Mansion in a Southern state like Virginia, a region the far right relies on to hold power, we can deal a powerful blow to MAGA at the ballot box.
The current Virginia governor — who, when he was elected, was one of the richest politicians in the country — has taken plays right out of the MAGA playbook, like instituting a hotline in schools where students and teachers were encouraged to report trans kids to the government. The GOP candidate running this year is his lieutenant governor and hand-picked successor.
Virginia is set to have 850,000 people lose SNAP benefits because Republicans will not negotiate unless they get to rip healthcare away from Americans. The current Virginia governor is using this as an opportunity, just like MAGA, to lie and blame Democrats for this ahead of the election, intending to use white voters’ suffering to build power for MAGA’s white supremacist agenda and get his candidate elected.
We can’t let them get away with it. While the Virginia governor’s race isn’t as exciting as electing Zohran Mamdani in NYC, it is still critical. While we build the future with candidates like Mamdani, we also must block MAGA at every turn, especially in a state like Virginia.
Every MAGA defeat we can notch is a win fo r all of us. We’ve got eight days. Can you join us?
In solidarity,
SURJ
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“Whenever I saw racial justice-aligned signs, I approached the person and said I was a volunteer with SURJ and asked if they would take a flyer explaining what we were about. Everyone I offered the paper to took it. Many people thanked me for the opportunity to be involved after. I asked them to join us for a broader movement of action-aligned work after the protest because at SURJ we know that is how we can make true and lasting change.” – Meredith, Iowa City SURJ member
While MAGA and ICE continue their attacks, the mass resistance is powerful and growing by the day. This past weekend, the No Kings Day protests topped the last ones, with over seven million people in the streets. Getting millions of white people in the streets is powerful, but we need those people to keep showing up in campaigns to build power long-term so we can defeat MAGA.
That’s why SURJ members like Meredith canvassed the No Kings Day crowds and recruited hundreds of people into SURJ where they can join an organizing home and take action long-term. MAGA depends on white people to join them, or to sit on the sidelines, and SURJ has a clear role in cutting that support out from under them.
Can you donate today to power our work?
Trump and MAGA are worried about losing control of Congress in 2026 and are feeling the pressure as more and more people are joining together to say no to their authoritarian regime. Let’s make sure millions of white people are joining this broad coalition of people across the country to block MAGA and fight for the multiracial working class. The more white people we can activate for our side, the more powerful we are.
In solidarity,
SURJ
P.S. Inspired and want to hear more? Join us for our SURJ mass call on Sunday, October 26th for a conversation about what white people can do right now to keep up the energy from No Kings Day and take the next step to block MAGA and the billionaire class.
Showing Up for Racial Justice
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United States
David here with an update from on the ground in Houston.
Yesterday, I was out knocking on doors with State Senator Molly Cook and our endorsed congressional candidate Christian Menefee — and at the very first door we hit, something extraordinary happened that I haven’t stopped thinking about.
A woman opened the door and immediately lit up. “Oh my God, are you Senator Molly Cook?” she asked. Molly smiled and said, “Yes, I am.” Molly was an LWD endorsed candidate last cycle. We invested $310,000 in her race, I knocked doors for her in the Texas heat along with 50 volunteers, and I was right there with her on Election Night, when she won by just 62 votes. This interaction was a really powerful, full circle kind of moment that reminded me why we’re doing this game-changing work and just how much of a positive impact our candidates are having on their communities.
That same woman recognized me too. She came over, hugged me, and told me she couldn’t wait to vote for Christian. And this was the FIRST door we knocked! If you’ve ever canvassed before, you know that there’s nothing better than a great first door to keep your energy high and make you forget about your sore feet!
Christian and Molly are leaders we deserve. And thanks to generous grassroots support from people just like you, voters in Houston know who they are, and even better, are excited to vote for them!
The work we’re doing together is working. The money we’re raising and advice we are giving just helped Christian’s team substantially increase ads on TV when they didn’t think they could. And guess what? People on the doors recognize him now from those ads about suing Trump and standing up for our rights. One voter told him outright: “You look trustworthy.”
We are changing the face of power in this country. We’re not just helping these young leaders run, we’re helping them win. But we can’t afford to let up now.
We have just days until this election. Every dollar we raise helps us keep pushing, in Houston, Atlanta, and NYC, where we have opportunities to make real change.
