Official Daily Action for Wednesday, November 1, 2023
- When: Tonight! Wednesday, November 1, at 6:30pm
- Where: Zoom (link will be sent once you register)
- Register Here: https://www.mobilize.us/seattleindivisible/event/590988/
This won't be your typical event with a formal program. Instead, we're keeping it real. We'll all open our ballots together, so if you have questions or need opinions, this is the perfect time to ask. Plus, we'll engage in open dialogue about whatever's on your mind, from local to national issues.
Why should you attend?
- Community: Share the voting experience with like-minded people.
- Knowledge: Get insights and opinions on ballot measures or candidates.
- Convenience: You're already at home, so why not jump on Zoom and make your voice heard with friends?
We're excited to see you at the Virtual Ballot Party!
SI Endorsements:
https://www.seattleindivisible.com/daily-actions/2023/9/6/seattle-indivisible-endorses-teresa-mosqueda-and-jorge-baron-for-kc-council
https://www.seattleindivisible.com/daily-actions/2023/10/24/vote-for-seattle-indivisibles-compassionate-public-safety-slate
Resources: https://www.seattleindivisible.com/daily-actions/2023/10/29/-boo-and-vote
🎃 + 🗳️ (Boo and Vote!)
We have just over one week left to vote in the November general election, which will determine the makeup of the next Seattle City Council, and have a huge impact on how Seattle responds to both our city's housing crisis and the broader climate crisis.
The next City Council will decide whether to reject or accept Mayor Harrell's comprehensive plan, which will decide how Seattle responds to the two greatest crises facing our city and our country. Mayor Harrell does not seem ready to tackle the enormity of either crisis, which is why we need a strong, forward-thinking City Council ready to act as a backstop to the Mayor.
Haven't received your ballot?
Go here to find alternatives or request a new ballot: https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/elections/how-to-vote/ballots/accessible-voting-options.aspx
Or contact King County elections: 206-296-8683
If you do have your ballot
Check out the FUSE Washington Progressive Voters Guide for endorsements: https://progressivevotersguide.com/washington
And also read our Compassionate Public Safety Slate endorsements guide here: https://www.seattleindivisible.com/daily-actions/2023/10/24/vote-for-seattle-indivisibles-compassionate-public-safety-slate
Return your ballot by dropping it into a USPS mailbox or find your nearest ballot drop box: https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/elections/how-to-vote/ballots/returning-my-ballot/ballot-drop-boxes
Track your ballot to be sure it was properly counted: https://info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/vote/myvoterinfo/ballottracker
Background
"Why You Should Care About Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan" - https://www.thestranger.com/news/2022/12/02/78749856/why-you-should-care-about-seattles-comprehensive-plan
Vote For Seattle Indivisible’s Compassionate Public Safety Slate
Seattle Indivisible aims to fight racism and authoritarianism, and advocate for progressive and pro-democratic policies from the local to the national. We are concerned by our city’s recent turn towards Reaganite war-on-drug policies: prosecuting users, expanding police presence, and the continued inhumane “sweeps” of houseless people from block to block.
We want to make it clear where we stand: for compassionate public safety that gets to the root of the problems we face. Seattle Indivisible is therefore proud to endorse our first slate of city council candidates for the City’s 2023 general election. These candidates recognize the public safety issues facing the city, but are advocating data-proven policies like investments in housing, health, public services, and police alternatives. Their opponents, on the whole, are focused on fear-based law-and-order policies like increased police presence, prosecuting users (which we know from the 90’s War On Drugs just fills up our prisons, disproportionately people of color), and “sweeping” the houseless population out of sight rather than solving the problem.
The candidates we are endorsing do not share a single platform or ideology; in some cases, we wish they were more progressive on certain issues. But in all cases, they are the more progressive choice on public safety and criminal justice.
#1 Maren Costa - https://www.marenforseattle.org/issues
#2 Tammy Morales:- https://www.votefortammy.com/issues
#3 Alex Hudson - https://www.alexforseattle.com/alexs-agenda
#4 Ron Davis - https://seattle4ron.com/policies/safety/
#5 ChrisTiana ObeySumner - https://www.votechristiana.com/priorities
#6 Dan Strauss - https://d6danstrauss.org/dans-plan/
#7 Andrew Lewis - https://www.lewisforseattle.com/issues
Resources:
In researching these candidates we used the Progressive Voters Guide‘s August primary for guidance. https://progressivevotersguide.com/
For resources and data about crime, public safety, and homelessness, see the summer call to action from the local coalition that includes Decriminalize Seattle and Black Action Coalition, and others: https://tinyurl.com/drug-war-redux
Tax the Rich to Fund Public Education
The following action comes from WA Paramount Duty:
“Across Washington State public schools are facing a worsening budget crisis. Dozens of districts have already cut programs, laid off teachers, and even closed schools. Several districts are under fiscal monitoring by the state. And worse cuts are looming for the next few years -- unless the state legislature acts by fully funding our schools as the state constitution requires.
In Seattle Public Schools matters are getting worse. Thanks to underfunding by the state, SPS faces deficits of $100 million each year for at least the next three years. Without new state funding, the district will lay off more teachers, make class sizes even bigger, eliminate more classes and programs, and close numerous schools. The results of all this will be devastating for students. We can't let this happen.
Will you take a moment and write to your state legislators and urge them to step up and amply fund our public schools, as the state constitution requires, by taxing the rich and eliminating the unconscionable cap on special education funding?”
Click here to take action: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/save-public-education-pass-a-wealth-tax-and-scrap-the-cap-2
More background reading: https://www.king5.com/article/news/education/washington-state-school-funding-mccleary/281-56eace14-fded-46c0-a1e8-2105d2cb7974
Be a Voter: Return Your Ballot Today
It's time to read election endorsements, find your favorite dark blue or black ink pen, and practice filling in oval shapes, because it's election time!
Last Wednesday, King County Elections mailed out ballots for the November 7 general election. You probably should have received your ballot by now.
Haven't received your ballot?
Go here to find alternatives or request a new ballot: https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/elections/how-to-vote/ballots/accessible-voting-options.aspx
Or contact King County elections: 206-296-8683
If you do have your ballot
1. Check out the FUSE Washington Progressive Voters Guide for endorsements: https://progressivevotersguide.com/washington
2. Return your ballot by dropping it into a USPS mailbox or find your nearest ballot drop box: https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/elections/how-to-vote/ballots/returning-my-ballot/ballot-drop-boxes
3. Track your ballot to be sure it was properly counted: https://info.kingcounty.gov/kcelections/vote/myvoterinfo/ballottracker
Protect Gaza Civilians
Hamas carried out a brutal massacre and mass kidnapping of Israeli civilians last weekend. We are outraged by this attack, for which there can be no justification. We are mourning with the Jewish community.
We are also horrified by the Israeli government's response: the bombardment of civilians, mass displacement, and the blockade of food, water, medical and other supplies. And as the death toll of this war climbs, the risk of regional escalation rises. As of writing this action, Biden has struck a deal to allow limited aid to Gaza in through Egypt, but it's not enough.
Please call all your federal representatives and ask them to protect Gazan civilians and de-escalate this crisis.
Contact both Senators:
Maria Cantwell: 202-224-3441 or http://www.cantwell.senate.gov/contact/email/form
Patty Murray: 202-224-2621 or http://www.murray.senate.gov/write-to-patty/
Contact your Representative:
Pramila Jayapal: 202-225-3106 or http://jayapal.house.gov/contact
Adam Smith: 202-225-8901 or http://adamsmith.house.gov/contact
Script:
"My name is [Name] from [City, State]. I am outraged by Hamas' brutal massacre of Israeli civilians. I am also horrified at the civilian death toll in Gaza, the blockade of life-saving supplies, and the mass displacement. I am worried about escalation of the conflict. Please call on Biden to protect Gazan civilians, stop the indiscriminate bombings, and allow more supplies through. Please include protections and relief for Gazan civilians in any aid package."
Background: https://abcnews.go.com/International/humanitarian-crisis-gaza-unprecedented-catastrophe/story?id=104083768
Indivisible's statement on the deteriorating humanitarian situation: https://twitter.com/IndivisibleTeam/status/1714636690097078741/photo/1
Advocate for Asylum Seekers at City Hall at 5PM!
