Washington’s Jungle Primary is your opportunity to help determine which two candidates advance to the general election! Our Voter Toolkit includes questions submitted by community members and the unedited responses provided directly by candidates for Washington’s 4th Congressional District. Follow the link below and select the “WA CD-04 Candidate Survey” button to compare their responses and hear directly from the candidates themselves. The Voter Toolkit also provides helpful

Tri-Cities Vote provides a nonpartisan, community-driven resource to help Benton and Franklin County voters learn more about the candidates appearing on their ballots. The site brings together multiple data points, including candidate questionnaires, interviews, campaign donors, endorsements, issue comparisons, and additional candidate information. Responses to the Indivisible Tri-Cities CD-4 community questions are included as one of those valuable data points, giving voters

This week, we are reviewing Sections 4 and 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment. What it says: Section 4 says the public debt of the United States must be honored. It also says the country would not pay debts connected to rebellion, insurrection, or claims related to the end of slavery. Section 5 gives Congress the power to pass laws that enforce the Fourteenth Amendment. Why it matters: These sections helped the country move forward after the Civil War. They made clear that the Uni

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Section 3 of Amendment 14. What it means: Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment says that a person who has taken an oath to support the Constitution may be barred from holding certain public offices if they later engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or give aid or comfort to its enemies. It also allows Congress

This summer, the Indivisible Tri-Cities Elections Team asked Tri-Cities residents to submit the questions they wanted congressional candidates to answer. From those submissions, we selected six community questions and sent the same questions to all 11 candidates running for Washington’s 4th Congressional District seat. Seven candidates responded! Every response has been published exactly as received, without editing, so voters can hear directly from the candidates in their o

We’re excited to share that Indivisible Tri-Cities is featured in this month’s edition of Tumbleweird! The article highlights our ongoing voter education work, our efforts to help community members feel confident participating in elections, and the importance of staying visible and connected across the Tri-Cities. Thank you to Tumbleweird for helping shine a light on this work. Read the full article here: https://tumbleweird.org/indivisible-staying-visible/

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Section 2 of Amendment 14. What it means: Section 2 of the Fourteenth Amendment addresses how representation in Congress is counted among the states. It also says that if a state denies or limits voting rights for eligible citizens, that state’s representation in Congress can be reduced. 🗳️⚖️ Why it matters: This section connects votin

🍲💙 What a great afternoon of community, food, learning, and action! Our June 13 Indivisible Tri-Cities Working Meeting brought people together for a potluck, meaningful conversation, and an inspiring presentation from Emily Parzybok, Electoral Program Manager with the ACLU of Washington. Emily shared important insight on voting rights, Washington’s election history, and the work needed to protect free and fair elections. Our Elections Teams also led activities for members t

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Section 1 of Amendment 14. What it means: Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment affirms citizenship for people born or naturalized in the United States. It also requires states to provide due process of law and equal protection under the law. ⚖️🛡️ Why it matters: This section is a cornerstone of civil rights in the United States. It he

🗺️ Redistricting is the process of redrawing voting district boundaries, usually after the census. Done fairly, it helps make sure communities receive equal representation. ⚖️ When district lines are manipulated, it can weaken the voting power of a community before an election even begins. 🗳️ Understanding how district lines are drawn matters because fair representation matters. 💬 Learn more from the ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/news/voting-rights/what-is-redistricting-and-w

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Amendment 13. What it means: The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States, except as punishment for a crime after conviction. It also gives Congress the power to enforce this protection through law. ⚖️📜 Why it matters: This amendment represents one of the most important steps toward freedo

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. This week, we are looking at Amendment 10. What it means:The Tenth Amendment says that powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution, and not prohibited to the states, are reserved for the states or the people. It helps define the balance of power between the federal government, state governments, and the people. 📜⚖️ Why it matters:This amendment

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. ​ This week, we are looking at Amendment 9. What it means: The Ninth Amendment reminds us that the rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights people have. Just because a right is not specifically named does not mean it does not exist. 📜🛡️ ​ Why it matters: This amendment helps protect the idea that people have broader rights and freedoms beyond the

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. ​ This week, we are looking at Amendment 8. What it means: The Eighth Amendment protects people from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel or unusual punishment. It helps ensure that punishments are fair and not extreme. ⚖️🛡️ ​ Why it matters: This amendment helps protect human dignity and limits the government’s power when it comes to punishment and treatmen