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We believe the most common power we should all have is the power of our vote.

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In light of the passing of sports legend, Lenny Wilkens, the director of @theinstitutecp.bsky.social , Dr. Terry Scott, wrote a tribute story for the @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social 

https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sonics/sonics-great-lenny-wilkens-was-philanthropic-hero-civil-rights-crusader/
November 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Big energy, big wins, and even bigger breakthroughs! 🎉

Last night, we celebrated the victories Common Power was a part of creating across the country. Our work doesn’t stop here!
November 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
For all of our last-minute Seattle voters, we made it easy for you 😉
Check out @fusewashington.org 's Progressive Voters Guide for more assistance. 

Polls close at 8pm PST!
November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social   played a key role in passing Jumpstart, a progressive tax revenue that has brought in hundreds of millions to the city's annual budget. Learn more about how it was passed and the importance of progressive taxation.

Full interview on our YouTube!
November 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Spooky season’s coming 👻 and it’s only going to get spookier if you don’t VOTE in your local elections😱

#gotv #voteyesonprop50 #spooky
October 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Have you ever flown to another state to doorknock, and a rainstorm hits out of nowhere, and now you have to pivot to phone banking because passing Prop 50 is just that important?!

Ballots are out and voting ends Nov. 4th. #California, you know what to do! 🗳️ #digicam
October 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
"14 years of coalition building, community organizing, working with City Hall... that kind of experience is in certain respects a lot more valuable and relevant to the job of mayor than if...I was off leading a Fortune 500 company." - @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social  

Full interview on our YouTube 📺
October 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM
"Harrell’s catch phrase is “One Seattle” but, politically, his modus operandi is more like “One Survivor” — himself." - Seattle Times Editorial Board

The Mayor's office is about who you can bring together around a shared vision, & @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social  has a track record of doing so.
October 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Join us & @theinstitutecp.bsky.social  for a learning journey on African American history across the city —from the Wall Street Slave Market Marker to the solemn grounds of the African Burial Ground National Monument.

Sign-up before Nov. 2nd 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🚶‍➡️
October 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
From New York to Seattle, we've heard many narrow, outdated definitions of the word "experience".

We dive into all of this and more with @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social 
Coming soon...
October 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
We need YOU 🫵 this Fall

We’re recruiting Team Leads for canvassing opportunities in VA, NJ, NY, and TX! Don’t think you have experience? No problem - our Fieldwork Team will train you!

If you’re ready to get up and out there, check out the interest form in our bio or website 😎
August 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Vote yes on Prop 1 Seattle!!!

#seattle
July 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Common Power is endorsing @wilsonforseattle for Mayor because she represents exactly what this moment calls for: fearless action, the ability to turn out young voters, and a platform focused on affordability.

We’ll be sharing more about opportunities to take action with us 🤜
#seattle
July 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
We hope you’re staying cool this summer 🌊

Join us for another Community Meeting tomorrow from 5–6 PM PST on Zoom! Whether you’re brand new or a longtime member, there’s a place for you in the conversation.

Tap in with the link: https://www.mobilize.us/commonpower/event/592613/
July 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We got another sit-down interview coming soon, but this time it’s with @rasjbaraka.bsky.social  and ya’ll are invited too!Don’t miss this powerful conversation between Mayor Baraka, a bold candidate for New Jersey Governor, and our ED, Charles Douglas III.
🗓️ Wednesday, May 28 at 1 pm PST
RSVP in bio
May 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Deja Foxx is setting the example for young leaders! Thank you for stopping by our office while you were in Seattle 🤗 Our team had a great time getting to know you and why you’re running for office in AZ-07.

Stay tuned for the full video of our sit-down with Deja Foxx coming soon 👀
May 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Pete Hegseth, our acting Secretary of Defense, leaked highly sensitive operational plans from the DoD on Signal groupchats with family members multiple times.
In response, Hegseth stated that he did nothing wrong since the information was not classified. Honestly, we might need an adblock for him 😒
May 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Ya’ll want to meet other CP volunteers ready for action? Our Volunteer Action Call is the space to do it.

Your best opportunity to stay in the know about all of our Fieldwork plans is happening virtually next week, May 6, at 5pm PST.

RSVP to the next Volunteer Action Call with the link in our bio!
April 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Next up on our list of elections is Virginia! The Governor's seat, State House, and other state legislative positions will be on the ballot.

Let’s make sure Virginia’s voters are heard in June! Go to the “Take Action” link in our bio to sign up!
April 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🗣️ Our virtual Monthly Community Meeting is coming up this Thursday!

🗓️ The Institute just got back from another Learning Tour this month and is ready to host our Community Meeting on May 1 at 5pm PST.

See you there with the link in our bio ✨
April 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A barber with a mission in The Barber of Little Rock, Arlo Washington turns cuts into change—founding a bank to empower his community.
Thank you to those who joined us for a hybrid screening of the new film The Barber of Little Rock with @johnhoffmanptbo.bsky.social , Arlo Washington and Amy Millin.
April 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We’re on our way back from Colorado!

From Denver on Sunday to Lafayette yesterday, we’re excited to organize locally here in Colorado 😎

Join our monthly community meeting on May 1st via the link in bio to see what we’ve got planned for you next!
April 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
CP is teaming up with some of the minds behind the new film “The Barber of Little Rock” for a screening👏 and community discussion on April 16th at 3:15 PDT!

We have truly the star studded cast, no pun intended, and you absolutely won’t want to miss this event! RSVP via link in bio‼️
April 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We got two state teams setting up right now for the Primaries in Virginia and New Jersey this June, but you can hear the latest details on that from the fieldwork team 🗓️ TOMORROW at 5 pm PST for our bi-weekly Volunteer Action Call!

Connect with the team with the link in our bio 🤝
April 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
So much happened last week, from a record breaking speech on the Senate floor to a key victory in a record breaking financial effort by Republicans influencing the Wisconsin elections, it seems as though the tide is changing 🫡

Watch the full episode via our YouTube channel.
April 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM