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ACLU @aclu.org · 11h

Este sábado, 18 de octubre, ejerceremos nuestro derecho a disentir y saldremos a las calles.

Prepárese para la protesta con nuestra capacitación virtual “Conozca sus derechos” el miércoles, 15 de octubre. aclu.org/october_15_training

Conozca sus derechos antes de salir a las calles

Abordaremos sus derechos al protestar, seguridad en las protestas y capacitación en técnicas de desescalada de conflictos.

Capacitación virtual
Miércoles, 15 de octubre
8:30 p. m. ET

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ACLU @aclu.org · 11h

This Saturday, October 18, we’re exercising our right to dissent and taking to the streets.

Prepare for No Kings protests with our virtual Know Your Rights training this Wednesday, October 15 at aclu.org/october15_training

Black graphic with text "Know Your Rights Before You Hit the Streets

We’ll cover your rights when protesting, protest safety, and de-escalation training

Virtual training
Wednesday, October 15
7pm ET"

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 9h

Happening tonight 6-9pm!

This forum - produced by Whose Streets Our Streets - is a chance to hear from and asks questions of candidates running for positions in Seattle city government.

ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 6d

📆Tuesday, October 14 | 6-9pm
📌Rainier Arts Center

Have questions for people running for Seattle Mayor, City Council, or City Attorney? Join Whose Streets Our Streets for a South End candidate forum!

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 9h

Find a No Kings rally in your area.

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No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

www.nokings.org

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 9h

We refuse to be intimidated by the Trump administration’s attacks on our rights and communities.

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 15h

Gabriela Mistral was a Chilean poet and activist whose work explored love in all its forms.

She was the first Latine poet to win a Nobel Prize for literature, and she tirelessly advocated for human rights and democracy.

#LatineHeritageMonth

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 1d

Read Jade's full blog post and find events to support in Washington state.

Showing Up for Native Communities on Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Beyond - ACLU of Washington

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate legacy.

www.aclu-wa.org

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 1d

At the ACLU-WA, we will continue to use every tool we have – with and beside community – to fight for Indigenous Justice, protect tribal sovereignty and lift up Native voices.

We hope you will do the same, however you can.

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 1d

Jade Roberson (Navajo), ACLU-WA's Indigenous Justice Project Manager, shares her thoughts on celebrating legacy and supporting Indigenous Justice – this Indigenous Peoples' Day and every day.

Quote by ACLU Indigenous Justice Project Manager Jade Roberson (Navajo): "Indigenous Peoples’ Day marks the beginning of a season traditionally defined by focusing on the past, and while I believe it is imperative that we know our history and honor the legacies of our ancestors, I also believe it is equally crucial that we uplift Indigeneity as it exists in the present. We honor the legacies of our ancestors by thinking about the legacy we are creating for our descendants."

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 2d

Find more ways to celebrate at aclu-wa.org

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 2d

🌊Check out the Friends of Waterfront Park’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration at the Seattle Waterfront.

📖Read “Tulalip, from My Heart” by Harriette Shelton Dover to learn about Dover's life on the Tulalip Reservation.

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 2d

🍂Stop by the Burke Museum in Seattle for KEXP's Indigenous Peoples’ Day broadcast. We'll be there with Know Your Rights materials and stickers!

🌲Join the Squaxin Island Tribe and the City of Olympia in Squaxin Park for the Olympia Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration.

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 2d

Indigenous Peoples' Day is coming up in Washington! Here are a few ways to participate, learn more, and celebrate on Monday🧵

📸Photo by Elaine Thompson for the Associated Press
#IndigenousJustice #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Graphic with a tan background with text that reads: "Showing Up On Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Beyond: At the ACLU-WA, we are committed to showing up for Indigenous Justice and Native communities throughout the year. Whether that’s supporting Native communities to pass legislation challenging racist systems, sharing Know Your Rights resources at community events, or arguing in court to preserve tribal sovereignty. Indigenous Justice can take many forms, but it isn’t exclusive to advocacy!"

Graphic with a tan background with text that reads: Indigenous Justice takes many forms. Everyone can support Indigenous peoples in their everyday life. Here are a few examples: Attend Native-organized events; Buy from Native vendors; Seek out and support the work of Native artists, writers, and activists

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 4d

Join us in protest on October 18. Find an event near you today.

When using this link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

www.nokings.org

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 4d

The power of the people is stronger than the people in power. We reject any and all attempts to strip away our rights and dismantle our democracy.

