These are our recommendations for Whatcom County voters in the 2018 general election. How did we decide who to endorse? We thought you’d never ask! Click through for more information. Candidates 42nd District Senate Pinky Vargas 42nd District Representative Sharon Shewmake Justin Boneau 40th LD… Read More »2018 General Election Endorsements
The Riveters Collective is doing it! We have ONE goal for the 2018 campaign season: FLIP THE 42nd DISTRICT by increasing voter turnout with a proven strategy. Pledge-to-Vote Campaign to Flip the 42nd LD We will go door to door to ask low turnout voters… Read More »Let’s Flip the 42nd in 2018!
July 23-29 Public Awareness Campaign: What’s at the end of the line? Various light rail stations around Seattle Contact NWDC Resistance for more info. The fundamental inhumanity of the detention system has been highlighted over and over again in recent weeks, with thousands of people… Read More »Local Actions to Support Separated Immigrant Families 7/26-8/19
****UPDATE 20 July 2018**** This campaign WORKED. Doug Ericksen has un-blocked MANY BUT NOT ALL constituents. {Are you still blocked? Can you like or comment on posts on Doug’s public figure page? You are NOT blocked. Can you only share posts? You are blocked.} If… Read More »Letter to Doug Ericksen re: First Amendment Violations
While things at the southern border need our attention and support, there are lots of local opportunities to support immigrants being affected by family separation. Here’s a rundown of upcoming actions collected by Riveter Maia. Wed July 18 Goodnight Neighbors. We Are Here For… Read More »Local Actions to Support Separated Immigrant Families 7/18-7/23
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 »We stand with you
Riveters Collective 2018 Endorsement Process and Information Riveters Collective has Washington Nonprofit Corporation status, which allows electoral activity, including endorsements. RC Member Jae Heidenreich volunteered to be the Endorsements Committee Chair. RC recruited endorsement committee members by an open call to members through Facebook and… Read More »2018 Endorsement Process
Riveters Collective 2018 Endorsed Candidates Whatcom County Council Carol Frazey Whatcom County Prosecutor Eric Richey 40th LD Representative Debra Lekanoff Alex Ramel 42nd District Representative Justin Boneau Sharon Shewmake 42nd District Senate Tim Ballew II Pinky Vargas We have a cheat sheet for you! Click… Read More »2018 Primary Candidate Endorsements
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Our endorsement process is underway! This is one of the main ways that our collective shows solidarity with a specific candidate or issue. In other words, an endorsement is our way of saying “Hey, we like your vision for our community, we want to align… Read More »Policy on Ethical Behavior for Campaigns