For the week of May 4, 2026

🎙️May 4, 2026 Weekly Actions Audio – available for when you’re on the go

🔷 Last week’s devastating Supreme Court ruling yanks away the ability for tens of millions of Americans to elect a candidate of their choice. Join DNC Chair Ken Martin for a virtual briefing on the Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court decision on Monday, May 4 at 4 pm PDT, to learn what the ruling means for equal representation, redistricting laws nationwide, and the Voting Rights Act–and what Democrats are doing to fight back.

🔷 For many years, Newport Presbyterian Church members have provided space for women living in their cars. Bellevue is working to update the safe parking location, provide funding, and expand to include families with children, and local nonprofit 4 Tomorrow would provide around-the-clock staffing with wraparound services to move the families into permanent housing. To express support for helping our neighbors without homes, please attend the Neighborhood Conversation about Safe Parking Pilot Program, Sat May 16, 10 am – Noon, at Newport Presbyterian Church, 4010 120th Avenue SE, Bellevue. Attendees will be able to talk with Bellevue city staff from Homelessness Outreach, law enforcement, and fire department, as well as representatives from Newport Presbyterian and 4 Tomorrow. Also see Future Safe Parking Relocation FAQs.

🔷 To hear a great webinar on protecting our elections, check out the Saving Our Elections page where you can find a recording of an event held on Wednesday, April 8, hosted by Standing for Democracy and the Free Washington Project. There’s plenty to learn about how we can act now to block ongoing and multi-faceted threats including declaring a national emergency to cancel elections and outlawing mail-in ballots and voting machines.

🔷 Sixty folks came out to hold banners and signs on Friday for the 520 Bridge May Day event. Thanks to organizer Sally E. and volunteers who created and held the banners and signs! See us in action on YouTube!

Weekly Actions

✊ Action 1 – File for PCO Today! Don’t just grumble about the Democratic Party, become part of it!

It’s filing week in Washington so we’re repeating this action with updates!

One of the most important positions in the Democratic party is the Precinct Committee Officer (PCO). PCOs serve on the front lines of our elections, engage directly with their neighbors, build strong communities, and ensure strong Democratic turnout in all elections. The elected PCO term starts in December and goes through the 2028 presidential election. This week is your only chance to become an elected PCO for your precinct.

PCOs hold a lot of power at the legislative district level. During meetings they have the chance to: vote on party priorities and leadership; decide which candidates to endorse; and vote on appointments of State Senators and Representatives when there’s a legislative vacancy. This last one can be really important during a presidential election year when state roles tend to shuffle. Many of our legislators started their legislative career this way and PCOs had a hand in choosing them!

You can read about filing to be a PCO at King County Elections PCO Filing Manual. You can also learn about becoming a PCO at your LD websites: 1st LD, 5th LD, 41st LD, 45th LD, 48th LD.

Countywide, only about 42% of the Democratic PCO seats are filled. Check HERE to see if you currently have a PCO for your precinct. (Sign in with your voter information, click Your Elected Officials on the right side of the page, and scroll all the way to the end of the page to find your PCO.) Even if someone is serving, you can still file to run. They may decide not to run again, or if you’ve never heard from them, they may not be very active.

→ Between May 4 (8 am) and May 8 (5 pm), file to become a Democratic PCO HERE.

Don’t worry: it’s fast, free, and you can do it online. If you’re the only one to file, you won’t appear on the ballot, and will be elected automatically. If someone else also files, you can work together to do voter outreach, but only one of you will be elected PCO.

Before you file for PCO you will need to

Verify that your voter registration information is correct by logging into My Voter Information.
If your registration information is not correct, call King County Elections at 206-296-1565 before starting to file.

Bonus: If there’s no Democratic PCO serving in your precinct and you’d like to get started with voter outreach and education before December, please also apply with your Legislative District Democrats to become an appointed PCO by filling out this application.

Thank you to all who decide to serve!