Official Daily Action for Wednesday, October 18, 2023
About 300 asylum seekers are in urgent need of shelter and resources at Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila.
There's an opportunity to support them by speaking at the Seattle City Council meeting TODAY at 5PM (Wednesday, Oct 18th).
We are advocating that Seattle’s emergency funding be allocated. If you are able, plan on spending from 4:45 PM - 8:00 PM at Seattle City Hall. You can either give a one-minute in-person testimony or submit an online comment using talking points provided.
Actions:
For in-person testimony:
--- Show up at Seattle City Hall, 2nd Floor
--- Sign-up starts at 4:45 PM
For remote comments:
--- Sign up online at 3 PM
--- Use this link: https://www.seattle.gov/council/committees/public-comment
For talking points to help with your testimony:
--- Use this link: https://tinyurl.com/talkingpoints11
We hope to see you at City Hall at 5PM!
Background:
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/hundreds-of-asylum-seekers-found-tukwila-church-but-who-will-help/
https://mynorthwest.com/3934505/tukwila-state-emergency-support-asylum-seekers/
Tell your lawmakers we need affordable homes near transit in 2024
Today's action is from the good folks at Washington Low Income Housing Alliance.
Almost everyone agrees that our state is dramatically short of the affordable homes we need and that our lack of affordable homes is the key driver of homelessness. But did you know that over the next 20 years, Washington will need over 721,000 new subsidized, permanently affordable homes? Where are we going to put them all? Can we build these affordable homes near transit and jobs?
According to the Washington State Department of Commerce, we need more than 1 million additional homes across Washington State by 2044.
Washington needs to rethink how our communities are planned and built. We need to allow affordable multifamily housing into all neighborhoods and we need to ensure that land where multifamily homes can be built is prioritized for affordable housing developers. Unfortunately, lawmakers have been led down the wrong road in recent years and have for too long only focused on “just let for-profit developers build whatever they want” without consideration for the many affordable homes our communities need.
But times are changing. Last session, House Democrats rejected bills written by the corporate industries that make money off of our housing crisis. More attempts are coming in 2024 to force bills that allow more housing near transit but that leave affordable homes out of the equation. To ensure a future where all communities have affordable homes near transit, we must demand that lawmakers center affordable housing. We can't miss this opportunity to build strong, diverse, equitable and affordable communities.
Please tell your lawmakers today that they must ensure that affordable housing is the central piece of any “transit oriented development” legislation in 2024, by clicking the "Take Action" link below, and remember that you can personalize your message before sending it to your lawmakers.
Defend abortion freedom in OH and VA: Write letters today!
Next month in Ohio, abortion access will be explicitly on the ballot with a state constitutional amendment that would establish a right to "make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions."
Meanwhile in Virginia, every seat in the state's two legislative bodies are up for election. The future of abortion rights in Virginia are literally up for grabs, with Gov. Glenn Youngkin pushing for a 15-week abortion ban in the state. Republicans only need to flip three seats in the state senate to win a trifecta and restrict Virginians' right to bodily autonomy.
You can help make sure that Ohioans and Virginians are able to make decisions about their own bodies for years to come by writing letters to residents of those states to urge them to vote in next month's election.
VoteForward needs volunteers to write nearly 170,000 letters over the next two weeks. Go to https://votefwd.org/campaigns to sign up today.
Background
Ohio Issue 1, Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative (2023)
"Virginia Gov. Youngkin eyes a 15-week abortion ban as a 'consensus' voters would back" - https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/virginia-gov-youngkin-eyes-15-week-abortion-ban-consensus-voters-will-rcna101476
Save the Black Lives Memorial Garden!
Official Daily Action for Wednesday, October 11, 2023:
The Seattle Parks Department has announced plans to dismantle the Black Lives Memorial Garden (BLMG) for a turf renovation project, starting possibly on October 13. This garden was established in 2020 during protests against police violence and has since served as a community hub for food distribution, political education, and mutual aid, also helping local ecosystems with its native plants. Despite the garden’s community significance, the Parks Department, under alleged pressure from certain stakeholders, insists on its removal. When offered an alternative location at Rainier Community Center, the garden's caretakers, Black Star Farmers, declined, citing the garden's symbolic and historical linkage to occupation protests and community self-determination. They also criticized the Parks Department's actions as part of a larger pattern of systemic displacement and oppression.
