Web Log – Page 13 – Benton County Democrats

Women’s March – January 17, 2026

Posted on January 17, 2026

Trump turned ICE loose on peaceful people. A federal judge just ordered them to stop it. On January 16, a federal court barred ICE from arresting, gassing, detaining, or retaliating against peaceful…

Move On – January 17, 2026

Posted on January 17, 2026

Dear MoveOn member, In the days after ICE’s unconscionable murder of Renee Nicole Good, communities across America are expressing outrage and grief, spreading courage and solidarity, and protesting and taking action to…

March For Our Lives – January 17, 2026

Posted on January 17, 2026

Parkland learned this the hard way. Florida is choosing to forget. HB 133 lowers the age to buy a gun from 21 to 18. It dismantles a life-saving law passed after the…

National Democratic Training TLDR – January 8, 2026

Posted on January 16, 2026

👋 This is your weekly recap when it comes to all things NDTC!Check out our upcoming events and find more at traindemocrats.org Trump Plays Emperor While Families Struggle If there’s one thing Trump…

WSDCC – January 16, 2026

Posted on January 16, 2026

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR It’s MLK Day Weekend, Washington Democrats! Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend This year, celebrating MLK Day has been imbued with renewed importance. Many of the issues and…

Showing Up for Racial Justice – January 16, 2026

Posted on January 16, 2026

The situation in Minneapolis is escalating– Trump is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act, another person was shot by ICE yesterday, and there are ongoing attacks by the 3,000 ICE agents on…

National Democratic Training Events – January 15, 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026

🗓️Here are some ways you can take action. All times Pacific Connect with us on social media!

Benton County Elections – Public Disclosure Training

Posted on January 15, 2026

Second date added! Lunch and learn: Join PDC staff for a discussion on grassroots lobbying Due to high demand, the Public Disclosure Commission has added a second lunch and learn on grassroots…

ACLU of Washington – January 15, 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026

People deserve to move throughout their communities without being extensively tracked and surveilled under the guise of public safety. Washington public agencies are increasingly using automated license plate readers (ALPRs), commonly known…

WSDCC – January 15, 2026

Posted on January 15, 2026

Hello Democrats, I am happy to announce that 2026 State Delegate Virtual Self-Nomination is OPEN! Our 2026 State Democratic Convention will be held in Spokane, WA on June 19th-21st, 2026! If you would…

	
						
			
						
				
				
