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Tri-City Democrats – Friday, April 10, 6:00 PM
Greetings fellow Democrats!
Update! The host location has developed Strep Throat, so in an abundance of caution, we’re going to revert to the Pasco Round Table location. Sorry about the late notice! We do still plan to have our presenter from Save Our Wild Salmon.
As usual at the pizza location, Tri-City Democrats will order several pizzas to share. We’ll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group. Some of our generous members are likely to purchase pitchers of beer to share. If you want the salad bar or soft drinks, you are on your own for those items.
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Columbia Basin Badger Club
THE FUTURE FLOWS HERE:
Eastern Washington Water Resource Management
HYBRID Badger Forum Thursday, April 16 | 12 NOON
In Person and Online
Does the current water crisis in the Colorado River basin predict the future for Eastern Washington rivers?
Most experts agree that how our principal river systems are managed will tell the story. Water is essential for continued growth and economic success for the region, which is entering its third consecutive drought year. Reservoir storage in the Cascades is far below average with little sign of recovery.
The federal Bureau of Reclamation’s latest water supply forecast says that irrigators in the Yakima Basin may receive less than half of their full entitlement this year. And it’s not just Washington’s eighty-billion-dollar agriculture industry that depends on water. The rivers provide water for our cities and industry, generate electricity, move all manner of commodities, and provide for our unique quality of life.
Join us on April 16, in person or online, to hear our panel of experts offer different ways to understand how water is used, delivered, and — most of all — shared in our region.
This Badger Forum is the third in a year-long series of events offered at no cost to our community. We need civil discourse on important topics. Thank you for supporting civil discourse and please encourage others to join us in that effort.
REGISTER HERE
The in-person audience will be at Kennewick Irrigation District headquarters, 2015 S. Ely, Kennewick. Click the link above and select the way you would like to attend. The online audience will use Zoom.
Transforming Conflict into Connection: Join Us for the Restorative Practices 201 Free Workshop!
Conflict doesn’t have to divide us—it can be a powerful opportunity for understanding, connection, and positive change.
Restorative Practices 201 Workshop, facilitated by the Conflict Center, sponsored by Battelle, is designed to equip you with practical tools to address low-level conflicts, build stronger relationships & create a more supportive environment for the youth you serve.
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Richland Public Library,
food provided
cost: Free
Focus: Advanced strategies for preventing and addressing low-level conflicts, repairing harm, and fostering connection within youth-serving communities.
Why Attend?
Learn actionable techniques to prevent minor conflicts from escalating.
Gain tools to build communication and turn conflict into opportunities for growth.
Explore real-world examples and case studies to apply restorative practices effectively.
Connect with others in the community who are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for youth.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is perfect for anyone in the community who works with youth, including educators, counselors, school staff, youth program leaders, mentors, coaches, extracurricular activity organizers, social workers, community advocates, restorative practices coordinators, and those involved with juvenile justice.
Registration Information:
https://forms.gle/UKzWNz26s4SRLpmA9
Deadline: Please register by March 21st.
Have questions or need more details? Reach out to us—we’re here to help!
Thank you for your dedication to creating safe, inclusive spaces and supporting the social-emotional well-being of the youth in our community. Let’s work together to turn conflict into connection and growth.
We can’t wait to see you on April 30th!
Learn more about the Conflict Center https://conflictcenter.org/
Election season is in full swing, bringing a host of important issues and candidates to evaluate. The Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council, in partnership with Café Con Arte, invites you to our Neighborhood Chat with Your Next Potential Representatives.
We encourage advocates and community partners to join us for an evening of comedy and community discourse. Together, we’ll ask questions, provide answers, and empower voters to head to the polls fully informed. Over 20 candidates running for office in Washington have been invited to participate in this essential dialogue.
Save your spot today by registering via Eventbrite: Tri-Cities Neighborhood Chat with Your Next Potential Representative
Details:
- Date: Saturday, November 2nd
- Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Café Con Arte
430 W Columbia St. Suite A
Pasco, WA
In recognition of Day of the Dead, we will take time to remember the past and look toward a future strengthened by civic engagement. Light refreshments will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!
In community,
TCD&IC Team
Want to get involved?
Council meetings take place in person and online every second Thursday.
Email info@TCDIC.org for more information and the zoom link
Volunteer with the Council today!
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Today we…
Support new arrivals through education, relationships and community so they can thrive in their new home.
In the future, we will…
Create a community of open hearts, helping hands and supportive systems where strangers become friends and we all thrive.
Do you remember learning to read? What would your life be like if you’d never had that opportunity?
Many of the students in our B5 classes are learning to read for the first time, or never really mastered reading when they were learning English. According to the Barbara Bush Foundation, 19% of adults in Benton County and 37% in Franklin County have low literacy skills, limiting their access to employment, education, and economic mobility. This helps explain why 13.4% of adults in Benton and Franklin counties have not completed a high school diploma or GED, almost double the state rate of 7.7% (Benton-Franklin Trends).
Adults with low literacy skills don’t see themselves as learners and often give up trying. Language learning and literacy go hand in hand, and learning to read in a language that is unfamiliar is even more challenging for adults than it is for kids. For this reason, a safe, encouraging environment is important to keep students working toward their goals.
At B5, we’re thankful for staff and volunteers who work diligently and persistently with students to help them on the road to success. They are equipping our students with the skills they need to become citizens, complete job applications, and get better paying jobs.
In the past, most of our students were new arrival refugees, and B5 received state funding to support them on their educational journey. Today, fewer than half of our students qualify for state funded support. More than ever, we look to our community to join us in the work by volunteering and investing in our students.
Thank you to all of you who give your time and money, so refugees and immigrants can find welcome at the doors of B5. Your donation in any amount allows us to support our programs to help newly arrived refugees THRIVE in our community. Will you join us?
Donations can be made through our website or they can be mailed to: B5 Learning Center 715 S Jean Street Kennewick, WA 99336
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Support new arrivals through education, relationships and community so they can thrive in their new home.
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Create a community of open hearts, helping hands and supportive systems where strangers become friends and we all thrive.
Join B5 at Barnes & Noble tomorrow, Saturday, April 4, for a bookfair! B5 staff and volunteers will host an information table, as well as a station to make your own bookmark, and several story-times. If you mention B5 at checkout, a portion of your sale will go to B5!
B5 will have a table near the kids’ section from 10am to 6pm.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Thank you to all of you who give your time and money, so refugees and immigrants can find welcome at the doors of B5. Your donation in any amount allows us to support our programs to help newly arrived refugees THRIVE in our community. Will you join us?
Donations can be made through our website or they can be mailed to: B5 Learning Center 715 S Jean Street Kennewick, WA 99336
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We are going to continue one thing a week to call Newhouse about. This week we are going to call and ask him to not support the extension of Section 702 without warrant requirements. See the full description HERE
Section 702 has been repeatedly abused in the past, with the FBI using its loopholes to access the communications of “peaceful protesters, federal and state lawmakers, Congressional staff, thousands of campaign donors, journalists, and a judge reporting civil rights violations by local police.” As over one hundred civil liberties groups expressed in a March 19th letter to Congress, new advancements in technology will only create further opportunities for abuse of this surveillance, such as the use of AI to mine and sell personal data.
TO DO:
Use the script below, information about the : Script (5calls.org)
Dan Newhouse:
Local Office: 509-713-7374
DC Office: 202-225-5816
PUBLIC Comment needed! Help support our immigrant community.
Comments are needed on two proposed Federal rules. One denies housing assistance to anyone who has an undocumented person living with them. The other extends the wait time for asylum seekers to get work permits from 150 days to a year,
TO DO: Submit online for housing- HERE. Action 1: NWIRP_HUDruleProp.p1.426.jpg - OneDrive. Action 2: NWIRP_HUDruleProp.p2.426.jpg - OneDrive.
A group of Indivisible groups on the west-side have been using a website to track actions that we could take upcoming. Many of them are statewide. There is an opportunity to sign up. It is pretty cool, so check it out!
Tri-Cities Earth Day Festival 2026
April 18, 2026 | 12:00–4:00 PM
REACH Museum | Richland, Washington
Free and open to the public
https://visitthereach.us/tri-cities-earth-day-2026/
EARTH DAY Event, April 22nd!
Please join us at the Earth Marker on Earth Day and celebrate the work that we have all accomplished for the community!
The program begins at 4 p.m., April 22, at Camp Kiwanis in Columbia Park in Kennewick. One of two Earth markers is nearby.
Read more at: https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/education/article315252560.html#storylink=cpy
Want to know how else we take back our democracy…..RUN for Office!!
We need you to consider or if you know someone please pass the name along.
Looking for Candidates to run in LD-8!
Filing dates are from May 4-May 8 ONLY, and there is so much to do before then. Please contact Jon at wa8lddcc@gmail.com for more information.
Look forward to seeing you all again! Join me
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We are going to try giving one thing to call Newhouse about and see how that goes. This week we are going to call and tell him to get back to Washington and vote on a War Powers Resolution.
Use the script below, if you want others go to: Script (5calls.org)
Dan Newhouse:
Local Office: 509-713-7374
DC Office: 202-225-5816
8th Legislative District Town Hall!! This weekend!
Please consider showing up to our local legislators town halls to be vocal. Time to hear from them directly and ask questions.
There will be one one Saturday, April 11
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Columbia Basin College, Gjerde Center
2600 N. 20th Ave, Pasco
Look forward to seeing you all again! Join me
FAQ from A Better Richland
Richland registered voters will vote this November to update the Richland City Council election process to be like the rest of Washington’s First-Class Cities, Pasco, and Kennewick.
Currently all seven members of the Richland council are elected “at-large.” They can live anywhere in the city. A vote to change the city charter would mean five council members would have to be elected from the districts where they live and two would still be elected “at-large”. Each of the five proposed districts would have approximately 12,000 residents. An interactive map on our website can show you in which district you would live.
Dear Friend,
We’ve given up trying to figure out what’s going on in Melania’s brain. But one thing we do know is that the Epstein cover-up isn’t over—because all the files still aren’t public and perpetrators have not been held accountable!
Efforts to conceal and protect Epstein’s network of the powerful at the expense of survivors are still very much ongoing. In fact, members of the Congressional Oversight Committee estimate that 50 percent of the Department of Justice and Epstein estate’s records have yet to be released. [1] That amounts to millions of pages of evidence concealed from Congress and from the public. [2] This isn’t just a clerical error—it’s a betrayal of the truth and a slap in the face to every survivor seeking accountability.
In February, we learned that the FBI conducted four interviews with a survivor who alleged she was sexually assaulted between the ages of 13 and 15 by both Jeffrey Epstein and President Trump—and that those files had never been made public. [3] After mounting pressure from the public and Congress, the Department of Justice finally released *some* additional records (that should have been made public months ago). They disclosed 16 new pages related to the allegation involving President Trump….but 37 pages are still missing. [4]
Millions of pages of the Epstein files are still missing. We’re not giving up!
Let the record show: Keeping these files locked away doesn’t just obscure the truth and deny survivors the accountability they deserve, but it’s also against the law! In July 2025, Democrats on the Congressional Oversight Committee forced a subpoena for the full release of the Epstein files. Congress passed (and President Trump signed!) the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law requiring the DOJ to release all unclassified records relating to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, 2025. [5] Well, that day has come and gone, and we know the missing 37 pages involving President Trump are just the tip of the iceberg. That subpoena is still active—and anything short of a full release of the files is simply a continuation of the White House cover-up.
Also concerning: The files that were released included personal information—and even photos—of survivors. [6] The double standard is hard to miss. The DOJ is willing to redact large swaths of information to shield the wealthy and well-connected, yet it still included sensitive, identifying details about survivors, despite Congress’s explicit directive to protect them.
For decades, women who were sex trafficked when they were children have been sounding the alarm on Epstein’s network of powerful friends. [7] But instead of the full transparency we were promised, we are seeing a pattern of evasion.
We deserve the truth. Survivors deserve to be heard. Demand the full release of the Epstein files!
Our children deserve to grow up in a world where no individual, regardless of title, position, and status, is above the law. We won’t stop fighting until we get the truth and deliver justice for the survivors. Thank you for being the heart of this movement and for never stopping the fight for accountability.
With gratitude,
– Donna, Kristin, Nate, Olivia, and the whole MomsRising.org & MamásConPoder Team
References:
[1] Rep. Robert Garcia via MSNOW
[2] Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump – NPR
[3] Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump – The New York Times
[4] Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump | NPR
[5] H.R.4405 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): Epstein Files Transparency Act
[6] Epstein files: Senators seek probe of DOJ over release, redaction of sex offender’s documents – CNBC
[7] A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public – PBS News
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Dear Friend,
Did you hear the good news?! Washington State Governor Ferguson signed the Millionaires Tax into law last week! And now that it’s Spring Break week across Washington State, we’re reflecting on the massive victories for families (including what the Governor just signed!) that you helped make possible during the 2026 legislative session.
We proved that when moms and parents speak, the legislature listens.
The Millionaires Tax will make our state’s tax code more equitable and will fund essential services our families need to thrive for generations to come, like free school lunch for all kids, child care, health care, public education, and even tax-free diapers. But that isn’t all—we have even more victories to celebrate!
