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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · 14h

Never canvassed before? No stress 💙🧘‍♀🧘‍♂️
We’ll train you and pair you up! Join LD 48 Dems this Sunday, Oct 12 at 11 AM to talk to voters in Bellevue about Vandana Slatter, Vishal Bhargava, & Naren Briar. Let’s make sure our values win at the ballot box 📬 RSVP 👉 tinyurl.com/Oct12LD48

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · 1d

Bellevue fam, it’s go time 🗳️
Join LD 48 Dems on Sunday (Oct 12, 11 AM) to canvass for our endorsed candidates Vandana Slatter, Vishal Bhargava & Naren Briar. No experience needed - just bring your walking shoes and good vibes 💪
📍 Crossroads Community Center RSVP here: tinyurl.com/Oct12LD48

WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · 2d

🌟 Let’s turn energy into votes! Join LD 48 Dems this Sunday, Oct 12 at 11 AM for a Bellevue Community Canvass supporting Vandana Slatter, Vishal Bhargava, & Naren Briar.
Meet at Crossroads Community Center 💙
RSVP 👉 tinyurl.com/Oct12LD48

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · 19d

Kirkland, let’s rally. Boots on the ground today to back Senator Vandana Slatter in Olympia and lift our City Council slate: Neal Black, Jay Arnold, Shilpa Prem, and Kurt Dresner.
Meet at North Everest Park, 500 8th St S, at 11:00 am.
📧 RSVP: [email protected]
#Kirkland #LD48Dems

Digital graphic promoting a community canvass in Kirkland. Abstract illustration shows neighbors meeting in a park with stylized trees, a skyline, and symbols of teamwork like clipboards, footsteps, and speech bubbles.

WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · 19d

Last call! Doors open soon! Join Councilmembers Vishal Bhargava and Claire Sumadiwirya in Bellevue, 6:00–7:30 pm, for a night of community, conversation, and campaign energy. Every handshake tonight helps strengthen local leadership.
📎 RSVP: secure.actblue.com/donate/visha...

Colorful digital illustration of a Bellevue community gathering. Abstract silhouettes of neighbors are chatting in a park with festive balloons, banners, and a raffle table.

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · 19d

Kirkland, we need all hands on deck tomorrow to keep Senator Vandana Slatter fighting for us in Olympia and to elect a strong City Council team: Neal Black, Jay Arnold, Shilpa Prem, and Kurt Dresner.
Tomorrow, 11am, N Everest Park (500 8th St S)
RSVP: [email protected]

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · 19d

Bellevue neighbors, we’ve got a big night ahead! Join us at 6:00 pm for a community meet & greet with Councilmembers Vishal Bhargava and Claire Sumadiwirya. Both are dynamic leaders working to keep Bellevue inclusive, sustainable, and forward-thinking. secure.actblue.com/donate/visha...

WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 LD 48 Dems Member Meeting TONIGHT! 🚨
📅 Wed, Sept 10
🕕 6:00 PM (Zoom opens 5:45)
💻 Join us on Zoom (link in newsletter)

We’re back from summer break and diving into important votes. We want to help our endorsed candidates WIN 💙
#LD48Dems

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WA State Senator Vandana Slatter @vandanaslatter.bsky.social · Aug 26

☕ Coffee with the Candidate!

Come join me for a warm cup of coffee and great conversation. Bring your questions, your ideas, or just your support as we approach the November general election.

Saturday, September 27th, 2025

9:30am

SoulFood CoffeeHouse, Redmond

RSVP: forms.gle/aMFu2smtBidr...

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Kurt For Kirkland @kurtforkirkland.com · Sep 5

I spoke to both Senator @vandanaslatter.bsky.social and Insurance Commissioner @pattykuderer-waoic.bsky.social about this issue because I was worried about not just the availability but the insurance coverage. I was glad to hear that our state has our back. ❤️WA

Lauren Hall-Stigerts @hallstigerts.bsky.social · Sep 5

“The new Standing Order allows most residents to go directly to a Washington pharmacy or clinic and receive the COVID-19 vaccine without an individual prescription. The vaccine remains covered by most private insurers, removing barriers and helping people stay healthy.”

doh.wa.gov/newsroom/doh...

DOH confirms COVID-19 vaccine position with new Standing Order

For immediate release: September 5, 2025 (25-104) Contact: DOH Communications

doh.wa.gov

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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · Sep 6

Sen. Cantwell: “You’re a charlatan.”
Sen. Murray: “Fire him.”
Real leaders fighting to protect science and public health against RFK Jr.’s dangerous lies and agenda.

