This Tuesday, August 10, thousands of people across the country will attend a Democracy Can’t Wait rally in their community to demand Senate action on the For the People Act, a once in a lifetime bill that will ensure fair districting, make voting easier and more accessible, and take on dark money … [Read more...]
Georgetown-to-Austin Moral March for Democracy, July 28 to 31, 2021, Texas and Online
The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, the Texas Poor People’s Campaign and our partners invite you for a Georgetown-to-Austin Moral March for Democracy — culminating in a Rally at the Texas State Capitol on Saturday, July 31 @ 8am PDT. RSVP on Action Network … [Read more...]
Good Trouble: John Lewis Democracy Vigils, Saturday, July 17th, 2021 (Various Locations/Times)
Join us for The Good Trouble Vigils for Democracy on July 17 - the one year mark of the passing of Rep. John Lewis - as we carry on his legacy by hosting candlelight vigils nationwide to demand that Congress act to protect our freedom to vote and rebuild our democracy. Six months have … [Read more...]
Conversation with Sam Mace of Save Our wild Salmon and Elliott Moffett and Julian Matthews of the Niimipuu/Nez Perce, Feb. 18, 1 pm
Earlier this month, U.S. Representative Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) released a visionary proposal to restore abundant salmon and steelhead to our region and strengthen Northwest communities. Join Backbone Campaign to discuss what this means for wild salmon and the regional economy, in a Conversation … [Read more...]
Support Overtime for Agricultural Workers! Oppose Washington SB 5172 on Jan. 28th!
On Thursday, January 28th, at 8am the WA State Senate’s Labor, Commerce and Tribal Affairs Committee will hold a first hearing for SB 5172. If passed the bill could prevent dairy workers, and possibly thousands of agricultural workers in Washington State from receiving retroactive (back) overtime … [Read more...]
Announcing Faith Action Network’s 2021 State Legislative Agenda and Trainings
Please find our 2021 Legislative Agenda (fanwa.org) where you can also download and share a copy. Each year the FAN Governing Board and staff, in collaboration with our coalition partners and input from our Spring Summit attendees and the FAN Program Committee, approves FAN’s Legislative Agenda … [Read more...]
Senate Environment Committee Met on December 1
The Washington State Senate will be meeting virtually this year and next. In preparation for the session that begins in January, the Senate Environment Committee met virtually on December 1, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. The following topics were be discussed: 1. Washington State Energy Strategy … [Read more...]
Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites Pre-Election PeaceKeeper Training: Sun, Nov 1, Seattle
PeaceKeeper Training: Sun, Nov 1, 2-4pm Join CARW and others for a peacekeeper training ahead of the election. If you would like to be trained, or freshen up your skills, please join us! We’ll meet at Pratt Park basketball court (201 20th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144). This training is hosted by … [Read more...]
Need encouragement? Join Side With Love for Monday Movement Moments, Nov. 2,9 Online
We are proud of the ways our Faith continues to #SideWithLove and be present to the World. We are in the final days before a historic election and we want to offer you an opportunity to provide Faithful Witness at The Polls. Whether your congregation is a polling site or is interested in offering … [Read more...]
Mike Yarrow Peace Fellowship Basic Training for Peace Teams, Oct. 25, online
How can organizers of nonviolent mass protest actions help ensure those actions won't be "hijacked", and thus made less effective, by violent flanks, outside groups, and covert provocateurs? How can we help ensure that health guidelines are followed during protests, to minimize the risk of harm … [Read more...]
Training for Election and Post-Election Defense
So... now that UU the Vote has got all this incredible voter outreach going together and are in striking distance of hitting our new goal of 2 million (!!) we are pivoting to election defense. UU the Vote is partnering with The Frontline Election Defenders program coordinated by the Movement … [Read more...]
UU the Vote Harvest the Power Week of Action Oct. 21-27
UU the Vote invites everyone to join us for a week of action to harvest the power! Running Wednesday, October 21st through Tuesday, October 27th, this is one of our final pushes to ensure we reach 2,000,000 voters before Election Day. Join us! Congregational Call-in Days: October 21 – October … [Read more...]
Performance: “The Race 2020,” Sept. 24 to Oct. 4, 2020, Streaming
Seattle's Intiman Theatre in partnership with Mandala Center presents: "The Race 2020" Attend a thought provoking interactive performance of The Race 2020. This theatrical civic dialogue invites people to explore ways to use their voice and take action to affect positive change and be inspired to … [Read more...]
Webinar: Learn how to engage those on the fence about voting, esp. young, Black and Latinx
On September 30th, Demos and Boston University Center for Antiracist Research will host The Other Swing Voter: Visioning Forward virtual convening from 8 am to noon PT. THE OTHER SWING VOTER is defined as voters who oscillate between voting and not voting (or voting third party). These voters are … [Read more...]
Meet with Your Member of Congress During August Recess
Contact Faith Action Network Co-Director Paul at benz@fanwa.org if you want to try to meet with your member of Congress during August recess or your state legislators. Since these are all by phone or Zoom, see our Advocacy Toolkit for tips for online meetings. … [Read more...]
Side With Love 5-Session Series, “Taking A Collective Breath: Deepening our alignment with the Movement for Black Lives” Begins August 11, 2020
We invite you to participate in Taking A Collective Breath: Deepening our alignment with the Movement for Black Lives, a five-session series built around the elements of the BREATHE Act. The webinars will explore the components of the BREATHE Act and utilize its structure as a way to focus our … [Read more...]
Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites Asks for Your Voice at City Council Defund-the-Police Budget Hearing, June 8, 2020
The Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites is MOBILIZING to DEFUND the SPD by 50% and REINVEST IN BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES. We have until July 17th to influence the city budget. As a people who have historically benefited from the institution of police, we have a responsibility to advocate for … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Supreme Court Upholds DACA, for now
From Northwest Immigrant Rights Project We are thrilled to share that this morning, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump Administration’s attempt to end the DACA program, finding that the Administration did not follow proper legal procedures in ending the program. This decision means that the DACA … [Read more...]
UUA Presents: Reset UU the Vote, May 12, 2020, online
Join us LIVE for a special update from UU the Vote. This event will feature musicians from across the country, a message from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, and opportunities for you to get involved and make meaningful impacts in 2020!Join a nation-wide virtual choir! Music is … [Read more...]
Work with Faith Action Network on Census 2020! Training Provided
We are only 40 days out from the launch of Census 2020 on March 12, as postcards will begin to arrive inviting households to participate. Official Census Day is April 1. In the State of Washington, $16.7B in tax dollars for our communities are at stake, along with our democratic representation in … [Read more...]