Fix Democracy First Happy Hour 4-20-22

Posted on April 20, 2022

TODAY's Democracy Happy Hour @ 5 pm PT: 
The Politics Industry

Democracy Happy Hour TODAY @ 5 pm PT!

Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT.

Today's topic for April 20, 2022:
The Politics Industry

Upcoming topics:

Apr 27th – Open Discussion – Bring your ideas!
May 4th – Tax the Rich: How Lies, Loopholes, and Lobbyists Make the Rich Even Richer w/ Bud Wurtz
May 11th – What Divides Rural, Suburban & Urban Politics?
May 18th – Ranked Choice Voting: Clark County Campaign w/ FairVote WA

	
						
			
						
				
				
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		Information from our friends at Tri-Cities Womxn's March we are passing along.			
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		Great post and contact information from our friends at Thurston County Democrats. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell represent ALL Washington state voters in WA DC, including eastern Washington. You are welcome to reach out to them to voice your opinions and choices.Senator Elizabeth Warren is pressing the Treasury Secretary over Elon Musk’s access to the Treasury Payment System. Here is how Democrats can take action.Please read below and call your Member of Congress and both U.S. Senators to demand accountability. Unelected billionaire Elon Musk and his team of young computer hackers have been granted access to sensitive personal data—including banking information, Social Security numbers, and addresses—within the U.S. Treasury Department’s payment system. Express your outrage and urge immediate action to protect our privacy and security.(202) 224-3121 for the U.S. House switchboard operator.For Washington Voters:Senator Patty MurrayDCPhone: (202) 224-2621Toll Free: (866) 481-9186Olympia OfficePhone: (360) 205-2878Senator Maria CantwellDCPhone: (202) 224-3441Fax: (202) 228-0514Tacoma Office 950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 615Tacoma, WA 98402Phone: (253) 572-2281Fax: (253) 572-5879 			
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		February’s Special Election is ONE WEEK away from today! Remember, not everyone gets a ballot - visit VoteWA.gov to see if you’re eligible! If you have questions about what’s on your ballot, reach out to your local party organization: wadems.org/county/			
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		Warren "Maggie" Magnuson was a WA state Democrat Senator for 44 years. This is a great scholarship for those who meet the criteria.WEA is offering six scholarships of $1,500 each to education support professionals (ESP) who are pursuing professional advancement through trades, technical or collegiate institutions. All current ESP members of a WEA local affiliate are eligible to apply for a Warren G. Magnuson Educational Support Professional (ESP) Scholarship. Learn more and apply at wea.mobi/ESP-Scholarships 			
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		PFLAG’s SAFE Social is a monthly supportive meetup for adult LGBTQIA2+ folks and their allies.PFLAG’s SAFE Social is a monthly supportive meetup for adult LGBTQIA2+ folks and their allies. We’ll supply an activity for everyone to enjoy while we discuss what’s been going on in your day-to-day. This is a space where we can come together, connect with others in our community, and make new friends. When: Sunday February 9 @ 12-2pmWhere: CSA Building, 719 Jadwin Ave, Ste 24, Richland*If the front office is closed, the PFLAG space can be accessed outside, through the back of the building.Snacks and activities will be provided, feel free to bring something to share.Those under 18 may attend *IF* they are accompanied by someone who is 18 or older, preferably a parent or guardian.#pflag #pflagbf #lgbtqia #lgbtq #lgbt #tricitieswa #TCPride #tricitiesactivities #tricitiesfun 			
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	February 2025
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2	3 Pasco City Council Pasco City Council February 3, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM City of Pasco, 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA See more details •	4 Richland City Council Richland City Council February 4, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details •	5 BCDCC Organization Meeting BCDCC Organization Meeting February 5, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Richland Public Library Room A, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA Conference Room A See more details •	6	7	8
9	10 BCDCC Executive Board Meeting BCDCC Executive Board Meeting February 10, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA Benton County Democratic Central Committee Executive BoardMeeting February 10, 2025 Richland PublicLibrary 955 Northgate Drive Richland and Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89652046114?pwd=c0JBUWhNZ2hkSUtDcHlXUXFPak9zQT09 6:30 PM PCO's are invited toattend, particularly if they have something they wish to share withthe board. Proposed AGENDA:Executive Board, February 10, 2025 Call to Order Adopt Agenda Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes Secretary's Report Treasurer's Report Chair's Report Vice-Chair Report Organizing Committee Elections Committee State Committee Members Platform and Resolutions Events & Tri-City Dems 8th LD 14th LD 15th LD 16th LD Good of the Order PCO Comments and questions New Business Adjourn See more details Pasco City Council Workshop Pasco City Council Workshop February 10, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM City of Pasco, 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA See more details • •	11 Kennewick City Council Workshop Kennewick City Council Workshop February 11, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM See more details •	12	13	14 Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck February 14, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM For current location please visit https://www.facebook.com/TriCityDems/ See more details •	15
16	17 Benton County Executive Board Benton County Executive Board February 17, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Round Table Pizza, 1435 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99354, USA See more details Pasco City Council Pasco City Council February 17, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM City of Pasco, 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA See more details • •	18 Richland City Council Richland City Council February 18, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details •	19	20	21	22
23	24	25 Richland City Council Workshop Richland City Council Workshop February 25, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details •	26	27 BCDCC General Public Meeting BCDCC General Public Meeting February 27, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Zoom Meeting - Check your email for details Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. See more details •	28