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Edition 169 May 11, 2020 – May 17, 2020
7 DAYS OF ACTION
WEBSITE
SEVEN WAYS
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Justice for Ahmaud Arbery: Ask for resignation of DAs
Far too frequently, in the United States, horrific crimes motivated by
hatred and bigotry occur, leaving people of good conscience reeling,
however nothing ever seems to happen to move the pendulum of justice
closer to ending the atrocities. How many more people of color must die
before everyone says, Not One More?
Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old African American man, was jogging in
broad daylight, near his neighborhood in Brunswick, GA, on February 23.
He was chased down by two community members, shot multiple times,
and killed. Without the recent release of a graphic, detailed video of this
horror, pressure from activists and concerned citizens, and the
involvement of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Ahmaud would have
been forever vilified as an “attempted burglar,” not worthy of living, let
alone due process. The video captures the first shot being fired before the perpetrators even approach
Ahmaud. The white vigilantes deemed themselves judge, jury, and executioner as they chased, attacked, and
shot Mr. Arbery dead. This was a racially motivated act of hatred and terror. The insidious systemic abuse and
coverup continued when District Attorney George Barnhill, who later recused himself from the case, defended
Ahmaud’s murderers by making the outrageous claim that Travis McMichael acted in self-defense and his
actions fell within Georgia’s citizen arrest laws. In his letter to the Glynn County police, he stated, "it appears
{Travis and Gregory McMichael's} intent was to stop and hold this criminal suspect until
law enforcement arrived. Under Georgia law, it is perfectly legal." Barnhill also went on to
state that there was no need for arrest. Because of Barnhill's suggestions to police, two
months passed without an arrest or any form of accountability.
Enough is enough. We seek justice for the memory of Ahmaud and for his family. We
seek an end to systemic injustice – no one should be lost to hatred, bigotry, and
senseless violence.
Learn more:
• NAACP, Arbery’s mother call for ouster of DA after shooting (GPB NPR) read
• Commissioner: District Attorney blocked arrests of father, son Ahmaud Arbery case (News4Jax) read
• Why it took more than 2 months for murder charges and arrests in the death of Ahmaud Arbery (USA
Today) read
• Letter from DA George Barnhill to Capt. Tom Jump, Glynn County, GA, police department read
• White privilege and the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery (Chicago Tribune) read
• The killing of Ahmaud Arbery (NY Times) read
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Act:
1. Call our elected officials and voice your outrage and opposition to ongoing systemic violence against
African American people.
Suggested Script: Hi, my name is [NAME]. I am a constituent calling from
[CITY/ZIP]. I would like to express my outrage at the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
Vigilante white supremacists should never be allowed to be judge, jury and
executioner. Jogging while black should not be a death sentence. Please address
the current increase in hate crimes across America and do all you can to
challenge the systemic and institutional racism, bias, bigotry, and hatred that leads
to death and dehumanization of innocent Americans. Please ask the Department
of Justice to file Federal Hate Crime charges against the murderers of Ahmaud
Arbery. Thank you for your time and attention. [PLEASE LEAVE YOUR
COMPLETE ADDRESS if leaving a voice mail message to ensure that your call is
tallied.
Senator Patty Murray DC 202-224-2621 Seattle 206-553-5545
Senator Maria Cantwell DC 202-224-3441 Seattle 206-220-6400
Representative Kim Schrier DC 202-225-7761 Wenatchee 509-850-5340
Representative Dan Newhouse: DC 202-225-5816 Omak 509-433-7760
2. Sign petition for resignation of District Attorneys, from Colors of Change here
3. Sign petition for resignation of District Attorneys, from Moveon.org here
Precinct Committee Officers NEEDED!
May 11--15 is filing week for local elections. To be elected as a PCO, you must file to run for office with your
County Elections office. We have wonderful volunteers who lead precinct teams in approximately half of the
voting precincts in Chelan and Douglas counties. To elect Democrats up and down the ballot, we need to
expand the team. We hope that you will become a member of the "Blue Crew!" Contact us to help.
NCWDems@gmail.com – HQ Office, 768 S Mission, Wen (509-436-8899)
HQ Office Hrs: call for hours during COVID-19 response
Write letters to voters with VOTEFWD
Want to get out the vote in key states from the comfort of your own home? Indivisible is excited to be
partnering this election cycle with VoteFWD. VoteFWD provides activists with names, addresses and a data-
driven proven template to write letters to voters in important states. Letter writers will save their letters and
send them right before the election so that voters receive them at the perfect, most-strategic moment.
Learn more and register here
Group virtual phone bank – Wednesday through Sunday each week
Sign up to call Washington voters and help get out the vote in 2020, all from
the comfort of your home! This virtual event will start with a brief live video
training before we begin dialing, and you will have the opportunity to chat with
fellow Democratic volunteers around the state throughout the phone bank!