Black graphic with orange and white text: We the people protest: escalating abuses of power, troops on our streets, targeting of immigrant communities, attacks on free speech, threats to our democracy. Saturday, October 18 in cities across the country

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 4d

🔗For even more tips, check out our "Guide to School Board Advocacy in Washington," which includes a breakdown of how school boards work and how you can push for change.

https://www.aclu-wa.org/know-your-rights/guide-school-board-advocacy-washington/

Text read: "3. Think of strategies to influence board members. School board members are responsible for making decisions that are in the interest of the entire district and its budget.

Consider how the change your proposing would affect all students in the district. Talk to others to learn more about your board members’ views. Try to anticipate why school board members might oppose your position and think about how you’d respond."

Text reads: "Remember: school board members work for you! If you have never spoken at a school board meeting, go to one or two meetings just to observe. You can get a sense of the individual board members and watch how the board conducts its business. Find more tips in our Guide to School Board Advocacy at aclu-wa.org."

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 4d

As a parent, you have a right to make your voice heard at school board meetings.

Here are three ways to prep for the next meeting.

Text reads: "2. Connect with other parents and families. Find out what others in your community think. Then, think about who your allies might be in seeking the change you want. You might ﬁnd support from existing parent groups, teachers, or community leaders. Whoever you decide to work with, make sure to talk about the problem you want to solve and possible solutions."

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 5d

What can you do? Tell Congress to support library funding. The @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social has an easy template you can use.

Libraries are here for us. Let's show up for them.

Show Up for Our Libraries

Join us and Show Up #ForOurLibraries.

www.ala.org

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 5d

While a new state law that directs money from court filings toward library services could help with the funding shortfall – it will take time. Reinstating federal funds could fill that gap and make a difference sooner.

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 5d

These libraries are still running but visits are by appointment only, it is harder to get librarian help, and The Talking Book and Braille Library had to cancel multiple workshops.

This means Washingtonians are losing out on access to critical materials, tools, and resources.

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 5d

Because of the Trump administration's decision to cut federal funding – coupled with limited state resources – the Washington State Library in Tumwater and the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library in Seattle were forced to pull back on services and close to public visits in July.

Navy blue background with a quote from ACLU-WA's Integrated Advocacy Director, Vanessa Torres Hernandez: "This shortsighted decision hurts public safety, by reducing the ability of incarcerated people to access information that supports learning, rehabilitation, and growth. It diminishes our economy and the academic prospects of young people, as well as seniors, in rural and tribal communities across the state."

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 5d

Losing access to a library can be just as damaging as outright censorship🧵

Navy blue background with a quote from ACLU-WA's Integrated Advocacy Director, Vanessa Torres Hernandez: "Libraries are a critical institution for the health of a democratic society. They must be protected. Federal efforts to defund and dismantle the Washington State Library, amidst a significant state budget shortfall, have resulted in its closure to the public. threatening access to knowledge and educational materials for many who rely on its services."

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 6d

Dinner, childcare, and translation will be provided.

RSVP and submit your questions at the link below.

The South End Speaks, Our Voices Our Vote: Candidate Forum on Safety, Immigration, and Surveillance

Date: Tuesday October 14th Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Rainier Arts Center 3515 S Alaska St, Seattle, WA 98118 Join us! Come hear directly from the candidates for Seattle Mayor, City Council, and City Attorney at a forum centered on some of our community's most critical concerns. The questions will be sourced from our partners and community members. We'll be asking candidates tough questions on Safety, Immigration, and Surveillance to ensure they're ready to represent us. This event is a collaboration with a powerful group of local organizations, including Whose Streets? Our Streets!, ACLU of Washington, The Black Rose Collective, East African Community Services, Puget Sound Sage, Rainier Ave Committee, and Surge Reproductive Justice. Your voice, your vote, your future.

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 6d

📆Tuesday, October 14 | 6-9pm
📌Rainier Arts Center

Have questions for people running for Seattle Mayor, City Council, or City Attorney? Join Whose Streets Our Streets for a South End candidate forum!

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ACLU of Washington @acluwa.bsky.social · 6d

Congress must act now and protect the right to learn.

Tell Congress: No book bans in military schools

Tell Congress: No book bans in military schools

Schools run by the Department of Defense on military bases have banned hundreds of books and altered curricula that the Trump administration doesn't agree with. Take action.

action.aclu.org

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