Support for Undocumented people: We are still waiting to hear a response from Governor Inslee regarding relief funds for undocumented workers. Meanwhile, there is an online vigil next week sponsored by the ministries of Jesuits West: facebook.com/events/
Join us for a Webinar on Democracy & Electoral Justice 2020 – Wednesday, August 14th, 7 pm ET/4 pm PT. Register now! Speakers include: Adam Eichen–Co-Author of Daring Democracy (Beacon Press, 2007) Charlene Sinclair–Center for Race, Religion and Economic Democracy Everette Thompson–Side with Love Campaign Manager UU State Action Networks & UUSJ in DC representatives Susan…
As conversation begins for the 4th Coronavirus relief package, we need your voice to urge your members of Congress to prioritize funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The exponential rise in unemployment, hunger in our state and nation has skyrocketed and food lines continue to grow. FAN joins a strong, interfaith, national coalition in…
Weeks ago detained immigrant Amar Mergansana died while being held at Tacoma’s Northwest Detention Center. Amar was in solitary confinement, on hunger strike, advocating for his rights. He asked repeatedly that GEO Group and ICE give him medical treatment. He was ignored and days later passed away at St. Joesph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA….
I just got off the phone with Troy Theil, founder of Community for Affordable Housing (CFAH), who spoke at the FIABCI Affordable Housing Summit that I attended last week. Troy is a strong supporter of Attain Housing here on the Eastside, but he sees that we need to go beyond treating the symptoms of our…
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County is calling for a statewide day of action in support of all Black lives in Washington State on Friday, June 12th. The day of action will include a general strike and a silent march to mourn the lives lost to police brutality and institutional racism. For those who can’t march…
Since Puget Sound Resident Orca Mother Tahlequah carried her deceased calf for 17 days, a message of urgency about the dire conditions faced by her pod, Backbone Campaign has mobilized banners, light projections, and eight Human Orca Murals across the State. Our hope is to double that number by June 1st. If you want to create…