Thank you for being a part of this.
David Hogg
P.S. Before we knocked doors, Christian’s son came out to the canvass launch and played football with us. He even introduced himself like his dad: “I’m Christian Menefee and I’m running for Congress.” It was adorable. And honestly, his son was such a good reminder for me of why the future is worth fighting for. If you support our mission, will you start a monthly contribution of $25 now?
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I’m Audrey Ryan, and I’m the Development Director at Leaders We Deserve.
My job is to make sure we have the resources to elect our incredible endorsed candidates and build up a new generation of young, progressive leaders.
The work we do here is so important. We’re upending the status quo and equipping our candidates with the tools they need to overcome the barriers that have shut them out from public service for far too long.
This weekend, David is on the campaign trail to get the vote out for our candidates ahead of Tuesday’s critical election. Which means 🙂
David will be hitting the pavement from dawn till dusk, knocking doors, leading canvass launches, and amplifying our candidates message during these crucial final days. He’ll be in Houston helping elect Harris County Attorney, Christian Menefee, to Congress. Then he heads straight to Metro Atlanta to campaign for Akbar Ali, who if elected will be the youngest member of the Georgia House of Representatives (a title currently held by 2024 LWD endorsee, Bryce Berry!). And then he’s off to NYC with Zohran Mamdani, whose campaign and platform has energized voters and brought back hope not only to New Yorkers but to the entire country. We’re going all in to win these key races on Election Day, but we need your help to make sure our candidates can win big — this Tuesday, in 2026, and for years to come.
Tomorrow night is our end-of-month fundraising deadline, and every dollar helps us reach voters and push our candidates across the finish line. But we’re coming up short on our goal and we need your help: Can you chip in $25 right now to help us hit our goal before tomorrow night?
With your support, our candidates can become the next generation of leaders — the same leaders who could be running for Senate or the White House in a few years. But that’s only going to happen with sustained grassroots support.
We don’t take a dime of corporate PAC money, and neither do our candidates. I’ll be honest, my job would be a whole lot easier if we did. But we aren’t about taking the easy route or doing things like they’ve been done before, and neither are our candidates. Leaders We Deserve is often their largest source of support, helping them break through the barriers the establishment has built to prevent young, working-class people from gaining power and delivering real change for their communities.
This is our chance to elect leaders who will fight for us, not for their corporate donors or political insiders. We don’t have to keep pretending the current system is “normal” just because it’s good for those in power. And on Tuesday, we have the chance to elect new people to power — honest, creative, steadfast, and hopeful leaders like Christian, Akbar, and Zohran.
But time is running out. We only have 24 hours to meet our end-of-month fundraising goal, help our endorsed candidates win next Tuesday, and keep our movement’s momentum pushing forward.
Thank you for your support. I’m glad to be on this team with you.
Audrey Ryan
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It’s Election Day – Let’s Bring It Home, Everyone!!!!!
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What’s Next In Texas – My New Interview With TX Dem Chair Kendall Scudder
Newsom Leads, Trump Betrays, A New Conversation With Jen Rubin
As Trump Desperately Spirals And Escalates, We Must Keep Finding A Higher Gear (New Video, Analysis)
The Vicious Cycle Of A Failing Strongman
Inflation Comes In Hot (Again), Trump Is Descending Further Into Authoritarianism And Madness
“The Illusion Of A Middle Ground Is Evaporating” – A Discussion With Stuart Stevens On Trump’s Escalating Authoritarianism
Working To Distract From Epstein, Rising Prices, His Traitorous Fealty To Putin, Trump Starts Terrorizing Another American City