We started the session facing $340 million in proposed cuts to child care, but thanks to our collective advocacy, we stopped HALF of those bad cuts from going through during a legislative session with a lot of very difficult state budget decisions. [1] Take a moment to celebrate this victory with us!
Tell WA Lawmakers: PFML deserves a strong future!
While we celebrate our wins, it’s important that we sustain our momentum and look ahead to protecting one of our greatest achievements: Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program (PFML).
Nearly ten years ago, we fought to pass this policy. Today, more Washingtonians than ever are using it to recover from surgery, bond with new babies, or care for loved ones—270,000 Washingtonians used the program last year alone! The demand is real and the impact is life-changing.
MomsRising member, Isabelle, in Spokane can attest to this first-hand:
I don’t know what we would have done without our state’s paid leave program when I had my youngest. When I was pregnant with her, I got COVID and was really sick. It was terrifying. Thankfully, I was able to take several weeks of paid medical leave. I was also able to take paid parental leave to recover from birth.
Today, I’m back in the workforce, and I’m able to succeed in my role as a nurse because I had that time to recover, bond, and keep myself and my baby healthy. Fortunately, my medical certification process for the PFML application was quick and easy.
Washingtonians love our PFML program so much that it’s created a bit of a ‘good problem’ to have. Our PFML program is so popular that it needs a boost in revenue to keep up with the demand. Claims have doubled in just four years—-because the program is meeting a very real need to care for ourselves or others during major life events—and this heartening success means the program is on track to run out of money by 2030. [2]
Unfortunately, we have already seen proposals from some lawmakers to cut benefits instead of providing the necessary funding for the program to continue its much-needed track record. Since when is supporting ‘too many’ families a bad thing? As moms and caregivers, we know that cuts would harm families already struggling to afford the basics—and even families that are financially stable right now but might not be able to afford unpaid time away from work for cancer treatment or pregnancy complications.
We won’t allow our beloved paid family and medical leave program to be cut and are going to reject any attempts to take these hard-won benefits away from Washingtonians! That’s why we hope you’ll join us in taking action early and often to protect PFML. We need to tell the legislature that cutting benefits is the wrong path. Instead, we need to shore up this essential program for the long haul by taxing wealth fairly and generating much-needed revenue for our state programs.
We cannot go backwards. After nearly ten years of this program providing a lifeline to working families across Washington, we must shore it up for a strong future. Let’s ensure it stays strong by demanding sustainable revenue, not benefit cuts.
We’ve already seen what we can accomplish when we stand together. We moved the needle on the Millionaires Tax (all the way to the finish line!) and saved millions in child care funding this session. Now, let’s bring that same energy to protecting the leave that allows us to be there for our families and our health when it matters most.
Thank you for speaking out and for everything you do.
With hope and solidarity,
– Lauren, Sara, Olivia, Maricela, and everyone at MomsRising
References:
[1] Child care advocates sound alarm about proposed budget cuts | The Olympian
[2] Loving paid leave to death | The Washington Observer
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These are challenging times for our country, and the League’s steady, nonpartisan leadership is more important than ever. We know what it takes to protect our democracy, and we know we can do it — together.
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The Trump administration could evict nearly 80,000 people unless we speak out against a proposed change in who can access subsidized housing.
For decades, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allowed people living in mixed-status households to access federal housing subsidies. Now, the Trump administration has proposed a new rule that would ban entire families from federally subsidized housing programs if even one person in the household cannot provide proof of eligible immigration status.
This proposed rule is a continuation of the anti-immigrant myth accusing non-citizens of overutilizing social support programs. In reality, this rule will only serve to punish individuals and families living in mixed-status households by revoking their access to this critical support.
This proposal would have far-reaching effects, impacting any household currently living in HUD-funded housing with a family member who is undocumented or who has an immigration status that makes them ineligible to receive HUD assistance, such as DACA, TPS, student visas, work visas, or visas for survivors of violence.
The Trump administration is trying to blame the housing crisis on immigrants, but this proposal would only serve to force thousands of families—including many of the 173,000 Washingtonians who live in subsidized housing—to choose between separating to keep some members housed or staying together, facing homelessness and the long-term consequences that come with it.
And during a legitimate housing crisis, this rule would actually reduce funds for HUD housing assistance for everyone, as it diverts scarce resources away from providing affordable housing, to verifying tenants’ citizenship status.
The good news is that we’ve been here before, and we won. The Trump administration tried this once during his first term, but thousands of us came together across the country to push back, and the rule was withdrawn before it could take effect.
That’s why our voices matter right now. Federal agencies like HUD depend on public comments to hear how their policies and actions might affect us, and they are required by law to read and consider the comments they receive.
Each and every comment can make a difference in whether thousands of mixed-status families can stay together in their homes.
Thank you for taking action with us.
In solidarity,
The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
P.S. If you’re able, please share this action with your network on Facebook and Instagram to ensure everyone who cares about this is heard before the April 21 deadline!
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La administración de Trump podría desalojar a casi 80,000 personas a menos que denunciemos el cambio propuesto en las condiciones de acceso a viviendas subvencionadas.
Durante décadas, el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés) ha permitido que las personas que viven en hogares de estatus mixto accedan a las ayudas federales para la vivienda. Ahora, la administración de Trump ha propuesto una nueva norma que excluye a familias enteras de los programas de vivienda subvencionados por el gobierno federal si tan solo una persona del hogar no puede presentar pruebas de estatus migratorio válido.
Esta norma propuesta refuerza el mito antiinmigrante al acusar a los no ciudadanos de utilizar en exceso los programas de ayuda social. En realidad, esta norma solo serviría para castigar a las personas y familias que viven en hogares de estatus mixto, ya que les impediría acceder a esta ayuda tan importante.
Esta propuesta tendrá un gran impacto y afectará a cualquier familia que viva en una vivienda financiada por el HUD y que tenga un miembro indocumentado o con un estatus migratorio que no le permita recibir ayuda del HUD, como DACA, TPS, visados de estudiante, de trabajo o para víctimas de violencia.
La administración de Trump quiere culpar a los inmigrantes de la crisis de la vivienda, pero esta propuesta solo serviría para obligar a miles de familias, incluyendo a los 173,000 residentes de Washington que viven en viviendas subvencionadas, a elegir entre separarse para que algunos miembros mantengan su vivienda o quedarse juntos y enfrentar el desalojo y la falta de hogar, además de sufrir las consecuencias que eso trae a largo plazo.
Y en plena crisis de vivienda, esta norma recortaría los fondos destinados a las ayudas de vivienda del HUD para todos, ya que desviaría los pocos recursos disponibles de la creación de viviendas asequibles a la verificación de la ciudadanía de los residentes.
Ya hemos pasado por esto y hemos ganado. La administración de Trump intentó esto una vez durante su primer periodo, pero miles de personas de todo el país nos unimos para oponernos y retiraron la norma antes de que entrara en vigor.
Por eso nuestra voz es importante ahora mismo. Las agencias federales, como el HUD, dependen de los comentarios del público para saber cómo sus políticas y acciones pueden afectarnos, y la ley les obliga a leer y tener en cuenta los comentarios que reciben.
Cada uno de estos comentarios puede permitir que miles de familias de estatus mixto sigan viviendo juntas en sus hogares.
Gracias por tomar acción con nosotros.
En solidaridad,
La Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington
P.D.: Si puede, comparta esta iniciativa con su red de contactos en Facebook e Instagram para asegurar que todas las personas interesadas en este tema sean escuchadas antes de la fecha límite del 21 de abril.
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Nuestras conversaciones mensuales permiten a los miembros de la comunidad de todo Washington compartir sus experiencias, discutir estrategias para empoderar a comunidades locales e involucrar a los directamente afectados en los procesos decisorios.
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Our monthly General Meeting allows community members from across Washington to share their experiences, discuss strategies for empowering local communities, and involve those directly affected by these issues in the decision-making processes.
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In this Issue:
- ¡Chinga La Migra! 17th Annual Trivia Night was a huge success!
- Alumni Long Beach Weekend: April 24 – April 26
- Here’s what’s coming up:
- Our Jobs List-Serv is live!
¡Chinga La Migra! 17th Annual Trivia Night was a huge success!
Your support made for an unforgettable evening of singing, trivia, and celebration – and it also raised the most funds ever for the fellows’ Washington D.C. trip.
Board Member Derek Richards tickled the ivories, and countless alumni, board members, and fellows came together to make the event possible, ensuring scholarships so that the entire class can participate.
While the Spirit of ’12 held onto their reigning champion title (three-peat champions), the competition was fierce, friendly, and full of fun — with team names like ¡Chinga La Migra! and “Marco Rubio’s 4th Job,” you just knew it was going to be a good night. And everyone walked away a winner in some way.
Thank you for joining us and supporting the Class of 2026!
And if you’ve seen any of the footage or photos, you’re probably feeling a little bit of FOMO right now. Don’t worry, we have a cure for that, below!
-Emily
Save the Date: Alumni Long Beach Weekend (April 24 – April 26)
Alumni Long Beach Weekend: April 24 – April 26
Long Beach Alumni weekend is next month! Join us from Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26, for a weekend of coastal charm and impactful learning as WAIDF returns to the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach, Washington.
WAIDF Alumni and Adrift Hospitality’s Founder and CEO Tiffany Turner has offered a special WAIDF Discount Code, and together, with Alumni, Madeline Matson, Director at Rural Assembly, they have put on an amazing programming weekend featuring panels on rural healthcare, local government, and rural schools and childcare, along with a tour of the Port of Chinook and a visit to Ilwaco Cider Co. Plus, we’ll have sessions on building rural resilience and a stop at the Chinook or Naselle Youth Camp.
Sign up today! The discount code for Adrift Hotel & Spa will be shared upon registration.
Here’s what’s coming up:
- March 28 & 29: Tacoma and Pierce County Weekend
The fellows are taking Pierce County by storm this weekend and maybe even a No Kings Rally, as well. - April 11 & 12: Central WA
- April 25 & 26: Long Beach Weekend
- May 5 – 8: Washington, D.C.
- May 23: Campaign and Elections Weekend (Federal Way)
We’re planning something big this year. If you’re a consultant, organizer, or advocate, or have wisdom to share with candidates running or supporting candidates across the state, reach out to Emily Wicks at emily@democraticfuture.org. And if you’re a candidate, future candidate, already working on a campaign, or planning to work on campaigns, hold May 23rd on your calendar!
Please reach out if you’re interested in partnering on an upcoming event or program! You can use the Program Hosting & Reception Interest Form below.
Our Jobs List-Serv is live!
With nearly 100 subscribers, our WAIDF Jobs List-Serv is live!
Share opportunities ranging from internal roles within your organization to ones that catch your eye, like internships and fellowships, through the WAIDF Jobs List-Serv.
Once signed up, simply email your job or opportunity to jobs@democraticfuture.org. Be sure to include pertinent details, a link, and what relationship you have (if any) with the opportunity.
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In this Issue:
- Join us for our 17th Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction on March 19!
- Alumni Long Beach Weekend (April 24 – April 26)
- Join the WAIDF March Madness Basketball Tournament Fun!
Join us for our 17th Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction on March 19!
The Washington, D.C. trip is just around the corner, and the 2026 Fellows are hard at work preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year.
Do you, or someone you know…
- Love fun trivia nights in Seattle on a weekday?
- Care about civics, democracy, and making a difference, or
- Live in or near Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood and enjoy trivia, bar bites, drinks, and supporting democracy?
Then join the Washington Institute for a Democratic Future this Thursday, March 19, at Clock Out Lounge for our 17th Annual Trivia Night! We’ll have an amazing silent auction, trivia, a little variety show — all hosted by our wonderful and talented WAIDF Board Member, Derek Richards.
RSVP, sponsor, or grab your ticket here!
It’s going to be a blast! You can bring a team or we’ll match you with one, no pressure, just fun!
Why it matters: Your support helps send our 2026 WAIDF Fellowship Class to Washington, D.C, in May to dive deep into civics and democracy at the federal level.
Save the Date: Alumni Long Beach Weekend (April 24 – April 26)
WAIDF will return to the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach, Washington, April 24–26.
We’re planning a fantastic weekend of connection, reflection, and community, and we can’t wait to gather with alumni from across the state.
Sign up today! The discount code for Adrift Hotel & Spa will be shared upon registration.
Join the WAIDF March Madness Basketball Tournament Fun!
Thanks to alumnus Emily Murphy (Class of 2012) for organizing the WAIDF March Madness Basketball Tournament!
Free to join, no experience necessary.
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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
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WA Weekly Democracy Legislative Newsletter for Feb 9, 2026 – Updates & Action Needed!
Attention those in WA State: Please join us on January 23rd in Olympia for Democracy Lobby Day 2026!
TODAY: Democracy Happy Hour @ 5 pm PT/8 pm ET – Patriotic Millionaires with Morris Pearl, Chair
No Kings! National Day of Action on Oct 18th & Impeach Trump Campaign
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Stand Up for Democracy! Awards Dinner & Celebration on Oct 25th in Seattle
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Democracy in the Park Picnic in Spokane on Saturday, August 23rd at 12-3 pm
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Weekly News Roundup for Yes on Prop 1 to Renew Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program!
