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This February is the 100th anniversary of the start of Black History Month – let’s use it to educate ourselves! Reimagined News is once again putting out daily emails featuring moments, people and movements that are too often ignored – let’s read their entry on community defense against fugitive slave lawsand subscribe for more here
The House has passed the government funding bill and the continuing resolution for Homeland Security appropriations and sent it to Trump’s desk, ending the partial shutdown. We now have nine days to force meaningful change on Trump’s secret police.
It will be a challenge. Designing limits the Trump regime will actually be bound by is a legislative nightmare, and as Pablo Manríquez has emphasized ICE has a $75 billion slush fund to work off regardless thanks to the MAGA murder budget. But there have been some heartening signs of spine, with multiple Democratic senators suggesting they won’t support another stopgap.
☎️ Let’s keep up the pressure – we can find call scripts here focused on taking on the slush fund and send this email with a full list of demands by texting SIGN PMMWLV to 50409, and join Common Cause in phonebanking into key states TOMORROW from 5:30-7:30PM ET. ☎️




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COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZATIONS:
Why They Matter to All of Us
Thursday February 26 | Noon
Arts organizations are fundamental to the vitality of communities. These groups contribute immensely by fostering social cohesion, supporting economic development, and improving a community’s overall well-being.
Through their activities and programs, arts organizations bring people together, encourage stronger social connections, and help cultivate a sense of shared identity among residents. Despite their many contributions, arts organizations are currently facing substantial financial challenges.
To examine these issues, the February Badger Club Forum will examine the status and challenges of funding the arts in the Tri-Cities. The event will feature a panel of representatives from various segments of the community, including those involved in community development and members from arts organizations.
If you are with us in person at the Richland Library or online, we’ll be happy to see you. Please visit our website to register.



Here are some ways you can take action.
- Fri, Jan 30 @ 5am
Finger Lakes SURJ Circle Supports National Shutdown › - Tue, Feb 3 @ 3pm
Phone Bank for People’s Champion Analilia Mejìa! › - Thu, Feb 5 @ 5pm
Support Call: Plan Your Valentine’s Day Action › - Mon, Feb 9 @ 4pm
SURJ Circles (Metro Atlanta) Check-In + Action Hour (Virtual) › - Wed, Feb 11 @ 5pm
SURJ Action Hour and Orientation › - Tue, Feb 17 @ 3pm
Research Power Team – Support Skilled Phone Banking with SURJ! ›
All times PST

🗓️Here are some ways you can take action.
- Mon, Feb 9 @ 10am
Optimizing Your Resume for Campaign Jobs › - Tue, Feb 10 @ 10am
Field Tactics 101 › - Wed, Feb 11 @ 10am
How to Recruit and Train Volunteers › - Wed, Feb 11 @ 12noon
Spark Office Hours: Live Support to Get You Moving › - Thu, Feb 12 @ 10am
Launch Your Political Career Through Networking › - Tue, Feb 17 @ 10am
Fundamentals of Organizing ›
All times Pacific
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Here are some ways you can take action.
- Mon, Feb 9 @ 4pm
Introduction to Postcarding with Indivisible Marin › - Tue, Feb 10 @ 5pm
Utah Delegate Training › - Tue, Feb 10 @ 11am
A Whistle and a Cell Phone. The only weapons I own. › - Tue, Feb 10 @ 6pm
Activist Hour – Resistance Actions Here › - Wed, Feb 25 @ 4pm
Introduction to Phonebanking with Indivisible Marin ›
All times PST
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This is just a reminder that the Washington State organization of the League of Women Voters has some excellent resources on becoming involved in your democracy.
Benton County
Meetings are the 4th Thursday of every month
- 6:30 pm – Benton County Democratic Central Committee
Meetings held in-person at various locations and on Zoom. Subscribe to Benton County Democrats to get on the email list for meeting links.
8th LD Meetings
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Franklin County Democrats
Meetings every 3rd Thursday of the month at various locations. Subscribe to :::::: to get on the email list.
- Social time 5:30
- Business Meeting 6:00
Tri-Cities Young Democrats
Currently no meetings are being scheduled
Location changes so please check their Facebook Page for details
Tri-City Democrats Potluck
Meetings are every 2nd Friday of each month, 6 pm – 8 pm
Meetings held in-person and on Zoom. Subscribe to Benton County Democrats to get on the email list for meeting links.
Please check the Facebook Page for details.
Register to Vote Online
www.myvote.wa.gov
New voters may register online or by mail no later than the Monday four weeks before Election Day, or in person until the Monday one week before Election Day. For the General Election, ballots will be mailed October 14th. Have questions? 1-800-448-4881





