Our Goals

Develop a Robust Neighborhood Leaders Program

Assist local Democratic organizations to develop a robust and sustainable Neighborhood Leaders program so there are folks in every possible precinct who build friendships with their neighbors, hold the occasional potluck dinner or coffee and work together on robust precinct organizing during election years and take on local or state projects or issues during off election years.

Enhance Democratic Organizational Capabilities

Assist Democratic Legislative Districts, Counties and other local Democratic organizations across Washington State in the 2009-2010 cycle to enhance their functionality as organizations and build a robust and active volunteer membership.

Build a Robust Local Internet Presence

Build a significant presence on the local blog scene, telling stories about  successful grassroots organizing and projects, and linking to stories in more specialized, grassroots-oriented blogs, i.e. Democratic organizations, Labor, agricultural, LD, Latino, Native American, etc. as a way of tying these communities more closely together.

Develop New Media Communications Strategies

Assist Democratic and other progressive organizations across Washington State get their stories out and get people involved in their issues and organizations.

Recent Posts from Our Partners

Public sector cuts are holding back economic recovery in Washington (Friday February 3, 2012 - Washington Policy Watch)
The latest economic forecast for Washington state, issued by Washington’s soon-to-be-former Chief Economist Arun Raha, shows we may be beginning to d..

Weekend Reading 2/3/12 (Friday February 3, 2012 - The Daily Score blog - Sightline Daily)
Eric dP: My top recommendation this week is the Boston Globe's first-rate photo essay on the global coal industry . I got some laughs from Local Brew..

Research shows paid family leave not only better for families and workers – it's better for business too (Friday February 3, 2012 - Washington Policy Watch)
Several states have adopted paid family leave policies as an important protection for the economic security of working families. After New Jersey imp..

Video: Economist Jared Bernstein Explains Capital Gains Taxes (Thursday February 2, 2012 - schmudget)
Looking for a quick explanation of national capital gains tax policy? The video below features Economist Jared Bernstein, former Chief Economist and ..

On the ground: What life is like at minimum wage in Washington (Thursday February 2, 2012 - Washington Policy Watch)
When you earn minimum wage, this is a serious pay cut. Despite sound economic research showing that good base wages have positive effects on business..

New Bill Would Enhance Tax Break Accountability (Thursday February 2, 2012 - schmudget)
A new bipartisan bill was introduced this morning that would apply renewal dates to more than 300 special tax breaks that are on books in our state.&..

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Timeless Wisdom

"We can do no great things; we can do small things with great love."

- Mother Teresa