ACTION: Send emails to share your thoughts:
Seattle Parks & Rec: Andy Sheffer ([email protected])
Email with one click here: https://tinyurl.com/1Template1City Councilmember District 3 Kshama Sawant: ([email protected])
Email with one click here: https://tinyurl.com/2template2Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners: ([email protected])
Email with one click here:https://tinyurl.com/3template3Office of the Mayor - Deputy Mayors ([email protected]
& [email protected])
Email with one click here:https://tinyurl.com/4template4SPR Recreation Leader ([email protected])
Email with one click here:https://tinyurl.com/5template5SPR Volunteer Coordinator ([email protected])
Email with one click here:https://tinyurl.com/6template6King County Councilmembers ([email protected]
, [email protected])
Email with one click here:https://tinyurl.com/7template7
Templates are ready to go at each link above! Of course - feel free to edit and/or add any additional thoughts.
Background:
Tell your lawmakers we need rent stabilization
Rent increases have forced over 136,000 of Washington's households to move in the first six months of 2023 (not a typo). And where did these renters go? With housing out of reach of low and moderate-income households, the chances that they were able to find an affordable home in their community – or anywhere in Washington – is slim. Rent increases lead to evictions, community instability, and homelessness. Washington must do better.
The good news is that lawmakers have the opportunity to solve this problem by passing solid protections against destabilizing rent increases, while still allowing modest increases to cover inflation and repairs. Washington can stabilize our rental market and set the foundation for a day when the key drivers of homelessness are solved.
If you are sick of seeing homelessness increase in our communities, please tell your lawmakers that they must pass protections next session. Now is the time that lawmakers are setting priorities for the 2024 legislative session that begins in early January. Please make sure your lawmakers know how important this issue is by sending them a note now!
Click here to take action, and you're encouraged to personalize the message: https://secure.everyaction.com/dJ7v5IzVDEyueI7UvYAmOg2
Today: Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day today with three events here in Seattle:
Celebratory March: 9:30 - 11:30am at Westlake Park, 400 Pine St.
City of Seattle Native American Affinity Group: 12:00pm - 1:30pm at City Hall, 600 4th Ave
Daybreak Star Celebration: 5:00pm - 9:00pm at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way
Pay Real Rent to the Duwamish Tribe
The Duwamish do not have just access to the resources of their homelands. In 1855, the Point Elliott Treaty was signed, promising the Duwamish people land, healthcare, education, and fishing rights. In 1977, the Duwamish people filed a petition to force the government to honor their treaty. 46 years later, the Duwamish people are still waiting for justice. We can help today by paying real rent to the tribe.
https://www.realrentduwamish.org
Background
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023: https://frontporch.seattle.gov/2023/10/06/celebrate-indigenous-peoples-day-2023/
Republicans Can't Govern, Let's Take Back The House
This week's chaos in the Republican House conference means that the U.S. will go without a speaker of the House, and without any ability to bring bills to the floor, for at least a week. Republicans have proven that they are too extreme and too dysfunctional to govern. Let's make sure we get them out of power next year.
If you are able, donate to Swing Left's Win Back the House Fund, where 100% of your donation goes directly to support six of the most vulnerable Democrats in the House: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/swingleft_house_2024
If you are not in a position to donate, your action is to share the link!
Background:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/03/us/politics/kevin-mccarthy-house-speaker.html
Advocate for asylum seekers in Tukwila!
Official Daily Action for Wednesday, October 4, 2023:
Hundreds of asylum-seekers have found temporary refuge at a church in Tukwila, but it's clear that the church alone can't shoulder this responsibility. The situation at Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila is reaching a critical point. We need immediate action from our local government to provide adequate housing and resources.
