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
For those in need Free haircuts Jan 21-27 at Barbershack. https://www.facebook.com/bellinghambarbershack/posts/2237278193152976 Free bread from Great Harvest. https://www.facebook.com/212874904923/photos/a.212884089923/10157253430464924 Interest-free charge account for copays or over-the-counter products at Hoagland Pharmacy. https://www.facebook.com/hoagland.pharmacy.bellingham/posts/2042127412519066 Free fitness classes at Love to Move Studioz. https://www.facebook.com/BrianKennemerPhotography/posts/2381542688587751 Free or reduced priced lunch for students… Read More »Local Resources for Furloughed Government Workers
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
Civic tithing can stabilize funding for our local organizations in an uncertain economic future. From the Old English for “one-tenth”, tithing has traditionally meant giving part of one’s income to a church or government. In civic tithing, we take the routine giving concept and apply… Read More »Civic Tithing – 2019
We believe women and we support survivors. Creating a safe space for people in the political world is an integral part of our work as Riveters. Our policies clearly state that we do not work with anyone who has harassed, abused and/or assaulted others. (See… Read More »In support of Ann Larson
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
Take Action: Write to Whatcom County Council Members to support the recommendations of the Public Health Advisory Board to the Whatcom County Health Board to support of immigrant families of all statuses. Feel free to provide any expertise or experiences you have regarding the negative… Read More »Tell Whatcom County Council to support ALL immigrant families
After countless doors knocked, donations tallied, texts sent, and vote after vote sought, pledged and returned, and so many races yet to be called, there’s only one thing left for the board of directors to say to you, the Riveters Collective. Thank you. Thank you… Read More »Thank you
Earlier this summer, Councilmember Roxanne Murphy announced her resignation from the Bellingham City Council. This initiated an appointment process to fill the vacancy. The council will meet on Monday, October 1st to hear from the applicants and vote to appoint an interim council member who… Read More »Bellingham City Council At-Large Position
We know how to win on November 6th. Volunteer Knock doors for candidates and campaigns Sign up for phonebanking or textbanking Babysit for candidates or other volunteers Work on a campaign GiVe Give $ to candidates and campaigns Give $ to grassroots PACs (donate to… Read More »Three Vs for Victory!