A History of Public Financing of Elections in Seattle with Rory O’Sullivan
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Keep Organizing After No Kings and Celebrate FAN Bill Signings
Join FAN at a No Kings III Rally in your Area
Interfaith Connections and Solidarity this Spring
Get Important Bills Signed by Gov. Ferguson and Organize Your Community
Sine Die: 2026 Legislative Session Ends
Join our FAN 2026 Legislation Celebration and No Kings III
Help these Bills Pass TODAY Before House Cutoff
Voter Disenfranchisement, Millionaire’s Tax and More
Help the Millionaires Tax Pass the House and Stand with Immigrant Workers in WA
Attend Townhalls this Weekend and IFAD Recap 2026
Keep these Bills Moving after IFAD
Let’s Move these Bills, Week 4 Recap, & Homeland Security
Sign-in Pro and Help Push the Millionaires Tax Bill Forward!
WA Weekly Democracy Legislative Newsletter for Feb 2, 2026 – Action Needed!
Advocacy Opportunities Week 4 and Week 3 Recap
FAN says ICE OUT: Here are some Actions We Can Take Together
WA Weekly Democracy Legislative Newsletter for Jan 26, 2026 – Plus Action Needed!
Advocacy Opportunities Week 3 and Week 2 Recap
2026 Leg Session Advocacy Opportunities Week 2 and Week 1 Recap
If you are in WA, please join us in Olympia on Jan 23 for Democracy Lobby Day 2026!
123 Action! Raise Your Voice this Weekend!
Join us this Thursday January 8 at Westminster UCC!
Faith in Action: Looking Forward to the New Year
Interfaith Advocacy Day 2026 Registration Now Open
Make Sure you Register for our 2026 Legislative Preview this Week
Gearing Up for our Legislative Preview Next Week
TODAY: Democracy Happy Hour @ 5 pm PT/8 pm ET – Majority Rules 101: FILM & Discussion
Celebrating our Annual Dinner Together
FAN Dinner Registration Extended to Thursday November 13th
Don’t Miss Out on Our FAN Annual Dinner featuring Rep. Jayapal and the Tacoma Refugee Choir
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Join Us for Our Annual Dinner November 16
Annual Dinner Registration Now Open+ Advocacy Opportunities
Tell the Senate to Prioritize Healthcare Access
Save the Date for Our Annual Dinner on November 16
Opportunities Galore: Federal Advocacy Trainings, Criminal/Immigrant Justice, and More
Meeting the Moment: Federal Advocacy Training with the UCC
Celebrating the Life of Rev. Carol Jensen
FAN Mid-Year Appeal and Advocacy Events Around our State
Day of Action: Flood the Phones to Reject the Immoral Budget
Advocate in Solidarity with People of Faith & Conscience at the U.S. Senate Steps!
FAN Spring Summits This Sunday, June 1st, Seattle Meeting Moved to June 22nd
More Locations for FAN Spring Summits, Don’t Miss Out
FAN Spring Summits & Celebrations
Call Your Representatives Now, Federal Advocacy Alert to Protect Medicaid & SNAP!
Federal Advocacy Alert: Protect Medicaid & SNAP!
2025 WA Legislative session: wins, gratitude, and more action ahead
Just Two More Days Left in Session + May Day Actions Across the State
Final Week – Rallying for a Moral Budget
Week 14 Legislative Recap – The Final Countdown: Revenue Debates and Justice Wins Before Sine Die
Take Action Now for Immigrant Rights, Progressive Revenue, Housing and More!
Keeping our Faith and Advocacy Energy Going + Week 13 Recap
Sign-In Pro then Go to a HANDS OFF Rally! + Week 12 Legislative Recap
WA Democracy Legislative Newsletter for the week of March 31, 2025 & Action Needed!
Now It’s About the Money + Week 10 Legislative Session Recap
Making Our Presence Felt at Townhalls + Week 9 Legislative Session Recap
Blessings of our Faith Traditions and our Unfailing Advocacy + Week 8 Legislative Session Recap
Action Moves to Town Halls & Rules Committees + Week 7 Legislative Session Recap
Celebrating IFAD and Bill Cut Off! Legislative Session Week 6 Action Alerts and Recap
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Make a Difference! Legislative Session Week 4 Action Alerts and Recap
Increasing Our Advocacy, Legislative Session! Week 3
Increasing Our Advocacy, Legislative Session! Week 2
Standing Together for Immigrant Rights
Sign-In Pro Now on JDA! Legislative Session Week 2 FAN Criminal Justice Reform Update
Welcome to the 2025 Legislative Session! Week 1
FAN Interfaith Advocacy Day Registration Now Open and Our 2025 Legislative Agenda
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Opportunities to Learn More About FAN’s 2025 Policy Priorities
A Heartfelt Gratitude from Faith Action Network and Upcoming FAN Events
A Word of Support from Faith Action Network and an invitation to our Annual Dinner
Learn about the Ballot Initiatives Next Tuesday
Announcing FAN’s Next Executive Director, Joyce del Rosario and Upcoming FAN Events
Registration for FAN 2024 Annual Dinner now Open
Join Us for “Understanding the Impacts of Indian Boarding Schools”
Faith, Labor and Building Our Statewide Connections
3 Initiatives to Vote No on this November
Remember to Vote in the Primaries August 6th
Build skills with FAN this summer and Vote NO on Initiatives
Announcing Our Search for FAN’s Next Executive Director
Putting Our Values into Action
Table with us at Spokane Pride
Taking Action Together this Election Season
Announcing our FAN Spring Summits
Continuing Opportunities for Advocacy
Important announcement from FAN
We’re beyond excited to invite you to our 2026 Annual Event, Power in Partnership.
This year, we’re bringing everyone together at Town Hall Seattle to uplift survivor voices, the advocates, community leaders, and allies who make this work possible. Not only to reflect on what we’ve built, but to look ahead at what’s still to come.
We’re also honored to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Joseph Anderson.
Dr. Anderson is a pediatric hospitalist and Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Central Maine Medical Center, where he cares for hospitalized children and newborns and attends high-risk deliveries. After treating patients impacted by the 2023 Lewiston mass shooting, he founded Maine Providers for Gun Safety and has become a leading voice in advancing gun safety policy and clinician education on firearm injury prevention.
We expect this event to fill quickly. RSVP now to secure your spot.
Monday, April 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Town Hall Seattle
We look forward to seeing you there!
With gratitude,
Renée Hopkins CEO
Alliance for Gun Responsibility
ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194
MARCH NEWSLETTER
2026
30 Years Since Moses Lake – What We’ve Learned
February marked the 30th anniversary of the shooting at Moses Lake, which took three lives, including the younger brother of Alliance for Gun Responsibility CEO, Renee Hopkins. In two thoughtful Op-Ed’s published in The Spokesman-Review and Seattle’s Child, Renee revisits that fateful day and offers progressive solutions that could prevent another life-altering event like the one that occurred in Moses Lake three decades ago. Seattle’s Child: “Thirty years ago, my world stopped. I was just out of college when my brother, Arnie, was killed by a student who brought a firearm to Frontier Junior High School in Moses Lake…Arnie was 14 years old.”
Lawmakers in Olympia Hear Directly from AGR
A short session means a busy session, and that means there was no rest for the Alliance. Starting in early January, the Alliance has had a steady presence in Olympia this Legislative session. Whether it’s testifying in support of restoring funding to the Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention or dozens of orange shirted activists deploying to the gallery following the floor action, you couldn’t be anywhere in the Capitol without hearing the Alliance’s message that gun violence is preventable.
We Are Deeply Disappointed
Despite the clear data, expert endorsements, and the overwhelming public support, the House failed to pass HB 1152, our Safe Storage bill. By failing to move this legislation forward, legislators missed a critical opportunity that will result in at least one more year of unaccountability for irresponsible firearm owners. It’s regrettable that after years of organizing, advocacy, and making significant investments to elect leaders who campaigned on gun violence prevention, that safe storage became a negotiating bargaining chip as well as a convenient excuse for legislators lacking courage and leadership.
So, what are we going to do? We’re going to recommit the Alliance to elevating safe storage to the top of Washington’s public safety agenda. We will foster this legislative environment with education to our gun violence prevention champions and newly elected officials on safe storage data, research and device distribution success stories. Legislators, you’re going to see the Alliance in your districts, at your Town Hall meetings, and tabling at your community events. We will be holding policy briefings, conducting trainings and organizing gun violence prevention champions across the state.
Let’s re-energize legislative support for a safe storage law
in Washington!
Alliance Helps Deliver Public Safety Win: Governor Signs Bill Cracking Down on 3D Printed Ghost Guns
A major component of the Alliance’s 2026 legislative agenda, HB 2320, was signed into law by Governor Ferguson. This is a piece of legislation that will strengthen Washington’s ghost gun statute to directly address the growing threat of untraceable, 3D-printed firearms. The Alliance for Gun Responsibility thanks the Governor, bill sponsor Representative Osman Salahuddin, and the Washington State Legislature for delivering another public safety win for communities across the state.
With the passage of HB 2320, Washington continues to take a proactive approach to closing gaps in existing law and addressing emerging risks before they escalate. The Alliance for Gun Responsibility will continue working with lawmakers and partners to advance practical, evidence-based solutions that strengthen public safety and reflect the realities communities are facing today.
AGR Field Team is Everywhere
Not only has the AGR Field Team been a constant presence in the Capitol Gallery, they’ve also been building partnerships with community organizations across Washington. In 2026, our Field Team assisted and volunteered at the Washington Youth Alliance Lobby Day, where they held meetings with legislators on key issues affecting young people in Washington – most importantly gun violence prevention. We also attended the National Survey: How Young Adults View the Health of Our Democracy Forum, which focused on how young people are thinking about a range of issues from democracy reform and gun violence prevention during these tense times. The Alliance also delivered an introductory presentation on gun violence prevention and advocacy to teens at the YMCA Clark County, and our very own, Isaiah Lenard talked about why youth engagement around gun violence prevention matters to students at Shorewood High School in Shoreline, WA.
Alliance for Gun Responsibility Launches New ‘Washington State Protection Orders’ Advertisements
Last summer, we were proud to launch a stateline online portal designed to help understand, navigate, and access civil protection orders across Washington. The website, waprotectionorders.org, is tailored to meet the needs of survivors, respondents, advocates, law enforcement and legal professionals, by consolidating information on all six types of civil protection orders in Washington.
The Alliance created a series of social media advertising campaigns in support of Washington’s Protection Orders, including this ‘Behind the Scenes’ look at the making of those advertisements. This ad – developed by our very own, Sean Kent, with a voice-over from our Communications Intern, Angelina Riley – highlights the user-friendly nature of the Washington Protection Orders website with clarity, justice and added safety measures for those who need it most.
For more information please visit: waprortectionorders.org
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Researchers Find Pro-Gun Groups Spend Big in Elections After School Shootings
Since 1999, over 420 school shootings have occurred in the United States, exposing more than 390,000 students to gun violence. From Sandy Hook to Uvalde, in the aftermath of each tragedy come familiar rituals of prayers and calls for reform. Yet, Congress has stalled on significant gun safety reform for decades.
A recent study by researchers at Stanford Law School investigated why this gap between public concern and federal action persists, despite broad popular support for gun safety reforms. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, claimed that political spending from gun policy groups might explain this trend.
Read more: https://stanforddaily.com/2026/03/10/pro-gun-groups-spend-big-in-elections/Spring?
AGR Celebrates Passage of SB5974 Ensuring Accountability and Constitutional Compliance Across All Washington Communities
The Alliance for Gun Responsibility applauds the Washington House of Representatives for passing SB5974, a comprehensive piece of legislation that modernizes and strengthens standards for sheriffs, police chiefs, and town marshals across the state. The bill ensures that all law enforcement leaders, whether elected or appointed, meet consistent professional qualifications and accountability standards. SB5974 establishes baseline eligibility requirements for law enforcement leadership, including a minimum age of 25, no felony or serious misconduct convictions that would trigger certification revocation, and a minimum of five years of relevant experience. Equally important, the legislation creates clear accountability mechanisms that apply uniformly to all police leaders when serious misconduct occurs. Under current law, a sheriff’s or police chief’s certification can be revoked, but it remains unclear whether they must be immediately removed from office. SB5974 closes this gap, ensuring that no one in charge of a law enforcement agency has less accountability than those who work for them. The passage of SB5974 comes on the heels of new polling that showed 75% of likely 2026 Washington voters enthusiastically favor strengthening qualifications and accountability standards for law enforcement leadership
Meet The Staff
Thank you to The Alliance’s Incredible 2026 Interns and Fellows
Save the Date
The 2026 Alliance for Gun Responsibility’s Annual Event is moving to Town Hall on April 27th. Save the Date for the hottest ticket in town.
Congratulations, Seattle Seahawks
As a national organization, we take tremendous pride in the work our state partners are doing in Oregon, Michigan and Maine. However, being Washington-based, we must take a moment (and some space in this newsletter) to celebrate our very own Seattle Seahawks victory in Super Bowl LXI. We were so happy that Alliance staff took a few hours off to join hundreds of thousands of our fellow Washingtonians at the Victory Parade downtown. Now that the NFL season is behind us, our thoughts now turn to the Seattle Mariners, who are rightly getting lots of World Series buzz.