Here's how you can help:
ACTION 1: Contact the Mayor of Tukwila
- Mayor Allan Ekberg
- Phone: 206-433-1850
- Email: [email protected]
ACTION 2: Contact Tukwila City Council Members
- Email All Councilmembers
ACTION 3: Contact King County Council Members
- King County Executive Dow Constantine
- Phone: 206-263-9600
- Email: [email protected]
- Email all Council Members: [email protected]
Sample Message:
Subject: Urgent: Asylum-Seekers in Tukwila Need our Help
Dear [Mayor/Council Member's Name],
I am writing to bring your attention to the urgent situation at Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila. The church is currently housing hundreds of asylum-seekers and has reached its capacity. This is a humanitarian issue that requires immediate action. I urge you to allocate urgent necessary resources. This will enable us to provide adequate housing and meet the basic needs of these individuals who are already vulnerable. Thank you for your attention to this critical issue. I look forward to your prompt action.
Sincerely,
Background:
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/hundreds-of-asylum-seekers-found-tukwila-church-but-who-will-help/
We will be discussing it at tonight's Monthly General Meeting!
RSVP Here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/582971/
Let's build on the successes of the Climate Commitment Act!
OFFICIAL DAILY ACTION FOR Tuesday, October 3rd!From our friends at Climate Solutions:Let's thank our legislators for the climate and air quality investments we’ve seen so far, and let them know that we’re counting on them to continue spending this money wisely for the benefit of all Washingtonians.Message your legislators using the following link: https://climatesolutions.salsalabs.org/ccasupport/index.html Help us track our impact: Please bookmark our revamped Daily Action Form, and fill it out whenever you do one of our Daily Actions! https://goo.gl/forms/lbHUvI9h58f0dLqx1 Do you have ideas for a future call to action? Email [email protected].RSVP now: see Teresa Mosqueda speak in person this week
We are thrilled to present Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda with our endorsement for her candidacy for King County Council. This is a significant moment for both Seattle Indivisible and Councilmember Mosqueda, and we are eager to show our support. Additionally, you will have the privilege to hear directly from Councilmember Mosqueda about her plans and vision for King County—and maybe even ask some questions—at our monthly meeting!
We are also honored to have Marco Rosaire Rossi, the Executive Director of Washingtonians for Public Banking, join us. He will be discussing the goals of Washingtonians for Public Banking, which align perfectly with our own. This is a great opportunity to understand more about public banking initiatives in our state and how we can support and collaborate on shared objectives.
This meeting is an in-person event, and we look forward to seeing all of you there. Let's come together, stay informed, and continue our efforts to make a difference in our community!
See you this Wednesday, October 4th!
When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Where: WA State Labor Council, 321 16th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144
RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/seattleindivisible/event/582971/
Stand With Kaiser Workers
The following action comes from the Washington State Labor Council and SEIU Healthcare 1199NW:
Healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente Washington announced they began a strike authorization vote on Wednesday over the corporation’s bad-faith bargaining, unfair labor practices, and refusal to address chronic short-staffing concerns.
The union is asking for community support. Sign on to the following community petition asking Kaiser to meet the union's demands, and send them a message: "As Kaiser patients and neighbors in the communities Kaiser serves, we are telling Kaiser executives: We are watching, and we expect you to do better.” Click below to sign:
https://ourkaiserwa.org/?link_id=3&can_id=cf5e89e8061788770c65094abd6aa7a5
Background: https://www.thestand.org/2023/09/kaiser-washington-healthcare-workers-are-taking-a-strike-vote/
Why Haven't Murray and Cantwell asked Indicted Sen. Menendez to Resign?
Sen. Bob Menenendez (D-NJ) was indicted last week on bribery charges, including accepting cash, gold bars, and even a Mercedes-Benz car in exchange for lobbying for foreign aid to Egypt, and pressuring the Justice Department to drop the prosecution of his business partners.
Let's be frank: we are embarrassed by the tepid reaction from Mendendez's Democratic colleagues. As of the publishing of this action, only Sen. John Fetterman and Sen. Sherrod Brown have publicly called on Menendez to resign. How can we fight corruption from Trump and his co-conspirators if we are reluctant to hold one of our own accountable? John Fetterman put it this way:
"He's entitled to the presumption of innocence under our system, but he is not entitled to continue to wield influence over national policy, especially given the serious and specific nature of the allegations. I hope he chooses an honorable exit and focuses on his trial."
Call your Senators and ask them to do the right thing.
