 Welcome to a very busy 43 days as we all pull together to protect our democracy. This week’s email is jam-packed with opportunities for impact. Pull out your calendar, get ready to act, and share this email with a friend. Together we are having an impact!
Election Security in Washington State As threats to election integrity grow, take a look at what Washington’s Attorney General has to say about ensuring election security. Learn more when Washington’s Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs, comes to Whidbey Island. He will address election integrity and current court battles to protect our rights. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs Thursday, September 17, 5:30 pm, Coupeville Recreation Hall Sponsored by Whidbey Island Democratic Club Singing for Fair Elections Join Singing Resistance, Hands Off Our Vote for a community protest and sing-along. This event is in solidarity with nationwide Singing Resistance election defense actions. Sunday, September 27, 4- 6 pm Langley United Methodist Church This event is free and family-friendly! Donations to the Neighbor to Neighbor Immigrant Fund. Let’s raise our voices together! Get Out the Vote Help get out the vote at DjangoFest NW. Saturday, September 19th, Indivisible Whidbey will be hosting a table in Langley on First Street at the Boy and the Dog Park from 11am-6 pm. We need volunteers to help us spread the word about voting and election information. Plan on having fun! If this is up your alley, email us or text us at: 425-477-6717. Indivisible Port Townsend has invited us to table with them at the Wooden Boat Festival this coming weekend (September 12th from 9 am-6 pm and September 13th from 9 am-3 pm). Make a difference and make new friends! They will be located at Pope Marine Park (across Water Street from City Hall. They will also be tabling at the Port Townsend Film Festival (September 25th - 27th) and have invited us to that event too (more details to come later). Ballot Initiatives That Matter Learn more about the campaign against Washington State ballot initiatives 001 and 638. Thursday, October 8, 6:30 pm Nordic Hall, Coupeville League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island is sponsoring this presentation by Linden G. Jordan, a therapist focusing on trauma and LGBTQ+ issues and an expert on the science of gender. More information here. Impact Endorsements Indivisible Whidbey’s Members will vote on endorsements at our upcoming Island-wide meeting. The endorsements you voted on for the primary election will remain in cases where the endorsed candidate went on to the general election. We will vote on endorsements for Supreme Court Position 5; County Commissioner, District 3; Island County Prosecutor; and Island County Auditor. As we did with the primary, we’ll share research before the meeting. We will also share information about ballot initiatives. Indivisible Whidbey Membership Meeting Sunday, October 4, 1 pm Oak Harbor Senior Center Sign up here. Beyond the endorsements, this meeting will focus on how to talk with friends, relatives, and neighbors with differing points of view. A special guest will help us make those challenging conversations productive and, where possible, sway hearts and minds. Candidate Forums on Zoom The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island is sponsoring general election candidate forums: Thursday, October 15 and Thursday, October 22, 6 pm Zoom links will be shared before the event, and recordings will be available afterward. Sore Hands, Warm Hearts The postcarding team is powering through stacks of cards and rolls of stamps, reaching out to voters in other states and right here on the island. Check out these upcoming events:
Sign Waving Season! Leading up to the midterms, we need to make as much noise as we can, be as visible as possible, and do everything we can to encourage people to vote to protect democracy! Get your signs ready and show up at one of these gatherings:
Door Knocking in 03 Did you know that Washington has a swing district? The congressional race in the third district is one of a handful around the country that could decide the make-up of the U.S. House of Representatives. You can make a difference by knocking on doors. Grab some friends and head south. Learn more here. Stay Connected During these busy, anxious times, community matters more than ever. Connect and meet friends at our monthly community socials. South End Third Thursday of each month Langley United Methodist, Fireside Room Thursday, September 17, 6 - 7:30 pm Sign up here Coupeville 4th Tuesday of each month Coupeville Public Library Tuesday, September 22, 6 - 7:30 pm Sign up here Oak Harbor First Wednesday of each month Oak Harbor Library Wednesday, October 7, 6 - 7:30 pm Sign up here In Solidarity, Indivisible Whidbey Steering Committee P.S. You heard right, there will be No Kings events, rallies, and protests around the country on Saturday, October 17! Indivisible Whidbey is making plans and will share more next week. Can you help with planning this event? Send us an email or text us at 425-477-6717
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