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We are working on a messaging campaign for use in all media that ends with the tagline, “—you might be a Democrat,”  Take a look at our current list of messages on this Google Sheet. If you have more catchy lines, please send them to secretary@bencodems.org.

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Ag and Rural Caucus



4TH CD and RURAL AMERICANS UNITED



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From the Chair



Legislation Committee

There are many bills on the floor of our state legislature that affect you. You can use the chart linked below to register your position on many bills of interest that have been identified by various progressive groups. Feel free to give your legislators your opinion.

Follow the progress of 2026 Bills of Interest in this linked chart.

Twelve ideas for recovering revenue that would allow Washington to avoid austerity in the 2026 supplemental operating budget


Platform and Resolutions

The Platform and Resolutions Committee has added a new resolution for comments.

Demo for public school hosting infant to Kindergarten program

BCDCC 2026 Civic Education

The Platform and Resolutions Committee is starting resolutions work this year. Below are two resolutions in need of a review. Please read and comment.

Separation of Church and State
Vote Builder Affordability, Access and Equity

For those wishing to propose a resolution, below is a link to a template you can use to craft your resolution.

Downloadable Resolutions Template in Word

This is a link to a chart of our current resolutions plan and actions taken.

Resolutions Progress Chart

The 2024 Platform has been adopted. Many thanks to the platform committee and the folks who contributed their precious time.

Adopted 2024 Platform

The following resolutions have been passed by the Central Committee and forwarded to the State party.

  • Agrivoltaics Benefits to Eastern Washington
  • Reinstate ban on naked credit default swaps
  • Limit ratio of Executive v Employee pay

The following resolutions have been passed by the State party.

  • Reinstate Restrictions on Stock Buybacks (final)
  • Recovery Government Funded IP & Patents developed in whole or in part with taxpayer investments: Modification of Bayh-Dole Act 1980
  • Faith and Credit-Debt Ceiling
  • Reforming SCOTUS Nomination and Confirmation Process

The following resolutions are available for comments as they are being worked on by the committee:

  • RESOLUTION ON USING TAX DEFERMENT TO IMPROVE EQUITY IN SUPPORT OF CLEAN ENERGY
  • Agrivoltaics
  • Rittenhouse Resolution

Link to our Rittenhouse Resolution:

This is a link to the current State Party resolutions.

WSDCC Resolutions


Organization Committee

Saturday, September 19th 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Meet at the CSA Building – 713 Jadwin Ave, Richland

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

Whether you’ve knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we’d love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided. Use the link below to sign up and choose your dates to canvass:

Canvass Signup

Tour the Richland Water Treatment Plant

September 16th in the afternoon
September 17th in the morning

Link to Original Message

The new PCO Handbook for 2025 is out!

The new PCO Handbook for 2025 is also in Spanish!

Here’s a complete list of all our PCO’s, elected, appointed, and acting:

Benton County Democratic Precinct Committee Officers

Here’s a link to more information about being a PCO.



Communications Committee

Table of Contents

  • Alinsky’s Power Tactics
  • Use the Right Framing
  • Gallery: Steal These Memes
  • The Budget of BETRAYAL

Links to Activism Resources

  • The Big List of Protest Signs for #NoKings 10/18
  • How to Verify a Quote from a Public Figure
  • The Visibility Brigade Toolkit
  • The Visibility Brigade – Toolkit – version 2
  • WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW!
  • The Revolution Will Be LIVE: Top 10 Reasons to Organize in the Real World


Other Local Party
Organizations and Caucuses


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Duresky’s Upcoming Events
Chelsea’s Upcoming Events

Call to Regular Meeting
September 17th, 2026

New Location


Follow us on Facebook!

BF Fair Parade Registration
Choose Your Fair Booth Time Here

Call to Regular Meeting
August 20th, 2026


Help Our Endorsed Candidates Win – Join Us in Canvassing!

Call to Meeting Thursday August 28, 2025

Call to Meeting Thursday July 17, 2025

Event – People’s Town Hall Invitation

Event – People’s Town Hall

Event – Fourth of July Parade

Call to Meeting Thursday June 26, 2025

Events – Hernandez Kickoff – June 24 , 2025

Events – July 4 Signup – June 21, 2025

Call to Meeting Thursday May 22, 2025

 🎉Walk with Us This Cinco de Mayo – Volunteers Needed!

Call to Meeting Thursday April 17, 2025

Free Candidate & Staff Training – March 28-29!

Call to Meeting Thursday March 20, 2025

Call to Meeting Thursday February 20, 2025

REMINDER Call to Meeting – Every 2 Years Reorganization – Thursday, Jan. 9

Call to Meeting – Every 2 Years Reorganization – Thursday, Jan. 9

Happy Holidays! Please hold the date Jan. 9

Call to Meeting this Thursday 11/21 DO SOMETHING #17

DO SOMETHING #16 – 14th LD voters – check your ballot!

DO SOMETHING #15 – Be sure to vote (at a drop box).

DO SOMETHING #14 – Let’s keep Democrats visible! Sat., Nov. 9 – Veteran’s Day

DO SOMETHING #13 – Check your registration/ballot/Link for Nov. 1

DO SOMETHING #12 – It’s Not Over Til It’s Over (Yogi Berra)

Senator Maria Cantwell – Press Conference – Tomorrow 3 p.m. Cafe con Arte

DO SOMETHING #11 – Phone banking; Who Franklin Recommends

Canvassing this weekend, next weekend – DO SOMETHING #10

Call to Meeting – Full Membership – TONIGHT Thursday October 17 in person or Zoom (DO SOMETHING #7)

DO SOMETHING #9 Support Maria Beltran, 14th LD State Senator candidate Friday, October 25

DO SOMETHING #8 Education Leaders + the 14th LD candidates – tomorrow 10/10

Call to Meeting – Full Membership – Thursday October 17 in person or Zoom (DO SOMETHING #7)

#6 DO SOMETHING – Canvassing Made Simple! Check this out.

#5 DO SOMETHING – 1. Updated Oct. 12 flyer 2. HARRIS-WALZ Yard Signs

#4 DO SOMETHING – Check your registration, ballot, district and more!

#3 DO SOMETHING – Help the LD16 Candidates Get Elected!

#2 DO SOMETHING – Come to our OFFICE (yes, a physical office)!

First DO SOMETHING activity – Saturday, October 12 in Yakima (car pooling)

Join us for a Phone Banking/Debate Party Tuesday, September 10 at our NEW TC Office

Call to Meeting – Full Membership – Thursday September 19 in person or Zoom

Tickets available – Join Us and Special Guest U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell

Find out about 3 Ballot Initiatives for November

Meeting this Thursday, August 15 – Zoom or InPerson

Join this Day of Action to Support the NEW 14th LD

Call to Meeting Thursday, July 18 – Includes voting

Opportunities to support Pasco and the LD14

Call to Meeting Thursday, June 20 – including endorsements

Meet and Support Senator Manka Dhingra for Atty. General

Meet and Support Chelsea Dimas Candidate for WA House of Representatives LD14 Position 1

Join Us at These Events and Meetings


4th CD News

The Power of Representation

Thirty Billboards. Three Election Cycles. One Goal.

Creating Rural America’s Project 2028

The Wrong Diagnosis

The 50 Trillion Dollar Heist

Something Big Is Happening in Rural Washington

Reminder: When a Family Disappears

Inviting the Violence Home

Economic Success is Engineered Inequality and Devastating Rural Washington

Together, We’re Reaching New Voters

Do nothing Dan and the MAGA dream

From Blue Sky Ranch to Big Ag: A Family Farmer’s Perspective

Strategy, Media, and the Future of Rural Washington

Is Compassion a Failed Narrative for Democrats

Reclaiming Education, Reclaiming Democracy

April 5th: Stand Up For HANDS OFF!

20,057 New Voters Reached and Thousands Pour Out To Protest!

Voices of Resilience: Yakima County Stands Firm in 2025

Saving The Republican Party: A Democrats Duty

Rural Voting: Lessor Of Two Evils? Choosing Between R’s

More “No on 2117” events scheduled and LD 14 Week of Action Kicks Off!

Two Powerhouse Events: Yakima Action Weekend with Governor Jay Inslee

Navigating the Pulse of Democracy: Key Insights on Politics, Voting, and Leadership

Granny Caravan Adventures, Gov. Inslee’s in Yakima, and The Kamala Kick: A Surge in Voter Registration!