‘You’re a charlatan’: Cantwell slams RFK Jr. for rejecting vaccine science

Senators from both sides of the aisle repeatedly accused Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of sowing mistrust in life-saving vaccines, purging top experts and ending research.

www.seattletimes.com

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 25

I'm not sure if this is the one, but this might be it?
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Due Process - Bring Them Back! (Every Monday) · Mobilize

This a local Indivisible event! Demonstrate your opposition to Trump's illegal abduction and deportation of individuals who have been deprived of their Constitutional right of due process of law and t...

www.mobilize.us

WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 24

🚨 EMERGENCY PROTEST TODAY 🚨
Zahid Chaudhry, a U.S. veteran, was unjustly detained by ICE during his citizenship interview.

📍 NW Detention Center, Tacoma | Sunday, Aug 24 @ 2PM

Stand with Zahid’s family: RSVP here: secure.everyaction.com/E603O4tFLUmw...

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 24

ICE took Zahid Chaudhry, a beloved husband, father, and veteran, during his citizenship interview, leaving his family devastated and our community outraged.

📍 Join us TOMORROW at 2PM at NWDC in Tacoma to demand his release.
RSVP here: secure.everyaction.com/E603O4tFLUmw...

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 23

🚨 EMERGENCY PROTEST TOMORROW 🚨
Zahid Chaudhry - decorated U.S. veteran, father, and husband - was unjustly detained by ICE during his citizenship interview.

📍 NW Detention Center, Tacoma | Sunday, Aug 24 @ 2PM

We must not stay silent. RSVP here: secure.everyaction.com/E603O4tFLUmw...
#FreeZahid

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 15

💙💚 Big love to everyone who pulled up for the LD 48 Dems summer picnic this week, and extra shoutout to our incredible candidates who came through 💪

You brought the vibes, the vision, and the inspo to keep us fired up through November.🔥

We got all our people with us! 🎶

#LD48Dems

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 11

🍔 You bring the snacks. We’ll bring the candidates.
LD48 Dems’ Summer Picnic = food, friends, and a side of democracy. Aug 13 @ Crossroads Park.
RSVP + volunteer 👉 bit.ly/LD48Picnic

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 10

🍉 Picnic time! RSVP for the Aug 13 LD48 Summer Picnic 💙
Food, friends, and local candidates.
👉 bit.ly/LD48Picnic
#LD48 #VoteLocal

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 9

🌭 Aug 13 is almost here! RSVP for the LD48 Dems Summer Picnic and claim your spot at the most ✨ democratic ✨ dinner party of the year.
Bring a dish, meet the candidates, feel the vibes 👉 bit.ly/LD48Picnic
#LD48

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 8

Action: Write a 2-sentence letter to your future self about what kind of country you’re fighting for 💌

"Dear Me,
I want a country where ________."
Now fill in the blank.
That’s your why. Keep going.
#LD48

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 8

📸 Heading to a national park? Snap pics of signs before they disappear.
🗂️ saveoursigns.org/
#ProtectHistory #LD48Action

Graphic of park signage and camera with forest tones and LD 48 Daily Action label

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 8

Never been to an LD48 Dems event? The Summer Picnic is the perfect first vibe check 💙
Aug 13 @ Crossroads Park. Meet the crew, hear from local candidates, and hang.
🧺 RSVP now: bit.ly/LD48Picnic
#LD48

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 5

🗳️ TODAY’S THE DAY, FRIENDS!
Ballots are due by 8 PM - no exceptions, no extensions, no oopsies 😬
Drop it in a ballot box or get it postmarked before that deadline.
Vote your values. Use the cheat sheet. Be a hero 💙
#LD48Votes #Vote #WADems

LD 48 Dems cheat sheet listing endorsed candidates and reminding voters to return ballots by August 5.

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 5

✈️Texas Dems ghosted a whole vote to block gerrymandering. 💪
Gov Abbott’s throwing tantrums.💦
We’re throwing support.👏
#TexasDems #GoodTrouble #wadems #Indivisible

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WA State LD48 Democrats @ld48dems.bsky.social · Aug 4

Fresh voice. Clear vision. Local power.
Shilpa Prem is running for Kirkland City Council and LD 48 Dems are here for it 🙌
#LD48 #VoteShilpa #KirklandCityCouncil