In Memorandum
Cheryl was a fierce champion of gun violence prevention. After surviving the horrendous Jewish Federation shooting in Seattle in 2006, Cheryl committed her life to helping ensure others would not have to endure what she did. As the Citizen sponsor of I-594 Cheryl helped chart a new reality for GVP in Washington State. Cheryl will forever be remembered as a servant leader whose actions helped save countless lives in Washington and around the country.
ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194
We’re excited to invite you to our 2026 Annual Event, Power in Partnership!
This year, we’re gathering at Town Hall Seattle to uplift survivor voices, the advocates, community leaders, and allies who make this work possible, to not only reflect on what we’ve built together, but to look ahead at what’s still to come.
We’ll have more to share soon about our program and featured guests. What we can tell you now: it’s going to be a really powerful afternoon, and seats are limited.
Monday, April 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Town Hall Seattle
We expect this event to fill quickly. RSVP now to secure your spot.
We look forward to seeing you there!
With gratitude,
Renée Hopkins CEO
Alliance for Gun Responsibility
ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194
We got the Millionaires Tax through the House, the Senate, and now the Governor has signed it. That’s a huge win. Congratulations!
So… what’s next?
We’re hosting an Activist Briefing at 12pm on April 15th with a legislative leader to dig into exactly that. We’ll walk through how this new revenue will support everyday Washingtonians, what the opposition is plotting, and how we can protect our win.
Can’t make it? No worries – here’s some recommended reading to get up to speed.
- Rick Steves in My Edmonds News – A millionaires tax? Let’s try shared prosperity
- The Economic Opportunity Institute – Millionaires Tax Explainer
- Kevin Litwack in Seattle’s Child – ‘Millionaires’ tax can help balance school inequities
Hope to see you on Tax Day!
Ben, Invest in Washington Now
P.S. You can also RSVP to our Activist Briefing by responding to this email. I’ll send you the Zoom link!
Get in Touch Today
Invest in Washington Now, 509 Olive Way Ste 1133, Seattle, WA, 98101
It’s official! Together, we passed one of the most historic pieces of legislation in Washington state history. Thanks to your advocacy, we’re about to see a major reinvestment in our state’s families, workers, and small businesses.
That’s because the Millionaires Tax isn’t just about fixing our upside-down tax code. It will also:
- Double the number of Washingtonians who qualify for the Working Families Tax Credit
- Provide free school meals to all students
- Cut sales taxes on some essential products, putting hundreds of dollars back into families’ pockets
- Boost funding for early learning and childcare
- Deliver the largest tax cut for small businesses in state history
- And more!
This win was made possible by countless advocates, lawmakers, and organizations who spoke up and took action. Even some celebrities like Rick Steves are celebrating this moment! We all have a lot to be proud of.
We also want to extend a special thank you to Governor Bob Ferguson, who helped see this bill through from start to finish. Can we count on you to send Democratic lawmakers and the Governor a quick note of appreciation?
This still isn’t the end of the fight, but it is a major milestone for our movement.
In solidarity,
Ben, Invest in WA Now
Get in Touch Today
Invest in Washington Now, 509 Olive Way Ste 1133, Seattle, WA, 98101
Billionaires dodge taxes while our food banks are running dry
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BREAKING: 6% cuts across the board?
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Let’s help lawmakers make the right choice
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There’s still time to register for this can’t miss conversation!!
Tonight at 6pm — a can’t miss conversation on why we should be optimistic about the election.
National political commentator Simon Rosenberg will take us through his toplines on the election. He and Congressman Adam Smith will give us the last boost we need to keep working hard and finish strong.
Register at bit.ly/OctoberOptimism
Bring your questions — we’ll get to as many as we can
See you tonight!
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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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California, Michigan, Nevada, New York, and Ohio – Activate America – writing postcards to encourage voters to Vote by mail and Get Out the Vote in crucial swing states. Mail by 10/8 to 10/20.
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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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Find all GOTV opportunities on the Indivisible Vashon Get Out The VOTE volunteer opportunities matrix HERE.
Green cells in the “Goals” section indicate which states will make a difference achieving that goal.
Each green cell in the Writing, Phone Banking and Voter Registration sections indicate which organization is hosting opportunities.
Just click on the organization name to see what they’re offering!
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*Please note that some volunteer opportunities may end before this action expires.
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Thank You for helping build a strong and vibrant democracy!
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We have extended early bird pricing for the gala through this weekend! Discounted tickets will remain available until 11:59pm Monday, April 6. The event is close to selling out. Please buy tickets soon if you’d like to attend!
Purchase discounted early bird tickets now
We hope to see you at the gala on Friday, May 15 at the Westin Seattle. However, if you’re unable to attend, you can still make a difference by donating here.
This event is more than a fundraiser—it’s a space of collective power, where we come together in solidarity and commit to the fight ahead. Please join us – your solidarity and partnership is a source of hope for our staff and clients. Thank you!
With Gratitude,
With Gratitude,
Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Executive Director
¡Hemos extendido los precios de preventa para la gala hasta este fin de semana! Las entradas a precio de preventa estarán disponibles hasta las 11:59 pm del lunes 6 de abril y están a punto de agotarse. ¡Por favor, adquiere tus entradas pronto si deseas asistir!
Comprar entradas a precio de preventa ahora
Esperamos verte en la gala el viernes, 15 de mayo, en el Westin Seattle. Sin embargo, si no puedes asistir, también puedes hacer una diferencia realizando una donación aquí.
Este evento es más que una recaudación de fondos: es un espacio de poder colectivo, donde nos unimos en solidaridad y nos comprometemos con la lucha que tenemos por delante. Por favor, acompáñanos, tu solidaridad y apoyo son una fuente de esperanza para nuestro equipo y nuestros clientes. ¡Gracias!
¡Esperamos verte allí!
Con gratitud,
Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Directora Ejecutiva
Thank You Gala Sponsors! Gracias, patrocinadores de la gala
ACLU of Washington
AILA Washington Chapter
Barron Quinn Blackwood, PLLC
Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.
City of Tacoma
Corr Cronin, LLP
Cowan Miller & Lederman, P.S.
ERM Immigration Law, PLLC
Fenwick & West, LLP
Frank Freed Subit & Thomas, LLP
Gates Foundation
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Gibbs Houston Pauw
Highline Education Association
Higuera & VanDerhoef, PLLC
Hispanic Roundtable of South Sound
K&L Gates, LLP
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP
Law Office of Shara Svendsen, PLLC
MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
McNaul Ebel
Microsoft Pro Bono Program
Perkins Coie, LLP
Reverb
Rosché Immigration Law, PLLC
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
SEIU 775
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
SEIU Local 925
Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation
Sisters of Providence
Teamsters Local Union No. 117
UFCW 3000
USI Consulting Group
Washington State Association for Justice
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation
Follow us on social media!
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
nwirp.org
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Early Bird pricing for our gala ends this Friday, April 3!
Purchase discounted early bird tickets now
We’re looking forward to gathering with our community of support at our largest fundraiser of the year on Friday, May 15 at the Westin Seattle. However, if you’re unable to attend, you can still make a difference by donating here.
As we’re fighting against attacks on immigrant rights every single day, our efforts are buoyed by your support and encouragement. We hope you can join us as we gather to reaffirm our shared value of justice for all.
With Gratitude,
With Gratitude,
Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Executive Director
PS- Would you like to be a table ambassador? Check out our guide here, and please contact our Development Events Manager Rex Brown at events@nwirp.org if you’re interested.
¡Las entradas a precios de preventa para nuestra gala finalizan este viernes, 3 de abril!
Comprar entradas a precio de preventa ahora
Estamos emocionados por reunirnos con nuestra comunidad de apoyo en nuestro evento de recaudación de fondos más grande del año, el viernes 15 de mayo, en el Westin Seattle. Sin embargo, si no puedes asistir, también puedes hacer una diferencia realizando una donación aquí.
Mientras luchamos todos los días contra los ataques a los derechos del inmigrante, nuestros esfuerzos se ven motivados gracias a tu apoyo y aliento. Esperamos que puedas acompañarnos mientras nos reunimos para reafirmar nuestro valor compartido por la justicia para todos.
¡Esperamos verte allí!
Con gratitud,
Malou Chávez (she/her/ella)
Directora Ejecutiva
P. D.: ¿Te gustaría ser embajador de mesa? Consulta nuestra guía aquí y, si estás interesado, puedes ponerte en contacto con nuestre Directorx de Eventos de Desarrollo, Rex Brown, en events@nwirp.org.
Thank You Gala Sponsors! Gracias, patrocinadores de la gala
ACLU of Washington
AILA Washington Chapter
Barron Quinn Blackwood, PLLC
Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S.
City of Tacoma
Corr Cronin, LLP
Cowan Miller & Lederman, P.S.
ERM Immigration Law, PLLC
Fenwick & West, LLP
Frank Freed Subit & Thomas, LLP
Gates Foundation
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Gibbs Houston Pauw
Highline Education Association
Higuera & VanDerhoef, PLLC
Hispanic Roundtable of South Sound
K&L Gates, LLP
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP
Law Office of Shara Svendsen, PLLC
MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
McNaul Ebel
Microsoft Pro Bono Program
Perkins Coie, LLP
Reverb
Rosché Immigration Law, PLLC
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
SEIU 775
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
SEIU Local 925
Sheng-Yen Lu Foundation
Sisters of Providence
Teamsters Local Union No. 117
UFCW 3000
USI Consulting Group
Washington State Association for Justice
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation
Follow us on social media!
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
nwirp.org
Keep Organizing After No Kings and Celebrate FAN Bill Signings
Join FAN at a No Kings III Rally in your Area
Interfaith Connections and Solidarity this Spring
Get Important Bills Signed by Gov. Ferguson and Organize Your Community
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Let’s Move these Bills, Week 4 Recap, & Homeland Security
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Annual Dinner Registration Now Open+ Advocacy Opportunities
Tell the Senate to Prioritize Healthcare Access
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Opportunities Galore: Federal Advocacy Trainings, Criminal/Immigrant Justice, and More
Meeting the Moment: Federal Advocacy Training with the UCC
Celebrating the Life of Rev. Carol Jensen
FAN Mid-Year Appeal and Advocacy Events Around our State
Day of Action: Flood the Phones to Reject the Immoral Budget
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More Locations for FAN Spring Summits, Don’t Miss Out
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Federal Advocacy Alert: Protect Medicaid & SNAP!
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Just Two More Days Left in Session + May Day Actions Across the State
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Week 14 Legislative Recap – The Final Countdown: Revenue Debates and Justice Wins Before Sine Die
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Sign-In Pro then Go to a HANDS OFF Rally! + Week 12 Legislative Recap
WA Democracy Legislative Newsletter for the week of March 31, 2025 & Action Needed!
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Standing Together for Immigrant Rights
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Important announcement from FAN
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
I’m Milena Sherman, the Organizing Manager for No Hate in WA State. I lead our field work—recruiting volunteers, organizing canvasses, and building the people-powered movement we need to win this November.
Like so many on this campaign, this work is personal for me.
I grew up queer in South King County, raised by working-class immigrant parents. Thanks to my family and our community, I had support—but I know what it’s like to navigate spaces that weren’t built for you.
That’s why I’ve dedicated my career to supporting immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities, from helping constituents access housing and immigration support as a Congressional aide, to organizing on the ground.
And it’s why I joined this campaign.
Ballot measures IL26-001 and IL26-638 aren’t just political. They’re harmful. While they actively target trans youth, the consequences would impact all students. It would make our schools less safe for those facing bullying, harassment, and abuse. It could force schools to out LGBTQ+ students to unsupportive families and impose invasive, medically unnecessary physical exams just for girls to participate in school sports.
We can stop them, but only if we organize.
Winning this fight means reaching people across Washington, having real conversations, and building a coalition strong enough to defeat these measures. That work takes volunteers, materials, and resources—and it’s powered by grassroots supporters.
Thank you for being paEvery dollar helps us reach more voters and protect Washington’s students.
Thank you for being part of this,
Milena Sherman
Organizing Manager
NO HATE in WA State is a campaign of Washington parents, medical professionals, teachers, students, and community members standing against ballot measures IL26-001 and IL26-638 that would endanger Washington students and hurt our schools.
Reject the hate, bullying, and harassment of our students. Join us today.
NO HATE in WA State
PO Box 21961
Seattle, WA 98111
United States
I hope you’re enjoying the sunny weather, and thank you for being part of No Hate in Washington State! Please read on for campaign updates and ways to support.
Campaign Updates
–UTOPIA Washington has officially joined the NHWS Executive Committee! Our executive committee now includes UTOPIA, GSBA, Gender Justice League, Pro Choice Washington, the Washington Education Association, and SEIU 775.
–We now have 126+ endorsing organizations and nearly 30 elected officials who’ve endorsed! Thank you for endorsing and spreading the word to make this growing coalition possible. A few of our recent endorsers include: King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello, Puyallup School Board Director Melissa Bedford, along with the Thurston-Lewis-Mason Central Labor Council, AFT Washington, Washington Conservation Action, League of Women Voters, and WA Immigrant Solidarity Network.
