Washington Liberals

The MDC was established in 1956, and we invite you to join us on this special evening as we honor our founders and early members, welcome new members and friends, and celebrate 56 years of promoting progressive public policy, candidates and campaigns  with Keynote Speaker JAY INSLEE Master of Ceremonies DOW CONSTANTINE award recipients U.S.…

CBS News reports: Amnesty International calls for arrest of George W. Bush That President Obama looked the other way on this issue disgusts me to no end.

Localize This! Artful Activism – Strategy, Creative Tactics & Community Organizing Intensive Vashon Island, WA July 29 – Aug. 4, 2012 Join us this year July 29-Aug 4 at Localize This! Online updates can’t compare to hanging out with the amazing network of action oriented activists and organizers from around the country who gather each…

Why Cory Booker and Corporate Friendly Dems Who Fear Attacking Wall Street Are a Big Problem for Democrats

Living Greedy: closing WA tax loopholes The Solution: Close Tax Loopholes Time to Close Corporate Tax Loopholes to Save Jobs, On Inslee’s claim that no new taxes are needed to fund education The Must See Chart (This Is What Class War Looks Like) The Rich Evade Taxes and We End Up Paying Their Share Stockman:…

On Friday, June 1, the Washington State Progressive Caucus met at the Convention Center and had the largest turnout ever – with nearly 200 delegates attending our caucus. The room was packed and included 50 delegates who joined the Progressive Caucus for the first time. At the meeting, the Progressive Caucus endorsed Darcy Burner, the…

Northwest Extraction Resistance Workshop Spokane, WA June 8 & 9, 2012 Workshop Location: Salem Lutheran Church Youth Center 1428 West Broadway Avenue, Spokane, Washington Workshop Schedule & Registration form HERE. Donate to support this effort HERE. Backbone is partnering with our Rising Tide, Forest Ethics and other allies to produce a workshop in Spokane, WA…

Today’s Seattle Times reports: The Seattle Times editorial board supports Initiative 1053, the two-thirds rule for raising state taxes, and disagrees with Judge Bruce Heller’s ruling against it: State Supreme Court should support I-1053, the two-thirds tax rule This is why no thinking, caring person should subscribe to the Seattle Times (or patronize businesses that…

Yesterday the Washington State Progressive Caucus overwhelmingly endorsed Darcy Burner for the (new) 1st CD Congressional race. In a crowded field of Democratic candidates, Burner stands out as the most progressive, with the biggest name recognition, the most experience running for (if not winning)  national office. and the most organized campaign.  Moreover, a recent poll …