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We envision a Washington State in which every person enjoys full human rights and economic opportunities.

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Our focus is on big, systemic change. We do this through two main advocacy areas. Visit our About Us page to learn more, or explore our Advocacy Issues.

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HIGHLIGHTS

GiveBIG 2019

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2019.04.09

When we all give together, we GiveBIG. This is the legacy we are continuing with GiveBIG 2019. Join the region’s nonprofit organizations on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 for a 24-hour display of community and generosity. ...Read More

Rosas v. Sarbanand Class Notice

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2019.03.15

If you picked blueberries as an H-2A farm worker in 2017 at Sarbanand Farms in Sumas, Washington a class action lawsuit may affect your rights....Read More

Just Cause

Housing & Homelessness | Policy Reform

2019.03.07

Legislation to help fight Washington State's affordable housing crisis....Read More

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2019.04.09

GiveBIG 2019

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2019.03.15

Rosas v. Sarbanand Class Notice

Housing & Homelessness | Policy Reform

2019.03.07

Just Cause

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ADVOCACY ISSUES

In Response to Lawsuit, King County Agrees to End Practice of Solitary Confinement for Imprisoned Children

King County has agreed to ban solitary confinement of juveniles in all King County detention facilities, with some specific exceptions, according to a settlement signed today by Judge John C. Coughenour of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington...

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Legislature Tackles Harms of Medical Debt

State Representative Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senator David Frockt (D-Seattle) have introduced companion bills – House Bill 1531 and Senate Bill 5530, respectively – to protect Washingtonians from mounting medical bills by regulating medical debt collection practices.

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Legislation to help fight Washington State's affordable housing crisis.

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Yakima County to Stop Detaining Individuals Based on ICE Warrants

Yakima County jail will change its practice of holding individuals in county custody on an immigration hold past the time they are otherwise eligible for release from jail.

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DCYF Embraces Revised Braam Outcomes for Youth Who Run Away from Foster Care

Judge approved a joint motion filed by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and the Plaintiff's counsel who asked the court to change the measures to better reflect the agency's efforts to prevent youth from running from foster care.

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H-2A Farm Workers Settle Retaliation Case Against Larson Orchards and Labor Contractors

18 H-2A farm workers, through their union Familias Unidas por la Justicia, settled and dismissed their lawsuit against Larson Orchards Management, Inc. in exchange for an agreement to re-hire the workers in 2019 and monetary damages...

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