Riveters! Remember the awesome Riveters Pledge To Vote campaign you all helped make happen last year?? We engaged unheard, “low-propensity” voters- the voters who are responsible for our biggest wins of 2018. This year, WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN! Because this year’s elections are too important… Read More »We are hiring paid canvassers!
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General Why does Riveters Collective make endorsements? To support the candidates who will best advance our platform. To build political power and relationships with elected officials. To provide the community more information about candidates. Why does Riveters Collective endorse in the primary election? The RC… Read More »Endorsement FAQ
Whether or not you attended our Campaign Training for All event, here are some links to help you make your make your campaign inclusive and get started on the right track. Inclusivity ASL Voter Assistance Hotline: https://www.nad.org/asl-voter-hotline/ Communicating with a Deaf or Hard of Hearing… Read More »Campaign Training for Everyone Resources
Civic spaces should be welcoming and safe for all members of our community, and the Riveters Collective is committed to systemic change toward this goal. Campaigns – as pop-up, temporary, high-intensity workplaces – are especially vulnerable to abuses of power. In 2018, the Riveters Collective… Read More »Campaign Code of Conduct & Ethical Behavior Policy
Follow along here as we share each step of our endorsement process. We will update this post from now until we announce our endorsements in June. June Candidate interviews were held the first week of June, 32 in total! Interviews were recorded via Facebook live.… Read More »Endorsement Process 2019
The 2019 Elections are already taking shape. With several key local elected positions opening up, many fine progressive candidates will put their lives on hold to do the hard work of campaigning this year. Maybe even you! Or maybe you’ll work or volunteer for a… Read More »Good Neighbor Election Pledge
Riveters, we are proud to announce our 2019 platform! Our platform states where we stand on the issues. It guides our collective actions and focuses our expectations of elected officials. We revise our platform annually and in December, we asked the group what changes… Read More »2019 Riveters Collective Platform
Today, Senator Kevin Ranker resigned his position as state senator for Washington’s 40th Legislative District. Riveters Collective believes that resignation was the right decision, as we can no longer tolerate abuse of power at the expense of women’s safety, well-being, and professional advancement, and we… Read More »In Response to Sen. Ranker’s Resignation
A reflection on the 2018 election by Morgan Steele, Campaign Manager for the Riveters Collective Pledge to Vote campaign As you watch the recount for the 42nd State Senate seat, don’t attribute the historic closeness of this election to the “blue wave.” It was us: the… Read More »Forget the “Blue Wave:” We Did It