February 22, 2021
Deep dive into Our Big Five legislative priorities
WCA NEWSLETTER -- At the beginning of this legislative session, we decided to focus our advocacy on five bills: ones that will go the furthest to transform our state into…
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February 17, 2021
CAFÉ’s COVID-19 efforts recognized by Gov. Jay Inslee
WENATCHEE WORLD -- During Monday’s press conference announcing the vaccine equity fund, Gov. Jay Inslee recognized the efforts of the Wenatchee community group CAFÉ in helping Latinos schedule vaccination appointments…
February 13, 2021
Redistricting Commission appointees are a step in the right direction of political representation
MARGOT SPINDOLA -- For the first time in Washington’s history, the newly elected Redistricting commission won’t all be white. But what remains to be seen is if this new representation…
February 11, 2021
Last call before cutoff: Who runs the show?
WCA NEWSLETTER — There are 147 state Senators and Representatives in Washington - but in reality, there are a handful of people who have the most power in deciding which bills…
February 2, 2021
Washingtonians weigh in on Biden’s immigration agenda
CROSSCUT -- Days after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, immigration advocates in Washington state rejoiced at his announcement that he would honor his campaign promise and issue a 100-day moratorium on…
February 1, 2021
How to get your legislator to do what you want
WCA NEWSLETTER -- The first few weeks of session are a crucial time to be reaching out to legislators. Things are still taking shape and community voice has an opportunity…
January 29, 2021
Use-of-force boards staffed by folks who aren’t police? BLM group, reps say they’d help
NEWS TRIBUNE -- Like many, Jacquelyn Harris said she was “mortified” when she saw the video from Saturday night of a Tacoma police officer hitting the gas and driving through an…
January 29, 2021
Following Tacoma police department incident, new calls for justice regarding history of excessive use of force
SOUTH SEATTLE EMERALD -- After a Tacoma Police officer ran his vehicle through a crowd of people on Saturday, Jan. 23, unresolved questions about the police killing of Manuel Ellis…