Sunday Hopium – Can Bring Needed Change, Leaning Hard Into The Terrible Tariffs, Standing With Ukraine Not Putin
I Stand With Ukraine, Europe, and Freedom. I Stand Against Putin, Trump, and Authoritarianism
We Must Lean In Much Harder Against Trump’s Terrible Tariffs, A New Lively Conversation With Michael Steele (Former RNC Chair, Current MSNBC Host)
As Voters Reject Trump Dems Are Finding A Higher Gear (New Video), The Terrible Tariffs Have Taken Effect And His Betrayal Of The American People Deepens
“You Have To Be Willing To Fight”
“The Ambience Of Information” – A Very Compelling Conversation With Nathan Heller
Fighting Trump’s Madman Agenda Of Sabotage, Plunder and Betrayal And Some Coffee with The Contrarians
Try As He Might Trump Cannot Escape Epstein, His Terrible Tariffs And His Failed Economic Agenda
Sunday Hopium – Some Notes On Where We Are Today And The Path Forward
Trump, Our Mad Leader, Is Angry Because He And His Plan Are Failing
The Trump Slowdown Is Here, The Tariff Madness Escalates, Dems Lead In Party ID And Generic Ballot
Trump’s Tariff Madness Makes It Clear He Doesn’t Give A Sh-t About The American People (New Video, Analysis)
Fighting Trump’s War On Science With Colette Delawalla and Dr. Jeremy Berg
Trump’s Escalating Tariff Madness, Roy Cooper Breaks Fundraising Records, Senator Alex Padilla On ICE, The Budget, Rescissions And More
How The Roberts Court Is Betraying The Country – My New Interview With Professor Leah Litman
Roy Cooper’s Launch Video, Trump’s Ongoing Tariff Fiasco, Voters Want Epstein Files Released, New Discussion w/Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19)
Roy Cooper Jumps Into The NC Senate Race, Trump Imposes A 15% Tariff On Europe, It’s The Zealotry, Stupid
Sunday Hopium – The Last Best Hope Of Earth
Epstein Is A Huge Problem For Trump. So Are His Tariffs, And The Upcoming Budget Fight
As Trump’s Powers Ebb We Must Keep Fighting For “The Last Best Hope Of Earth”
Things Are Bad For Trump Now. They Are Likely To Get Worse (New Video And Analysis)
“Trump’s Budget Could Break The Economy” – A New Conversation With Dr. Rob Shapiro
It’s Time For The “Just Locker Room Talk” And Sanewashing To End – Trump Is Pushing The Country To The Brink
Looking Ahead I See Far More Peril Than Promise For Trump and Republicans
Trump’s Struggles Have Given Us A Big Opportunity – We Need To Seize It
Sunday Hopium – Six Months In The Country Is Not Buying What Trump Is Selling
“Trump” The Brand Is Failing, New Interview With Ken Martin, And Dems Open Up A Big Enthusiasm Advantage
“Organize Everywhere, Win Anywhere” – My Conversation With DNC Chair Ken Martin
“A Pal Is A Wonderful Thing” – Why We Must Lean Into, Not Run From, The Epstein Scandal
New Analysis -“Trump” As Strongman Brand Is Failing (Video and Memo)
Epstein, Musk, Putin, Rising Inflation, Ongoing Tariff Fiasco – The World Just Isn’t Bending The Knee To Trump
Inflation Is Rising And Trump’s Agenda Is Failing
Trump’s Rancid Agenda Of Sabotage, Plunder and Betrayal Has Given The Pro-Democracy Movement A Big Opportunity
Sunday Hopium – Trump Is Struggling And We Need To Get Very, Very Loud Now
Trump’s Dangerous Tariff Madness, A Judge Restrains ICE in LA, “It’s A War on Due Process” – My Conversation With David Leopold
Trump Is Weak Not Strong, Brutal New Gallup Poll For Rs, Colorado’s Phil Weiser On Success of Dem AGs
The Passage Of The Big Ugly Has Given Us A Big Opportunity. We Need To Seize It (New Video & Political Analysis)
Trump Is Making America Poorer, Weaker, Less Safe and Less Free And The American People Are Unhappy About It
COURIER at 6, Winning The Info Wars – My Conversation With Tara McGowan
Trump’s Assault On Our Health Care, Explained – A Conversation With Charles Gaba
3 What’s Next Events This Week, Trump Drops 4 Points In 1st Post-Big Ugly Poll, Trump’s “Polluted Heart”
Some Early Thoughts On What Comes Next After The Big Ugly Bill
Sunday Hopium – Grateful To Be In This Community With All Of You
“Our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor”
Leader Jeffries Takes To The Floor Of The House, My New Video On The Republican Party’s Unprecedented And Dangerous Betrayal Of The Country
The House Needs To Hear A Roar Of Disapproval From The American People Today – Let’s Get To Work Everyone!