✊ Action 2 – Tell Meta: Eyewear, Not Spywear

From ACLU Action

Imagine if a stranger walking past you on the sidewalk could know everything about you with one glance: Your name. Your workplace. Your politics. Your health concerns. Even your favorite coffee shop.

This would be a massive invasion of privacy – and it’s exactly what Meta plans to enable with their internet-connected glasses. Meta intends to add facial recognition technology to their glasses, enabling anyone wearing the product to immediately and invisibly identify strangers. Although specific details aren’t yet public, Meta sits on vast databases, including millions of personal profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, and has long sought to power facial recognition tech with our data.

This technology isn’t just a breach of privacy. It paves a path for stalking, harassment, and targeted intimidation. The technology is ripe for abuse from everyday people and government actors alike.

These glasses are dangerous. They must be stopped.

Use ACLU’s form to contact Meta’s public policy team

⛅ Bright Spots

Trump’s approval ratings are hitting new lows. We don’t usually focus our Bright Spots on ratings, which constantly change. But it’s clear that Trump’s tariffs and his war of choice in Iran, which has driven up prices for everyone, have added to the many other reasons (like the Epstein cover-up) for voter disapproval.
Seattle Public Schools’ new cellphone rules start Monday. Current policies are a patchwork, with each school setting its own rules. Seattle Public Schools is implementing a districtwide plan.
Lawsuit targets Tacoma ICE facility amid reports of neglect, squalor from detainees – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown announced legal action against The GEO Group, seeking a court order to force the private prison company to allow state health inspectors into the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.

Upcoming Events

Through May 9 – We STILL Dream a Future: Reclaiming Our Humanity – exhibit at King Street Station Seattle.
Mon May 4 – 4-5 pm Louisiana v. Callais: The Southern States’ Response Strategy, discussing the Supreme Court’s recent decision severely weakening the Voting Rights Act. Hosted by the DNC.
Thu May 7 – 4:30-7:30 pm – Bellevue Draft Neighborhood Policy Open House (Eastgate & Factoria)- in person at South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 SE Newport Way.
Thu May 7 – 5:30 pm – The Economic Opportunity Institute’s Changemakers Dinner – pay to attend, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center.
Sat May 9 – 2-5 pm – Bucket Drum Workshop with Vashon Bucket Brigade – Lake Washington United Methodist Church, 7525 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland. Register to attend.
Wed May 13 – 4-4:30 pm – Interview with Jessica Craven of Chop Wood, Carry Water fame, organized by Indivisible Bellingham. Online; register to attend.
Wed May 13 – 5:30 pm – Plan to Undo Citizens United – Informational & Organizing Call – hosted by Fix Democracy First. Also see Center for American Progress’ Plan to Beat Citizens United.
Thu May 14 – 5-7:30 pm – Spring Symposium: Pacific Northwest Immigration Enforcement Trends and Community Responses – 5-6 pm reception, 6-7:30 pm main program. Online or in person at UW Kane Hall. Register in advance.
Sat May 16 – 3-4:30 pm – Indivisible Eastside Group Meeting on Zoom. New members please join at 2:30 for a New member welcome/orientation.
Sun May 17 – 2-5 pm – Nonviolent Direct Action Training – Central Lutheran Church, 1710 11th Ave, Seattle. Register in advance.
Sun May 17 – 7:30 pm – How to be a Strategic Political Donor Town Hall Seattle – With former US Ambassador Suzi LeVine and Joe Nguyễn. In Person – $10 – $35 Sliding Scale (additional fees may apply).
Wed May 20 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Singing Resistance Eastside Potluck and Singalong – Kirkland.
Fri May 29 – 3-7 pm – Africa Day Celebration – Together Center in Redmond.

📣 Everyday Actions

See Eastside and Seattle Protests 2026

See Ways to Help our Immigrant Neighbors

See Postcarding & Letter Writing resources on our website

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