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Faith Action Network Yakima Advocacy February 24, 2024

Posted on February 24, 2024

Dear friends, We are reaching out to invite you to an Advocacy Day in Yakima, Saturday, February 24, 9am-3pm, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Sponsored by Between the Ridges: Alliance for the Common Good, a new organizing…

Women’s March – February 23, 2024

Posted on February 23, 2024

tl;dr: SCOTUS is back on their bullshit. Sign up here to take action if you’ve had enough. Okay – you’ve heard us talk about the Mifepristone case that SCOTUS is hearing, but…

Alliance for Gun Responsibility – February 23, 2024

Posted on February 23, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that our 12th Annual Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 8th, at the Westin in Downtown Seattle! This year’s theme will be Growing Together, which will spotlight our…

National Democratic Training Events – February 22, 2024

Posted on February 22, 2024

Here are some ways you can take action. All times Eastern Connect with us on social media! Paid for by the National Democratic Training Committee, TrainDemocrats.org, not authorized by any candidate or…

Kennewick School Board Passes Resolution Opposing Legislation to Enhance Diversity and Inclusion in Schools

Posted on February 21, 2024

Kennewick School Board Passes Resolution Opposing Legislation to Enhance Diversity and Inclusion in Schools In their special meeting on Tuesday morning, February 20, the Kennewick School Board passed a resolution in formal…

Benton County Presidential Primary Election Processes – February 21, 2024

Posted on February 21, 2024

Greetings, Greetings, The Benton County Canvassing Board will be meeting at various times during the March 12, 2024 Presidential Primary Election cycle. This is to advise you of the current ballot…

Civic Action Tapback – February 20, 2024

Posted on February 20, 2024

LIVE LONG OR PROSPER? One of the most basic — and ridiculous — lines from trickle-downers is the idea that what’s good for rich people is good for everyone, and that what’s good for working…

Democratic National Committee Merchandise February 20, 2024

Posted on February 20, 2024

Last week marked the anniversary of the devastating mass shooting in Parkland, and the reality of gun violence is one that we as Americans have tragically become accustomed to. But it doesn’t have…

Kennewick School Board Special Meeting

Posted on February 20, 2024

Public Comment at KSB Special Meeting Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 9:00 – 9:30 AM Kennewick School District Administration Center, 1000 W 4th Ave., Kennewick The Kennewick School Board is contemplating formal…

National Democratic Training – February 16, 2024

Posted on February 16, 2024

Celebrating Black History Month with Elect Black Women PAC All month long, we want to elevate the work of some of our amazing partners whose own work elevates Black voices in progressive politics….

	
						
			
						
				
				
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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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		❗Richland, Kennewick and Grandview ❗February 10th (that is ONE WEEK from today) is the special election deadline, don’t forget to vote!!			
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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 Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. 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 •