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Race Should Not Determine Your Educational Success

By rachael_decruz | Published March 2, 2012

The Seattle Race & Social Justice Initiative is hosting a community meeting to help change this reality in Seattle. Share your ideas. Build connections to move forward.

Saturday, March 10

1 – 3 PM, NewHolly Gathering Hall (3815 S. Othello St. Suite 103)

RSVP here. Click here for a link to the online flyer.

Childcare, interpretation, and accommodations for disabilities are available.

Light refreshments will be provided. For more information call Maria Rodriguez 206-684-0548or at Maria.Rodriguez@Seattle.Gov.

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Reunión Comunitaria sobre Raza y Justicia Social: ¡Trabaje para lograr igualdad social en la educación!

• Sepa lo que están hacienda el Gobierno de la Ciudad de Seattle y las organizaciones comunitarias.

• Forme parte de estos esfuerzos.

Sábado 10 de marzo, De 1 a 3 PM Salón de Reuniones NewHolly, 3815 S. Othello St., Suite 103

Se proveerá un refrigerio y cuidado de niños. Si se solicita, se proveerán intérpretes para otros idiomas.

Llame al 684-0548 para mayor información. RSVP www.seattle.gov/rsji

Patrocinado por la Iniciativa de Raza y Justicia Social de la Ciudad de Seattle,

la Mesa Redonda Comunitaria de RJS i otras organizaciones de la comunidad.

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Mitt Rmoney: of the 1%, by the 1%, for the 1%

By rachael_decruz | Published March 2, 2012

Last night, we greeted Mitt Rmoney as he hosted a fundraiser at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

Rmoney is one of the richest Presidential candidates (with his net worth greater than the last eight presidents combined – times two) and he hosted his fundraiser last night in one of the richest zip codes in the country – all to lower taxes for the 1%.

red carpetThe 99% was there to greet Rmoney and let him and his supporters know what we think of the Rmoney agenda, which is of the 1%, by the 1% and for the 1%.

After a march around Bellevue with stops at Paccar and FedEx (two extremely large corporations that have a history of evading taxes), we rolled out the human red carpet for Mitt Rmoney. As the 99% got on the ground, we rolled a red carpet over them, while folks dressed as the 1% and symbolically walked over them.

King 5 had good coverage of the event. Great articles also in the Stranger and the Seattle PI with some wonderful photos. Working Washington has some awesome photos from the event as well, check them out on our Facebook page!

Last night’s action was a really fun & empowering way to get across our message that we need a government that works for the 99%. It’s time for everyone to pay their fair share – that’s the only way we’re going to get our economy back on track.

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Mitt Rmoney comes to Bellevue!

By rachael_decruz | Published February 27, 2012

On Thursday, March 1st, GOP Presidential frontrunner and Mr. 1% himself, Mitt Rmoney, is coming to Bellevue for a $2500-per-photo fundraiser.

Have no fear though, the 99% will be there to greet him! Will you join us in Bellevue on Thursday to greet the President of the 1%?

Thursday, March 1st

4:00pm: Gather at Bellevue City Hall (450 110th Ave NE) & march to Meydenbauer Center (11100 NE 6th Street)
5:00pm: Greet Mitt Rmoney & his 1% funders with a human red carpet
6:00pm: Special 99% photo opportunity

This fundraiser is a moment when some of the richest people in our region will be gathered in one of the richest zip codes in the country to raise money for one of the richest presidential candidates in history — all to support his campaign for even lower taxes on the rich and big corporations.

Since Mitt Rmoney is in the camp of the 1%, what better way to greet him than with a red carpet?

The 99% already pay MORE than their fair share, don’t you think it’s time the 1% do too?

Click here to register and join us.

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Lobby & Action Day Recap

By rachael_decruz | Published February 22, 2012

On Monday, over 125 Washington CAN! members joined together in Olympia to fight back against the devastating budget cuts that are impacting our communities and families.

After we went over our current priorities in the Legislature (protecting health care, education and other essential programs from cuts, raising revenue and implementing the Basic Health Option in health care reform), we joined with hundreds of others from different organizations for a rally in support of revenue. Janice Tufte, Washington CAN! member spoke of her reliance on the Basic Health Plan and the need for our state to raise revenue so that we can protect the programs that make our communities healthy.

Following the rally, our members marched over to the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee hearing where we PACKED the hearing room and also filled an overflow room with people in support of the Basic Health Option. Members held bright yellow signs that read “Basic Health Option: YES” and three of our members testified. Take a look at this one-pager which gives more information about the Basic Health Option and why it’s important for our communities.

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Annual lobby & action day at the Capitol!

By rachael_decruz | Published February 8, 2012

On Monday, February 20th we’ll be heading to Olympia for our annual lobby & action day. We hope you can join us!

Our state has cut $10 billion from education, health care and essential services over the past three years. Our families cannot endure anymore cuts.

Join us on February 20th as we continue raising awareness about the impact the budget cuts are having on our communities and put pressure on our legislature to do the right thing and make everyone pay their fair share.

Legislators have been in Olympia since the beginning of January, but have yet to begin discussions around the impending budget cuts. Once again, Basic Health, interpreter services, education, Disability Lifeline, Maternity Support Services and other crucial programs are facing elimination or drastic funding reductions. We need to ensure that our state raises revenue instead of cutting the programs and services that families, communities and the vulnerable in our state rely on.

The day will begin at 11am at Temple Beth Hatfiloh with an overview of the day and trainings. From there we’ll head to the Capitol Building where there will be a rally with allies, fun actions and visits with legislators.

Click here to register & join us!

In honor of black history month, we’ll also be raising awareness about how the budget cuts disproportionately impact communities of color and will be urging our lawmakers to stop passing all-cuts budget and restore equity to our tax structure. For more information and examples of how the budget cuts impact communities of color, read our report: Facing Race: How Budget Cuts Are Increasing Racial Disparities.

We won’t stop fighting until we have an economy that works for the 99% and a fair and just budget that doesn’t threaten the livelihood of our communities.

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