Fix Democracy First Happy Hour October 5, 2022

Posted on October 5, 2022

Democracy Happy Hour, October 5 @ 5 pm PT:

The Lobby Revolving Door

Democracy Happy Hour October 5 @ 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.

Topic for October 5, 2022:
The Lobby Revolving Door

Upcoming Topics in August:

Oct 12 – Ranked-Choice Voting on the Ballot
Oct 19 – Jim Crow Laws: Past & Present
Oct 26 – Jan 6 Committee Review

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					Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday declared he had begun to shutter a Pentagon program meant to advance women’s participation in peace-building and conflict prevention, a law written by GOP ....
		
	


	
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		"As I take over as chair of the DNC, union workers and labor leaders will be core to my decision-making. As Trump wages his war on working families, Democrats will fiercely answer the call to my favorite old union song, Which Side Are You On? I’ll tell you what: Democrats are on the side of the worker. We will show Americans every day that workers in fact do have more power than any billionaire." - DNC Chair Ken Martin			
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				Trump’s budget: Senior care will shrink even as America’s older population grows
			
		
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					By breaking apart the coordination and delivery of programs under the Older Americans Act (OAA), the administration is jeopardizing the health, independence and dignity of millions of older adults ...
		
	


	
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		Indivisible Tri-Cities WA is a non-partisan political advocacy group, and they believe that defending democracy is not about left or right — it’s about right and wrong.			
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		Knock knock.Who’s there?The annual Norm and Shirley Miller Leadership dinner with keynote speaker, Governor Bob Ferguson!secure.actblue.com/donate/nsmdld2025			
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		1 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday April 1, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Richland City Council April 1, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	2	3	4	5 Hands Off! Kennewick Fights Back Hands Off! Kennewick Fights Back April 5, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/767357/ Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. We are fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now. See more details WE LOVE DEMOCRACY! Yakima Fights Back WE LOVE DEMOCRACY! Yakima Fights Back April 5, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM This event's address is private. Sign up for more details. Billionaires think this country belongs to them. We say it belongs to all of us! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services, our democracy, our neighbors —and we have to stop them. This is a crisis. The time to act is now. 🚨 On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! 🚨 Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/764958/ See more details Hands Off! Pendleton Fights Back Hands Off! Pendleton Fights Back April 5, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/768559/ Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. We are fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now. See more details Hands Off! Remove Reverse Reclaim Walla Walla Hands Off! Remove Reverse Reclaim Walla Walla April 5, 2025 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Courthouse Lawn 315 W Main St Walla Walla, WA 99362 Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. We are fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now. 🚨 On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! 🚨 See more details • • • •
6	7 BCDCC E-Board Meeting BCDCC E-Board Meeting April 7, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89652046114?pwd=c0JBUWhNZ2hkSUtDcHlXUXFPak9zQT09#success See more details •	8 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday April 8, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Kennewick City Council Workshop Kennewick City Council Workshop April 8, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM See more details • •	9 The People's Town Hall The People's Town Hall April 9, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Yakima Convention & Event Center, 10 N 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901, USA Who: Former Governor Jay Inslee, Community Leader Maria Beltran, WA Democrats Chair Shasti Conrad, and other special guests What: Congressional District 4 Town Hall Where: Yakima Convention Center 10 N. 8th Street, Yakima, 98901 When: Wednesday, April 9, 6-8 PM This event is open to anyone, and all are welcome! RSVP today → See more details •	10 Indivisible-TC Founder Hour Indivisible-TC Founder Hour April 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Online with Zoom https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1 Meeting ID: 941 0797 6607 Passcode: 24430 It is that day of the week again, join me via zoom, link below. We will chat about upcoming events (April 16, 19, 26.) Happy to answer questions or get you plugged in. As always, just happy to get to see you all. Look forward to it. Reach out anytime. See more details How to Manage Members and Google Drive Training How to Manage Members and Google Drive Training April 10, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y0A24mBXSK6nldEdUfMaeg#/registration Learn how to manage a members roster, and keep track of files on Google Drive. April 10th at 6 PM See more details • •	11 Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck April 11, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM For current location please visit https://www.facebook.com/TriCityDems/ See more details •	12
