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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…

Ellie Probus

News

February 21, 2021

Could ranked choice voting make elections more equitable? Washington may find out

TRI-CITY HERALD -- Advocates say it empowers voters and results in more equitable representation. Critics say it’s confusing and costly to implement. Ranked choice voting, in which voters rank candidates…

Ellie Probus

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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…

Ellie Probus

Blog

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…

Ellie Probus

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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…

Ellie Probus

News

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…

Marc Shor

Blog

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…

Marc Shor

News

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…

Ellie Probus

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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…

Ellie Probus

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Deep dive into Our Big Five legislative priorities

Could ranked choice voting make elections more equitable? Washington may find out

CAFÉ’s COVID-19 efforts recognized by Gov. Jay Inslee

Redistricting Commission appointees are a step in the right direction of political representation

Last call before cutoff: Who runs the show?

Washingtonians weigh in on Biden’s immigration agenda

How to get your legislator to do what you want

Use-of-force boards staffed by folks who aren’t police? BLM group, reps say they’d help

Following Tacoma police department incident, new calls for justice regarding history of excessive use of force

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