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		Join us on Thursday (2/26) for our General Meeting! Meet fellow advocates, learn more about nonviolent resistance strategies, and help mobilize our voters for change!🗓️ Thursday, February 26th🕡 6:30 - 8:30pm📍Round Table Pizza - Kennewick location(3300 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick)			
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		Get to know John Duresky for Congress ⬇️⬇️⬇️			
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		See you on February 18th at 6 - 8 PM at Moonshot Brewing!			
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		VOTE John Duresky for Congress!You got that right, Rep. Newhouse. The Trump-Vance admin. and their Republican cronies have done nothing but deliver fear and chaos to our front door. It’s time for real change. It’s time for Dems to control Congress. 			
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		Come on Benton and Franklin counties, we can do better than 14%!Just 14% have voted on crucial Tri-Cities school measures. Only days left 			
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	February 2026
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1	2 Posters for Progress! Posters for Progress! February 2, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Hermiston First United Methodist Church 191 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838 Join local community organizers for Signs of Progress — a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and collective action! There will be sign making, postcard writing, and conversation about the issues that matter most to us. Whether you’re passionate about local causes or just love good company and community spirit, there’s a place for you at the table. See more details •	3 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday February 3, 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 February 3, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	4 Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco February 4, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pasco Library 1320 W. Hopkins St. Pasco, WA Join together and help to put together whistle kits to be handed out in the community. We would love to see you there! See more details •	5 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs February 5, 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 •	6 Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour February 6, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Moonshot Brewery 8804 West Victoria Ave Kennewick Join us for socializing and having some fun! See more details •	7 No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally February 7, 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 See more details Sunnyside Protest I.C.E. and Rally for Peace Sunnyside Protest I.C.E. and Rally for Peace February 7, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Lincoln Avenue & Yakima Valley Highway Sunnyside, WA 98944 This a local Indivisible event hosted by Central Washington Resistance! Saturday, February 7th, there will be a protest from 12pm-2pm! We will meet on the sidewalk on the corner of East Lincoln Ave & Yakima Valley Hwy. In Sunnyside! Community, bring your 'No ICE' signs, your flags, and your voices! We are tired of I.C.E. bringing violence to our communities and this administration spreading fear here and in other countries! Please share… See you there See more details • •
8	9 Posters for Progress! Posters for Progress! February 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Hermiston First United Methodist Church 191 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838 Join local community organizers for Signs of Progress — a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and collective action! There will be sign making, postcard writing, and conversation about the issues that matter most to us. Whether you’re passionate about local causes or just love good company and community spirit, there’s a place for you at the table. See more details Benton County Executive Board Benton County Executive Board February 9, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. See more details • •	10 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday February 10, 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 Kennewick City Council Workshop Kennewick City Council Workshop February 10, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM See more details • •	11 Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick February 11, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Mid-Columbia Library - Union Street 1620 S. Union Street Kennewick, WA 99338 Join together and help to put together whistle kits to be handed out in the community. We would love to see you there! See more details •	12 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs February 12, 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 •	13 Tri-City Democrats - Friday, February 13, 6:00 PM Tri-City Democrats - Friday, February 13, 6:00 PM February 13, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Round Table Pizza3201 W Court St, Pasco This month we'll meet at the round Table Pizza on Court Street in Pasco. February 13 at 6pm. Come gather with like-minded folks and share some fellowship, food and beverages. As is our normal practice, Tri-City Democrats will order several pizzas to share. We'll have the donation box available for those who care to financially support the group. Some of our generous members are likely to purchase pitchers of beer to share. If you want the salad bar or soft drinks, you are on your own for those items. At this writing, we do not have a planned program, but we will have 'Hate Has no Home Here' signs available. We will also briefly discuss our budget for 2026. For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://www.meetup.com/tri-city-democrats/events/313259935/ See more details •	14