Registrants will receive a confirmation email with information about how to
access the Virtual Phone Bank online!
Sign up here
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Donate to the Upper Valley MEND Community Cupboard
Many of our neighbors are struggling to make ends meet because
of the COVID-19 virus. The Community Cupboard doors are open
to all people, welcoming them with love, comfort, and respect.
Please consider donating to the Community Cupboard.
Please drop donations at:
Community Cupboard
219 14th Street
Leavenworth, WA
Be informed: Daily community letters from Leavenworth Mayor Carl Florea
During the COVID-19 crisis, Mayor Florea has published a letter almost every day to keep the community
informed and to stay in touch with everyone. Read here
COVID-19 Information and resources from WA State
• Washington’s phased reopening approach (5-1-2020) read
• Governor Inslee’s policy brief on Washington’s recovery plan (4-21-2020) read
• WA State Dept of Health shopping tips read
• Washington state Coronavirus response page read
YOUR
CALENDAR
Make some nightly noise in NCW
Every night * 7:00 PM * 5 minutes * Your home
Let it all out, at 7 pm each night as we observe the quarantine, go out
on the porch, in the driveway, and on the front steps and make some
joyful noise, while keeping appropriate distance from others. Get out
your favorite horn, cowbell, singing voice, yell of frustration or joy,
instruments, skies the limit!
Make some noise TOGETHER, to thank our healthcare workers, first responders, agricultural workers, grocery store
employees, delivery drivers, essential businesses and employees, and all of us who shelter in place to love and care
for our world, our neighbors and ourselves. Show some noisy love for five minutes each night. Get out your
frustration, yelp for joy, dance, clap your hands, ring bells, and more.
5 minutes of noise to bring us all together!
Please share, please participate, please show some love!
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YWCA NCW Thrift Store Drive-up Donation Drop
Friday, May 15 * 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM * Your car * 231 West Wenatchee Ave. * Wenatchee
Help us restock the Thrift Store in preparation for reopening!
Proceeds from the Thrift Store stay in the community helping
women, children and families break the cycle of economic
insecurity and homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency
through assistance, support, and education.
The Thrift Store gives away over $16,000 in clothing and
household goods to families in need every year.
• Fridays 10:00-2:00
• Please use the lower warehouse entrance (go to Riverside Playhouse and head to the box trucks)
• All donations must be bagged or boxed.
• Staff will be unable to help unload donations but will be present to provide direction and receipts as
needed.
• Please ONLY take donations to The Thrift Store during these designated hours.
• Gently used clothing, housewares, furniture, books, media, etc. accepted.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Webinar: Asylum for Beginners
Friday, May 15 * 11:00 AM * Your Home Computer * Free
Please register for this informative free webinar from NWIRP to take a closer look at asylum in the United
States: its history, how it works, and how it is under attack.
* This informational webinar is not a legal course or designed as an opportunity to seek legal advice. *
Register here
NCW Democratic Coffee Break – Via Zoom
Every Tuesday * 11:000 AM to 12:00 PM * Your home
NCW Democrats will host Tuesday "Coffee Breaks" -- every
week! Join as early as 10:30 to get comfortable with the Zoom
technology. At these virtual gatherings we will host guest
speakers, candidates, share information about how to get involved
and make it count, and so much more. Use this link. Fill out the
simple form and we will send you a Zoom invitation to join the
"Coffee Break." Feel free to "Bring your own beverage!"
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Meet Democratic Candidate for 12th District House, Adrianne Moore, via Zoom
Saturday, May 16 * 10:00 AM * Your home
Please join Adrianne Moore, 12th District Democratic Candidate for State House of Representatives, every
Saturday morning at 10:00, via Zoom meeting. Please send an email to register for the call, and you will
receive login instructions. Email: elana@voiceofthe12th.com
Campaign website
Washington State Democrats Virtual Organizing Academy
Saturday, May 16 * 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM * Your home
Join the Washington State Democrats for a Virtual Organizing Academy to learn how to get active in your
community in 2020! Whether you have been active with us for years or are looking to get involved for the first
time, we need YOU to help us elect Democrats up and down the ballot this year! *Registrants will receive a
confirmation email with information about how to access the Virtual Organizing Academy online! *
Register here
Washington State Democrats Volunteer Training Webinar
Saturday, May 16 * 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM * Your home
We are all staying home to stay safe, but with what's at stake in this year's elections, the work of talking to
Washington's voters now is more important than ever. Join the Coordinated Campaign's Regional Field
Directors to learn about the conversations we're having with voters during "Stay Home, Stay Safe", get trained
on the innovative online tools we're using to do it, and sign up to do your part from home! *Registrants will
receive a confirmation email with information about how to access the Volunteer Training Webinar online! *
Register here
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