Turning Central & Eastern Washington Blue: The Race is Closer Than Ever

Jerrod Sessler Got 32% Of The Vote And This Democrat Is Excited!

How to Win Elections in Rural America: A Strategy for Democrats

Focus on Down-Ballot Races and Newly Registered Voters Drive Democratic Wins

Just Kidding, This Is Anything But Boring

Strength in Unity: Working Together Trumps Division

Biden’s Next Term Could Reshape the Supreme Court and Thwart Project 2025: A Deep Dive into Recent Judicial Rulings and Their Far-Reaching Implication 

Outrageous Spending in Down-Ballot Races: 2024’s Extravagant Political Battlegrounds

Copy of Winning Not Whining

Our Winning Strategy, Stop Whining!

New post in RuralAmericansUnited

Democrats Cure MAGA Cancer: Sunlight

The Most Expensive Race In Washington History?

Freedom Is A Constitutional Right: So Why Don’t We Have It?

We’ve set our sites on two groups for Dem Victory!

Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave

Democrats Cure MAGA Cancer: Sunlight

The Washington State GOP Declares War On Democracy

Voices Unheard: Empowering Change with Rural Americans United

RAU Expands Programs and Unveils City Councils Questionable Motives

Expansion of Christian Nationalism in Central Washington

Democratic Values and Citizen Actions Keep MAGA In Check

Rural Voices: Restoring Equity to Our Election Process

Breaking: Equal Delegate Access for Central & Eastern WA Dems

Two Shocking Truths Behind Election Spending: $10.2 Billion Estimated for 2024!

The Darkside Of Political Excess

Urgent Call to Preserve Democracy in Yakima!

Candidates, CD5, Ukraine Support, Truth Unveiled!

Meet our Inaugural Advisory Board!


Ag and Rural Caucus


8th Legislative District Democrats: General Meeting

Wednesday September 23rd 2026

and on ZOOM

6:00 PM

Link to email for General Meeting


8th Legislative District Paint Along Event

Featuring Local Artists Evelyn & Regina

Sunday, October 4th, 2 PM – 5 PM

Tri Cities Food Co-op, 1420 Jadwin Ave, Richland

Show your support with a contribution

Donate to 8th Legislative District Democratic Central Committee

Link to origina email


Sen. Matt Boehnke | Staying connected, AI oversight, and strengthening our energy future

Sen. Matt Boehnke | Town hall recap, newsletter, and transportation update for the 8th District

Sen. Matt Boehnke | Join us April 11 town hall and capital budget highlights

Sen. Matt Boehnke | Legislative Newsletter Sixty days later… Here’s what happened

Sen. Matt Boehnke | Protecting our neighborhoods as LRA Placements are proposed

Sen. Matt Boehnke | Legislative update from Olympia

Weekly Update Video | Sen. Matt Boehnke

Matt Boehnke -Nov. 20, 2025 | SNAP benefits was never a partisan issue, it was a people issue

Link to Paint & Sip email

Link to email for October General Meeting

Matt Boehnke – Sept. 24, 2025 | A fresh start: It’s Back-to-School in Washington

Link to email for Comedy Night

Link to email for August E-Board Meeting

Link to email for August General Meeting

Link to email for July Executive Board Meeting

Link to email for July Ice Cream Social Meeting Invitation

Matt Boehnke Legislative Report July 16, 2025

Link to email for July General Meeting Invitation

Link to email for June Executive Board Meeting

Link to email for June General Meeting

June 11 | E-newsletter | Helping chart Washington’s energy policy

Matt Boehnke Town Hall May 31, 2025

Matt Boehnke Legislative Report March 17, 2025

Matt Boehnke Newsletter, April 25, 2025

Call to Meeting, April 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Matt Boehnke Newsletter, April 22, 2025

Matt Boehnke Newsletter, March 29, 2025

8th LD Bill Alert on SB 726, March 17, 2025

8th LD Town Hall, March 15

Matt Boehnke Legislative Report 2025 02 26

8th LD Bill Alert on SB 5174, February 14, 2025

Matt Boehnke Legislative Report 2025 02 11

Bill Alert – SB 5181

Legislative Latte Rescheduled – Update

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Legislative Latte with Sen. Boenke has been cancelled

REMINDER 8th LD – Clean Slate Meeting – Saturday, November 16, 6 p.m.

New Meeting: Saturday, Oct. 19

8th LD Call to Meeting – 6 p.m. Oct. 5


Convention After-Action Report, and Future Plans

CORRECTED LD8 Membership Meeting – NOW Wednesday, July 10, 6-8 p.m., Conf Room A, Richland Library


14th LD News


15th LD Democrats News


16th LD Democrats News

16th Legislative District (WA) Democratic Party

16th LD Democratic Party
Call to Meeting

August 27th 5:30 – 6:30 pm 
Richland Public Library
Conference Room A

This meeting is prior to the Benton County Democrats general meeting (6:30 pm) in the same conference room.

on Zoom

Zoom Link


9th Legislative District


Walla Walla County Democrats News

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Walla Walla County Democrats

Mark Your Calendar for June 17, 2026
The 2nd Annual Power of Community Event —
Our Largest Fundraiser of the Year!

If you joined us last year, you know how energizing it was to gather with neighbors, share ideas, and be reminded of what we can accomplish together. This year promises to be even more inspiring — and even more important.

At this moment when so much is at stake, your participation and support help ensure that our shared values are heard, represented, and defended here in Walla Walla County.

The evening at the Marcus Whitman Hotel will feature:
• A three-course seated dinner
• Engaging and inspiring speakers (with a special guest invited)
• An expanded silent auction
• Opportunities to connect, organize, and make an impact

Tickets will be limited.  Registration opens April 15.  Watch your email for details.

Plan to join us. Invite friends, bring neighbors, and be part of a community that shows up, speaks out, and works together.

We hope to see you there,
Kari Isaacson, Chair
Walla Walla County Democrats

P.S. Want to make an even bigger impact?  Sponsorship opportunities will be available when registration opens on April 15.

Copyright © 2026.  All rights reserved.
Walla Walla County Democratic Central Committee
38 E Main Street, Suite 5
Walla Walla, WA 99362-2662

WinPower Workshops


Yakima County Democrats News

August meeting Rescheduled to the 31st

Democrats advance to the General Election

Member Mtg this Monday – Get-out-the-vote on-going

Primary Election ballots arriving Friday

March in a Parade!

The countdown is on! YCD’s Campaign Kickoff BBQ is almost here!

Member Meeting June 22: Endorsement voting and campaign update

Join us for the Yakima County Democrats’ Campaign Season Kickoff BBQ!

Member Meeting May 18: Endorsement voting and campaign update

MONDAY: Supreme Court candidate forum

Join Us Sunday May 3rd – Yakima Democrats Social and PCO Intro!

Yakima Dems Pancake Breakfast | April 26, 9AM

Member Meeting April 27: Supreme Court Justices on ballot

Vote YES for Yakima Bond measure

Member Meeting March 23: Democrats 101 Reminder

Member Meeting March 23: Democrats 101

Meet John Duresky, the Democrat running for Dan Newhouse’s seat

Democrats 101: how to make the party work for you

The lowdown on the 4th Congressional race

Meet the Democrat for Congress TONIGHT

Holiday Happy Hour Dec 11, 5-7pm Single Hill

Monday night’s meeting is Cancelled

Next election starts now – meeting next Mon at 6:30

Local Election Results

Oct 27 meeting features Justice Housing

Ballots drop this Friday

Monthly Meeting this Monday, 6:30 pm

Candidates, Issues & Endorsements, NOW

Meeting this Monday – Preview the Fall campaign

Join the Fall campaign – don’t sit this one out!

Primary ballot questions answered July 28

Meet more candidates, Monday, 6:30 pm

Lots to PROTEST and CELEBRATE in June

We’ve got candidates, come meet some of them

Last chance to run for Council, School Board

REMINDER: Dems meeting this Monday, 6:30 pm

More protests coming up on Calendar

Time to stand up for Democracy

Monthly Meeting MONDAY 6:30, doors open 6 pm

Protect Mother Earth from MAGA

Monthly Meeting MONDAY 6:30, doors open 6 pm

Monthly meeting MONDAY 6pm

RESIST the re-writing of history: Black History Month

Resolve: be an ACTIVE Yakima Democrat in 2025

Reorganization Meetings Dec 7, 9:00 a.m.

