Earlier this summer, flyers appeared in Ferndale and Bellingham from a white nationalist group. The Riveters Collective stands together with people in our community who believe in the value of unity and diversity. In light of this recent visible escalation in overt white supremacist activity in… Read More »Not in Our Community!
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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
Come learn about how to run for office, plan a campaign, raise money, and engage the local deaf community. Led by Ashanti Monts-Tréviska, Lisa McShane, Alex del Rosario, Morgan Steele and Karlee Deatherage. RESERVE YOUR TICKET (by donation) HERE. The last hour (8:30-9:30) is reserved… Read More »Cascadia Deaf Nation + Riveters Collective Campaign Training
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