Western States Center
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Based in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain States, Western States Center works nationwide to strengthen inclusive democracy. ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽✊🏾✊🏼
January 6 is days away.
The final issue of 1/6: The Graphic Novel asks what real resistance looks like when democracy is under strain — and centers the choices ordinary people make.
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The final issue of 1/6: The Graphic Novel asks what real resistance looks like when democracy is under strain — and centers the choices ordinary people make.
➡️ www.onesixcomicsstore.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
January 6 is days away.
The final issue of 1/6: The Graphic Novel asks what real resistance looks like when democracy is under strain — and centers the choices ordinary people make.
➡️ www.onesixcomicsstore.com
The final issue of 1/6: The Graphic Novel asks what real resistance looks like when democracy is under strain — and centers the choices ordinary people make.
➡️ www.onesixcomicsstore.com
We enter the new year with clear eyes and steady resolve. The challenges ahead are real—but so is our collective capacity to meet them. We recommit to defending inclusive democracy and building a future rooted in truth, solidarity, and care.
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We enter the new year with clear eyes and steady resolve. The challenges ahead are real—but so is our collective capacity to meet them. We recommit to defending inclusive democracy and building a future rooted in truth, solidarity, and care.
As many celebrate Christmas, we hold this season as a time for reflection, care, and connection. In a moment shaped by rising bigotry and political violence, we recommit to building an inclusive democracy rooted in justice, belonging, and collective care.
December 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As many celebrate Christmas, we hold this season as a time for reflection, care, and connection. In a moment shaped by rising bigotry and political violence, we recommit to building an inclusive democracy rooted in justice, belonging, and collective care.
As the fifth anniversary of January 6 approaches, 1/6: The Graphic Novel releases its final issue. Issue #4 asks what real resistance looks like, using vivid art and storytelling to make urgent questions about democracy accessible.
Jan 5 → www.onesixcomicsstore.com
Jan 5 → www.onesixcomicsstore.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As the fifth anniversary of January 6 approaches, 1/6: The Graphic Novel releases its final issue. Issue #4 asks what real resistance looks like, using vivid art and storytelling to make urgent questions about democracy accessible.
Jan 5 → www.onesixcomicsstore.com
Jan 5 → www.onesixcomicsstore.com
As Jews around the world light their hanukkiahs, we mourn those killed and injured in the antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach. We reject fear, honor collective courage, and recommit to confronting antisemitism and defending inclusive democracy.
December 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM
As Jews around the world light their hanukkiahs, we mourn those killed and injured in the antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach. We reject fear, honor collective courage, and recommit to confronting antisemitism and defending inclusive democracy.
Culture Lab’s new guide helps venues prepare for, respond to, and care for their communities during immigration enforcement activity.
Explore the guide + register for our briefing:
westernstatescenter.org/safevenues
bit.ly/safevenuebriefing
Explore the guide + register for our briefing:
westernstatescenter.org/safevenues
bit.ly/safevenuebriefing
December 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Culture Lab’s new guide helps venues prepare for, respond to, and care for their communities during immigration enforcement activity.
Explore the guide + register for our briefing:
westernstatescenter.org/safevenues
bit.ly/safevenuebriefing
Explore the guide + register for our briefing:
westernstatescenter.org/safevenues
bit.ly/safevenuebriefing
WSC's Lindsay Schubiner explains in Slate why helping someone step back from extremist ideas starts with listening without scorn, holding firm in your values, and asking questions that prompt real reflection.
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buff.ly/yuRf3lm
December 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
WSC's Lindsay Schubiner explains in Slate why helping someone step back from extremist ideas starts with listening without scorn, holding firm in your values, and asking questions that prompt real reflection.
buff.ly/yuRf3lm
buff.ly/yuRf3lm
AZ lawmakers backed out of an event after learning it was hosted by a group with ties to white nationalism.
WSC’s @lizyates.bsky.social: “Any elected leader who cares about their constituents should have no problem cutting ties with an organization linked to white nationalists.” buff.ly/V4K7ESI
WSC’s @lizyates.bsky.social: “Any elected leader who cares about their constituents should have no problem cutting ties with an organization linked to white nationalists.” buff.ly/V4K7ESI
GOP lawmakers back out of event hosted by group with white nationalism connections
Arizona GOP lawmakers backed out of an event hosted by Republicans for National Renewal after they learned of its ties to white nationalism.
azmirror.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
AZ lawmakers backed out of an event after learning it was hosted by a group with ties to white nationalism.