Call for Nominations

Call to General Meeting, Nov 25

Thank YOU: Ballot Acceptance

Thank YOU

ELECTION NIGHT PARTY!

Maria Cantwell at TODAY’S event!

Less than a week to ELECTION DAY!

Call to YCDCC regular business meeting

Alerts & Updates

Let’s Get Out The Vote!

Here’s your sign!

Less than a month to make a difference!

Jane Fonda, NO on I-2117, GOTV, and more!

October Has Something for Everyone!

A big YES and a lot of NO!

Yakima County Democrats September Regular Meeting

Letter Writing Party!

Meeting tonight to elect Chair and Vice-Chair, 6pm via Zoom (link enclosed)

Call to Meeting for election of Chair and Vice-Chair, Sept. 6th at 6pm via Zoom

YCDCC Regular meeting TONIGHT, 8/26, 6pm

Governor Inslee joins the celebration

Join us with Treasurer Pellicciotti

Help us cross the finish line!

Who wants a Kamala tee?

Let’s keep striving for better

Call for First-Vice-Chair Nominations

Do you want to outcompete Republicans?

Call to meeting July 22nd

Join democrats for a weekend of action!

Save the Date: Sept. 14th

Call to meeting: June 24th

All hands on deck!

Join us this weekend!

May meeting moved to Wednesday

It’s time to file for PCO!

Monthly Meeting! Candidates, events planning and more!

Petitions, meet a judge, and more!

March Meeting 3/25 + Run for Delegate!

February 26: See you at Single Hill!

Chelsea Dimas for state representative

City Council letter-writing and 13th LD meeting

Updates! Endorsements, engagement, and the coming spring

Meeting update: Bob Ferguson and local politics watch

Holiday party tomorrow!

Join us for our Election Watch Party!

Thanks for an amazing weekend!

Call for volunteers!

Cookies and Cocoa tomorrow!


From the State Central Committee

Countdown: 50 days until the Midterm Elections🗳️

Over the next 50 days, voters across the state will be learning about the candidates and issues on their ballots, checking their registration information, and deciding how and when they will vote.

Meanwhile, this is go-time for Washington Democrats.

 🗳️We’re contacting & registering even more voters

 🤝We’re recruiting, training, and coordinating even more volunteers

 ⚖️We’re finalizing our voter protection programs

 🏛️We’re helping candidates up and down the ballot with last-minute needs before Election Day

— and so much more!

As a state party, this is it. We’re operating at full-scale and doing everything we can to support Democratic wins in Washington state. But all of this work takes resources.

With only 50 days to go, if Washington Democrats really want to ensure we flip the House and Senate, and take legislative power away from Trump, we need folks like you to step up and donate right now.

Will you help Washington Democrats win these crucial midterm elections and take power away from Trump?

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This is the beginning of the home stretch. Your support during this final push means everything to us.

Thank you for stepping up.

Shasti

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In 2024, Washington Democrats led the nation with sweeping electoral victories. Now, we’re fighting to elect a supermajority in Olympia, protect our swing seats in the House, and stand up to MAGA extremism across the country.

WA Dems empowers grassroots organizing and elects Democrats up and down the ballot. Your support fuels our fight to stop Trump and defend our democracy. Visit WAdems.org for more info.

We sincerely thank you for your help and support!

Washington State Democrats
PO Box 4027
Seattle, WA 98194
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Friday, September 11, 2026

It’s Friday, Washington Democrats. Today, we remember those lost in the attacks and aftermath of 9/11. On a personal note, I was 16 when the attacks happened and my cousin was working at the Pentagon. I remember the fear as our family waited hours not knowing whether she was alive. We eventually heard from her, but she had been thrown across the room from the impact, and has lived with lung issues ever since. I think about how our family changed and how the world changed from that moment on. Grateful to everyone who came together to help in the aftermath.

A Special Message

25 years ago, the United States of America suffered the deadliest attack on our soil. In real time, the world watched the worst atrocities humanity could conceive alongside the greatest strength and courage we are capable of. First responders and volunteers joined together to risk their own lives to save others. As we mourn those lost, not just in the direct aftermath of the attacks in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, but also those who suffered and continue to suffer from the deadly toxins and emotional distress caused by the attacks, we remember the strength and courage of those who were lost and strive to build a society that is worthy of their sacrifice.

What is not worthy of that sacrifice is the ongoing Islamophobia and xenophobia that continues to plague our great nation, unjustly targeting entire communities for the deranged actions of 19 terrorists and their radical backers. We also reject the belief that the United States may wage endless war without consequences, sacrificing American lives for plutocratic ambition. Instead, we will focus on the innumerable examples of basic human decency that followed the wake of this tragedy, where we came together as one nation to lift each other up, sharing in our common bonds and mourning those who were lost.

Vote-by-Mail Elections Update

On Tuesday afternoon, I joined Secretary of State Steve Hobbs for a Q&A session regarding our elections and vote by mail in Washington state. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland also joined us to discuss how Democrats in Congress are working to keep our elections secure from interference and how we will provide oversight and accountability when we retake control of Congress. Watch the whole thing here.

The main takeaway that Secretary of State Hobbs impressed on everyone who attended was, “Don’t panic!” Washington’s elections are secure, safe, convenient, and staffed by incredible professionals. The second main takeaway was that we need everyone to know you cannot wait to vote through the mail. Even just waiting a few days to put your ballot in a mailbox may mean it will not be delivered on time to be counted. The best way to vote in this election is to use a secure ballot drop box. If you absolutely must vote using the mail, do so immediately upon receiving your ballot.

You can also sign up for text alerts from the Secretary of State’s Office to get real time updates on when your ballot has been mailed, received by the county you live in, and counted. Go to VoteWA.gov and enter your name and birthday to sign in. On the right hand side of your screen you will see a link to “sign up for SMS updates.”

The whole conversation was reassuring and helped underscore just how excellent Washington’s vote by mail system continues to be. We are looking to schedule a second update from Secretary Hobbs once ballots go out. Stay tuned for more details! Meanwhile, I hope you will watch the whole Q&A with Secretary Hobbs. Watch the whole recording here.

Working for Washington

One week to go until our star-studded gala! On Friday, September 18, Washington Democrats are rolling out the red carpet for two Democratic Party superstars, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and California U.S. Representative Ro Khanna. We’re hosting a gala reception at the Edgewater Inn. This is your chance to bust out your best cocktail attire and hear from two potential 2028 Presidential candidates about their visions for our country and how we’re going to undo all the damage of the Trump-Vance administration. Expect delicious food, amazing views of Puget Sound, and a who’s who of Washington Democratic leadership. I hope to see you there!

Join Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Ro Khanna
to Support the Washington Democrats


Friday, September 18 | 5:30-7:00 PM
Downtown Seattle Address Provided on RSVP
$250 Admission | $1,000 Photo Line
$5,000 VIP Clutch (5:00pm Start)
RSVP Here
Donate in Lieu of Attending

This week, I was honored to join women leaders from around our region for Women Leading the Future where we discussed leadership, public service, civic engagement, and building communities. I joined our terrific State Senators Manka Dhingra and Vandana Slatter as well as Mayors Katie Wilson and Angela Birney among many other powerhouse leaders. Thank you to the First District Democrats who convened these amazing women and led an illuminating conversation.

Our historic August Primary was featured this week by the Democratic National Committee. I authored a substack How Washington State Democrats Keep Winning highlighting the tremendous work our Party does that helped us grow our legislative majorities for the past five election cycles (soon to be six!). None of this success would be possible without our supporters and volunteers – like all of you! 

Next week, we will welcome Washington Democrats’ State Committee Members for our quarterly meeting in Seattle. I look forward to hosting everyone as we move our priorities forward and continue building power for Democrats to win up and down the ballot this November!

Democrats Fight Back

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is fighting for everyone who relies on Apple Health (hundreds of thousands of our neighbors and family members). He signed an executive order to mitigate the impacts of the Big Ugly Bill that would gut health care and food assistance in our state and across the country. The Governor’s Office was able to save Apple Health coverage for 3,000 Washington immigrants and implement an automated verification hub to help 400,000 Washingtonians keep their Apple Health coverage. Thank you for always fighting for us, Governor Ferguson!

Relatedly, Governor Bob Ferguson has been hard at work laying the groundwork for a cellphone ban in public schools. He’s crisscrossing the state to build support for his plan from schools, teachers, and parents. He kicked off his tour at Pasco High School which already has a phone ban in place. Legislators will have an opportunity to pass this legislation in January, when the next legislative session kicks off.

