Quote of the Week:“Trump's willingness to abide by court rulings will be informed by the degree to which his lawlessness provokes mass demonstrations, work stoppages, boycotts, tax strikes, and civil disobedience. If Trump believes he can ignore court orders without provoking those reactions by the people, he is more likely to ignore the authority of the courts. In other words, we are the backstop for the courts (a baseball reference), and also the reinforcements, the calvary, and the source of the “consent of the governed.” If we threaten to withdraw that consent, the courts have greater leverage over Trump, and he is more likely to abide by their rulings.” –Robert Hubbell, Today’s Edition Newsletter, February 12, 2024 Legislative Actions:The Key to Statewide Activism is Using TAN! If you're new to Take Action Network (TAN):
Sign in PRO/Support Justice Support HB 1137 (Reducing the Use of Solitary Confinement): Sign in "Pro" for House Appropriations's Public Hearing DEADLINE: Feb 17 • 3:00pm Solitary confinement is harmful physically and mentally. Limit its use in WA prisons to the most serious cases. Support SB 5342 (Legislative Oversight of Adult and Juvenile Prisons): Sign in "Pro" for Senate Ways & Means's Public Hearing DEADLINE: Feb 17 • 3:00pm Legislative access to prisons is essential to ensure adequate oversight of the agencies that operate those facilities. This bill ensures that legislators have needed access and can't be arbitrarily turned away by the facility. Support Operational standards for private detention facilities (House: In Committee (Appropriations)) DEADLINE: Feb 21 • 11:00pm The Department of Health is required to adopt rules governing private detention facilities' operations, such as the Northwest ICE Processing Center, related to sanitation standards, dietary requirements, individual rights violation and environmental conditions. Healthcare Support SB 5498 (Ensuring easy access to birth control pills): Sign in "Pro" for Senate Health & Long-Term Care's Public Hearing DEADLINE: Feb 18 • 9:30am Support HB 1090 to ensure easy access to birth control pills Support SB 5233 to establish a universal health care system in Washington DEADLINE: Feb 20 • 11:00pm The time has come to make Washington the first state in the nation with comprehensive health care for everyone! Support HB 1445 to establish a universal health care system in Washington DEADLINE: Feb 20 • 11:00pm The time has come to make Washington the first state in the nation with comprehensive health care for everyone! Support Reducing financial barriers to accessing prenatal care. (Senate: In Committee (Health & Long-Term Care)) DEADLINE: Feb 21 • 11:00pm SB 5075 would eliminate cost sharing for prenatal care. Prenatal care is important to reduce maternal mortality. Support HB 1482: 'Assuring Equity in Health Coverage for Immigrants' by asking for a Public Hearing DEADLINE: Feb 21 • 11:00pm HB 1482 will push for full funding of the Apple Health Expansion to ensure that all low-income immigrants can receive affordable health coverage. The House Health Care and Wellness committee has not yet scheduled a Public Hearing. Please ask your legislators to do so as soon as possible. Support HB 1049 to increase access to trained sexual assault nurse examiners by providing a stipend for training. (House: In Committee (Appropriations)) DEADLINE: Feb 28 • 11:00pm This bill creates a stipend for nurses training to become sexual assault nurse examiners to address a shortage. Good Government Sign in PRO to support HB 1713 (Automatic Voter Registration for Tribal Members.) DEADLINE: Feb 18 • 12:30pm HB 1713 allows the Secretary of State to join in a compact with the Tribes to set up Automatic Voter Registration, and sets up how that process will work. Pull HB 1321 for a floor vote in support of restrictions on out of state military forces. DEADLINE: Mar 12 • 5:00pm HB 1321 gives the governor authority to limit outside military force activities within the state. Support SJR 8008 Rescinding Historical Article V Conventions DEADLINE: Mar 12 • 5:00pm SJR 8008 rescinds prior applications for a constitutional convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Environment Support SB 5515: Fair Access to Community Solar DEADLINE: Feb 21 • 11:00pm Community solar projects will help Washingtonians overcome barriers to accessing the benefits of clean, reliable, and affordable local solar energy, while also advancing distributed energy generation. Support expansion of cost-effective, environmentally friendly passenger only ferries (House: In Committee (Transportation)) DEADLINE: Feb 28 • 11:00pm Our communities need HB 1923: WSF service disruptions will continue for years. Passenger only service helps solve problems now. Education Support Creating a Washington Dream Act Incentive Program (Senate: In Committee (Higher Education & Workforce Development)) DEADLINE: Feb 21 • 11:00pm Support the establishment of the Washington Service Incentive Grant Program to award eligible students for completion of service hours for approved institutions. Support school safety and inclusion (House: On Rules Review List For 2nd Reading) DEADLINE: Mar 12 • 5:00pm HB 1296 requires that every school district comply with OSPI's Policy on Gender Inclusive Schools. It requires each school district to have a compliance officer who works with students and families to make certain that the student's rights are protected. Support inclusivity in public schools (Senate: In Committee (Ways & Means)) DEADLINE: Mar 15 • 11:00pm SB 5123 expands discrimination protections in WA public schools to include definitions for words, and newly distinguishes gender expression and gender identity as separate from sexual orientation. ---------------- Sign in CON/Oppose Oppose HB 1782 Pushing PDC reporting back one day during pre-election period. DEADLINE: Feb 18 • 1:30pm HB 1782 is a net loss to the public in making them wait an extra day to see reporting, during the important period when people are voting. Sign in CON to oppose SB 5050 (Privacy of party selections during presidential primaries) DEADLINE: Feb 20 • 3:00pm SB 5050 seeks to protect the privacy of the party selection for Presidential Primary ballots. Federal Actions:We Need Leaders Who Can Lead: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries  Source: Jeffries Congressional Website From Our Friends at Chop Wood, Carry Water Earlier this week House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries gave, according to Ezra Levin of Indivisible, one of “the most embarrassing press conferences in recent memory.” It was weak, ineffective, and low energy. He is absolutely not meeting the moment. Axios has also reported—although some are skeptical that it’s true—that Jeffries secretly complained about Indivisible and Move On members’ calls. Action: Ezra Levin has crafted a letter to Jeffries asking him to do better, and we can sign it. You can do so quickly and easily—after reading it, of course—here. Ideally you’ll personalize it, as that always makes it more effective. We Need Leaders Who Can Lead: House Representative Marilyn Strickland On Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11am, we invite you to join OI Steering Committee, Members of Congress Team, and Olympia Indivisible members at the Lacey office of Representative Marilyn Strickland to sound the alarm about the unfolding unconstitutional and illegal dismantling of foundational federal agencies and programs, and to hand-deliver to her staff a letter urging her to respond to this unprecedented crisis with bold leadership and consistent, outspoken opposition. Grey Indivisible has asked to be added as a signatory to that letter and some of their members may join us at this rally. WHAT: Rally and delivery of a Call-to-Action letter to Rep. Marilyn Strickland WHERE: Rep. Strickland's Lacey Office (420 College St SE Suite 3000, Lacey, WA 98503) WHEN: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11am WHAT TO BRING: Yourself, bring a sign if you wish. Our messages?
IMPORTANT: Keep your messaging civil and positive. Be outspoken, but not condemnatory--we believe that Marilyn can do better and we want to work with her to make this happen! Local Actions:Join an Olympia Indivisible Team! Olympia Indivisible needs YOU! Many of you have responded already--thank you! We still need more sign-ups for these five teams:
Here is how to do just that!
Request a Ballot for Thurston Conservation District Election by March 11 Source: Thurston Conservation District website Olympia Indivisible supports the Thurston Conservation District. The mission of Thurston Conservation District is to educate and assist the citizens of Thurston County in the management of natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations, inspiring voluntary, incentive-based conservation practices. There is a five member Board of Supervisors. Three of the five Supervisors are elected by registered Thurston County voters, and two are appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission. All elected positions are important in this era. This year, Position 2, held by T.J. Johnson is up for election. We believe Mr. Johnson has been doing a great job and we want to continue to support him by voting for him. Unlike most local elections, to vote for the TCD supervisor, you must request a ballot. Please note, you cannot request, pick-up, or return a ballot for this election with the Thurston County Auditor’s Offices. Registered voters who live within the Conservation District boundaries are eligible to vote. How to Vote Request your ballot
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Get Credit for a TAN Action: Ask for Your Thurston Conservation District Ballot - 2025 Have You Scheduled This Event?Come to the Action Cafe! Every Monday at noon the Action Cafe provides a virtual space where OI members meet, make new friends, and take actions together. Every Cafe comes with a side order of live music and a heapin’ helpin’ of good cheer! Cafe patrons receive an email on Sunday with a sneak-peek at what we'll do at the cafe the next day. On Monday morning, Chef Lisa will send you a pdf "Menu" with links to the actions we'll take together at the Cafe. Action: Register HERE. Resources:Follow OI on Media
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