-No Kings 3 was a huge success! Libby, along with our Olympia-based Field Organizer Monica spoke at the Tacoma and Olympia rallies respectively, along with myself and a number of our other volunteers tabling in Seattle, Vancouver, and Bellingham. NWHS received hundreds of campaign sign ups from this single day of action, but we still have a lot of work to do in ensuring that our communities are aware of these two dangerous initiatives.
-During yesterday’s coalition meeting, breakout rooms were held on three topics: communications, field, and endorsements. These rooms provided a smaller setting for coalition members to share any ideas of feedback on one of the three topics they were interested in – thank you to those who participated! If you missed yesterday’s meeting, or have any additional feedback to share, please reply to this email, or send me an email separately.
-We’re launching a beta version of the No Hate Hub, a centralized dashboard with the latest campaign resources to help you fight back across WA. Please contact Danni (danni@genderjusticeleague.org) for instructions on accessing the dashboard.
–Revised campaign messaging! After a significant amount of community feedback across the state on our messaging for both initiatives, we’ve revised the language to be clearer, more concise, and better communicate the dangerous impacts of both initiatives. Updated campaign materials, like our one pager, are coming soon.
-Subcommittees are coming back and will play a vital role in shaping this campaign! Please fill out this form if you’re interested in joining. A little bit of time and energy can go a long way in defeating these initiatives.
Calls to Action
-Check out and take advantage of our multiple fundraising toolkits! Defeating these initiatives against a mega millionaire-backed campaign won’t be easy and requires resources. You can help us overcome our biggest challenge by cohosting a fundraiser and using both our houseparty toolkit and digital fundraising toolkit to help you get started. Please email Libby (libby@nohateinwastate.org) and Michaela (michaela@alkiconsulting.com) to talk next steps on fundraising.
–Write a letter to the editor! Talking points, templates, and publications that accept LTEs are all conveniently located on our website page. More letters to the editor from our supporters help balance out the media coverage that has disproportionately covered our opposition’s talking points. Here’s a great example from the Cascadia Daily News!
Coming Up
-Leadership Labs throughout the state are approaching quickly, with events on April 14th, April 30th, and May 14th. These sessions provide donors who have questions, or need more information before giving, the opportunity to learn in detail about the two dangerous initiatives and the work our campaign is doing to fight back. If you’re interested in attending, or know someone who may be, please contact Danni (danni@genderjusticeleague.org) or Sept (sept@genderjusticeleague.org) for additional information.
-If you’re in the Seattle area, we have an awesome event on April 19th hosted by the Queer Agenda PAC featuring local drag performers Harper Bizarre and Miss Texas. Learn more and RSVP here!
-We’ve partnered with the crew behind the documentary “Heightened Scrutiny,” with screenings planned at independent theaters in Bellingham, Tacoma, Seattle, and Olympia. The film follows ACLU National’s Chase Strangio as he prepares to argue before the Supreme Court concerning the case United States v. Skrmetti. These local screenings will not only serve as general public education on the attacks against trans people across the country, but will serve as base building opportunities as well. Please contact Michaela (michaela@alkiconsulting.com) for details.
-Pride Month is around the corner! NHWS wants to have a presence at as many events as possible through WA – please flag any upcoming events to me by either replying to this email, or sending me an email separately.
-Our general election campaign launch is coming soon! We are now actively planning the event, including having a number of high-profile speakers in attendance. Details on how to get involved are will be shared soon.
Opposition updates
–Brian Heywood amplified a post on X containing particular hateful, conspiratorial anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.
–Heywood has given more than $3 million to The Center Square, which masquerades as a nonpartisan news source and has been pumping out stories in support of I26-638 and 001. He’s also already given almost $200,000 to Let’s Go Washington just in 2026.
I hope those updates light a fire under you like they do for me. With your help, we can say NO to bullying, harassment, and hate in Washington State.
In solidarity,
Milena Sherman (she/her), Organizing Manager
No Hate in WA State
NO HATE in WA State is a campaign of Washington parents, medical professionals, teachers, students, and community members standing against ballot measures IL26-001 and IL26-638 that would endanger Washington students and hurt our schools.
Reject the hate, bullying, and harassment of our students. Join us today.
NO HATE in WA State
PO Box 21961
Seattle, WA 98111
United States
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Hello Indivisible Red & Rural Caucus,
Thank you again to everyone who joined our first Red & Rural Caucus call of 2026. It was wonderful to connect with organizers from across the country and spend time thinking about the work ahead. During the call, we shared updates on what’s happening at Indivisible, reflected on insights from our 2025 caucus survey, and discussed how rural organizers can plug into the No Kings campaign and upcoming mobilizations. Check out the recording below.
NO KINGS 3 Host Resources
As you know, we’re gearing up for No Kings 3 on March 28th, and many of you will be hosting rallies in your communities. Based on the feedback from your survey responses, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help make your event a success. Check them out below.
Coming Up
Our next cal will be on April 14th at 7:30 PM ET. We’ll hear from rural No Kings hosts about lessons learned from their events, share practical tools for sustaining rural organizing and expanding local networks, and reflect on next steps for building community power. We can’t wait to share this space with you!
In Solidarity,
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Hello Indivisible Red & Rural Caucus,
As February comes to a close, we celebrate Black history and its deep roots in rural communities, from farming and land stewardship to labor organizing, mutual aid, faith leadership, and civic engagement. These often-overlooked stories show how Black people have shaped rural life and democracy for generations and remind us of the power of organized communities, power we will carry into our work together in 2026.
First Red and Rural Caucus Call of 2026
We didn’t get a chance to connect in February, but we’re looking forward to seeing everyone next month!
Our next Red and Rural Caucus call will be a little different. We’re meeting on Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 PM ET, a change from our usual schedule to avoid conflicting with all the No Kings 3 trainings happening during the week.
The session will be facilitated by our Campaigns Director, Gracey, a fresh face to guide our conversation on the plan for 2026, and Tim, our Mobilization Director, who will explore how members can plug into No Kings while building power in red and rural communities.
Register below to receive reminders. We have many exciting plans for 2026 and can’t wait to see you there!
NO KINGS 3
We’re gearing up for the next round of No Kings protests, and we’d love to hear from you. Let us know whether you’re planning to host a No Kings event in your community, and what kind of support you’d need to make it a success. Whether you’re just starting to think about it or already organizing, we’re here to support you.
Take Action Now
Republicans are once again pushing for a series of voter suppression bills—all variations of their infamous “SAVE Act”, which would create unnecessary obstacles for millions of eligible Americans trying to register to vote.
Congress is negotiating new funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at a moment when ICE and CBP are inflicting real harm on communities. This resource breaks down what we’re demanding and how you can take action.
In Solidarity,
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Washington, DC 20010
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On Tuesday night, the world waited to see if Donald Trump would follow through on his deranged promise to extinguish an entire civilization and potentially spark a nuclear apocalypse. Meanwhile, I was in my kitchen making fajitas while watching 4/7’s election results roll in across four states.
That is the strange reality of our political environment right now. The stakes feel enormous and the rhetoric coming out of the White House sounds like a doomsday movie but that’s precisely why Democrats keep doing the work. Stepping up, learning to work on a campaign, and showing up to the ballot box.
There will be elections somewhere in America almost every Tuesday for the rest of the year — this week, voters had plenty to say. Good. Because right now, speaking up is critical.
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What if a stranger could know everything about you just by looking at you – from your workplace to your politics to your hobbies?
This is the reality that Meta could be creating with their new plans to add facial recognition to their “smart glasses” collabs with Ray-Ban and Oakley – and it poses a real threat to our security. Police and federal agents could use these glasses to ramp up alarming surveillance against activists and political opponents. Stalkers and scammers could use them to harass and harm vulnerable strangers.
Put simply: These glasses aren’t just creepy, they’re a threat to our rights and safety.
Meta has a history of violating users’ privacy.
In recent years, they’ve paid over $2 billion in settlements for misusing consumers’ biometric data – along with $5 billion to the Federal Trade Commission for privacy violations. Meanwhile, they’ve cut back their privacy teams and shortened their review timelines for privacy flags.
Now, they want to release technology that will use facial recognition technology to let people identify any stranger they walk past without their consent – and potentially link them to massive Meta databases full of sensitive information about our health, behaviors, and relationships. It’s plain to see how this will exacerbate stalking, harassment, and abuse. Congress is already sounding the alarm, with Senators Markey, Merkley, and Wyden sending a message to Meta raising serious safety concerns.
Yet in a memo leaked to the New York Times, the Meta team working on the facial recognition project mused that now is a good time to launch such a controversial project, because groups like the ACLU are too busy fighting fascism to do anything about it. Help us prove them wrong.
With thanks for all you do,
Cody Venzke
Pronouns: He, him, his
Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU
Kade Crockford
Director, Tech and Justice Programs
ACLU of Massachusetts
Gideon Epstein
Tech for Liberty Policy Counsel
ACLU of Massachusetts
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004, USA
Three months ago yesterday, ICE agents ruthlessly killed Renee Good in broad daylight.
Since that day, hundreds of thousands of people across the country have been moved to action, protesting for weeks on end and mobilizing to demand an end to ICE’s horrific violence in our communities.
Justice must come in the form of fundamental reforms that rein in ICE and Border Patrol’s lawlessness, hold federal immigration agents accountable, and prevent these agencies from harming one more person. We make these demands for Renee Good. For Alex Pretti. For our immigrant neighbors. And for every person killed, harmed, or threatened by these agents.
This is our chance to get real accountability for Renee Good’s preventable and tragic death.
Thanks to messages from over 430,000 ACLU supporters like you, Congress has refused to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without reforms for over a month. This means no more money for agents in our streets. No more money for reckless, violent raids. No more money for racial profiling, warrantless arrests, and detentions of children.
But as this partial shutdown stretches longer, Stephen Miller, the orchestrator of President Trump’s cruel anti-immigrant policies, and others in the White House are pressuring Congress to bypass the usual procedures and fund DHS through an obscure process called reconciliation – pouring billions more back into ICE and Border Patrol without any accountability, reform, or justice.
Thank you for everything you’ve done to help protect our communities – and for staying in this fight with us.
Together,
Anu Joshi
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National Campaigns Director for Immigration, ACLU
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004, USA
On Tax Day, it’s easy to draw a simple conclusion: women often pay less in income taxes than men. But that’s not the full story.
Women pay less because they earn less—the result of persistent wage gaps that limit long-term financial security.
And beyond income taxes, the reality is even clearer. From the “pink tax” on everyday goods to higher costs on products marketed to women, and even taxes on essential items like menstrual products, women often pay more in the overall cost of living.
So while women may appear to pay less on paper, in practice they’re carrying a heavier financial burden every day.
These inequities are shaped by policy and by who is at the table making those decisions. That’s where Emerge comes in.
Emerge is building a pipeline of Democratic women leaders who are already influencing tax policy at every level. In Congress, Emerge alums have supported efforts to expand the Child Tax Credit, protect tax relief for working families, and oppose tax policies that disproportionately benefit the wealthy.
At the state level, that impact is even more direct. In New Mexico, RepresentativeCindy Nava has helped advance economic packages that include tax credits for low-income and working families—part of a broader shift toward one of the most equitable tax structures in the country. In Virginia, Delegate Adele McClure has been part of legislative efforts focused on tax fairness and on ensuring public investments are funded in ways that work for working families.
This is what it looks like when women lead: tax policy that reflects real lives—and real costs.
But building that kind of leadership pipeline takes investment.
This Tax Day, will you help us train and support the next generation of women leaders?
Because when women lead, policy changes—and so do outcomes.
Thank you for being part of this work,
Ashley
Emerge America
www.emergeamerica.org
4 Embarcadero Center
Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
The numbers haven’t changed—and that’s the problem.
In 2026, women hold just 28% of seats in Congress, the same as the previous session. At the state level, it’s only 33.5%.
Despite making up half the population, women are still vastly underrepresented in the rooms where decisions are made.
Women are effective leaders. They communicate, collaborate, and deliver results. The real barrier is access—who gets recruited, trained, and supported to run in the first place.
Because leadership doesn’t start in Washington.
Nearly 70% of House members and 82% of Senators began in local or state office. And too often, women are never given the tools or encouragement to take that first step.
Emerge doesn’t wait until women are already candidates. We invest early. We recruit, train, and connect Democratic women to the networks they need to run—and win. That’s why our first-time candidates are six times more likely to win their races, and we had a 77% win rate in last year’s election.
But building that pipeline takes resources. And right now, the need couldn’t be more urgent.
Donate now to help build the pipeline women need to lead.
The numbers won’t change on their own. But together, we can change them.
—Team Emerge
Emerge America
www.emergeamerica.org
4 Embarcadero Center
Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
On April 25, hours before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, we’re joining Virginia Giuffre’s family and Epstein survivors in D.C.
To honor her life, hold space for survivors, and to ensure her fight for justice continues.
Virginia helped expose Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network. And still: too many names, too much power, too little accountability.
This vigil puts Epstein, Trump, and his cabal of powerful men back in the spotlight, right as media and political elites gather.