U.S. Senator Patty Murray is also focused on the awful impacts of the Big Ugly Bill. She joined a roundtable at Harborview Medical Center and pointed out that 50,000 Washington residents have already lost their Apple Health and other health coverage. 22 Washington hospitals are at risk of closing or reducing services and the state could lose a minimum of $662 million in Apple Health revenue every year. As our neighbors lose their access to care, fighters like Senator Murray are working every day to help them and provide a better path forward for our country when Democrats regain control of government in Washington, D.C.

Our friends in the 34th Legislative District Democrats are hosting their second Bend It Like Booker 25-hour community event! In honor of Sen. Cory Booker’s historic 25-hour filibuster, they have put together 25 hours of storytelling, presentations, and speeches from a cross section of Washington’s best and brightest. Of course, yours truly will also be speaking (time TBD) but I hope you will tune in for some or all of it! The event starts Saturday, September 12 at 10AM at the IAM 751 Union Hall and runs through Sunday, September 13 at 11:15AM. Find out more here!

Rally, Protest, and Gather

  • Anytime – Sign up to receive ICE Mobilization Alerts for communities in Washington state. Sign up here.
  • Anytime – We have organizing events nearly every day of the week through the Primary – find the nearest to you at www.wadems.org/events!
  • TODAY – Coffee Club with WA Dems, Federal Way, 2PM-4PM. Sign up here.
  • TOMORROW – Knock Doors with WA Dems, 10AM-2PM, multiple locations. Skamania, Olympia, Monroe, Ballard, Port Angeles, and Kirkland
  • TOMORROW – Knock Doors with WA Dems, 1PM-4PM, multiple locations. Auburn, Camano Island, and Bellingham.
  • TOMORROW – Statewide Virtual Phonebank, 4PM-6PM. Sign up here.
  • Email details to press@wa-democrats.org.

Send us details on rallies and protests in your communities

  • Email details to press@wa-democrats.org

Donate

  • If you would like to see less Washington D.C. and more Washington state in your community, please DONATE to The Real Washington Fund – our rapid response account to counter MAGA’s chaos with real organizing, real solutions, and real results. We can’t do the work of holding Republicans accountable without your support.

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What I’m Asking

There’s important work happening across Washington, and your continual support helps make it possible. Contributing to WADems today will help us organize in every community, reach more voters, and elect leaders who share our values. Whether it’s $10, $25, or more, every donation strengthens our party and helps us keep moving Washington forward. Will you chip in today?

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Thanks for all you do,

Chair Shasti Conrad
Washington State Democratic Party


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In 2024, Washington Democrats led the nation with sweeping electoral victories. Now, we’re fighting to elect a supermajority in Olympia, protect our swing seats in the House, and stand up to MAGA extremism across the country.

WA Dems empowers grassroots organizing and elects Democrats up and down the ballot. Your support fuels our fight to stop Trump and defend our democracy. Visit WAdems.org for more info.

We sincerely thank you for your help and support!

Washington State Democrats
PO Box 4027
Seattle, WA 98194
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The Blue Print – Terri Pickens: “We’re In The Position to Compete in Idaho For The First Time in Years”


The countdown is on: we’re only 49 days out from the midterm elections, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Every day, people like YOU are joining Democrats across the country, mobilizing our communities, holding Republicans accountable, and building the lasting power we need to win.

Join Democrats across the country for our GOTV: Volunteer Info Session to hear about the state of the race and how you can take action, both virtually and in critical races in-person, ahead of November.

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Time: 7 PM ET

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Looking to plug in to the most critical states right now? Check out our Battleground Hub to find opportunities in one of our key races!

Battleground Support Hub

This movement starts with people like you. By showing up, you’re building the community power we need to elect leaders who will fight for all of us this November. Together, we will take back the House and Senate.

Thank you for all you do,

The Democrats


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The Blue Print – It’s National Voter Registration Day, Let’s Get to Work

The Blue Print – Justin J. Pearson: “They Are Trying to Dilute Our Voices”


It’s Ken Martin. I’m reaching out to share a few reflections on Labor Day.

Today, we reflect on the labor movement’s impact on our country, and the work we still have ahead of us for every worker to be treated with respect and dignity.

This fight is personal for me: I come from a union family, I carried a union card, and I led the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party for 14 years prior to joining the DNC as Chair. The fight for workers has been the fight of my lifetime.

Right now, Donald Trump and his Republican allies are attacking organized labor and putting workers in harm’s way by rolling back key safety protections and regulations for workers nationwide, reducing the minimum wage for federal contractors, and stripping collective bargaining rights from federal employees in unions.

Donald Trump’s goal is clear: strip rights from American workers while lining his pockets and profiting off of the presidency.

The fight to defend working Americans against Trump and the ultra-wealthy elites has never been more dire. There has never been a more important moment to take a stand. That’s why I’m proud to work every day to elect more Democrats — the party of champions for workers.

This year we have the chance to put a check on the Trump administration’s anti-worker agenda at the ballot box.

It’s an honor to serve the Democratic Party as DNC Chair, and to continue fighting for all of you, this Labor Day and every day.

Thank you,

Ken

We’re building the largest midterm operation in DNC history to take back control of Congress this November, but we need your help right now.

Your donation today will help fund our work to register new Democrats in battleground states, organize everywhere, and win everywhere.

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The Blue Print – We Spoke With Nearly 10,000 Voters Who Didn’t Vote in 2024: Here’s What We Found

The Blue Print – How Democrats are reaching young voters where they live, work, and gather

The Blue Print – Investing to win, investing to build, investing to last

The Blue Print – When our neighbors are under attack, we fight back.

The Blue Print – How We’re Turning Memes Into Momentum

The Blue Print – Veterans are Leading the Ground Game

The Blue Print – The Countdown is On

The Blue Print – The DNC Is Building a Democratic Party That Can Win the Moment and Win the Future

The Blue Print – Holding Trump Accountable One Year After the Big Ugly Bill

The Blue Print – Fighting to Restore the American Dream on our 250th Birthday

The Blue Print – Building a Stronger Democracy, Together

The Blue Print – Four Years Later: How Real Americans Are Impacted by the Dobbs Decision

The Blue Print – The Results Are In: Democrats Are Delivering Real Wins

The Blue Print – Help Protect Voting Rights This Juneteenth

The Blue Print – How You Can Join the Fight This Election Season

The Blue Print – Three Ways to Support Democrats This Summer

The Blue Print – When Democrats Lead, We Thrive

The Blue Print – We’re Training the Next Generation of Campaign and State Party Staff

The Blue Print – Building the New Media Infrastructure: Why the DNC is Investing in Thousands of Creators to Win in 2026 and Beyond

The Blue Print -Meet the 30-Year-Old DNC Staffer Who Broke Stephen Miller

The Blue Print – Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month with Action

The Blue Print – This Memorial Day, Get Involved

The Blue Print – A Message from DNC Chair Ken Martin on the DNC’s 2024 After Action Report

The Blue Print – “A Very Small Price to Pay”? You tell us.

The Blue Print – Democrats are Fighting to Protect Voting Rights

The Blue Print – Trump’s Iran War Is Killing Americans

The Blue Print – How the DNC Is Suing The Trump Administration

The Blue Print – We Launched When We Count in Arizona!

The Blue Print – BREAKING: The Supreme Court Guts the Voting Rights Act

The Blue Print – The Ground Game Goes Digital

The Blue Print – What does the DNC actually DO?

The Blue Print – Learnings from our Local Listeners Calls

The Blue Print – While Trump Is in Disarray, Democrats Are Winning

The Blue Print – The Ground Game is Only Getting Started!

The Blue Print – We’re Fighting to Protect Voting by Mail

The Blue Print – Democrats’ Momentum Continues to Sweep the Country

The Blue Print – Electoral Wins + How You Can Get Involved

The Blue Print – Organizing to Win in 2026

The Blue Print – Join Our First National Voter Registration Week of Action of the Year!

The Blue Print – How the DNC is (Actually) Safeguarding 2026 Midterm Elections

The Blue Print – Celebrating Women’s History Month

The Blue Print – We’re Answering Your Most Commonly Asked Questions

The Blue Print – Democrats’ Momentum Continues to Sweep the Country

The Blue Print – Grassroots Momentum is Defining the Midterms

The Blue Print – Thank you, Local Listeners!

