Mar 02

Broadband… a Democratic issue?

I hope you don’t mind that I’m taking a little bit of time (and space) to talk about a technology issue. As a newer member of the 11th LD, I can honestly say technology issues aren’t usually mentioned a whole lot. Nevertheless, there are technology issues that certainly affect our society.

Look at what happened in Egypt. I’ve heard the revolution that recently occurred there being referred to as “The Facebook Revolution”. People organized, protested, and overthrew an oppressive government because they had access to technology that enabled the people of Egypt to communicate and organize. The people wanted reform, they want a Democratic form of government. After the ashes settle, they just might get that.

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Mar 01

Active Bit O’Green

ACTIVE BIT O’GREEN
By Jim Flynn PCO RNT 11-0502

King County Democrats will be showin a bit o’green Thursday, March seventeenth to show pride in the life of Saint Patrick (c 387-493). He is certainly proud of us.

Named Maewyn, he was born to a wealthy family in Britain where success in the agricultural economy was based on the Roman patron-client relationship system of social control. His father received substantial tax relief because of his position as deacon in the Christian church. The Roman Governor, a paternal protector and benefactor, formed alliances with selective clients and offered financial assistance and legal protection at the expense of the exploited lower class. The Roman writer Tacitus tells us the people of Britain, more than a century before the empire evolved into a Christian state, “…were seduced into alluring vices: pillared halls, baths and choice banquets. The simple natives gave the name of „culture‟ to this aspect of their slavery” (Agricola 21).

Feb 25

Bob Hasegawa Town Hall

From Bob Hasegawa, Representative of the 11th Legislative District:

Hello District 11,

I am holding a town hall next week. Details are below. Hope you can all dial in!

Washington State House of Representatives
Rep. Bob Hasegawa – 11th Legislative District

Local legislator hosting telephone town hall March 2
Rep. Bob Hasegawa to discuss 2011 legislative session

At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, households across the 11th Legislative District will receive a phone call from State Rep. Bob Hasegawa (D-Seattle). Those who pick up will be invited to participate in a one-hour telephone town hall during which they can learn about the current legislative session and share their thoughts and questions with the lawmaker.

Only those with land lines will receive a phone call, so those wanting to participate via cell phone, or from somewhere other than their home can call toll-free 877-229-8493. The ID code is 15515. The number will be available about ten minutes before the town hall begins.

Hasegawa said this is a convenient way to reach out to constituents and get their input during a particularly difficult session when legislators must close a multi-billion dollar budget gap.

Rep. Bob Hasegawa (360) 786-7862, bob.hasegawa@leg.wa.gov

Feb 24

March E-board meeting

Feb 20

Bylaws – 2011

The 2011 Bylaws have been uploaded.  Check out the Bylaws page for details.

Feb 17

Representative Hudgins on Government Appropriations and the State Dept. of Printing

Feb 17

Representatives Hudgins, Rolfes & Upthegrove talk Oil Spill Prevention and Cleanup

Feb 16

February General Membership meeting notes

Richard Conlin

The General Membership meeting was yesterday (2/15).  We had a very long and very nice visit from Richard Conlin, the Seattle City Council President.  The membership had lots of great questions and I’m sure the question and answer session could have gone on for hours.

Cara from Planned Parenthood

We were also visited by Cara Bilodeau of Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest.  She talked about the various issues around funding family planning & cuts that have been proposed.

She also talked about bills HB1366 and SB5274 (the Limited Service Pregnancy Center Accountability Act).  Details for both can be found here:

PP_LSPC Fact Sheet 1.20.11

PP_Family Planning Funding Fact Sheet

Feb 16

Reproductive Health & Rights Lobby Day

Planned Parenthood Votes! Washington and NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is having their annual Reproductive Health & Rights Lobby Day at the State Capitol in Olympia on Monday, February 28th.

Details are here:  http://www.ppaction.org/site/Calendar?id=100283&view=Detail

They’ll provide training, transportation, and food.

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Feb 15

Exclusive Briefing on Congress with Darcy Burner

This isn’t a 11th LD event, so it’s not going on the official calendar, but some of the 11th LD membership might be interested in this.  These events are on February 17th & 18th.

Are you wondering how progressives can fix Congress?

You are cordially invited to an exclusive discussion about progressives and Congress with Darcy Burner, former candidate for Washington’s 8th Congressional District and current President of ProgressiveCongress.org. She has spent the past two years working with the Congressional Progressive Caucus and key progressive groups and leaders.

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Feb 15

11th LD General Membership Monthly Meeting

Please join us for our February general meeting.  Seattle Councilman Richard Conlin will update us on the issues before the Council, the priorities for the Council, and the upcoming 2011 budget process.  A speaker from Planned Parenthood will discuss the upcoming issues in the State Legislature.  Also, Oscar Eason, from the Northwest NAACP, will discuss Black History Month.

Feb 08

Newsletter – February 2011

The newsletter for February 2011 has been posted.  View it here:  2011_02_February

Feb 05

Ways to keep in touch

We now have an official LinkedIn group!  Visit us here .  In addition to being on LinkedIn, you can follow us via the interface at the bottom of the page.  Follow us via:

Feb 05

New website

The new 11th Legislative District Democrats (of Washington State) website is now live!

Feb 04

LAC Action Day

LAC Action / Lobby Day in Olympia

The meeting place is the Senate Rules Committee meeting room at 11 AM. There will be a box lunch (fee $20) and speakers will probable include Gov Gregoire, Speaker Chopp, and Senate Majority Leader Brown.

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