— Women’s March
| Women’s March is a 501c(4) organization. Your generous support helps us prepare for fights we see coming and those we don’t. Donations are not tax-deductible. If you prefer to make a tax-deductible gift, we encourage you to support the Women’s March Network. Gifts to the Network support our organizing, communications, advocacy, and public education efforts. |
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No War on Iran Mass Call
Thousands of lives lost and billions of dollars later, there is finally a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. We need to hold the ceasefire line. Join Women’s March on April 15 at 8pm ET to hear from Iranian women on holding the line and ending the war on Iran.
Women’s Protection Teams Info Session
In the last 4 months, we’ve trained thousands of feminists in protest safety basics, and we know you’re ready for more. We’re excited to introduce Women’s Protection and Safety Teams with an info session this Thursday, April 16. We’ll cover what a Women’s Protection and Safety Team does, how they operate on-the-ground at protests and how you can get one started in your community. RSVP to learn more, Thursday, April 16 at 8pm ET.
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April 15, 8pm ET
No War on Iran Mass Call
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April 16, 8pm ET
Women’s Protection Teams Info Session
Learn about Women’s Protection Teams and how to build them in your community.
April 23, 8pm ET
Protest Safety Training Series: On-The-Ground Comms
Learn on-the-ground protest communication best practices.
April 25, 2pm ET, Washington D.C.
A Butterfly Vigil
Remember Virginia Giuffre. Attend in DC, light a candle, or host a vigil wherever you are.
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Dear MoveOn member,
The U.S. Postal Service is a public service that has existed since the founding of the United States of America.
The establishment of the Postal Service was so essential to the functioning of our country that it was included in the U.S. Constitution.1 Today, the USPS delivers mail and packages to virtually every address in our country, six days a week.2
But The New York Times reports that unless Congress takes action soon, the Postal Service will run out of money in less than a year.3
For years now, the USPS has been undermined and weakened, as part of a long-term plan to take away this beloved public service that everyone in our country relies on. Donald Trump and his ultra-wealthy corporate cronies would love to privatize the Postal Service and sell it off piecemeal to enrich themselves.4
MoveOn helped stop Trump’s attacks on the Postal Service during his first term, and—with your support—we’ll stop him again.
We’re organizing to educate the public and demand quick action from Congress, before the situation at the USPS becomes a crisis it cannot come back from.
Will you start a monthly donation of $5 to help MoveOn keep overwhelming pressure on Congress to save the U.S. Postal Service?
No, I’m sorry, I can’t make a monthly donation.
The Postal Service is an essential lifeline for all of us. It’s crucial to voting by mail, for serving rural communities, and it’s relied on by seniors, veterans, and small businesses.
It’s not funded by taxpayers but is self-funding; sales of stamps and services are what fund the USPS.5
Yet the federal government micromanages how much the Postal Service can charge for stamps and service fees, how much money it can borrow, and how drastically it must cut costs. It’s cruel and ineffective. Even Trump’s own postmaster general says that the USPS “cannot cost-cut our way to prosperity.”6
But, finally, there is growing bipartisan support to save the U.S. Postal Service.7
With your help, MoveOn will raise public awareness of this crisis, sound the alarm, and push Congress to:
- Remove financial barriers that block the USPS from stabilizing its finances and creating a sustainable future.
- Let the agency fully manage its benefit and retirement funds and pension investments.
- Extend the agency’s borrowing authority—which hasn’t been adjusted for inflation since 1992.
- Reverse the law that restricts the USPS from providing new services that could generate new streams of revenue.
Please chip in $5 a month and help us keep up the fight to save the USPS—an essential public service.
No, I’m sorry, I can’t make a monthly donation.
Thanks for all you do.
–Kelsey, Alex, Evelyn, Aliya, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. “The Constitution of the United States: A Transcription,” National Archives, accessed April 15, 2026
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript
2. “The Postal Service may be out of cash in 2027 without Congress’ help, postmaster says,” NPR, March 17, 2026
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/17/nx-s1-5750419/usps-running-out-of-money-postal-service-david-steiner
3. “The Postal Service Is in Trouble. Here’s How It Could Affect Your Mail.” The New York Times, April 11, 2026
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/us/politics/postal-service-finances-mail.html
4. “USPS privatization again under consideration, Trump says,” Government Executive, December 16, 2024
https://www.govexec.com/management/2024/12/usps-privatization-again-under-consideration-trump-says/401705/
5. “The Postal Service may be out of cash in 2027 without Congress’ help, postmaster says,” NPR, March 17, 2026
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/17/nx-s1-5750419/usps-running-out-of-money-postal-service-david-steiner
6. “Postmaster general says US Postal Service needs revenue growth, not just cuts,” AP News, November 17, 2025
https://apnews.com/article/us-postal-service-usps-steiner-mail-71bab75465eea7a50a065b5868ea96b6
7. “The Postal Service Is in Trouble. Here’s How It Could Affect Your Mail.” The New York Times, April 11, 2026
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/us/politics/postal-service-finances-mail.html
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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Dear MoveOn member,
Right now, the Department of Homeland Security is scouting, purchasing, and retrofitting 23 industrial warehouses across the country.
Their goal? To transform spaces meant for storing products into massive detention centers capable of caging between 1,500 and 10,000 people each.1
This isn’t just a plan—it’s already moving.
Backed by $170 billion from last summer’s Big Ugly Bill, ICE is currently detaining over 70,000 people and is aggressively scaling up to reach a capacity of 100,000.2
Donald Trump is taking his first-term’s kids-in-cages travesty and supercharging it into detention camps for tens of thousands of families. We can’t afford to take our eyes off of ICE.
On Saturday, April 25, we are organizing tens of thousands of people to attend protests outside of warehouses, courthouses, and town halls for a National Day of Action. We need your help to support organizers on the front lines in cities like San Antonio, Texas; Surprise, Arizona; and Hagerstown, Maryland, where these “warehouse jails” are being proposed.
These ICE warehouses are a perfect storm of everything MoveOn stands against:
- Abuses of human rights: Industrial warehouses lack the sewage, water, and ventilation infrastructure required for human habitation. History remembers when we used warehouses for incarceration in the 1940s; it was a disgrace then, and it is a disgrace now.3
- Corporate profiteering: Real estate developers and brokers are pocketing millions in expedited “cash-outs” and lucrative commissions by selling these sites to ICE.4
- Decimation of due process: These facilities are designed to isolate people from their families and legal counsel, disappearing our neighbors into a system rife with abuse.5
We are facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the U.S. of our lifetimes, and the most despicable part is that it is entirely preventable.
We know we can win.
In Republican-led states like Tennessee, local organizing forced ICE to cancel their plans for a massive detention center that would have caged up to 16,000 people.6 Across the country, everyday people are rising up against ICE’s abuses and proving that we can stop them in their tracks.
But ICE is moving so fast, we can’t keep defeating these warehouses one by one. We need resources to scale this resistance nationwide.
Your contribution will help us provide toolkits to local organizers, fund media outreach to expose these secret deals, and ensure that on April 25, our message is unignorable: Invest in our communities—not in cages.
Donate $75 to MoveOn and help stop Trump’s ICE detention warehouses!
Thanks for all you do.
–Mia, Alex, Tes, Ankur, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. “ICE’s Warehouse Purchases Herald New Model for Immigration Detention,” American Immigration Council, February 24, 2026
https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/ice-buys-warehouses-immigration-detention/
2. “New Funding Increases Immigration Enforcement,” National Immigration Law Center, September 16, 2025
https://www.nilc.org/resources/new-funding-increases-immigration-enforcement/
3. “New Report Details ICE’s Expanding and Increasingly Unaccountable Detention System,” American Immigration Council, January 23, 2026
https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/ice-expanding-detention-system/
4. “ICE’s Warehouse Purchases Herald New Model for Immigration Detention,” American Immigration Council, February 24, 2026
https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/ice-buys-warehouses-immigration-detention/
5. “New Report Details ICE’s Expanding and Increasingly Unaccountable Detention System,” American Immigration Council, January 23, 2026
https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/ice-expanding-detention-system/
6. “Wilson County mayor says public opposition drove ICE to abandon massive detention center plans,” News Channel 5 Nashville, February 27, 2026
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/wilson-county-mayor-says-public-opposition-drove-ice-to-abandon-massive-detention-center-plans
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.
Will you donate to power MoveOn’s work to protect our freedoms and democracy under Trump’s administration?
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This week marks the 19th Anniversary of the shooting that killed 32 students and faculty members at Virginia Tech University.
We remember the lives lost and stand with the survivors and the communities still healing.
But we can’t let these anniversaries pass in silence.
Every year, the same stories keep repeating. Another tragic anniversary on the books. More funerals and families torn apart.
Every year, students and families keep rising and demand accountability and real action.
March for Our Lives is training those leaders, running campaigns that hold lawmakers and the gun industry accountable, and advocating for gun safety legislation so we can build a better future for all of us.
That’s how we turn grief into policy.
Together, we can make sure these anniversaries are remembered with action, not resignation.
Thanks,
March for Our Lives
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Gun violence is relentless. Our response has to be just as persistent.
Recurring donations power our organizing, rapid response, youth training, and everything it takes to win.
Email us: info@marchforourlives.com
Gun violence is a systemic failure. It’s a failure of our laws, our leaders, and our culture. But now, we are seeing a terrifying new player in this crisis: unregulated Artificial Intelligence.
Last April, a senseless shooting at Florida State University took the lives of Tiru Chabba and Robert Morales. Robert was a dedicated FSU employee, a member of our community whose life was cut short by a gunman who — according to a new lawsuit — was in “constant communication” with ChatGPT.
The family’s attorneys believe that AI may have actually advised the shooter on how to commit these heinous crimes. This is unacceptable, and we need accountability to keep this from happening again in the future. There is no change without total accountability for every actor who enables this epidemic.
This is a new, terrifying frontier in the fight for gun safety. We are fighting for a future where no one — not a gun manufacturer, and not a tech giant — is above the law when it comes to the lives of our peers.
We are tired of being angry, but we are never too tired to seek justice. We want a future that is hopeful. Where technology is used to build communities, not to help destroy them.
Tiru Chabba and Robert Morales should still be here. Will you stand with the Morales family and demand accountability for the role AI plays in gun violence?
We refuse to back down — no matter who or what we’re up against. We will have a future free of gun violence.
— MFOL
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Many of you might remember in the summer of 2020 during the racial justice uprisings, SURJ staff member Beth Howard wrote a piece entitled, “Rednecks for Black Lives.” The short blog post was a love letter to her people– white Appalachian workers, rednecks, hillbillies– calling on them to return to their radical roots and stand in solidarity with Black people.
The piece went viral, both with Appalachians who saw themselves in her call to solidarity, and with people outside the region who had a lot to learn (and unlearn) about Southerners. Six years later, this call-to-action– and Beth’s personal story of politicization and transformation– have grown into Beth’s debut book, “Song for a Hard-Hit People: A Memoir of Antiracist Solidarity from a Coal Miner’s Daughter,” coming out on April 21 from Haymarket Books.
Join Beth on April 23 at 8 pm ET at a webinar, “Which Side Are You On?: organizing white Southerners for solidarity,” to help us celebrate her book, and to go deeper on its themes of personal and collective transformation, the radical history of Appalachia, and how we organize white working-class Southerners.
Whether you can make the call or not, you can still pre-order Beth’s book from her local Kentucky bookstore (or your favorite local bookseller).
See you on the webinar!
SURJ
Showing Up for Racial Justice
PO Box 1376
Buffalo, NY 14205
United States
People are fed up– with Trump’s despicable war abroad, and rampage against immigrants, trans people, and hardworking families at home. And people are also fed up with Democrats who are willing to kiss the rings of the very billionaires who are destroying our communities and the planet.
We are fed up– and our movement has a lot of power right now. This year, we have the opportunity to pack Congress with the very best possible candidates to deliver on our agenda. Today, we’re writing with the final round of candidates SURJ is endorsing to take on authoritarianism and the billionaire agenda:
Bob Brooks in PA-07, a decades-long union leader and firefighter. JoAnna Mendoza in AZ-06, an immigrant farmworker’s daughter and veteran. And Kaela Berg in MN-02, an anti-ICE activist and flight attendant union leader.
We’ll start our campaign work for all these candidates later in the summer, and in the meantime will be working to get our other candidates across the finish line in their primary races.
We all need to do our part this midterm year to translate our protest power into real change. Can you make a donation today to help SURJ members organize millions of white voters?
In the meantime, we’ve officially launched our phonebanks to help elect our endorsed candidates in Maine, California, and New York. After you make a donation, sign up to join us on the phones to do your part to move white voters to elect the most progressive candidates possible in these primaries.
The next phonebank is April 16. Can you join us?
In solidarity,
SURJ
Showing Up for Racial Justice
PO Box 1376
Buffalo, NY 14205
United States
Here are some ways you can take action.