The Blue Print – Kentucky Democratic Party Chair Colmon Elridge : “The South is not Lost for Democrats”

The Blue Print – We Fact Checked Trump’s State of the Union So You Don’t Have To

The Blue Print – Chair Ken Martin: Tonight is the State of the Union

The Blue Print – Trump’s Trade War: What Happened?

The Blue Print – How You Can Counter Trump’s State of the Union

The Blue Print – Why Authentic Voices Are the DNC’s Best Weapon Against Misinformation

The Blue Print – Take Action This Black History Month

The Blue Print – Democrats are Winning Big at the Ballot Box

The Blue Print – What You Can Do to Help in Minnesota

The Blue Print – How To Have Hard Conversations

The Blue Print – Chair Ken Martin: One Year Later, Ready for 2026 and Beyond

The Blue Print – We Stand with Minnesota

The Blue Print -Chair Martin: A note from Chair Martin on the ground in Minnesota.

The Blue Print -Chair Martin: An update on Minnesota

The Blue Print -One Year In: Trump First, Americans Last.

The Blue Print -NEW: Introducing When We Count

The Blue Print – North Dakota Dem-NP Chair Adam Goldwyn on the Strategy to Boost North Dakota Democrats in 2026

The Blue Print – Organizing to Win in 2026

The Blue Print – Our 2026 New Year’s Resolutions

The Blue Print – Chair Ken Martin: Trump has committed the United States to “running” another country

The Blue Print – Thank You for a Historic 2025

The Blue Print – The DNC Is Reaching Voters Everywhere

The Blue Print – Become a Local Listener!

The Blue Print – The DNC Is Reaching Voters Everywhere

The Blue Print – Americans Deserve Better This Holiday Season

The Blue Print – Democrats Have Undeniable Momentum Heading into the Midterms

The Blue Print – How Trump Destroyed the Economy in 10 Months

The Blue Print – Get Out the Vote in Miami

The Blue Print – The DNC is Making Electoral Strides Nationwide

The Blue Print – How To Talk to Your Republican Relatives This Thanksgiving

The Blue Print – We’re Only Getting Started

The Blue Print – Turning November’s Wins into Sustaining Momentum

The Blue Print – Help Support Families This Weekend

The Blue Print – Democrats Are Fighting Around The Clock

The Blue Print – DNC Chair breaks down the BLUE SWEEP on Election Day

The Blue Print – Democrats Dominated Election Season

The Blue Print – Chair Ken Martin: Last Night, Voters Sent A Message To Donald Trump

The Blue Print – Election Day is almost here!

The Blue Print – Chair Ken Martin: It’s Time To Get Out The Vote

The Blue Print – November Is Ours To Win

The Blue Print – Are Democrats Poised for Victory in New Jersey and Virginia? DNC Chair Ken Martin Joins Endless Urgency.

The Blue Print – Join the Call Crew!

The Blue Print – How We Hold Trump Accountable Online

The Blue Print – Trump Is Cutting Cancer Research

The Blue Print -How You Can Protect Voting Rights This Weekend

The Blue Print -The DNC’s Historic Investments Continue to Power 2025 Elections

The Blue Print – Democrats Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Blue Print – Training the Next Generation of Leaders

The Blue Print – This Is How We Win in November!

The Blue Print – Donate and win a trip to the Women’s Leadership Conference in D.C.

The Blue Print – I Live on $70 a Month. Now My Nursing Home Could Close

The Blue Print – The “Party of Free Speech” Shuts Down Free Speech

The Blue Print – Get Out the Vote for Virginia

The Blue Print – DNC Chair Ken Martin: “I am sick of losing friends to political violence.”

The Blue Print – Democrats Are Overperforming Everywhere

The Blue Print – Join Democrats for a National Voter Registration Week of Action

The Blue Print – Grassroots Partners Fuel Our Work

The Blue Print – Join Democrats This Fall

The Blue Print – Ken Martin on Minneapolis tragedy: As the Bible tells us, faith without action is dead.

The Blue Print – Why The DNC Is Taking New Media Seriously (and you should too!)

The Blue Print – Democrats Continue to Fight for the Lone Star State

The Blue Print – Three Actions You Can Take This Weekend To Support Fair and Free Elections

The Blue Print – Three Ways To Help Democrats Fight the Texas Gerrymander

The Blue Print – The DNC Is Out of the Beltway

The Blue Print – This Summer, the DNC Is Organizing Everywhere

The Blue Print – The DNC’s Seven-Figure Investment into VirginiaIntroducing: Organizing Summer

The Blue Print – Introducing: Organizing Summer

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PCOs Can (and Should) Start Doorbelling – For PCOs, the time to walk or call the voters in your precincts is NOW so that we can get that data back into Votebuilder ASAP. The data PCOs collect in the first quarter of this year is essential to the voter targeting every Democratic candidate will be able to do in the primary election and for the rest of the year. If needed, our Coordinated Campaign staff can help set PCOs up with a phone or canvass list, an appropriate script for their precinct, and either a listening or ID canvass – just ask us at organizing@wa-democrats.org.


Voices

Fix Democracy First has compiled an excellent list of sites with which to expand your activism

Robert Reich shows the Big Picture

Live with Michael Moore – His first-ever book club discussion and – bonus! His rendition of “Oh, Canada!”

Live Book Club Q&A at 4 p.m. Eastern this Sunday

Michael Moore Book Club Hub – August 2026

Introducing the Michael Moore Book Club

EMERGENCY PODCAST SYSTEM: Michiganders, Please Vote in a CRITICAL Primary Today!

Watch SUFFS on PBS’ Great Performances This Weekend!

The Apocalypse Is Here

APPLY HEAT, MELT ICE — This Weekend, We Protest Everywhere!

Night-Night History

War Is Over! If You Want It

My Afternoon With The Last Living Prosecutor of Nazi War Criminals

Yes! Today is Election Day for Many Cities and States Across the Country!

URGENT: Get Out The Vote for Zohran TOMORROW — Sunday!

“Will We Remain In The Shadows, Or Will We Together Step Into The Light?”

One Week After “No Kings,” What Comes Next?

Your Pics From Yesterday’s Massive Protests

TOMORROW, October 18th — We Hit The Streets!

My First Post-Trump Substack

Hey New Yorkers — VOTE TOMORROW!

American Idiot(s)

Here’s the New Pledge of Allegiance I Think We All Should Take

Four Dead in Ohio

Why Today April 30th Should Be a National Holiday

PROTEST EVERYWHERE — Saturday, April 19 — Every city, every county, every town, everywhere! Freedom Against Tyranny!

The Home of the Brave

There Was a Record 5 to 6 Million People Who Took to the Streets to Stop Trump on Saturday! — And the Only Sound of Silence You Hear is from the Media and the Democratic Party

Massive Crowds Everywhere! And Everywhere You Look, You Will See The True Leaders of This Next Revolution

Get Up! Get Out! Get in the Streets! Mass Protests Saturday Near You!

An Entire Wing of the Smithsonian Full of Your Perfect Portraits of Donald Trump!

Donald Trump Wants a New Portrait of Himself

On This Night in 2003, the Fifth Night of the Iraq War, We Won the Oscar.

Elon Musk Wasn’t the Only One This Week with a Top Secret National Security Meeting

Noor & Mahmoud: Young Hearts Be Free Tonight, Time is on Your Side

Our Muslim Boy Wonder

The People by the Thousands in All 50 States Took to the Streets.

If We Don’t Take Matters Into Our Own Hands…

Overwhelm… Overreach… Overthrown.

The Coup d’État Has Begun

Just F***in’ Do Your Bucket List, Joe

Hollywood Reporter Declares FROM GROUND ZERO: “Nothing Short of a Miracle”

For more from Michael Moore, see the Michael Moore Archive

Simon Rosenberg

Veteran Political Analyst, Strategist and Commentator. 2 Presidential campaigns (incl Clinton War Room), senior roles at DNC, DCCC, NDN. One of the only ones who got 2022 right. On Substack at Hopium Chronciles.

