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September 16, 2020
Undercount reveals inequality
DENISSE GUERRERO -- Why are census response rates lower in Central and Eastern Washington? Last week, Republican legislators Honeyford, Warnick, and Short were quoted in the Omak Chronicle, sounding an…
August 17, 2020
Washington tribes working for strong turnout in 2020 US Census
KNKX -- Tribal communities in Washington are stepping up efforts to make sure they’re accurately counted in the 2020 U.S. Census. Tribes are historically the most undercounted group. The reasons…
June 18, 2020
Washington Dreamers and officials react to DACA ruling
KUOW -- From state and local officials, to DACA recipients and their families, many are celebrating what's considered a win for the immigrant community after the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump…
May 12, 2020
Washington Census Alliance awards $320K to help reach historically undercounted communities
SEATTLE PI -- The Washington Census Alliance awarded grants to more than 20 organizations to help make sure historically undercounted communities throughout the state are included in the 2020 census. The 26…
March 23, 2020
Wire Insider: Kamau Chege
WASHINGTON STATE WIRE -- Kamau Chege is the manager of the Washington Census Alliance, a statewide coalition of 55 organizations led by and working in communities of color. Ahead of the 2020…
