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WA Immigrant Solidarity Network – July 31, 2025

Posted on July 31, 2025

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We spent Pride season exactly where we needed to be: in community with queer and transgender immigrants and allies across Washington. Below are some of the highlights from the WAISN team who showed up and showed out this Pride:

Attending Seattle Trans Pride this year was a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of our communities. We stood side by side with transgender people advocating for immigrant justice, building solidarity and raising our collective voices. Over 300 people visited our booth and we shared hundreds of Know Your Rights flyers, a testament to the unwavering commitment to creating a world where every person, regardless of gender identity or immigration status, can thrive in dignity and safety. Together, we are unstoppable!

We showed up at the first-ever Latino Pride in Pasco, a beautiful and historic celebration of nuestra comunidad. Between handing out bilingual resources for the community, we shared laughs, danced to cumbias from nearby booths, and felt the joy of being in a space where trans and queer Latino immigrants were celebrated out loud!

Seattle Latinx Pride Festival was an unforgettable experience filled with joy, connection, and community power. We had the opportunity to connect people to our Deportation Defense Hotline and invite them to join WAISN’s Know Your Rights, Accompaniment, and Rapid Response trainings. The energy was electric, with incredible performances by local queer and trans artists, from powerful live singers to dazzling drag performers.

At Seattle Pride, WAISN brought joy and power to the streets. One of our highlights was being on the float truck—dancing to the DJ, seeing our executive director, Brenda, lead chants of immigrant and trans power, and hearing the crowd shout them back with so much energy. It was powerful to march at the front of the parade in solidarity with partner and member organizations like ACLU-WA and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project.

These moments matter right now more than ever. We know that Pride began as resistance to state violence, and that resistance continues to this day. When we are up against institutions of power who are attempting to harm our communities through anti-trans and anti-immigrant laws, we are reminded that our survival is political and our joy is resistance.

That’s why we continue to organize: not for accommodation in an anti-LGBTQ world, but to build a better world that encourages trans and queer immigrants to flourish and thrive. Our future depends on each and every one of us continuing to show up for one another—during Pride, and every day after.

Head to our social media to relive some of these moments of Pride across Washington and share them to uplift the voices, joy, and power of trans and queer immigrants. Thank you to everyone who showed up, who marched with us, and for refusing to let trans and queer immigrants be forgotten

Thank you to everyone who showed up, who marched with us, and for refusing to let trans and queer immigrants be forgotten.

In community,

The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network


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Pasamos esta temporada del Orgullo exactamente donde teníamos que estar: en comunidad con los inmigrantes de minorías sexuales y transgénero y sus aliados alrededor de Washington. A continuación se incluyen algunos de los momentos más destacados del equipo de WAISN que participaron en este Orgullo:

Asistir al Seattle Trans Pride este año fue una experiencia profundamente significativa que reafirmó la fuerza y la resistencia de nuestras comunidades. Estuvimos lado a lado con personas transgénero luchando por la justicia para personas inmigrantes, creando solidaridad y alzando nuestras voces. Más de 300 personas se acercaron a nuestra mesa y compartimos cientos de volantes de Conoce Tus Derechos, lo que demuestra el compromiso firme de construir un mundo donde todas las personas, sin importar su identidad de género o estatus migratorio, puedan vivir con dignidad y seguridad. ¡Nada nos detiene cuando trabajamos colectivamente!

Participamos en el primer Orgullo Latino en Pasco, una hermosa e histórica celebración de nuestra comunidad. Mientras repartíamos recursos bilingües para la comunidad, compartíamos risas, bailábamos cumbias en las mesas cercanas y sentíamos la alegría de estar en un espacio donde se celebraba en voz alta a los inmigrantes latinos trans y de minorías sexuales.

Asistir al Festival del Orgullo Latinx en Seattle fue una experiencia inolvidable, llena de alegría, conexión y poder comunitario. Tuvimos la oportunidad de conectar a las personas con nuestra Línea Directa de Defensa Contra la Deportación e invitarlas a participar en los entrenamientos de Conoce Tus Derechos, Acompañamiento y Respuesta Rápida de WAISN. Se sentía una energía increíble, con bellas presentaciones de artistas locales trans y de minorías sexuales, desde cantantes en vivo hasta deslumbrantes shows de drag.

En Seattle, WAISN llevó alegría y poder a las calles. Uno de nuestros mejores momentos fue estar en la carroza bailando al ritmo del DJ, ver a nuestra directora ejecutiva, Brenda, liderar las consignas de poder trans e inmigrante, y oír a las personas gritarlas con tanta energía. Fue muy emocionante marchar al frente de la parada en solidaridad con organizaciones asociadas y miembros como ACLU-WA y el Proyecto para los Derechos del Inmigrante del Noroeste.

Estos momentos importan ahora más que nunca. Sabemos que el Orgullo comenzó como resistencia a la violencia estatal, y que esa resistencia continúa hoy en día. Cuando nos enfrentamos a instituciones de poder que intentan hacer daño a nuestras comunidades a través de leyes anti-trans y anti-inmigrantes, recordamos que nuestra sobrevivencia es política y nuestra alegría es resistencia.

Por eso seguimos movilizándonos: no para adaptarnos a un mundo anti-LGBTQ, sino para construir un mundo mejor que permita a los inmigrantes trans y de minorías sexuales florecer y prosperar. Nuestro futuro depende de que todos y cada uno de nosotros sigamos apoyándonos unos a otros, durante el Orgullo y todos los días que siguen.

Visita nuestras redes sociales para revivir algunos de estos momentos del Orgullo en Washington y compártelos para elevar las voces, la alegría y el poder de los inmigrantes trans y de minorías sexuales.

Gracias a todos los que se presentaron, a los que marcharon con nosotros y se negaron a que los inmigrantes trans y de minorías sexuales fueran olvidados.

En comunidad,

La Red de Solidaridad de Inmigrantes en Washington

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February 2026

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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!

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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/

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

•
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  • 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

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  • 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

•
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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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