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May Day March & Rally

By rachael_decruz | Published April 29, 2013

Join Washington CAN! members and allies as we take to the streets on Wednesday, May 1st to ask Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill.

Wondering why it’s important for you to get involved? Watch this inspiring video to learn more about immigration reform efforts and the need to join together in solidarity.

The time is now to:

Stop deportations that are tearing families apart
Legalize over 11 million people who are living in the shadows
Provide a clear path to citizenship
Pass an immigration reform bill that reunites families
Pass a bill that protect the rights of ALL workers
Provide healthcare for working families
Overhaul our broken immigration system

Join fellow members and Washington CAN! staff at the annual May Day march & rally. We’ll be meeting on Wednesday May 1st at 1:15pm at the Casa Latina building (317 17th Avenue South, Seattle).

Click here to register!

If you have any questions about immigration reform, feel free to email Mauricio Ayon, our Political and Legislative Director at mauricio@washingtoncan.org.

#thetimeisnow

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The Washington State DREAM Act

By rachael_decruz | Published February 13, 2013

All hardworking students in our state should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams of going to college.

Problem:
As Washingtonians, we have always valued education, fairness and diversity. But right now, young aspiring citizens are denied both federal and state-based financial aid. This means that for many young talented students, their dreams of higher education are out of reach.

Our state can’t afford to leave a generation of doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs and teachers behind. These bright young aspiring citizens will give back to our communities and strengthen our state’s economy if we remove the current barriers they face. Hardworking students should be rewarded with opportunity, not excluded.

Solution:
The Washington State DREAM Act (HB 1817) would extend state-based financial aid to our state’s young aspiring citizens, capitalizing on their potential while strengthening our state’s economy.

This legislation will keep talented students in our state and will increase graduation rates for immigrant students. Our state can pave the way by removing another barrier to higher education and ensure that we truly provide equal opportunity to all students in Washington.

We’re urging the legislature to pass the Washington State DREAM Act this session and invest in Washington’s future.

Take action now by emailing members of the Senate and urging them to pass HB 1817 out of committee!

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Washington CAN! members went to the Capitol to honor Dr. King

By rachael_decruz | Published January 24, 2013

On Martin Luther King, Jr. day, over 150 members of Washington CAN, Allyship and Peace & Justice Action League of Spokane met in Olympia to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Members attended from throughout the state, including from Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, and Lynnwood, to ask legislator’s to fulfill Dr. King’s dream and address pressing issues of racial and economic justice.

In the morning, folks gathered at the Capitol Theater in downtown Olympia to receive training, issue education and an overview of the day. The program focused on our three legislative priorities this session: access to affordable health care (including dental access and Medicaid expansion), revenue (capital gains and closing corporate tax loopholes) and racial equity. In addition, members were trained on how to talk with legislators and got in teams by legislative district to practice sharing their stories and to meet other folks from their district.

Following the program, we marched from the Capitol Theater to the steps of the Capitol Building where we held our rally for racial and economic justice. We were joined by allies from POWER, Statewide Poverty Action Network, and SEIU 1199 and 925 along the way. By the time we got to the Capitol steps we were over 300 strong.

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Inslee vs. McKenna: the choice is clear

By rachael_decruz | Published October 26, 2012

We need leaders who will fight with us to ensure that we all have health care we can count on.

That’s why Washington CAN! encourages our members to vote for Jay Inslee and stand up for quality, affordable health care for all.

See below for where the candidates stand when it comes to health care:

Jay Inslee:

Committed to fully implementing President Obama’s health care reform law in Washington, guaranteeing quality, affordable health care for Washington families and small businesses
Fought to expand health care coverage for women, ensuring women have free preventive services—like birth control, mammograms and cancer screenings
Strongly supports Medicaid expansion, providing coverage to 350,000 low-income families and seniors, while bringing tax dollars back to Washington and creating 80,000 jobs

On the other hand, Rob McKenna:

Filed a partisan lawsuit threatening to overturn health care reform, which would have stripped coverage from people with pre-existing conditions
Threatened free preventive services and health care coverage for millions of women
Opposes Medicaid expansion in Washington, risking coverage for thousands of seniors, kids, and hard working families

When it comes to health care, there’s a clear choice in the race for Governor. Prioritize the health of Washington families – vote for Jay Inslee!

The election is right around the corner and the Governor’s race is tied, so don’t forget to mail your ballot in by Tuesday, November 6th!

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Annual Social Justice Breakfast

By rachael_decruz | Published August 14, 2012

You’re invited to celebrate another successful year of making change together at our annual Social Justice Breakfast! Join leaders, members and allies as we look back on a year of victories, honor outstanding community leaders and catch a glimpse of the exciting road ahead!

Thursday, September 27th
7:30 – 9AM
Seattle Machinists Hall
9125 – 15th Place S, Seattle 98108

Catering by Capitol Hill’s Plum Bistro

The breakfast will feature keynote speaker Ellen Bravo, director of Family Values @ Work, a network of state coalitions working for paid sick days and paid family leave.

Space is limited, so save your seat at the table today!
Purchase tickets or become a sponsor.
Individual Ticket: $60
Table Captain (10 seats): $600

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