Hopium Ad And Video Roundup – Turek (Iowa), Conley (NY-17), Rutinel (CO-8), Taylor (VA-1), North Carolina Senate (SMP), Ohio Senate (MAP)

Early In-Person Voting Begins Today, More Trumpian Deterioration And Decay, Peltola’s Up 5 In Alaska

Meet Jake Johnson, A Very Impressive Candidate Running In MN-01

Hopium Ad And Video Roundup – Jackson (Maine), Turek (Iowa), Hines (MI-10), Brooks (PA-7), Lance Bottoms (GA-Gov), New Hampshire Senate (SMP)

Trump Is Unraveling. Their Battlefield Is Deteriorating. A Wave Is Coming

My Talk With Jen Rubin

Hopium Ad And Video Roundup – Bohannan (IA-1), Mendoza (AZ-6), Luria (VA-2), Stelson (PA-10), Pulido (TX-15)

Things Are Really Going To Sh-t For Trump Now

Roy Cooper Dropped By For An Update On His Must Win Senate Race In North Carolina

Hopium Ad And Video Roundup – Ossoff (Georgia), Peltola (Alaska), Cognetti (PA-8), Powell (NE-2), Ohio Senate (SMP)

Dems Up 8 In New NYT Poll, Trump Loses His Desperate Mail Ballot Ploy, Winning The Early Vote

Meet Brian Poindexter, A Union Ironworker And Girl Dad Working Hard To Flip OH-7 Blue

Oil Prices Keep Rising, The Trump Project Keeps Deteriorating, A Win In Sweden, Protecting Our Elections

Hopium Ad And Video Roundup – Brown (Ohio), Trone Garriott (IA-3), Harvie (PA-1), Conley (NY-17), Lacore (SC-1)

The Fight To Keep AI Safe, Encouraging New Senate Polling, Accountability Is Coming, Protecting Our Elections

Trump And Hegseth Suffer A Disastrous Defeat In Yemen, Gas Prices Are Rising, Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Dropping (Again)

Meet Jessica Killin, A Proud Patriot Working Hard To Flip CO-5 Blue

Hopium Ad And Video Roundup – Acton (OH-Gov), Crowley (WI-Gov), Luria (VA-2), Ager (NC-11), Maine Senate (SMP), Iowa Senate (SMP)

On This Somber Day Some Notes On Finding A New Path Forward Through All The Chaos

Meet Dr. Amish Shah, An Emergency Room Physician Fighting Hard To Flip AZ-01 This November

Hopium Ad And Video Roundup – Leader Jeffries, Talarico (TX), Pingree (ME-Gov), Sand (IA-Gov), Brooks (PA-7), Paxton (TX)

Trump Had His Shot And Has Blown It, Badly. It Is Our Turn Now To Win, Lead, And Make Things Better (New Written & Video Analysis)

Hopium Ad And Video Roundup – Turek (Iowa), Bennett (NJ-7), Cognetti (PA-8), Earls (NC Supreme Court), Maine Senate (SMP)

Pappas Scores A Decisive Win In NH, Trump Is A Titanic F*ckup, And We Must Act With Great Urgency Now

Meet Lindsay James, Our Wonderful Candidate Running In IA-02

Meet David Crowley, Our Inspiring Candidate For Governor In Wisconsin

Rs Are Going To Try Very Hard To Put Lipstick On The Trumpian Pig This Week. His Mounting Governing Failures Are Going To Make That Really Hard

Meet Nancy Lacore, A Formidable Patriot Fighting To Flip SC-01

In The Great Global Fight For Freedom American Patriots Must Now Do Our Part. The World Is Watching. It Is Our Turn Now…….

We Need To Turn Their Furious, Desperate Cheating Into Righteous Anger And Drive Our EarlTrump Gets More Terrible Polls, Ballots Are Getting Mailed In Wisconsin, Hopium Community Members Are Working It!!!!!!!!!!!y Vote/Election Turnout Through The Roof

Dems Launch ‘Unprecedented’ Election Protection Efforts, Diesel Hits Record High, Trump Still Has The Worst Jobs Record Of Any President Since Hoover

As Bad As Things Are For Trump And The Rs Now – And They Are Bad – They Are Likely To Get Worse (New Video and Written Analysis)

Just Back From Ukraine Stuart Stevens Dropped By Earlier Today…….

Trump’s Clown Show Has Become A Raging, Dangerous Global Dumpster Fire

“The Word We Hear Most, By Far, Is ‘Betrayal’” – A Campaign Update With Josh Turek, Our Great Candidate Running For Senate In Iowa

Rising Interest Rates, Slowing Economy, Failed War, Hegsethian Chaos, Soaring Disapproval, Dark Electoral Schemes Exposed – Things Are Getting Worse For Trump

Bobby Pulido (TX-15) Dropped By For An Encouraging Update Earlier Today

The Importance Of Voting Early, Pete Hegseth Is A Dangerous Clown And Needs To Go, Trump Has Made Venezuela A “Neo-Colony” And It’s Not OK

A Desperate Trump Steals Venezuela’s Oil And Spirals Here At Home, Russia Escalates In Europe, El-Sayed Apologizes

Restoring Integrity To Our Discourse, Staying Safe In The Age Of AI

Another Terrible Week For Trump, Huge New GOP Scandal In Florida (Surprise!), Powerful New Ads From Democrats

With Ten Weeks To Go Dems Are Closing Strong And Trump Just Keeps F*cking Up (New Video, Written Analysis)

Going For The Trifecta – A New Conversation With Devin Remiker, Wisconsin Dem Chair

Good New Polls In Texas, Dems Now More Trusted To Lead, Ds Get Big Court Win, Russia’s Escalating Hybrid War Vs The West

Fake Polls, “Demoralization Operations,” And The 2026 Elections – A New Conversation With Tom Bonier

Shapiro And Other Dem Gov Candidates Running Strong, Desperate Trump Keeps Trying To Rig The Election, New Canada Tariffs Hurting GOP Candidates

Democrats Will Need To Lead The US Out Of The Economic Crises Trump And Republicans Have Created – A Conversation With Dr. Rob Shapiro

Celebrating Ukraine’s Independence Day, Understanding The Evolving Battlefield, Dems Embrace A Raucous Pluralism

Coming To Terms With The True Cost Of Trump’s Failed War, Ds Must Lean Hard Into The Energy Transition, The Dem Ticket Rocks South Texas

Weeks Before Election He’s Losing Trump Clownishly Raises Prices On All Sorts Of Things

Good Senate Polls In MN And NH, David Crowley Drops A New Ad in WI, Chair Ken Martin On The Impact Of DNC Investments This Cycle

Trump Gets His Worst Poll Of The Cycle, New Candidate Ads, The ASDC’s Democracy Protectors Program Launches

Hopium Is Hiring An Intern For The Fall

A New Interview With David Jolly, Encouraging New Senate Polls, Fake Polls And The New Battlefield

More Bad Econ Data, Trump’s Desperation Grows, Traveling With Natalie

Meet Randy Villegas, Our Terrific Candidate Working Hard To Finally Flip CA-22 Blue

As Hopium Heads Into Vacation Mode We Have Lots Of Great Discussions To Tide You Over…..

Some Thoughts On The Opportunities In Front Of Us With 82 Days To Go (New Video & Written Analysis)

Leader Hakeem Jeffries Joins Hopium – “We Have an Incredible Group of Next-Generation Candidates”

Crowley Wins in Wisconsin, Klobuchar and Flanagan in Minnesota, Democrats Embrace The Rainbow

Meet Marni von Wilpert, A Really Impressive Candidate Working Hard To Flip The Newly Drawn CA-48 Blue

More Bad Trump Polling, $100k for Troy Jackson, And A New Conversation With Stuart Stevens

Finishing The Job – A New Conversation With Charlie Dingman, The Chair Of The Maine Democratic Party

More Notes On The Importance Of Character And Virtue In The 2026 Elections

Sensing Trump’s Weakness, Iran Turns The Screws, And Bibi Flips Him The Bird

With Blanche In Place We Have To Get Ready For The Incredible F*ckery That Is To Come

A Really Bad Jobs Report, Encouraging New Texas Poll, Senate Votes On Blanche Today – Make Your Calls Everyone!

Iran, Russia, Tariffs – My Conversation With Rep. Greg Meeks, Ranking Member Of The House Foreign Affairs Committee

Fed Up With Trump’s Failures And Betrayals, The American People Are Giving Us A Chance To Lead Again. It’s An Opportunity We Must Seize, Together (New Video & Written Analysis)

Jo Mendoza (AZ-6) Checks Back In With The Hopium Community

An In-Depth Look At Last Night’s Elections And The 2026 Elections More Broadly (New Video)

Hopium AM – Michigan Senate Still Too Close To Call, Some Notes On Why The Polling Was So Off In Michigan, Let’s Go Win The Midterms Everyone

Sherrod Brown, Our US Senate Candidate In Ohio, Checks Back In With The Hopium Community

Christina Bohannan (IA-01) Checks In With The Hopium Community

Three Months Out Democrats Have A Legit Shot At Taking Both The House And Senate

Rebecca Bennett (NJ-7) Checks Back In With The Hopium Community

No To Todd Blanche, No To The Harms Trump Keeps Doing To The Country; Yes To Voting Early, Yes To Helping Our Candidates Win This November!!!!!!!!!