- Sun, Apr 12 @ 12pm
Block by Block – Phone Bank with SURJ! (Win Primaries for Progressive Champions in CA, ME & NY!) › - Wed, Apr 15 @ 9am
Luke 10 Info Session › - Wed, Apr 15 @ 5pm
Block by Block Training & Action Series › - Mon, Apr 20 @ 4pm
SURJ Circles (Metro Atlanta) Check-In + Action Hour (Virtual) › - Wed, Apr 22 @ 5pm
SURJ Action Hour: Welcome or Reconnect › - Fri, May 1 @ 12pm · May Day Strong
[Scituate, MA] May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires ›
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As of April 1, 68 voting members of Congress have announced their retirements.
Leaders We Deserve was built for this exact moment. When I was in college part of what I studied was the history of the Cold War and in particular I remember learning about the end of the Soviet Union. One of the reasons for its rapid collapse was that they had three leaders die one after another within 2.5 years. When I looked at Congress, it was clear soon we would have a power vacuum ourselves brought on by leaders either retiring very soon or sadly dying in office. Now, that hypothesis is coming true with 68 members retiring, and we have the opportunity of a lifetime to build a better Congress.
Every time an older member retires, we have an opportunity to elect someone from the next generation who is ready to lead and not just be a younger version of the same corrupt people we have there now. That’s why our candidates reject corporate PAC money. But because of that it takes real resources to compete in races across the country. That’s why your support matters so much.
Can I count on you to pitch in $25 to help power our game-changing work?
When Leaders We Deserve gets involved in a race to support a young progressive candidate, we help level the playing field against the well-funded status quo candidates.
But if we can’t compete, the special interests and corporate-backed establishment will easily be able to prop up a candidate who represents them — not the people.
Every open seat is an opportunity. It’s a chance for us to claim a different kind of future. It’s a chance to replace an outgoing class with a new generation of leaders who truly are different, are not backed by the same corporate PACs, and will do more to protect our democracy than write a strongly worded letter to Trump.
That’s why Leaders We Deserve exists, but we can’t do this work alone. We rely on a vast network of dedicated supporters and grassroots donors like you who are the true force behind this organization and every success we’ve had so far.
Thank you,
David Hogg
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It’s my birthday! I just turned 26 today.
It’s been an incredible week, and I’m truly grateful to everyone who reached out to celebrate with me. It means a lot to be surrounded by friends, family, and teammates like you who are part of this powerful movement we’re building here together.
I said the same thing last year, but I don’t need any birthday gifts or greeting cards. I’ve got something else in mind. Something that will actually make a difference.
Since we launched Leaders We Deserve, we’ve been working around the clock to build a powerful, grassroots-funded organization dedicated to electing the next generation of leaders. I’m putting everything I’ve got into this work day after day because I believe this is a bellwether moment for our democracy and our future.
We need MORE Millennial and Gen Z voices in the rooms where decisions are made — and with YOUR help, we’re making that happen.
The work we’re doing together means everything to me, and I can’t think of a better birthday present than seeing people like you step up and join this fight.
So if you’re looking for a way to fight back, to invest in our future, and to show what this movement is made of, this is our moment to show our strength. Will you pitch in $25 now to join our movement and fight for our future?
Thank you for everything, truly.
David Hogg
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Democracies rarely collapse in spectacle. They corrode.
Institutions stall. Cynicism deepens. People adapt to dysfunction and call it normal.
We say, “No.”
Instead of giving in and handing our country over to bad or incompetent actors, we need to become pragmatically progressive.
This is not about a political party; we have no party affiliations. It begins instead with moral seriousness, a fundamental approach to civic life that prioritizes people. Human life matters. Preventable suffering matters. Flourishing matters. Healthcare, housing, wages, climate stability, and democratic integrity – these all matter.
These are not abstract concepts. They are real-life conditions that determine whether a parent skips a prescription, whether a child breathes clean air, or whether a worker survives a layoff without collapse.
We are volunteers with Project 2029, and we are building toward that stronger, kinder, more prosperous future. Progressives who lean this way have often been ahead of other voters. But we can form coalitions that include people who may not call themselves progressive but still want fairness, security, and a government that functions. We can work toward outcomes that make sense to all of us: Are more people insured? Are wages rising? Are emissions falling? Are institutions functioning? Are families more secure?
If all this resonates with you, please read this newsletter and get more acquainted with our grassroots community. Check out the specific policy recommendations posted on our website, too.
These are sustainable plans that a new federal administration can enact right away. I hope you are eager to see them; they’re about immigration, housing, and the popular vote.
You’ll notice an article in this letter on our approach to healthcare. We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Our teams are working diligently on other critical policy ideas, too. Will you get behind them? Challenge political candidates you may meet to adopt these pragmatic ideas?
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Our Stance on Healthcare
Americans have made it clear that we need better healthcare at affordable costs and with greater efficiency for the good of all.
We can achieve these aims through the active cooperation of the federal and state governments, health professionals, non-governmental organizations, and individual Americans. When we collaborate in smart ways – while removing financial barriers and practical obstacles to proper care – we will emerge as a stronger and more prosperous nation.
Our policy relies on accepting these common-sense fundamental ideas:
- Americans need a system of health services that protects against disease and promotes the physical and mental health of the individual – the whole person.
- Policies should encourage individual choices about nutrition, exercise, and substance use that favor fitness, build strength and resilience, and guard against chronic illness over the course of a lifetime.
- It takes broad action from multiple segments of society to work against social, environmental, and occupational causes of disease and disability.
- Investing in sound research is essential to finding the scientific answers doctors need, and supporting reliable preventative care with patient health education will improve daily life across all demographic groups.
When America pursues these ideas, we will have a society with reduced illness, fewer hospitalizations, and lower overall costs.
Hurting from the Cost
By Alice Bond | Project 2029 Contributor
In 1950, the average American paid roughly $84 per person, per year for healthcare, according to a Social Security Administration report. Or they just didn’t go to a doctor.
By 2000, a half a century later, the typical American averaged $6,649 per year in health expenditures.
In 2024, only a quarter of a century later, the total healthcare bill is projected to nearly triple, reaching $15,610 per person, per year. Those accelerating numbers include out-of-pocket, government, and insurance costs.
You’ll also be interested to know that $100 in 1950 is equivalent in buying power to about $1,350 today, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The high dollar amounts we encounter in healthcare is one distinct barrier to care.
Many Americans lose access simply because they can’t afford care. Millions lost access this January due to expiring subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and cuts to Medicaid. Republicans voted against extending COVID-era healthcare subsidies and funding Medicaid.
The very real fallout of this political vote could impact 20 million American lives, resulting in premium payments that have more than doubled. People will pay exorbitant rate hikes or shop for inferior coverage.
An estimated 5 million will go without. A devastating result.
Instead, Project 2029 has some innovative, practical and proactive suggestions, the kind of healthcare planning and policy that Americans desperately need now.
Take a look and see if you don’t feel better. Then tell any candidates for office you encounter to prescribe our ideas.
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Over 2.8 million adults and youth identify as transgender in the United States, according to the Williams Institute at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law.
They are your parents, your grocery checkers, your coworkers, bosses, neighbors and friends. And they come in all colors and from all walks of life.
So today, March 31st, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility — known as TDOV. Founded in 2009 by Michigan psychotherapist Rachel Crandall-Crocker (she/her), TDOV brings awareness to trans lives, highlights their joy and accomplishments, and honors trans elders.
Trans rights are human rights. Project 2029 is building a plan of action for a future that is strong, kind, and focused on human flourishing.
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In 2024, a record-breaking number of people experienced homelessness. In 2023, nearly 70% of Americans reported being ‘very concerned’ about the cost of housing. The American people care about this crisis and want it addressed.
A nation cannot call itself just while millions sleep on the streets. The housing crisis is not an accident—it is the result of policy choices that put profit over people. Skyrocketing rents, unchecked speculation, and a system that treats shelter as a commodity instead of a necessity have left too many without a place to call home.
The solution is clear: Guarantee housing as a human right. Invest in affordable housing, strengthen tenant protections, and curb corporate landlords who hoard empty units while families struggle. No one should be homeless in a country of abundance.
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Dear Friend,
We’ve given up trying to figure out what’s going on in Melania’s brain. But one thing we do know is that the Epstein cover-up isn’t over—because all the files still aren’t public and perpetrators have not been held accountable!
Efforts to conceal and protect Epstein’s network of the powerful at the expense of survivors are still very much ongoing. In fact, members of the Congressional Oversight Committee estimate that 50 percent of the Department of Justice and Epstein estate’s records have yet to be released. [1] That amounts to millions of pages of evidence concealed from Congress and from the public. [2] This isn’t just a clerical error—it’s a betrayal of the truth and a slap in the face to every survivor seeking accountability.
In February, we learned that the FBI conducted four interviews with a survivor who alleged she was sexually assaulted between the ages of 13 and 15 by both Jeffrey Epstein and President Trump—and that those files had never been made public. [3] After mounting pressure from the public and Congress, the Department of Justice finally released *some* additional records (that should have been made public months ago). They disclosed 16 new pages related to the allegation involving President Trump….but 37 pages are still missing. [4]
Millions of pages of the Epstein files are still missing. We’re not giving up!
Let the record show: Keeping these files locked away doesn’t just obscure the truth and deny survivors the accountability they deserve, but it’s also against the law! In July 2025, Democrats on the Congressional Oversight Committee forced a subpoena for the full release of the Epstein files. Congress passed (and President Trump signed!) the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law requiring the DOJ to release all unclassified records relating to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, 2025. [5] Well, that day has come and gone, and we know the missing 37 pages involving President Trump are just the tip of the iceberg. That subpoena is still active—and anything short of a full release of the files is simply a continuation of the White House cover-up.
Also concerning: The files that were released included personal information—and even photos—of survivors. [6] The double standard is hard to miss. The DOJ is willing to redact large swaths of information to shield the wealthy and well-connected, yet it still included sensitive, identifying details about survivors, despite Congress’s explicit directive to protect them.
For decades, women who were sex trafficked when they were children have been sounding the alarm on Epstein’s network of powerful friends. [7] But instead of the full transparency we were promised, we are seeing a pattern of evasion.
We deserve the truth. Survivors deserve to be heard. Demand the full release of the Epstein files!
Our children deserve to grow up in a world where no individual, regardless of title, position, and status, is above the law. We won’t stop fighting until we get the truth and deliver justice for the survivors. Thank you for being the heart of this movement and for never stopping the fight for accountability.
With gratitude,
– Donna, Kristin, Nate, Olivia, and the whole MomsRising.org & MamásConPoder Team
References:
[1] Rep. Robert Garcia via MSNOW
[2] Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump – NPR
[3] Epstein Files Are Missing Records About Woman Who Made Claim Against Trump – The New York Times
[4] Justice Department publishes some missing Epstein files related to Trump | NPR
[5] H.R.4405 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): Epstein Files Transparency Act
[6] Epstein files: Senators seek probe of DOJ over release, redaction of sex offender’s documents – CNBC
[7] A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public – PBS News
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Dear Friend,
Did you hear the good news?! Washington State Governor Ferguson signed the Millionaires Tax into law last week! And now that it’s Spring Break week across Washington State, we’re reflecting on the massive victories for families (including what the Governor just signed!) that you helped make possible during the 2026 legislative session.
We proved that when moms and parents speak, the legislature listens.
The Millionaires Tax will make our state’s tax code more equitable and will fund essential services our families need to thrive for generations to come, like free school lunch for all kids, child care, health care, public education, and even tax-free diapers. But that isn’t all—we have even more victories to celebrate!
We started the session facing $340 million in proposed cuts to child care, but thanks to our collective advocacy, we stopped HALF of those bad cuts from going through during a legislative session with a lot of very difficult state budget decisions. [1] Take a moment to celebrate this victory with us!
Tell WA Lawmakers: PFML deserves a strong future!
While we celebrate our wins, it’s important that we sustain our momentum and look ahead to protecting one of our greatest achievements: Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program (PFML).
Nearly ten years ago, we fought to pass this policy. Today, more Washingtonians than ever are using it to recover from surgery, bond with new babies, or care for loved ones—270,000 Washingtonians used the program last year alone! The demand is real and the impact is life-changing.
MomsRising member, Isabelle, in Spokane can attest to this first-hand:
I don’t know what we would have done without our state’s paid leave program when I had my youngest. When I was pregnant with her, I got COVID and was really sick. It was terrifying. Thankfully, I was able to take several weeks of paid medical leave. I was also able to take paid parental leave to recover from birth.
Today, I’m back in the workforce, and I’m able to succeed in my role as a nurse because I had that time to recover, bond, and keep myself and my baby healthy. Fortunately, my medical certification process for the PFML application was quick and easy.
Washingtonians love our PFML program so much that it’s created a bit of a ‘good problem’ to have. Our PFML program is so popular that it needs a boost in revenue to keep up with the demand. Claims have doubled in just four years—-because the program is meeting a very real need to care for ourselves or others during major life events—and this heartening success means the program is on track to run out of money by 2030. [2]
Unfortunately, we have already seen proposals from some lawmakers to cut benefits instead of providing the necessary funding for the program to continue its much-needed track record. Since when is supporting ‘too many’ families a bad thing? As moms and caregivers, we know that cuts would harm families already struggling to afford the basics—and even families that are financially stable right now but might not be able to afford unpaid time away from work for cancer treatment or pregnancy complications.