Contact both Senators:
Maria Cantwell: 202-224-3441 or http://www.cantwell.senate.gov/contact/email/form
Patty Murray: 202-224-2621 or http://www.murray.senate.gov/write-to-patty/
Script:
"My name is [NAME] from [CITY,ZIP]. Why hasn't [Senator Murray/Cantwell] called on Senator Bob Menendez to resign? He was indicted for a brazen brazen bribery scheme last week. It's the right thing to do, and we need to hold our own side accountable if we are going to fight Trump's corruption and authoritarianism. Please call on Sen. Menendez to resign."
Background
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/22/nyregion/robert-menendez-indicted.html
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/23/fetterman-menendez-resign-00117800
https://www.axios.com/2023/09/25/sherrod-brown-menendez-resign-senate
Come hear CM Teresa Mosqueda at our monthly meeting; RSVP today!
We are thrilled to present Seattle City Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda with our endorsement for her candidacy for King County Council. This is a significant moment for both Seattle Indivisible and Councilmember Mosqueda, and we are eager to show our support. Additionally, you will have the privilege to hear directly from Councilmember Mosqueda about her plans and vision for King County—and maybe even ask some questions—at our monthly meeting!
We are also honored to have Marco Rosaire Rossi, the Executive Director of Washingtonians for Public Banking, join us. He will be discussing the goals of Washingtonians for Public Banking, which align perfectly with our own. This is a great opportunity to understand more about public banking initiatives in our state and how we can support and collaborate on shared objectives.
This meeting is an in-person event, and we look forward to seeing all of you there. Let's come together, stay informed, and continue our efforts to make a difference in our community!
See you on October 4th!
When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Where: WA State Labor Council, 321 16th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144
RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/seattleindivisible/event/582971/
Support Japanese American Citizens League's complaint to mayor about lack of response to racist attack!
OFFICIAL DAILY ACTION FOR Friday, September 22nd!
Support Japanese American Citizens League's complaint to mayor about lack of response to racist attack!
From our friends at the Seattle Chapter JACL (Japanese American Citizens League):
Dear Seattle JACL members and supporters,
Last night at around 5:15 p.m., a man with a sledgehammer smashed nine windows of the Wing Luke Museum museum along Canton Alley South. The man said that the attack on this community anchor was driven by anti-Asian beliefs. Stan Shikuma, Seattle JACL Co-President, was at the Wing Luke Museum leading a tour as part of Tsuru for Solidarity's 2023 retreat when it happened.
Multiple people called the Seattle Police Department but were told that they could not immediately respond because it was a vandalism incident where no one was hurt.
Frustrated by the lack of response, Shikuma sent the letter below to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office:
Dear Mayor,
An older white man just took a sledgehammer and broke 8 windows of the Wing Luke Museum in Canton Alley. He says he did it because “the Chinese have ruined my life” and ”I came to Chinatown because something had to be done”.
The Wing Luke staff are quite traumatized by the attack on their building and quite upset that 911 said they WILL NOT RESPOND!
This is outrageous and unacceptable - that a major community institution is attacked and vandalized (to the tune of thousands of dollars, maybe even tens of thousands) and Seattle Police basically said they can’t be bothered!
This is yet another instance of neglect and lack of respect and concern for Asian Americans in general and the CID in particular.
I am appalled and very, very angry.
Stanley N Shikuma, Co-President
Seattle Chapter Japanese American Citizens League
Seattle JACL condemns the racially motivated attack on the Wing Luke Museum. The lack of response by the city and police departments to this hate crime continue to demonstrate a lack of respect for Asian communities in the CID.
In the Seattle Times article, Co-President Shikuma pointed out that the attack on the Wing Luke Museum comes as some Asian American and Pacific Islander residents in Seattle feel heightened concern about public safety, and a growing sense of indifference from local law enforcement and city leaders.
We stand with our community allies during this time. We will be back in touch with tangible ways for our members to support the staff of the Wing Luke Museum in its recovery from this heinous act.
Please share this with family, friends and anyone else who should know about these issues.
Help us track our impact: Please bookmark our revamped Daily Action Form, and fill it out whenever you do one of our Daily Actions! https://goo.gl/forms/lbHUvI9h58f0dLqx1
Do you have ideas for a future call to action? Email [email protected].