Been A Good Week Of Polling For Democrats, New Polls In Michigan, As His Powers Ebb Trump’s War With Reality Is Growing More Desperate

Trump’s Failed, Fanatical Presidency Has Left America Less Safe, More Vulnerable. We Must Fight Very Hard Now For A Better Path

Meet Troy Jackson, The Man Who Can Beat Susan Collins

Trump’s Regime Has Failed, His Standing Continues To Erode, And We Are Getting Stronger (New Video & Written Analysis)

Meet Dr. Richard Pan, Who Is Working Hard To Make Newly Drawn CA-06 Blue This November

The American People Are Putting Their Trust Once Again In Democrats. They Are Giving Us An Opportunity To Lead. We Must Seize It, Together

Voters Blame Trump/Rs For Higher Costs, Senate Descends Into Trumpian Chaos, Kaitlin Collins Responds, Stop Todd Blanche!

Meet Manny Rutinel, Our Terrific Candidate Working To Flip CO-8 Blue

“Fighting For An Affordable America,” Getting Troy Jackson Launched And Ready To Win, “Republicans See ‘Scary’ Lack Of Enthusiasm Among Core Voters”

Rallying For Troy Jackson In Maine, Encouraging Generic Ballots Polls, Big Wins For Katie Phang And The Dem AGs

Maine Picks A Senate Nominee Today, The DNC’s Early Primary Calendar Is Set, Whitmer Endorses Stevens In Michigan

“The Word I Hear A Lot Is Betrayal” – A New Conversation with Denise Powell, Our Great Candidate Running In NE-2

Trump Imposes Enormous New Global Tariffs, His Failed War Keeps Failing, And Dems Get A Strong New Wave Of National Polling

Trump Is A Titanic F*ck Up. Things Are Bad For Him And Republicans Now. They Are Likely To Get Worse

Hopium Adds 5 More House Candidates To Our Endorsed List – Pan (CA-6), Rutinel (CO-8), Shah (AZ-1), Villegas (CA-22) and von Wilpert (CA-48)

Troy Jackson Leads By 3 In New Maine Poll, OpenAI Goes Rogue, Rs “Preparing For The Bottom To Fall Out”

Senator Sean McCann Checks In From MI-04

2 Months Before Voting Begins Trump Is Raising Gas Prices, Levying New Tariffs, Losing His War, And Ensuring Millions Lose Benefits And Care

The Staggering Costs Of Trump’s Failed War, More Tariffs Are Coming, Congratulations to Spain!

On The Necessity Of Dems Getting A Clear Mandate From Voters This November – Revisiting My Conversation With Hardy Merriman

My Conversation With Alex Wagner

Trump Is Dangerously Desperate and Deeply Unwell, Strong Dem Q2 Fundraising, Great New Poll In Georgia

“All Eyes Are On Iowa” – Hopium Checks In With Rita Hart, Chair Of The Iowa Democratic Party

Trump And Greater MAGA Are Far Weaker Today. It’s Why We Must Fight Now With Everything We Got (New Video, Written Analysis)

Sure Does Feel Like The Wheels Are Coming Off The Trumpian Bus

Winning Georgia With Charlie Bailey, Chair Of The Democratic Party Of Georgia

We Must Stop Blanche And Clayton, More Terrible Polling For Trump, Powerful New Ads From Dems

Brian Tyler Cohen Dropped By To Talk About His New Book – “The Day After: How to Wield Power In a Post-Trump World”

The War Resumes, Oil Prices Surge, Trump’s Poll Numbers Continue To Suck – And Now We Must Fight His Escalating Illiberalism With Everything We Got

Devon Murphy-Anderson Joins Us From Maine

Congress Returns – We Must Be Very Loud This Week

McConnell and Graham Pass From The Scene, Maine Dems Keep Moving Forward, In Defense Of Vetting

Maine’s Convention Will Be July 25th, Encouraging New Gallup Data, Democrats Must Elevate To Fight Trump’s Escalating Authoritarianism

Platner Officially Withdraws From The Maine Senate Race. The Process To Pick A Successor Has Formally Begun

Cook Has 4 GOP Gov Seats As Toss Ups Now, Maine Dems Take Next Steps In Picking New Senate Candidate, Senate Dem SuperPAC Reports Record Quarter

Trump Is Failing, He Is Wildly Unpopular, The Polls Are Encouraging, And We Have Elections To Win All Across The Country

Platner Suspends Campaign, Maine Democratic Party Announces A Nominating Convention To Pick A New Senate Nominee

Some Thoughts On What’s Next For Maine And Our Fight To Flip The Senate

There Are Good Days, And There Are Bad Days, Everyone

Talking Ukraine, Encouraging New Senate Polling, Degrading Trump, And More With Stuart Stevens Of Lincoln Square

Dems’ Strong Week Of Polling, McMorrow Drops Out, Putin Attacks Kyiv, “Trump Is Cultural Heroin” (Corrected, Updated)

Dems’ Strong Week Of Polling, McMorrow Drops Out, Putin Attacks Kyiv, “Trump Is Cultural Heroin”

More Notes On The Importance Of Character In The 2026 Elections

It’s Time To Move On From The “Democrats Suck” Narrative – It’s Wrong, And We Have An Election To Win

New Battleground Polls Confirm That This Is A Year Of Opportunity For Democrats (New Video & Written Analysis)

“Right Now Democracy Is Holding” – A New Conversation With Marc Elias

“Control of the Senate Is Up for Grabs, Times/Siena Polls Find,” Trump’s Staggering Betrayal Of America, The Hopium Community Rallies For Our Battleground Candidates

“Doing Good Things For Our Neighbors” – State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott (IA-03) Checks In From Battleground Iowa

Jamie Ager Checks In From NC-11

It’s The End Of The Quarter – Let’s Rally For Our Courageous Candidates Across The Country!

A Conversation With Heather Cox Richardson

Another Powerful Ossoff Speech, Jo Mendoza’s Inspiring New Ad, Heather Cox Richardson Joins Us Tomorrow At 2pm ET

Winning In An Evolving Battlefield, A New Politics Of Virtue, Tuesday Is A Big Filing Deadline – Let’s Help Our Candidates Close Strong

A Judge Blocks Trump Mail Ballot/USPS Ploy, Katie Phang Gets A Big Epstein Files Win, Notes On Trump And A New Politics Of Misery

Rebecca Cooke (WI-03) Checks In With The Hopium Community

Trump Is Weakened, Diminished, And Growing More Unhinged And Desperate By The Day (New Video, Written Analysis)

Big Night For Mamdani, House Dems Get Important Wins in NY-17 & UT-1, Enjoy My Talk With Katie Phang

Breaking News – Trump Loses Senate Iran War Powers Vote. The Rebukes, Losses, Humiliations Just Keep Coming

Let’s Show Bob Brooks (PA-7) Some Love Today, Trump’s Failed War Keeps Failing, Talarico’s 1st General Election Ad

The Clown Show Moves To Switzerland, Ukraine Gains in Crimea, Let’s Rally For Cait Conley Today!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Summer Solstice And Happy Father’s Day Too!!!!!

The US Men’s Soccer Team Wins, Inspires, And Brings Our Embattled Nation Together

The Iran Deal Wobbles, Obama’s Library Opens, OMG The Reflecting Pool, Inspiration From Juneteenth, And Slava Ukraini!!!!!!!

