Henry M. Jackson Federal Building (915 2nd Ave, Seattle, Washington 98104) https://www.facebook.com/events/1470883506293474/ Join Seattle Indivisible at the Federal Building as we continue to combat the Trump agenda on multiple fronts! As usual, we will enter the federal building immediately after the rally for a meeting with Senate staffers. Also as usual (from now through December), we will be gathering signatures for De-Escalate Washington’s I-940 ballot initiative for better police training and accountability.
Edmonds Lutheran Church (23525 84th Ave W, Edmonds, Washington 98026) https://www.facebook.com/events/1239504399528436/ Each year the Islamophobia industry spends over $30 million dollars to make people afraid of Islam and American Muslims. The websites, YouTube videos, books, white papers, lobbying, and media stars of the Islamophobia industry turn the hearts and minds of people against one another, paving the way for a more divided, fearful future. We don’t have to live in that future. Together we can build a future based on…
Douglass Truth Branch of the Seattle Public Library (2300 E Yesler Way, Seattle, Washington 98122) https://www.facebook.com/events/1347969408641654/ In celebration of Archives Month, come take a look at an array of holdings in local archives about protestors, organizers, and activists. Topics include the King County logo change from crown to civil rights leader, open housing legislation, and the freeway revolt of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Presentations will showcase diverse materials including: documents, photographs, moving image and sound recordings, maps and…
KeyArena at Seattle Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle, Washington 98109) https://www.facebook.com/events/119386548761276/ FOR PEOPLE IN THE REGION WHO STRUGGLE TO ACCESS OR AFFORD HEALTHCARE. Seattle/King County Clinic brings together healthcare organizations, civic agencies, non-profits, private businesses and volunteers to produce a giant free health clinic in KeyArena at Seattle Center. The four-day volunteer-driven clinic provides a full range of free dental, vision and medical care. PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT WITH PEOPLE IN NEED. All are welcome! Patients DO NOT need ID…
1802 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122 https://www.facebook.com/events/157197464874254/ Come join us every Thursday at our Yesler office for our weekly phone bank where we call our volunteers and recruit them to upcoming events to gather signatures! www.deescalatewa.org
Mt. Zion Baptist Church (1634 19th Ave., Seattle 98122) https://www.facebook.com/events/1574648875933402/ Extreme climate events are causing devastation all around the US and the world. Come join the Faith Action Climate Team at our annual conference on Saturday, October 28th from 9am (8:30 registration) to 5pm at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Seattle. Our theme this year is Love at the Crossroads: Climate and Social Justice. For conference brochure, go here TinyURL.com/FACTconference2017 We will be looking at and delving into the complex crossroads…
Husky Stadium (3800 Montlake Blvd, Seattle, Washington 98195) https://www.facebook.com/events/1240300679407449/ Join us at Husky Stadium and gather signatures from UW fans before they go take on the UCLA bruins. There will be booths, signs, free food and free parking for all volunteers! www.deescalatewa.org
3830 S Edmunds St, Seattle, WA 98118 Join the campaign for fair policing. De-Escalate Washington is our chance to improve law enforcement training and counteract police violence. Come to the home of Yolanda Ho and Rory O’Sullivan and join co-sponsors Senator Rebecca Saldaña, Juan Cotto, Tandy Williams, Tammy Morales, and Mitzi Johanknect to support this effort. We have a goal of raising $5,000. If we reach our goal, we have a donor who has agreed to match our $5,000 for…
1802 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122 https://www.facebook.com/events/484272661971997/ Come join us at the Seahawks game and gather signatures from fans that support Michael Bennett and our cause! Free parking and shuttle service will be given from our office on 18th and Yesler to the stadium. http://www.deescalatewa.org/
Antioch University Seattle (2400 3rd Avenue, Suite #200, Seattle, Washington 98121) https://www.facebook.com/events/298091154026800/ Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is hosting a Seattle town hall focused how we can resist Donald Trump’s plans for tax giveaways to the wealthy. The president is trying to fast track his tax plan that would give the top 0.2 percent more than $270 billion in tax cuts while raising the tax rate for middle class and low-income families. This plan would have devastating impacts in Washington’s 7th District…
