Washington Indivisible Podcast

If you haven’t been into Seattle since the pandemic, you may be wondering about the view from the ground. And you may also have questions about the status of the daily police protests. Here to address all of this is Rich Smith, writer for Seattle independent news source, The Stranger.

Then, with the recent reports of Donald Trump denigrating our war dead, we’re joined by Afghanistan War veteran and Indivisible member Chris Franco for a response.

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As part of our town hall series in partnership with the Washington Indivisible Network and Indivisible Tacoma, we present a conversation with Ingrid Anderson. She is running for State Senate in the 5th legislative district.

This conversation was recorded live on the evening of Wednesday, September 9th.

Links:

https://www.ingridforstatesenate.com/

As part of our town hall series in partnership with the Washington Indivisible Network and Indivisible Tacoma, we present a conversation with Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson. She is running for State Senate in the 10th legislative district.

This conversation was recorded live on the evening of Wednesday, September 9th.

Links:

helenpricejohnson.org

As part of our town hall series in partnership with the Washington Indivisible Network and Indivisible Tacoma, we present a conversation with Puyallup Mayor Julie Door, who is running for State Senate in the 25th legislative district.

This conversation was recorded live on the evening of Wednesday, September 9th.

http://www.juliedoor.org

Today, as part of our town hall series in partnership with the Washington Indivisible Network and Indivisible Tacoma, we present an evening of conversation with three candidates running for State Senate. Puyallup Mayor Julie Door is running in the 25th legislative district. Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson in the 10th LD, and in the 5th, nurse and labor advocate Ingrid Anderson.

All three candidates represent a tremendous opportunity for us to advance real, progressive ideals and policy here in the state, and this podcast is an opportunity for you to get to know them, and to get excited about their campaigns!

This conversation was recorded live on the evening of Wednesday, September 9th.

Links:

http://juliedoor.org/

https://helenpricejohnson.org/

https://www.ingridforstatesenate.com/

Referendum 90 is a ballot measure that would affirm a bill passed by the state Senate requiring public schools to teach comprehensive sexual health education. Leah Griffin, a teacher librarian and sexual assault reform advocate, joins us to address some questions surrounding the measure.

https://www.approve90wa.org/

Also, did you know there's a postcarding effort right here at home? Postcards for Washington is aimed at driving turnout in key legislative races across the state. Volunteer coordinator Vicki McMullen tells us how you can get involved.

https://postcards4wa.org/

As part of our town hall series in partnership with the Washington Indivisible Network and Indivisible Tacoma, we present a conversation with Representative Mike Pellicciotti (LD 30), who is running for State Treasurer.

Pellicciotti lays out how he will free the Treasurer's office from corporate entanglements, and how he'll bring transparency and integrity to the job.

http://www.electmikep.com

As part of our town hall series in partnership with the Washington Indivisible Network and Indivisible Tacoma, we present a conversation with State Senator Marko Liias (LD 21), who is running for lieutenant governor.

Liias lays out the case for why having a progressive President of the Senate matters for the people of Washington, on issues like healthcare, the climate, and addressing the state's regressive tax system.

http://markoforwa.com/

As part of our town hall series in partnership with the Washington Indivisible Network and Indivisible Tacoma, we present a conversation with Representative Gael Tarleton (LD 36), who is running for Secretary of State.

Tarleton discusses her response to the Trump administration's interference with the US Postal Service, and offers steps to increase voter turnout. And, drawing on her national security background, Tarleton offers her assessment of what should be done to shore up our election security.

http://www.voteforgael.org

As part of our town hall series in partnership with the Washington Indivisible Network and Indivisible Tacoma, we present a conversation with Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, who is running for reelection.

We discuss Reykdal's deep belief in a values-driven public education for our state, one that builds up communities, and that continually strives for equity.

https://www.chrisreykdal.org/