13	14	15 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council - RPL Presentation Richland City Council - RPL Presentation April 15, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	16 Indivisible-TC Newhouse "Office Hours" Indivisible-TC Newhouse "Office Hours" April 16, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tri-Cities Office Dan Newhouse WA 4th, 3100 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99354, USA From Indivisible-TC: Next up… the next congressional recess is coming up fast. We have asked Newhouse for office hours, but he is “busy” through the summer. So, we will go and ask our questions anyway. We will also deliver the town hall video! Let’s show him we deserve better!! See you there. See more details •	17 Franklin County General Meeting Franklin County General Meeting April 17, 2025 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Pasco Branch Library, 1304-1320 W Hopkins St, Pasco, WA 99301, USA Franklin County Democratic Central Committee (FCDCC) Full Membership Meeting Thursday, April 17, 2025 Location: Library, 1320 W Hopkins Street, Pasco 5:30 p.m. Potluck /Social 6:00 p.m. Meeting and Zoom begins Virtual Option (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9144488289?pwd=OENYNWRxR1VtQkVFT1RsMU13RlZLUT09 Meeting Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wtSx9jFTpqby1JD3SoE6WjNzz4c87HURI9K6f29OlGU/edit?tab=t.0 See more details •	18	19 Indivisible "No Kings" Protest Indivisible "No Kings" Protest April 19, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA Join us for another national protest!! Will again be a peaceful day, we will be on John Dam Plaza. Bring signs with "No Kings" or bring any sign you wish. We will have some signs made and limited ability to make your own. We are excited to see you all again. Please share away!! See more details •
20	21	22 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Richland City Council Workshop Richland City Council Workshop April 22, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA See more details • •	23	24 Central Washington Families at John Dam Plaza Central Washington Families at John Dam Plaza April 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM John Dam Plaza Park, 815 George Washington Way, Richland People who voted for Rep. Newhouse are coming together to show him that when people voted for him, they did not vote for him to cut health care! See more details Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs April 24, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1 Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends. See more details 8th LD General Meeting 8th LD General Meeting April 24, 2025 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM Richland Public Library Gallery 955 Northgate Drive Richland, WA General Meeting April 24th, 2025 Richland Public Library Gallery 955 Northgate Drive and on ZOOM 5:15 PM See more details BCDCC General Public Meeting BCDCC General Public Meeting April 24, 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair. See more details • • • •	25	26 Indivisible Tri-Cities: Let's Gather Together! Indivisible Tri-Cities: Let's Gather Together! April 26, 2025 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA Hello Tri-Cities residents, we are getting together again. We will be planning future events, working on outreach, learning about local activities, and joining together in community. Let's keep the momentum going. See more details •
27	28	29 TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day. https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/ See more details Project 2025 Discussion II Project 2025 Discussion II April 29, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA This event is organized and hosted by our local NAACP chapter. We will host a semi-structured discussion of Project 2025 as described in the Project 2025 policy book.We'll try to have this meeting be hybrid.... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81734583877?pwd=YnCyzGvamKUV7jSpgJoFo7DN1fBekf.1 See more details Project 2025 Discussion II Project 2025 Discussion II April 29, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 This event is organized and hosted by our local NAACP chapter. We will host a semi-structured discussion of Project 2025 as described in the Project 2025 policy book. We'll try to have this meeting be hybrid. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81734583877?pwd=YnCyzGvamKUV7jSpgJoFo7DN1fBekf.1 See more details • • •	30 Transforming Conflict into Connection: Join Us for the Restorative Practices 201 Free Workshop! Transforming Conflict into Connection: Join Us for the Restorative Practices 201 Free Workshop! April 30, 2025 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA Restorative Practices 201 Workshop, facilitated by the Conflict Center, sponsored by Battelle, is designed to equip you with practical tools to address low-level conflicts, build stronger relationships & create a more supportive environment for the youth you serve. Registration Information: https://forms.gle/UKzWNz26s4SRLpmA9 Deadline: Please register by March 21st. See more details •