Trump’s Presidency Has Been A Catastrophe For America And The World (New Video & Written Analysis)

Hopium Rallies For Cait Conley In NY-17

Loss Of Coverage, Higher Prices, More Harm To Come – Charles Gaba Updates Us On Real World Impacts of GOP Health Care Cuts

Failed Wars Now Haunt Trump, Putin, and Netanyahu

Trump Plays UFC Tough To Mask His Capitulation To Iran, Weakening Of America, Declining Health, And Sagging Political Fortunes

The Knicks Triumph And Inspire While Trump Desecrates And Betrays

The USMNT’s Incredible Performance, “The President Has Turned Into A Clown,” Meaty Pods For Your Weekend Viewing And Listening Pleasure

Pulte Falls, Talarico Launches Spanish-Language World Cup Ad, A New Politics Of Virtue

Trump – Desperate Men Do Desperate Things (New Video, Written Analysis)

Reflecting On The Siege Of Minneapolis – A Conversation With Attorney General Keith Ellison

Inflation Surges (Again), It’s Becerra Hilton In CA, Platner Wins In Maine, Trump’s Failed War Keeps Failing

Trump’s Epic Meltdown | Stuart Stevens & Simon Rosenberg LIVE

Making Diseases And Parasites Great Again, Pratt Crashes Out In LA, Talarico Leads By 3 In New Texas Poll

Stop Vought. Save Science – A Call To Action With Dr. Colette Delawalla

Sunday Hopium – Trump’s Incredible Meltdown, Rigging Elections, And The “Majority Illusion”

Sunday Hopium – Inspiration From Lincoln and Eisenhower, The Importance Of Voting Early, Trump Lost Votes On Iran And Putin This Week!

Reality Check – Trump Has The Worst Jobs Record Since Hoover

The House Rebukes Trump On Ukraine, Senate Rs Shower ICE With Love And Money, The Capital Is Drowning In Corruption

Meet State Auditor Rob Sand, Our Impressive Candidate Running For Governor Of Iowa

Trump Is In A Period Of Profound Political Decline, Democrats Are Fielding Strong Candidates Across The Country (New Video, Written Analysis)

Turek Wins In Iowa and Bennett Wins in NJ-07, Bass & Becerra Seem Ready To Advance, The Supremes Rip Their Hoods Off (Again), Slava Ukraini!!!

Bennett Wins In NJ-7, Turek Wins In Iowa

Meet Bob Harvie, Our Experienced, Proven Vote-Getter Fighting To Flip PA-01 Blue

Trumpism Feels Increasingly Broken, And He Weakened And Diminished

Meet Bob Brooks, Our Terrific Candidate Working To Flip PA-07 Blue

Sunday Hopium – After A Terrible Week Full Of Consequential Losses Trump Completely Loses It On Social Media

Congress Returns Monday With Trump Diminished, Wildly Unpopular, And Failing On Many Fronts

Friday Happy Hour – John Cornyn’s Parable Of The Scorpion And The Frog

New Economic Data Confirms Trump Has Failed The American People

Meet Rebecca Bennett, Running Hard To Flip NJ-7 Blue

If You Think Trump Is Winning You Aren’t Paying Attention (New Video, Written Analysis)

A Report From The Maine Democratic Party Convention

Texas Dem Chair Kendall Scudder On Talarico, Paxton, And What’s Becoming A Year Of Opportunity For Texas Democrats

The People Vs. Ken Paxton, Garcia Trounces Galindo In TX-35, Encouraging Redistricting Wins in AL & SC

Trump’s Failed War Keeps Failing

Honoring, And Dishonoring, Memorial Day

Our Weak And Cowardly Leader Keeps Yielding To Our Adversaries And Selling Out America

Yes, This Was A Very Bad Week For Trump And The Republicans

Desperate Rs Are Now Intervening In Our House Primaries – A Conversation With The DCCC’s Will Van Nuys

Our Corrupt And Failed Leader Is Losing His Control Over Congress, Kagan On Trump Surrendering To Iran, The DNC’s Report

Meet Denise Powell, Our Terrific New Nominee In NE-02

Trump And Trumpism Are Failing, And We Must Grow More Ambitious Now

Anyone Who Thinks Trump Is Winning Isn’t Paying Attention

Senator Ruben Gallego On Why America Must Stand With Ukraine, Europe, And NATO

Six States Vote Today, Welcome To The Post-USAID World, Non-Voters And Indies Turn On The Rs

NYT Has Generic Ballot D +11, Ukraine’s Big Battlefield Win, Mortgage Rates And Brent Crude Rising – Trump’s Failures Just Keep Mounting

Trump Gets A Brutal New CBS Poll, WHO Declares Global Health Emergency, New Intvs W/Gov. Shapiro and Ohio’s Amy Acton

Trump Is A Fool, A Coward, And A Traitor

Happy Mother’s Day All

Trump Is Hell Bent On Weakening America And Making Russia And China Great Again

My Conversation With Governor Josh Shapiro

Republicans Are Gerrymandering Because They Are Scared Of The American People, And Of Us – As They Should Be (New Video, Written Analysis)

Meet Dr. Amy Acton, Our Great Candidate Running For Governor Of Ohio

Trump Admits What Has Become Obvious – He Simply Doesn’t Care About The American People Only Himself, His Ridiculous Ballroom, His Fellow Oligarchs

Ugly Inflation Data, Tariffs Ruled Illegal (Again), Failed War, Soaring Unpopularity – Trump Heads To China In A Dangerously Weakened Position

Some Thoughts On What Comes Next

Trump Hits New Polling Low, Putin’s Sad Parade, Magyar Takes Control In Hungary, Expanding Our Maps

Meet Elaine Luria, Our Candidate Fighting To Turn VA-02 Blue

Trump’s Failed War Keeps Failing, His Tariffs Are Struck Down (Again), VA Supreme Court Overturns An Election

Meet Charlie Bailey, Chair of the Ass-Kicking Democratic Party of Georgia

Democrats Are Expanding Our Maps And Competing In Hard To Win Places (New Video & Written Analysis)

Historian Phillips O’Brien Talks Ukraine, Iran And “Taking The Initiative” In War

Putin Breaks a Ceasefire, Trump Stumbles and Retreats in the Gulf, Democrats Overperform in a Special Election (Again)

Eric Croft, Alaska Dem Party Chair, Returns To Hopium To Talk “Expanding The Map” and Winning This November

If Trump Wants The Pentagon Funded The United States Must Side With Europe And Ukraine – Not Russia

My Conversation With Stuart Stevens About Zelenskyy’s Momentum, 61 Years Of The Southern Strategy, The Dems’ Midterm Message And More

Trump And Putin Are Not Winning Their Wars

See More from Simon Rosenberg in the Archive

Richard Badalamente

Countering “King” Trump


BCDCC Officers and Subcommittee Chairs for 2025-2026

Chair Misty Muchlinski
Vice-ChairCarl Baker
State Committee MemberDavid Harvey
State Committee MemberCigdem Capan
Secretary John Masulonis
Treasurer Bob Slovic
Communications CommitteeVolunteer Team
Elections CommitteeSara Austin
Events Committee Carl Baker
Labor Liaison Open
Organization CommitteeKaren and Ken Buxton
Platform and Resolutions Kitty Tominey
Young DemocratsOpen
Webmaster and Technology Kendall Miller


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September 2026

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  • BADGER FORUM: Laliik: Sacred Mountain in Bureaucratic Quagmire

    BADGER FORUM: Laliik: Sacred Mountain in Bureaucratic Quagmire

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

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

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

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

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

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

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  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

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

    See more details

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

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

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

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

    See more details

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

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

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

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

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

    Text questions to: 509-492-2205

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  • Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

    Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

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

    Join us for socializing and having some fun!

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

    No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

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

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

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

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

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

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

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  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

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

    See more details

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

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

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

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

    See more details

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

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

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

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

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

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

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

    See more details

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

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

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

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

    See more details

  • Franklin County General Meeting

    Franklin County General Meeting

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

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

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

    Hello Democrats,

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

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

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

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

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

    Democratically yours,

    Ana Ruiz Kennedy, Chair & Franklin Democrats Executive Board

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  • Duresky Canvassing Event

    Duresky Canvassing Event

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

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

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

    See more details

  • Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

    Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

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

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

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

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

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

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

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

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

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

    See more details

  • Richland City Council Workshop

    Richland City Council Workshop

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

    See more details

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  • 8th Legislative District Democrats: General Meeting

    8th Legislative District Democrats: General Meeting

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

    Meeting Details:

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

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

     

    Proposed Agenda:

    Call to Order 

    Delegates Discussion

    Visibility Events and Volunteers

    Candidates and Future Goals

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

    Adjourn

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

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

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

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

    It wasn’t easy.

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

    See more details

  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

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

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

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

    See more details

  • 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

    16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

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

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

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

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  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    September 24, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Locations are at various venues around the county. Please subscribe to the BCDCC mailing list to receive a notification.

    Zoom Link

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

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

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

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