WSC’s @lizyates.bsky.social: “Any elected leader who cares about their constituents should have no problem cutting ties with an organization linked to white nationalists.” buff.ly/V4K7ESI
WSC’s @lizyates.bsky.social: “Any elected leader who cares about their constituents should have no problem cutting ties with an organization linked to white nationalists.” buff.ly/V4K7ESI
We’re launching The Forum Fellowship, a paid 7-month program for cultural venue leaders keeping the heartbeat of community and democracy alive across the PNW + Mountain West.
Apply at westernstatescenter.org/forumfellowship
Priority deadline: 2026 Jan 05
Apply at westernstatescenter.org/forumfellowship
Priority deadline: 2026 Jan 05
December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We’re launching The Forum Fellowship, a paid 7-month program for cultural venue leaders keeping the heartbeat of community and democracy alive across the PNW + Mountain West.
Apply at westernstatescenter.org/forumfellowship
Priority deadline: 2026 Jan 05
Apply at westernstatescenter.org/forumfellowship
Priority deadline: 2026 Jan 05
“The administration is undermining state and local power while relying on federal troops to quash dissent and consolidate power,” says WSC's Program Director, Lindsay Schubiner, on Trump’s latest actions in Oregon.
Oregon struggles to land federal counterterrorism money as Trump orders troops to stop ‘terrorists’ hindering ICE
A quiet battle has played out in court over money that “sanctuary” states say is needed to fight true extremist threats from both ends of the political spectrum.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“The administration is undermining state and local power while relying on federal troops to quash dissent and consolidate power,” says WSC's Program Director, Lindsay Schubiner, on Trump’s latest actions in Oregon.
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I will fight against the Trump administration to keep food on the table for Oregonians, every step of the way.
December 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I will fight against the Trump administration to keep food on the table for Oregonians, every step of the way.
WSC Culture Lab Artist, @anaegge.bsky.social, joins the #CancelSpotify campaign and invites listeners to rethink their streaming choices.
“Spotify has built itself as part of the new industry standard… but streaming the ICE ads has got to stop.”
“Spotify has built itself as part of the new industry standard… but streaming the ICE ads has got to stop.”
December 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
WSC Culture Lab Artist, @anaegge.bsky.social, joins the #CancelSpotify campaign and invites listeners to rethink their streaming choices.
“Spotify has built itself as part of the new industry standard… but streaming the ICE ads has got to stop.”
“Spotify has built itself as part of the new industry standard… but streaming the ICE ads has got to stop.”
WSC Culture Lab Artist, @sad13.horse, supports the #CancelSpotify campaign!
“They’ve given listeners like me even more reasons to stay away—surveillance tech, investing in warfare… If that’s not enough to GTFO, how about the abysmal sound quality?”
“They’ve given listeners like me even more reasons to stay away—surveillance tech, investing in warfare… If that’s not enough to GTFO, how about the abysmal sound quality?”
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
WSC Culture Lab Artist, @sad13.horse, supports the #CancelSpotify campaign!
“They’ve given listeners like me even more reasons to stay away—surveillance tech, investing in warfare… If that’s not enough to GTFO, how about the abysmal sound quality?”
“They’ve given listeners like me even more reasons to stay away—surveillance tech, investing in warfare… If that’s not enough to GTFO, how about the abysmal sound quality?”
Recent elections in Moscow, Idaho show a community tired of hateful rhetoric and against furthering Christian nationalism — despite what the national news’ attention to Doug Wilson’s Christ Church would suggest. Read more about the real Moscow, Idaho: buff.ly/Dpuc4EW
November 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Recent elections in Moscow, Idaho show a community tired of hateful rhetoric and against furthering Christian nationalism — despite what the national news’ attention to Doug Wilson’s Christ Church would suggest. Read more about the real Moscow, Idaho: buff.ly/Dpuc4EW
On this National Day of Mourning, we honor Indigenous communities and the truth of our shared history. In a moment of rising bigotry and authoritarianism, we recommit to protecting inclusive democracy and building a just, caring, connected future.
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
On this National Day of Mourning, we honor Indigenous communities and the truth of our shared history. In a moment of rising bigotry and authoritarianism, we recommit to protecting inclusive democracy and building a just, caring, connected future.
In the past week, four U.S. citizens have been detained by ICE, including a 17-year-old McMinnville student. These arrests are the most recent in a dangerous pattern of federal abuse of power and disregard for constitutional protections. #protectoregon #oregonishome
‘Don’t feel safe’: McMinnville students protest ICE arrest
300 students walked out of school to protest the Friday arrest
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November 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
In the past week, four U.S. citizens have been detained by ICE, including a 17-year-old McMinnville student. These arrests are the most recent in a dangerous pattern of federal abuse of power and disregard for constitutional protections. #protectoregon #oregonishome
Reposted by Western States Center
in conclusion: ending a campaign season with these kinds of antics is a disappointing choice on the part of any public servant. let’s hold our leaders to a higher standard.
