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FAN advocates showed up around our state for No Kings III. In Wenatchee, Rev. Dane Breslin from Sunnyslope Church (far left) organized fellow clergy for a powerful presence at Wenatchee No Kings. Jess Ingman delivered a powerful speech about multi-faith organizing. Brianna Dilts in Spokane (top right) gathered with FAN and Faith Leaders & Leaders of Conscience to organize a multi-faith vigil before the rally.Blake Alford (bottom left) in Seattle gathered at Central Lutheran Church with many faiths represented and a photo-worthy banner that states, "People of Faith Stand with Immigrants." Kristin Ang in Tacoma (bottom right) rallied with Rep. Emily Randall.We also know FAN advocates in [...]

Connect with FAN at one of these No Kings III events below and let us know if you are hosting/organizing a group in another location so we can highlight it! Reach out to particular staff if you have questions. Tacoma with Kristin Ang@fanwa.org Seattle with Blake Alford@fanwa.org, Location Update! Meet in front of Central Lutheran Church next to Cal Anderson Park and look for the “People Faith Stand with Immigrants” banner. The multifaith group will gather at that meeting point from 11 AM to 1 PM, when they will start marching. Wenatchee with Jess Ingman@fanwa.org Spokane with Brianna Dilts@fanwa.org Search [...]

From the first No Kings to Hands Off to ICE Out, FAN Advocates have shown up around the state to bring a multi-faith presence to this nonviolent movement, and we can continue this momentum together on March 28. Multi-faith Presence at No Kings III On Saturday, March 28, people from across the country will rally for No Kings III to continue pro-democracy mass mobilizations and proclaim that our power is of the people, by the people, and for the people. At FAN, we know that people of faith and conscience play a critical role in protecting our democracy and confronting [...]

FAN staff have been grateful to join several Interfaith Iftar gatherings recently. Dr. Joyce del Rosario and Elizabeth Dickinson joined the Muslim Association of Puget Sound in Redmond (left) and Blake Alford joined the Pacifica Foundation in Snohomish (right) Take Action for Climate Care There are six days left in this legislative session with critical budget decisions yet to be made. House and Senate budget proposals essentially go along with the spirit of Governor Ferguson's proposed diversion of $569 million from the Climate Commitment Act for other programs. But climate change is here now, federal funding for clean energy has [...]

Take Action This Friday is the cutoff for all bills to be passed out of the opposite House in order to move forward this session. * Please choose one or two bills that are important to you and share your support with your elected representatives today. *Unless Necessary to Implement Budget NTIB PURSUE ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND ENSURE BASIC NEEDS The Millionaire’s Tax would fund core programs like the Working Families Tax Credit, K-12 education, and health care by taxing annual earnings over $ 1 million.(SB 6346 Pedersen). Passed Senate 2/16! Referred to House Rules on 3/2. We have heard that [...]

This data from Washington State Budget & Policy Center speaks volumes. The Millionaire's Tax needs our collective strength and advocacy to move forward. Learn more about it and other important action items below. Take Action Take action today: Contact Rules Committee members and your legislators and urge a YES vote on the following bills. Contact House Rules Committee and your House Representatives SB 6346 – Millionaires’ Tax (Pedersen) Funds education, health care, childcare, and expands the Working Families Tax Credit through a 9.9% tax on income over $1M. SB 5974 – Standards for Law Enforcement Leaders (Lovick) Strengthens eligibility, certification, [...]

Washington State Labor Council President April Sims (left) spoke to the House Finance Committee yesterday in support of the Millionaire's Tax, ESSB 6346, on how it would impact workers across our state. Rev. Bob Feeny (right) of Westminster UCC in Spokane also spoke in support of the bill and ended his time with "If you are here for the tax breaks, you are here for the wrong reasons." Help Pass the Millionaire's Tax! With your advocacy, the Millionaire’s Tax (ESSB 6346) has passed the Senate and could soon be voted on by the House. Now is the time to make [...]

FAN Advocates rally for justice in Olympia. Thank you for all the pictures shared and your continued advocacy in a short session! Blessings on. this Season of Religious Convergence This week, faith communities across Washington State enter a meaningful season of convergence. Muslims began the holy month of Ramadan, families and communities celebrated the Lunar New Year, Christians began the journey of Lent, and many others observe sacred days and cultural traditions. As a multifaith network, we give thanks for the rich religious and cultural diversity of our state and for the values that unite us—reflection, compassion, justice, generosity, and [...]