“This fight is far from over.” That’s what Patty Murray said after Senate Republicans filibustered her anti-Hobby Lobby bill, the Not My Boss’s Business Act. This is going to be tough. Republicans are determined to block this bill. They won’t allow an up-or-down vote, even though a majority of Senators support it. But we’re equally determined. We aren’t giving up. We’ll keep
When the Supreme Court made their ruling in the Hobby Lobby case, allowing private employers to interfere in a woman’s health care choices, Chief Justice Roberts suggested that Congress could draft legislation to override the decision. Senator Patty Murray has done just that. With growing opposition to the ruling, Senator Patty Murray and Colorado Senator Mark Udall have
The HBO show Real Time with Bill Maher wants to help flip seats in Congress currently held by Republicans in "safe" districts, or districts not considered competitive by traditional media. That's why they've created their Flip a District contest. The "winner" of this contest will be featured on Real Time this fall, and Bill and his buddies will do everything they can to flip
Today, July 7th, is the deadline to register to vote and update your voting information for the August 5th Primary Election! The Primary Election is an important milestone in the election year, even if there is not a competitive Primary Election race in your area. It plays a big role in building momentum for a campaign — That's why it's critical that you participate in the
Winning back the State Senate majority is one of the topic priorities of the Washington State Democrats this fall. That's why we're sending out a series of emails featuring our targeted races for State Senate. On July 3rd, Chair Jaxon Ravens sent out this email asking people to support Judy Arbogast for State Senate: Dear Friend, Last fall, Jan Angel won a State Senate seat in
The Supreme Court's ruling in the Hobby Lobby case is a step backward for our country. It means that a boss's religious beliefs are more important than a woman's own beliefs and decisions on medical matters that should be private and between her and her doctor. Washington's Democrats didn't hesitate to respond. Senator Patty Murray
Last weekend, the Spokane River wasn't the only thing roaring in Spokane. On June 20th and June 21st, Democrats from every corner of the state gathered at the Red Lion at the Park, on the banks of the Spokane River, for the 2014 Washington State Democrats State Convention.
We're inspired by the passion and dedication of the Democrats who attended our 2014 State Convention. Thank you to all who joined us in Spokane! Pictures and more details to come.
We're in Spokane for our State Convention. Chair Jaxon Ravens got the chance to meet 6th District State Senate candidate Rich Cowan and sent out the following email asking Democrats to support Rich for State Senate. ------ Dear friend, Want to know how extreme the Republicans are in our State Senate? Here are some "ideas" coming from Michael Baumgartner, State Senator from the
We're in Spokane for the 2014 State Convention! We're excited to meet Democrats from around the state and hear about what's going on in their communities. Activities kick off tomorrow with trainings at 10:00 am. Caucus meetings and the Chairs meeting are later that afternoon, and the night caps off with the Gala Banquet with Governor Ed Rendell, Welcome Reception, and