15 CD-4 Alliance: Justice for All CD-4 Alliance: Justice for All February 15, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Volunteer Park, 1125 N 4th Ave, Pasco, WA ❤️🤍💙Indivisible groups across Washington state’s 4th Congressional District are standing together as the CD4 Indivisible Alliance.❤️🤍💙 🪧On February 15th, we gather to demand justice for all and to defend immigrant rights. This action reflects our shared commitment to dignity, due process, freedom, and community care. 🚜This is a shared action bringing together community members from across Central Washington, including the Yakima Valley, the Tri-Cities, and surrounding rural areas. 🤝While we organize in different towns and cities, we share representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and we come together with one united voice. When we stand united across CD4, we show the strength of solidarity rooted in our shared values. 🫸🫷All are welcome to stand with us as we show what unity across Washington’s 4th Congressional District looks like in action. See more details •	16 Posters for Progress! Posters for Progress! February 16, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Hermiston First United Methodist Church 191 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838 Join local community organizers for Signs of Progress — a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and collective action! There will be sign making, postcard writing, and conversation about the issues that matter most to us. Whether you’re passionate about local causes or just love good company and community spirit, there’s a place for you at the table. See more details •	17 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday February 17, 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 February 17, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	18 Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco Whistle Wednesdays - Pasco February 18, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pasco Library 1320 W. Hopkins St. Pasco, WA Join together and help to put together whistle kits to be handed out in the community. We would love to see you there! See more details •	19 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs February 19, 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 Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting February 19, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Library, 1320 W Hopkins Street, Pasco Virtual Option (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9144488289?pwd=OENYNWRxR1VtQkVFT1RsMU13RlZLUT09 We’re excited to invite you to our February General Meeting on Thursday, February 19th! As always, we’ll kick things off with our community potluck at 5:30 PM, followed by the meeting at 6:00 PM. You can join us in person at the Pasco MCL Branch Library (1320 W. Hopkins) or on Zoom. We’d love to see you in whichever way works best for you. See more details • •	20	21 Indivisible Tri-Cities Working Meeting. Indivisible Tri-Cities Working Meeting. February 21, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Kennewick Library on Union 1620 S Union St, Kennewick, WA We are excited to welcome a special guest speaker from the NAACP who will share insight, perspective, and inspiration rooted in community and justice. ✨🤝 We will also spend time together brainstorming and building momentum for our upcoming Get Out the Vote efforts, because strong democracy starts with informed and engaged communities. 🗳️💬 This gathering is open to the public and welcoming to all who want to learn, connect, and take meaningful action together. Bring your ideas, your curiosity, and your commitment to community care. 💙 Optional: Bring a nonperishable food item to donate and support our neighbors. 🥫 We hope to see you there. Stronger together. 💪🌱 See more details •
22	23 Posters for Progress! Posters for Progress! February 23, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Hermiston First United Methodist Church 191 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838 Join local community organizers for Signs of Progress — a relaxed evening of creativity, connection, and collective action! There will be sign making, postcard writing, and conversation about the issues that matter most to us. Whether you’re passionate about local causes or just love good company and community spirit, there’s a place for you at the table. See more details •	24 Tri-cities Protest Tuesday Tri-cities Protest Tuesday February 24, 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 February 24, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	25 Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick Whistle Wednesdays - Kennewick February 25, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Mid-Columbia Library - Union Street 1620 S. Union Street Kennewick, WA 99338 Join together and help to put together whistle kits to be handed out in the community. We would love to see you there! See more details •	26 Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs February 26, 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 BCDCC General Public Meeting BCDCC General Public Meeting February 26, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Kennewick Round Table Pizza 3300 W Clearwater Ave Kennewick Zoom Link See more details • •	27 Community Whistle Packaging & Training Community Whistle Packaging & Training February 27, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA Join our Indivisible Tri-Cities book and knitting club every month at the Richland Public Library for a warm and lively meetup. All readers and crafters are welcome! 📖Book choices include both fiction and nonfiction that are relevant to our goals of creating a just, inclusive, and equitable society for all. You do not have to read this month's book to join our meetup. 🧶Bring a craft to work on while we chat, or learn a new one from one of our members. You do not have to be a crafter to join our gathering. 👀There's no need to RSVP for a Stitch & Story Circle. This posting will be updated to indicate the exact day of the meetup and chosen book as soon as it's selected, so stay tuned! 📫To learn more, please email us at: education.indivisibletricities@gmail.com. See more details BCDCC PCO VoteBuilder Workshop BCDCC PCO VoteBuilder Workshop February 27, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA Conference Room A This training is for elected and appointed Precinct Committee Officers You must have an active VoteBuilder account. Bring your laptop for hands on training. If you have questions, email orgchair@bencodems.org See more details • •	28 Stitch & Story Circle Stitch & Story Circle February 28, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA Join our Indivisible Tri-Cities book and knitting club every month at the Richland Public Library for a warm and lively meetup. All readers and crafters are welcome! 📖Book choices include both fiction and nonfiction that are relevant to our goals of creating a just, inclusive, and equitable society for all. You do not have to read this month's book to join our meetup. 🧶Bring a craft to work on while we chat, or learn a new one from one of our members. You do not have to be a crafter to join our gathering. 👀There's no need to RSVP for a Stitch & Story Circle. This posting will be updated to indicate the exact day of the meetup and chosen book as soon as it's selected, so stay tuned! 📫To learn more, please email us at: education.indivisibletricities@gmail.com. See more details •