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The Pandemic is Personal: Jeffrey Robinson on celebrating PRIDE during COVID-19

Excerpt:	An LGBTQ+ Democratic Party leader shares his views on the importance and meaning of PRIDE during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Published at:	4:30 PM on Saturday, June 27th, 2020
Written by:	Jeffrey Robinson
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics, Legislative Advocacy, Series & Special Reports
Other Tags:	2019-2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, The Pandemic is Personal
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Senator Manka Dhingra: Our communities need guardians on our streets, not warriors

Excerpt:	Read the remarks delivered by the Vice Chair of the Washington State Senate's Law & Justice Committee at the June 7th Woodinville Peace March for Black Lives Matter.
Published at:	6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9th, 2020
Written by:	Manka Dhingra
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics
Other Tags:	Criminal Justice
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All the people involved in the death of George Floyd have now been arrested and charged

Excerpt:	Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has upgraded the charges against Derek Chauvin and charged three other former officers involved in the death of George Floyd.
Published at:	9:30 PM on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
Written by:	Rich Erwin
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics
Other Tags:	Criminal Justice
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How to be a good ally to people of color

Excerpt:	Erin Jones, a trusted leader on issues related to equity and social justice, funding and galvanizing community leaders and partners, offers suggestions on how to support the movement to ensure Black Lives Matter.
Published at:	10:21 PM on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020
Written by:	Erin Jones
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics
Tags:	Nondiscrimination
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To ensure Black Lives Matter, we must scrap oppressive systems for equity-based ones

Excerpt:	The Northwest Progressive Institute is responding to the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd by committing to organize for systemic change to ensure that Black Lives Matter.
Published at:	3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics
Other Tags:	Criminal Justice
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Three key NPI legislative priorities advance in Washington State House, all on the same day

Excerpt:	Abolition of the death penalty, a statewide ban on plastic bags, and comprehensive sexual health education have each received an affirmative vote in their House committees of origin.
Published at:	4:49 PM on Thursday, February 27th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics, Education, Legislative Advocacy, Our Environment
Other Tags:	Criminal Justice, Curriculum, Pollution
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Washington State Senate votes to abolish the death penalty for the third year in a row

Excerpt:	Legislation that would permanently abolish Washington's unconstitutional, immoral, and indefensible death penalty statute is returning to the House.
Published at:	11:56 AM on Friday, January 31st, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics, Legislative Advocacy
Other Tags:	Criminal Justice
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Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Injustice must be exposed… to the light of human conscience”

Excerpt:	Take a few moments to read this excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King's Letter From Birmingham Jail.
Published at:	10:30 AM on Monday, January 20th, 2020
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics, Holidays
Other Tags:	Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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I‑1000 in jeopardy with right wing poised to qualify Referendum 88 to November ballot

Excerpt:	If a majority of Washingtonians votes Approved, I-1000 would remain the law of the land and go into effect. If a majority votes Rejected, I-1000 would be eliminated.
Published at:	9:49 PM on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics, Elections
Other Tags:	Permanent Defense, WA-Ballot
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LIVE from Philadelphia: Netroots Nation 2019 opens with a focus on equity, justice for all

Excerpt:	Read NPI's recap of the inaugural plenary session at America's largest annual gathering of progressive activists.
Published at:	5:05 PM on Thursday, July 11th, 2019
Written by:	Theresa Curry Almuti
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics, Events, Live Coverage
Other Tags:	Netroots Nation
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Death penalty legislatively abolished in New Hampshire by bipartisan supermajorities

Excerpt:	Democrats and Republicans in the Granite State's House and Senate came together to override a gubernatorial veto, abolishing the death penalty in New Hampshire.
Published at:	3:15 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2019
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics
Other Tags:	Criminal Justice
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Fourth annual Rooted in Rights Film Festival puts disabled storytellers front and center

Excerpt:	Read NPI's recap of the 2019 Rooted in Rights in Film Festival, where several groundbreaking films created by people with disabilities were screened.
Published at:	6:15 PM on Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
Written by:	Bobby Aiyer
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics
Tags:	Nondiscrimination
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Washington State Legislature adjourns Sine Die; Jay Inslee says session a huge success

Excerpt:	The 2019 Washington State legislative session has adjourned Sine Die. Read NPI's recap of the session.
Published at:	12:55 AM on Monday, April 29th, 2019
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics, Healthcare, Legislative Advocacy, Our Environment
Other Tags:	Budgeting, Climate Crisis, Conservation, Energy & Power, Fiscal Responsibility, Insurance & Coverage, Pollution
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A huge win for inclusion and opportunity: Washington State Legislature adopts I‑1000

Excerpt:	The House and Senate have approved an initiative that would allow Washington to remedy discrimination faced by underrepresented and disadvantaged communities.
Published at:	9:53 PM on Sunday, April 28th, 2019
Written by:	Andrew Villeneuve
Categories:	Civil Liberties, Core Encyclopedia Topics, Legislative Advocacy
Other Tags:	WA-Ballot
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