Quote of the Week:“If you’ve found yourself stunned—shocked, mouth agape in horror—at anything Donald Trump has done in the past two weeks, I can’t relate. I expected all of this. Honestly, I thought it would be worse. For older generations, it might seem relevant to point out the unprecedented nature of his blatant disregard for government institutions or the Constitution. But for young Americans, this isn’t unprecedented—it’s just American life. For us, Donald Trump is the only real perception we have of American politics. He has always been the opposition.” Olivia Julianna, The Kids Are Not Alright, The Contrarian. Legislative Actions:The Key to Statewide Activism is Using TAN! If you're new to Take Action Network (TAN):
Support SB 5632 (Shield Law II): Sign in "Pro" for Senate Law & Justice's Public Hearing DEADLINE: Feb 10 • 9:30am As threats to visitors seeking care in our state continue to mount, let's add clarity to the protections for anyone who assists a patient in accessing the care they need in Washington. 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. Support HB 1090 to ensure easy access to birth control pills (House: On Rules Review List For 2nd Reading) DEADLINE: Mar 12 • 5:00pm HB 1090 will improve access access to birth control pills Support SB5122 "Enacting the uniform antitrust premerger notification act" to increase oversite in large corporations and hospital mergers DEADLINE: Mar 12 • 5:00pm HB 5122 will increase oversight on WA healthcare systems and hospital mergers by requiring that the Attorney General receive pre-merger notices and information. Environment Support HB 1598 (Community Solar Power): Sign in "Pro" for House Environment & Energy's Public Hearing DEADLINE: Feb 10 • 12:30pm Increases access to solar power for all 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. Good Government Support HB 1512 (Traffic Safety for All): Sign in "Pro" for House Community Safety's Public Hearing DEADLINE: Feb 10 • 12:30pm It's time to prioritize road safety. Tell the House: limited police resources should enforce traffic laws that pose a serious threat to driver safety. Support Increased fairness in funding across retirement plans for teachers, public employees, police and firefighters. (Senate: In Committee (Ways & Means)) DEADLINE: Feb 10 • 11:00pm In 2011, the State took away the Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retired Plan 1 teachers. This bill would restore fairness to that group of teachers by combining the Plan I retirement systems for teachers, police, firefighters, and other public employees into a unified system. Ask your Rep to vote DO PASS in support of Increasing representation and voter participation in local elections. DEADLINE: Feb 11 • 1:30pm Localities are beginning to implement ranked choice voting in their jurisdictions. HB 1448 sets up the procedures for how RCV will be implemented across the state to provide the framework for this system to be successful. Do Pass on HB 1750 to Support Voting rights act claims DEADLINE: Feb 11 • 1:30pm HB 1750 creates guidelines for voter suppression and vote dilution claims under the Washington voting rights act. Do Pass on HB 1710 to support compliance with the Washington voting rights act of 2018. DEADLINE: Feb 11 • 1:30pm HB 1710 will require that certain local governments that wish to change their voting policies to vet those changes with the Attorney General office or the Thurston County Superior Court to ensure the changes do not impact the ability for anyone to elect candidates of their preference. Support servicing and right to repair of certain products with digital electronics in a secure and reliable manner (House: In Committee (Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans)) DEADLINE: Feb 11 • 9:30pm This bill requires digital electronic product manufacturers to make repair information, parts and tools available to repair items, reducing e-waste, reducing the need to manufacture new products – therefore also decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. 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. 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. Tell your senators to expand automatic voter registration (SB 5077) DEADLINE: Mar 12 • 11:00pm By automatically registering people to vote when they become citizens, apply for Medicaid, or return home from prison, we can ensure every Washingtonian has our voice heard. Tell your Legislators to support progressive revenue options to preserve critical programs DEADLINE: Feb 14 • 10:00am While we're waiting for the major tax bills to drop, discussions are happening NOW on how to prioritize spending this biennium and on how to generate needed revenue. Write your legislators to tell them you support progressive revenue options. Allow Local Elections in Higher Turnout Even Years DEADLINE: Feb 21 • 11:00pm Change happens at the local level. Unfortunately, a state law from the 1960’s requires we hold local elections in low turnout odd-numbered years. Washington can elect leaders that speak for all of us by giving local communities the freedom to switch to even-year elections. Housing Support HB 1075 (Financing For Affordable Housing): Sign in "Pro" for Senate Housing's Public Hearing DEADLINE: Feb 12 • 9:30am Expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments Support HB 1491 Transit-Oriented Development (House: In Committee (Housing)) DEADLINE: Feb 14 • 11:00pm HB 1491 would allow more homes near transit which is especially important as we build more link light rail stations in the Puget Sound Region. An executive session needs to be scheduled to pass it out of the Housing committee. Federal Actions:File Civil Liberties Complaint Against Musk Source: Image by brgfx on Freepik Background: How Do We Stop the South African Billionaire? Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent granted Elon Musk full access to sensitive Treasury data, after which Musk’s cronies locked government officials out of their own systems. This is blatant corruption. It is a coup. And while we continue to wait for Democratic leadership to act, what can we as ordinary citizens and residents of this nation do? Put the hammer down by filing a complaint! Action: To help protect our privacy and demand accountability of Musk, email a personalized version of the script below to the U.S. Treasury Department today. Email address: [email protected] Subject Line: Civil Liberties Complaint Script, feel free to personalize Hello, I am making a civil liberties complaint under the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a. It has been brought to my attention that Elon Musk and his associates, under the guise of a directive of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) (an IT office in the White House), have acquired access to Treasury Department Records in Systems of Records as defined in the Act. As an individual covered by the Act, I believe that there may be records about me in these Treasury Department systems, and I am concerned for the following reasons: 1. Elon Musk is not an elected official. 2. Even if Musk were an elected official, the System of Records Notices (SORNs) governing the Treasury Department Privacy Act systems does not allow for disclosure to Musk and his associates per the Routine Uses. 3. Disclosure of personally identifiable information (PII) and sensitive personally identifiable information (SPII) to Musk and his associates would be an unauthorized disclosure of information. The Treasury Department must (1) quickly investigate what Privacy Act records that Musk and his associates have unlawfully accessed, (2) reveal to the public what unauthorized disclosures have been made, (3) stop further access, (4) force any files acquired by Musk and his associates to be returned and/or permanently destroyed, and (5) seek criminal penalties against Musk and his associates for violations of the Act. 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Have You Scheduled These Events?WIN Meeting with Indivisible Co-Founders Washington Indivisible Network (WIN) is very excited to announce that Leah Greenberg or Ezra Levin (we’ll know which one closer to that night) will be joining us for a special conversation at our Monday, February 10th, WIN meeting @7pm PT. All Indivisible members in Washington are invited to attend. This will be a moderated conversation focused on what the Blueprint for Blue States Strategy means for our work in Washington state. Since we will have limited time with our guest, we ask that you send us your questions in advance via the registration form or email us at [email protected]. Familiarity with the Blueprint for Blue States Strategy is recommended. Action: Register to attend. The meeting will be recorded and sent out for those who may not be able to attend that evening. ___________________________________ 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. Department of Good News:The Resistance Wins
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