2 days until Electoral College votes Action: Ask reporters for more coverage of Russian interference in our election. (Credit to FightTrump.co for research). Goal: Increase pressure for GOP electors and leaders to oppose Trump on Monday. Script: My name is —- —–, and I am… Read More »Saturday 20161217 – Meet the Press
2 days until Electoral College votes Action: Contact Democratic Governors in Trump States and convince them to delay the vote until the Electors have time to evaluate foreign influence in the election and Trump’s conflicts of interest. Goal: Convince enough states NOT HOLD AN ELECTORAL VOTE on… Read More »Friday 20161216 – Delay the Vote
3 days until Electoral College votes Action: Call or tweet Department of Intelligence Director James Clapper and request that he honor the Electors’ request for a briefing before they vote on Monday. Goal: Get the Department of Intelligence to brief the Electors NOW on Russian interference… Read More »Thursday 20161215 – Brief the Electors Now
5 days until Electoral College votes Today we have one main action and two bonus actions. Be a #SuitUp hero and complete all three actions. Action: Call the White House. Ask that President Obama move the completion date of the CIA’s investigation into Russian hacking of… Read More »Wednesday 20161214 – Call for Complete Investigation Before January 6th
6 days until Electoral College votes Action: Call senators at their home offices and DC offices in support of a nonpartisan investigation of Russian interference in the presidential election to be completed before the electoral college vote is certified on January 6th. Goal: Get as… Read More »Tuesday 20161213 – Call for Investigation of Russian Interference
7 days until Electoral College votes Release the CIA Report on Russian Interference in the Presidential Election Action: Call your senators and representative at their home offices and DC offices and ask them to publicly call on the White House to release the CIA report to… Read More »Monday 20161212 – Release the CIA Report to the Electors
If you’re new to political involvement or if you just need a refresher, we’ve outlined the structure of the Whatcom County Democratic Party to give you a comprehensive list of local organizations.
Whatcom Democrats meet the third Thursday of every month and you can attend! Local parties reflect the values and energy of those who show up. By showing up here, you make a difference. Joining costs $20 ($10 for students, seniors and reduced income).
The president-elect’s statements around deportation of undocumented people has prompted a call for bold statements from local institutions. Our Sanctuary X action team is researching what it means to be a “Sanctuary” city or institution, what institutions can and should take a position on immigration… Read More »Sanctuary X – A Status Report
If you are feeling anxious about seeing relatives on Thursday, you are not alone. How will you navigate difficult conversations about the election without flat-out arguing? Is it possible to have a civil discussion about what just happened? Showing Up for Racial Justice has put together… Read More »Preparing to Talk Turkey on Thanksgiving