We won’t allow our beloved paid family and medical leave program to be cut and are going to reject any attempts to take these hard-won benefits away from Washingtonians! That’s why we hope you’ll join us in taking action early and often to protect PFML. We need to tell the legislature that cutting benefits is the wrong path. Instead, we need to shore up this essential program for the long haul by taxing wealth fairly and generating much-needed revenue for our state programs.
We cannot go backwards. After nearly ten years of this program providing a lifeline to working families across Washington, we must shore it up for a strong future. Let’s ensure it stays strong by demanding sustainable revenue, not benefit cuts.
We’ve already seen what we can accomplish when we stand together. We moved the needle on the Millionaires Tax (all the way to the finish line!) and saved millions in child care funding this session. Now, let’s bring that same energy to protecting the leave that allows us to be there for our families and our health when it matters most.
Thank you for speaking out and for everything you do.
With hope and solidarity,
– Lauren, Sara, Olivia, Maricela, and everyone at MomsRising
References:
[1] Child care advocates sound alarm about proposed budget cuts | The Olympian
[2] Loving paid leave to death | The Washington Observer
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Putting The Trump Regime’s Corruption, Lawlessness, And Betrayal Front And Center In Our Politics
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Supporting Hopium, Our Candidates, And Our State Parties This Holiday Season
Happy Thanksgiving All – So Grateful For This Remarkable Community That We’ve Built, Together
Democratic National Committee, November 12, 2025
Aftyn Behn Tied In New Emerson Poll, Some Holiday Thoughts About Trump’s Failed Project And Working With Much Greater Ambition Now
New Conversation With The Inspiring Aftyn Behn – Let’s Help Her Close Strong Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!
Supporting Aftyn Behn And Flipping The House, Trump And The GOP Are Melting Down, Gov. Beshear On Aspiration And Winning Back Rural Voters
Both Sane and Insane – My Conversation With Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat About Understanding Trump And Other Autocrats
Standing With Ukraine Not Putin, Hopium Backs Rep. Aftyn Behn, Rs Coming To Realize Trump Is A Malevolent Fu-k Up
“This is one of the most serious geopolitical mistakes of my lifetime” – Senator Angus King on Trump’s rancid betrayal of Ukraine and the West
Congress Rebuked Trump On His Epstein Cover Up. Now It Must Rebuke Him On His Surrendering Of Ukraine To Putin
War In Venezuela, Appeasement Of Putin, Congressional Death Threats – A Conversation With Rep. Adam Smith, Top Dem On House Armed Services
After His Epstein Humiliation, Trump Takes Putin’s Side In Ukraine, Threatens To Hang Democrats In Congress, Preps For War With Venezuela
Rep. Robert Garcia On The Epstein Files – How We Got Here, Where We Are Going
We Are Stronger Now, And Trump Is Weaker, Much, Much Weaker (New Video, Written Analysis)
Marine, Proud Mom, Candidate For Congress in Arizona 6 – Meet JoAnna Mendoza
Congress Delivers An Extraordinary Rebuke To A Weakened, Ailing, Failing Trump
Launching Our 2026 Winning The House Campaign – First Up, Christina Bohannan (IA-01)
A Failed, Unpopular Trumpism Is In Retreat On Many Fronts Now – And We Cannot Let Republicans Escape
My Morning Talk With Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen – Trump Is In A Lot Of Trouble And More Is Possible For Us Now
The Epstein Scandal Explodes, Trump Melts Down, Little Cracks Are Becoming Very Big Ones
Sunday Hopium – We Are Stronger No
Some Thoughts On What Comes Next
Epstein, Election Blowout, Failed Government – Trump And His Presidency Are In Deep Trouble
House Rs Slink Back Into The Capital, Grijalva Gets Sworn In Today, Epstein: Trump “Knew About The Girls,” Understanding Strong And Weak
Katie Phang Dropped By For A Very Spirited Discussion About What Happened This Past Week And Where We Go From Here
Republicans Come Out Of The Elections And Shutdown Battered And Weakened, And Will Now Have To Defend The Indefensible
“We Have A Stronger Hand To Play” – My Conversation With Stuart Stevens About Where We Go From Here
OK. The Senate Voted To Re-Open The Government. What Do We Do Now? Some Early Thoughts
We Need To Hit The Phones Tomorrow, And Be Very, Very Loud
Sunday Hopium – Recapping A Very Important Week In Our Politics
Despite Election Blowout Trump Chooses To Keep Malevolently Harming The American People, Doubling Down On A Politics The Country Just Rejected
Trump’s Government Has Failed, His Powers Are Ebbing, And For The Good Of The Country Democrats Must Become More Ambitious Now
Blue Wave, Enormous Margins, Clear Repudiation Of Trump And Republicans – My 2025 Election Recap (Video, Written Analysis)
Joyous 2025 Election Recaps With Jen Rubin & Norm Eisen, Tom Bonier, And Charlie Dingman The Chair Of The Maine Dem Party
In A Blue Wave Election Americans Deliver A Powerful Rebuke Of Trump And Republicans Across The Country
It’s Election Day – Let’s Bring It Home, Everyone!!!!!
Senator Tim Kaine On The Fight To Repeal Trump’s Tariffs, The Coming Battle Over The War Powers Act, And His Optimism About Virginia
Trump Limps And Stumbles Into What’s Going To Be A Very Consequential Week In American Politics
Sunday Hopium – Democrats Rally Across The Country As Sad, Sundowning And Deeply Unpopular Donald Stays Home
Winning These November Elections, David Pepper Previews 2026 In Ohio, A Declining Trump Goes All In On “More For M…
Senate Rebukes Trump On Tariffs (Again), Encouraging New Polls, AZ Rep. Yassamin Ansari Joins Us To Talk Epstein, The Cowardly Speaker, And Her Fight Against ICE
Little Cracks Are Becoming Bigger Cracks – GOP Discontent With Trump Is Growing, Becoming Far More Visible
“Policies that have defended America, that have kept us secure, are being undermined by this President and his foreign policy” – A conversation with Senator Jeanne Shaheen
The Senate Rebukes Trump On His Tariffs – Let’s Keep Making Our Calls People! Little Cracks Are Becoming Bigger Cracks As Rs Begin To Buckle Under His Many Failures & Escalating Madness
Our Ass-Kicking Friend Anderson Clayton Dropped By For A Chat This Afternoon……
Senate To Vote On Trump’s Terrible Tariffs – Need To Make Our Calls!, States Sue To Get SNAP Funded, Little Cracks Can Become Big Cracks
With Our Elections A Week Away Our Malevolent Leader Pushes The Country Deeper Into Crisis
Sunday Hopium – The Importance Of Voting Early, Closing Strong And Winning The November Elections, Some Reminders Of Why We Need To Fight With Everything We Got
“Three Reasons I Still Have Hope For America” – A Conversation With Garrett Graff, Award-Winning Journalist and Historian
Sherrill And Spanberger Have Sturdy Leads, Ds Now More Trusted On The Economy, Voters Backing Ds On Health Care Fight, Let’s Close Strong Everyone!
Will Congressional Republicans Stick With Trump As His Failures, Corruption, Unpopularity, and Madness Become Impossible To Ignore? We Will See (New Video And Written Analysis)
Rep. Janelle Bynum On Senator Merkley’s Speech, Portland’s Spirited Resistance, and How “People Are Looking To Us For Hope And A Sense Of Fight”
Senator Merkley Speaks Out Against Trump’s Escalating Authoritarianism, Notes On The GOP’s Ongoing Budget Fiasco, Winning The November Elections
Adelita Grijalva Joins Hopium For An Update….
Stuart Stevens Discusses His Trip To Ukraine, The Senate Appears To Be In Play, Dems Up 7 In New Gallup Party ID Report
We Have 15 Days To Win The November Elections – Let’s Get To Work Everyone!!!!!!
7 Million Proud Patriots Joyously, Peacefully Marched, Rallied, And Protested Yesterday
A Message From Abigail Spanberger To The Hopium Community, Terrible New Polling For The Ailing Trump, Good Luck Today Everyone!
Sherrill and Spanberger Have Sturdy Leads in NJ/VA, Southcom Commander Resigns, Rep. Adam Gray (CA-13) Drops By, No Kings!!!!!!!!!
As His Powers Ebb Trump Has Chosen Autocracy Over Democracy. It Is Up To Us To Stop Him (Video And Analysis)
The limits of Trump’s power — My conversation with Adam Klasfeld of All Rise News
Janet Mills Jumps Into Maine Senate Race, DNC Launches Campaign Against Trump’s Tariffs, Little Cracks Can Become Big Cracks
Will Republicans Ever Pass A Budget?
War, Decline, Dysfunction – And Ridicule – At Home
Sunday Hopium – Meet Maine Democratic Party Chair Charlie Dingman, More Bad Polling For Trump, A Note About My Leon Krauze Interview
Leon Krauze On María Corina Machado’s Courage, The Global Fight For Democracy, And Trump’s “Attack On Hispanic and Latino Identity In This Country”(Video)
Democrats Are Winning The Big Arguments With Trump, And Need To Keep Fighting (New Video And Analysis)
Hopium PM – AG Letitia James’ Powerful Response To Trump: “I am not fearful – I am fearless”
Sherrill Rocks Her Debate, Schumer:”Every Day Gets Better For Us,” Greg Sargent On Challenging Trump’s Escalating Authoritarianism More Forcefully
The Reckoning For Trump’s Terrible Presidency Has Begun
Trump And The Rs Are Not Winning, MTG Rips Into GOP Over Health Care, New Ads And Videos Are Flying in NJ and VA
My New Conversation With Senator Cory Booker
Fighting Eric Swalwell Drops By Hopium To Talk The Budget Battle, Cowardly Rs, Trump’s Rising Authoritarianism, And Winning The November Elections
Every Democrat Must Now Join The Fight Against Trump’s Escalating, Dangerous, Traitorous Authoritarianism
Sunday Hopium – Brutal New CBS Poll For Trump, Fighting Their Rising Authoritarianism More Aggressively, A Wonderful New Conversation With James Talarico
Dems Have Come Out Of The Box Strong, Spanberger Up 12, Trump Disappears (Again), New Conversations W/Gavin Newsom, Rep. Adam Smith, Randi Weingarten, And More……
Rep. Adam Smith Unloads On Trump, Hegseth And Their Weakening Of America
Dems Are Forcing Trump To Take Responsibility For The Harm He’s Doing To The Country (New Video And Analysis)
Reps. Landsman and Veasey Talk The Trump Shutdown, The Fight For Health Care, And Their New Podcast “The Fly-In”
Leaders Schumer and Jeffries Are Right To Force Trump And The Rs To Take Responsibility For The Harm They’re Doing To The Country
My Conversation With Governor Gavin Newsom
Military Leaders Sound The Alarm About Trump’s Retreat From The World And Inward Turn, More Notes On Winning The Fall
A Wonderful Conversation With Randi Weingarten About Her New Book -“Why Fascists Fear Teachers”
We Must Keep The Military Off Our Streets, Schumer and Jeffries Meet With Trump, Moldova Votes For Europe
Sunday Hopium – Rest Up Folks, We Have A Big Week Ahead Of Us
A New Conversation With Allison Gill, We Are Having The Fight With Trump We All Wanted To Have, A Big Week For Jimmy Kimmel And The Opposition
Trump Has A Bad Week And He Takes It Out On All Of Us, New Interview With MA AG Andrea Campbell, Sherrill Up 7 In New Poll
We Are Having The Fight With Trump We All Wanted To Have. Now, We Have To Go Win It (New Video And Analysis)
Kimmel’s Powerful Return, Newsom Rocks Colbert, An Addled Trump Chickens Out, Staying Focused On Winning The Fall
Kimmel Returns, Trump Embarrasses, Dems Are Starting To Lean Hard Into Rising Costs And Tariffs
Sherrill Rocks Her Debate, Rs Have Chosen Shutdown and Chaos, The World Comes To New York And A Very Different America
Trump Enters The Budget Debate In A Weak Position, A Conversation With Alaska Dem Chair Eric Croft
Trump Has Shown Us Who He Is. Time For Us To Show The American People And The World Who We Are (Video and Analysis)
We Must Demand Courage, The People Have Rejected Trump’s Strongman Politics, Terrific New Tariff Ad In Alaska
Launching Hopium’s New Audacious Expansion Fund And A New Discussion With Nikki Fried, The Chair Of The Florida Democratic Part
Some Reflections On Finding A Higher Gear, Building A Stronger Movement, And Winning The Fall
Trump’s Agenda Of Sabotage, Plunder, Chaos, And Betrayal Is Coming For Red States And Red Places Too
Sunday Hopium – Trump Is Unpopular, Weakened, And Losing All The Arguments That Matter
It’s Been A Hard Week – Let’s Take It Easy This Weekend Everyone
Trump Has Failed The Country, And We Desperately Need Something Better
Inflation Surges, Trump’s Economic Plan Has Failed, And A New Video Talk -“Our North Star Must Continue To Be Democracy, Rule Of Law, And Freedom”
Trump’s Disastrous Appeasement Of Putin Has Made America Less Safe, Senator Ruben Gallego On The GOP’s Betrayal Of Latino Families (Video)