How the Working Families Tax Credit Fights Poverty

Eric Shew Uncategorized

A state’s tax code is a representation of its values. Unfortunately, our state’s tax code reveals an ugly truth: immigrant and refugee communities and low to middle-income communities like ours are not a priority. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy published a comprehensive report on tax fairness in all 50 states. They found that Washington is number one: our …

2018 Midterm Elections: People Like Us Claim Our Power

Eric Shew Uncategorized

With OneAmerica Votes leading the way, people like us are creating a movement to claim our power at the ballot at the local, state, and federal level. We knocked on 9,800 doors. We made 8,700 calls. We registered 1,200 voters. We elected 22 out of 29 OAV-endorsed candidates. Victories for OAV-endorsed people like us – pro-immigrant, progressive legislators like Debra Entenman, …

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Vote for Climate Justice This November

Eric Shew Uncategorized

by Ake Kankirawatana Washingtonians everywhere should care about the serious threat that pollution poses to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Initiative 1631 is a broad and inclusive proposal to invest in clean air and clean energy in Washington State while reducing our reliance on polluting fossil fuels. Making sure our communities have a safe, clean environment is crucial …

Immigration Spotlight on Congress: Assessing Republican Representatives

Eric Shew Uncategorized

Immigration policy has been at the forefront of the national policy debate in Congress, and Washington’s Members of Congress have played important roles.  This article summarizes positions taken by our Republican Members of Congress facing re-election this year.  Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (Third Congressional District) Rep. Herrera Beutler states on her official website that, “my first and most important job …

Four Races to Watch in the August Primary

Eric Shew Uncategorized

Earlier this summer, OneAmerica Votes announced our endorsements in advance of the 2018 primary elections coming up on August 7th.  Here are profiles of four highly qualified candidates endorsed by OneAmerica Votes! Dr. Shannon Hader, 8th Congressional District. Hader was born and raised in Auburn, WA and was the first person in her family to graduate from a four-year university.  Most recently she …

The Muslim Committee endorses Senator Manka Dhingra for the 45th Legislative District

Eric Shew Uncategorized

The Muslim Committee of the OneAmerica Votes Justice Fund proudly endorses Senator Manka Dhingra for re-election to the 45th Legislative District. One year ago, Dhingra was running for election for the first time in the special election for Senate in the 45th Legislative District.  Her election last fall gave Democrats a majority in the State Senate, opening the door to a number of significant legislative breakthroughs, …

The story of 2018? Immigrants and refugees organize to defend our families and advance democracy at the ballot box

Eric Shew Uncategorized

Relentless attacks on immigrant and refugee communities under the Trump Administration are energizing a movement to create change at the ballot box in Washington State.  Immigrants, refugees, and people of color are stepping up to run for office at record levels, and in communities across Washington State, grassroots community members are looking ahead to this fall’s elections. At stake are congressional …

Women of Color & Allies for Women of Color Candidates

Eric Shew Uncategorized

In just a few weeks, we’re hosting a Women of Color and Allies of Women of Color fundraiser headlined by OneAmerica’s founder Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. What: Women of Color and Allies for Women of Color candidates fundraiser Where: The Riveter, 1517 12t Ave, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98122 When: Saturday, June 23, 7pm Who: You! RSVP by ordering your tickets, …

OneAmerica Votes endorses Hira Singh Bhullar for Kent City Council

Eric Shew Uncategorized

The City of Kent is one of the largest in Washington State, and the city is growing increasingly diverse.  OneAmerica Votes believes it’s vital for the Kent City Council to be representative of the immigrant and refugee communities and communities of color that call Kent home.  That’s just one reason why we’ve endorsed Hira Singh Bhullar to fill the open seat on the City Council following the resignation of Tina Budell. Of …

Washington Voting Rights Act a New Dawn for Democracy

Eric Shew Uncategorized

With the recent signing of the Washington Voting Rights Act, Democracy in Washington is about to get a lot more vibrant! This month, Governor Inslee signed the Washington Voting Rights Act into law, ushering in a new era for democracy in Washington State! For years, communities across Washington have had to live under unfair voting systems that leave many voices …