**MARCH ON FOR VOTING RIGHTS**

Voting rights are under assault across the country.

This Saturday, the organization March On is putting on a series of marches across the country, with a flagship event in Washington DC. Here in Washington State, we are having a satellite event online, in conjunction with the Washington League of Women Voters, the Washington Indivisible Network, this podcast, and Fix Democracy First.

Joining us on the podcast are the lead organizer, Cindy Black, Executive Director of the voting-advocacy group Fix Democracy First, and Cameron Lavi-Jones, lead singer and creative force behind the Seattle alt-rock band King Youngblood, one of the musical guests for the virtual march.

SHOW NOTES:

To sign up for the event: https://marchonforvotingrights.org/

King Youngblood: http://www.kingyoungbloodmusic.com

In the 2021 primary, Pierce County performed near the very bottom of all 39 Washington counties. Former state representative candidate Sharlett Mena and TV and event producer Darryl Crews have teamed up for a campaign called Voter Turnup, to increase voter registration and turnout, with a launch event happening on Saturday, August 28th (details below).

SHOW NOTES:

Launch Event

Saturday, August 28th

2 PM to 6 PM

Wapato Park

6500 S Sheridan Ave, Tacoma, WA

http://www.voterturnup.org

In 1998, voters in Washington approved Initiative 200, which many interpreted as ending affirmative action in the state. It turns out that interpretation is incorrect, and that has resulted in a terrible cost for BIPOC communities and women for 23 years.

Today, an organization called Washington Equity Now Alliance, is dedicated to righting what is a historic wrong. We’re joined by five-term state representative Jesse Wineberry to talk about what’s being done, and about how you can help.

Show Notes:

Sign and donate via website (https://waequitynow.com), or via the Take Action Network (https://www.takeaction.network/xactions/16020)

For groups to sign on: https://bit.ly/EquityNow_SignOn

Also asking LDs and County Democratic orgs to pass a resolution in support of this.

An exclusive look ahead at next year’s legislative session, with four stellar members of the state legislature. During this hour-long Zoom town hall, we also look back over the many successes from this year's session on climate, healthcare, progressive taxation, and police reform.

Join us for a conversation with Representatives Jesse Johnson, Joe Fitzgibbon, Noel Frame, and Senator Emily Randall.

This week, we take a break from our regular programming to bring you our very first Washington State news quiz, something we’re calling Sound Off!

We have three hilarious panelists on hand to join in the fun: 47th LD Senator Mona Das, 42nd LD Representative Sharon Shewmake, and writer for the Seattle independent paper, The Stranger. We hope you enjoy!

Saudia Abdullah has served as Community Corrections Division Director for the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention since 2015, and she is running for King County Council in district 7, which includes Auburn, Federal Way, Algona, Pacific, Kent, Milton, and parts of unincorporated King County.

Show Notes:

https://friendsofsaudia.com/

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This week, our town hall featuring four candidates running for Spokane City Council. Spokane is the second largest city in the state, and their elections matter. Current Council Member Betsy Wilkerson was appointed in 2020 and is running for her seat in district 2. Luc Jasmin III is running in District 1, and Zack Zappone and Lacrecia (Lu) Hill are running in District 3.

Join us for this conversation that was recorded live on Zoom on the evening of July 22.

Show Notes:

​​You can reach Betsy Wilkerson’s campaign at - https://electwilkerson.com

​​You can reach Luc Jasmin, III at - https://jasmin4spokane.com

​​You can reach Zack Zappone at - https://zackzappone.com

​​You can reach Lu Hill at - https://www.luforyou.com

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This week, to talk about both the close of the war in Afghanistan and the crisis of Afghani interpreters being left behind, we are joined by Indivisible member and Afghanistan combat veteran, Chris Franco.

He is also running for King County Council, and just received a key endorsement from the Seattle independent paper, The Stranger. We talk about the final days of the primary election, and about his vision for King County.

Show Notes:

Find and contact your member of Congress: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

https://www.francoforkingcounty.com/

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Our town hall featuring six tremendous candidates in Pierce County. Pierce County is the second largest in the state, and their elections are highly consequential. Sarah Rumbaugh and Kiara Daniels are running for Tacoma City Council, and Elizabeth Pew is running for Tacoma Port Commissioner. Elizabeth Grasher has put her hat in the ring for Steilacoom town council, and Dr. Marty Schafer and Darwin Peters II are running for school board in Clover Park, a district in Lakewood.

This was recorded live on Zoom on the evening of July 13.

Show Notes:

Sarah Rumbaugh is running for Tacoma City Council in position 2 (https://www.sarahrumbaugh.com/)

Kiara Daniels is running for Tacoma City Council in position 6 (https://www.kiaradaniels.com/)

Elizabeth Grasher is running for town council in Steilacoom in seat 2 (https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Elizabeth-Grasher-for-Steilacoom-Town-Council-Seat-2-111315091136143/?ref=py_c)

Elizabeth Pew is running for Tacoma Port Commissioner in position 2 (https://elizabethpew.com/; @pewforport)

Dr. Marty Schafer is running for re-election to the Clover Park School District in Lakewood (schaferforschools.com)

Darwin Peters II is running for a seat on the Clover Park School District.

Website: https://www.darwinforcpsd.com

Donation: https://donorbox.org/darwin-peters-ii-for-cpsd-director

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darwinforcpsd

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This week, as we continue our coverage of the 2021 primary election, we turn to Snohomish County to speak with two candidates running for Snohomish County Council. Brandy Donaghy is running in district 5, and Nicolle Ng-A-Qui is running to represent district one.

Show Notes:

https://brandyforcouncil.com/

https://nicoleforsnoco.com

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