November 14, 2025 at 11:44 PM
in conclusion: ending a campaign season with these kinds of antics is a disappointing choice on the part of any public servant. let’s hold our leaders to a higher standard.
Reposted by Western States Center
many elections officials and election workers have been THROUGH IT in terms of harassment and threats in the past 5 years, and the King County auditors office specifically had to contend with a hazmat response after receiving a suspicious letter 2 years ago: www.king5.com/article/news...
Envelope that led to King County Elections office evacuation had traces of fentanyl in it
In Pierce County, a note was included along with the white powder.
www.king5.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
many elections officials and election workers have been THROUGH IT in terms of harassment and threats in the past 5 years, and the King County auditors office specifically had to contend with a hazmat response after receiving a suspicious letter 2 years ago: www.king5.com/article/news...
Reposted by Western States Center
this isn’t a game — the Seattle police department infamously had more officers attend the pre-insurrection Jan 6 rally than any other police department nationwide. it took years for the public to learn which officers were involved: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Names of Seattle police officers at Jan. 6 rally released
The names were released roughly one week after the officers dropped their lawsuit to prevent the release of their names.
www.seattletimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
this isn’t a game — the Seattle police department infamously had more officers attend the pre-insurrection Jan 6 rally than any other police department nationwide. it took years for the public to learn which officers were involved: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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i talked to The Stranger about how losing candidates simply must stop casting aspersions on hardworking elections offices in a pathetic attempt to invalidate voters’ decisions:
Don't listen to Mayor Bruce Harrell or SPOG President Solan - the electoral process worked exactly as intended.
There Was Nothing Unusual About Seattle’s Election, or the Results
There was nothing odd, wrong, or suspicious about Seattle’s election results. They sure felt slow, but they weren’t. Someone tell that to outgoing Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle Police Officer’s Guil...
www.thestranger.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
i talked to The Stranger about how losing candidates simply must stop casting aspersions on hardworking elections offices in a pathetic attempt to invalidate voters’ decisions:
ProPublica reviewed months of Fox News coverage + 700+ protest videos. The picture Fox painted of Portland? Misleading.
Read more: t.co/tFd86GcHCp
Read more: t.co/tFd86GcHCp
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence…
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
ProPublica reviewed months of Fox News coverage + 700+ protest videos. The picture Fox painted of Portland? Misleading.
Read more: t.co/tFd86GcHCp
Read more: t.co/tFd86GcHCp
If you missed Scot's fabulous closing keynote at AMP, here's another chance to hear his analysis in Portland and online! college.lclark.edu/programs/eth...
November 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
If you missed Scot's fabulous closing keynote at AMP, here's another chance to hear his analysis in Portland and online! college.lclark.edu/programs/eth...
Christian nationalists failed to gain ground in Moscow, Idaho—a sign, says Western States Center’s Liz Yates, that voters are rejecting authoritarian politics once they see their real impact on freedom and equality.
www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/opn-...
www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/opn-...
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Christian nationalists failed to gain ground in Moscow, Idaho—a sign, says Western States Center’s Liz Yates, that voters are rejecting authoritarian politics once they see their real impact on freedom and equality.
www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/opn-...
www.idahostatesman.com/opinion/opn-...
This Veterans Day, we honor all who've served— and recommit to building the inclusive democracy they fought to protect.
Defending democracy means rejecting hate and standing for justice, care, and connection in every community.
Defending democracy means rejecting hate and standing for justice, care, and connection in every community.
November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This Veterans Day, we honor all who've served— and recommit to building the inclusive democracy they fought to protect.
Defending democracy means rejecting hate and standing for justice, care, and connection in every community.
Defending democracy means rejecting hate and standing for justice, care, and connection in every community.
PRESS RELEASE: Protect Oregon Cheers Win for Democracy, Lauds Community’s Resilience and Resolve
www.protect-oregon.com/media-releases
www.protect-oregon.com/media-releases
Protect Oregon
Every week, we deliver key updates from the organizations coming together to protect our communities and build a better future here in Oregon.
www.protect-oregon.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:58 AM
PRESS RELEASE: Protect Oregon Cheers Win for Democracy, Lauds Community’s Resilience and Resolve
www.protect-oregon.com/media-releases
www.protect-oregon.com/media-releases