While Trump And Republicans Have Given Up On America This Community Never Will
Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill Will Make America Poorer, Weaker, Less Safe and Less Free – My Conversation With Stuart Stevens (Video)
America Is Not Winning Under Trump, We Are Losing. Today Is A Day Of Action. We Need To Be Very, Very Loud Today!!!!!
Signing This Terrible Bill Will Be A Loss For Trump – And America – Not A Win
“Time For Democrats To Go On Offense” – My Conversation With Senator Elissa Slotkin
A Corrupt SCOTUS Comes To A Struggling Trump’s Rescue (Again), Their Assault On Our Public Health Escalates, Let’s Keep Fighting To Stop Their Terrible Budget Bill
“Boundless Optimism” – My Interview with Mikie Sherrill, Our Great Candidate for Governor of New Jersey
Folks Aren’t Buying What Trump Is Selling, Dems Are Hurtling Into A New Era (New Video)
On Trump’s “Spectacle of Power” – A New Interview With Anne Applebaum
Folks Ain’t Buying What Trump Is Selling, Mamdani Wins, Our NM Resolutions Advance, Keep Working Vs. The Big, Ugly Bill Everyone!
New Interview With MI AG Dana Nessel, Folks Just Ain’t Bending The Knee, Initial Iran Polling Bad For Trump
Trump Warming To “Regime Change”, Budget Bill Takes Big Hits In The Senate, Our Resolutions Advance In New Mexico
Is Trump STRONG Now? An Uplifting Story From New Mexico, “I Feel Like I’ve Been Lied To”
Struggling And Unpopular, Trump Goes To War With Iran – My Conversation With Rep. Adam Smith (Video)
Dems Need To Get Serious About Partisan Voter Registration – My Conversation With Tom Bonier (And A Presentation Too)
Delusional Trump Thought The World And America Would Bend The Knee – He Was Wrong, Seriously Wrong (New Video And Analysis)
Struggling And Unpopular, Trump Considers War With Iran – My New Conversation With Rep. Adam Smith (Video)
Celebrating Juneteenth And Our Fight For Freedom, All Eyes On Virginia Now, “A Big, Beautiful Bust”
Trump Is Wagging All The Dogs He Can Find (Video), Double TACOs, Hawley On Trump’s Budget Bill: “It’s very bad policy, and it hurts poor people”
Double TACOS, Dropped Papers, Declining Poll Numbers – Monty Python Or American President?
A New Conversation With Senator Chris Van Hollen (Video), More Bad Polling For Trump, Next Steps After No Kings Day
Celebrating No Kings Day Across America
Good Luck Today Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trump’s Escalating War On Immigrants – My Conversation With Leon Krauze
Trump’s Escalating Migrant Terror Campaign Is Unpopular, Out Of Control, Inhumane And Doing Enormous Harm To The Country
Trump Is Weak, Not Strong (New Video), Hopium Endorses Jon Ossoff, Public Not There On Trump’s Immigration Escalation
Newsom’s Powerful Speech, Hopium Endorses Sherrill in NJ, Standing Up For Science With Colette Delawalla
Trump’s Madness Has Become A National Emergency (New Video)
The Madness Of The Trump Regime Has Become A National Emergency For The United States Of America
Gov. Newsom Fights The Trump Regime, Job One Remains Stopping The Reconciliation Bill, Rallying For The Bethesda Declaration
Sunday Hopium – Musk Wounds Trump And We Get Troops In Los Angeles
Trump’s Immigration Fanaticism Is Creating A Humanitarian Crisis in Florida – My Conversation With Joe Garcia
Trump Is Weaker Today, The Economy Is Slowing, And We Need To Keep Fighting MAGA’s Ruinous Economic Agenda
The Feud – Three Initial Takeaways
Trump Is Putting The American Dream Out Of Reach – And We Have To Fight (New Video), Jolly Jumps In, Trump’s Bill “Losing Steam
Musk Calls Trump’s Budget Bill “A Disgusting Abomination,” Charles Gaba On MAGA’s Savage Assault On Health Care in America
Trump’s Tariffs Slowing US/Global Economies, Ukraine Lands Another Blow, Iowa Heats Up
Congress Is Back And We Have A Big Economic Argument To Go Win
Revisiting “The Gray and The Brown” with Ron Brownstein