Sign R-88 to vote on equality in Washington state
TLDR: we need 130k valid signatures from registered voters of WA, to put an important bill back into November's ballot. Everyone can help even if you don't live in WA. Dear Friends and Colleagues, An important referendum measure (R-88) is underway to allow Washingtonians to vote on the issue of discrimination and equality. In order for R-88 to qualify for the November ballot, it needs to gather 130K valid signatures by 7/27. I believe this is an issue that everyone should know about. WHAT IS HAPPENING? In 1998 more than 58% of the voters supported a ballot measure (I-200) that barred the state from “discriminating or granting preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in public employment, education and contracting.” On 4/28/2019, the last night of the legislative session, the WA state legislature replaced I-200 with I-1000, which reinstates identity markers, such as race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, to be used in public education, hiring and government contracting. In response, a group of Washingtonians filed R-88 in order to put this issue back into the hands of voters. See details here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FLy4Y9J7LA HOW CAN I HELP? 1. All Registered Washington voters: Sign R-88 by 7/15 at 88 Kirkland Salon (88 Kirkland Ave Kirkland WA 98033) during business hours (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM except Sundays) or find a map of signing locations on LetPeopleVote.org/signing-location/. You can also send your office building location to signr88g@gmail.com to be connected with a volunteer or signing meet up all over Washington state. 2. All Citizens and Permanent Residents: Donate at LetPeopleVote.org/donate/. All donations will be used towards signature gathering. 3. Everyone anywhere (visa holders included): Volunteer by spreading the word and picking up an official R-88 form to collect signatures! This is a true grass root effort! WHAT DOES MY SIGNATURE MEAN? Signing R-88 is neither a vote in favor of nor against I-1000. It is a vote to let the people of Washington decide the issue by putting I-1000 onto the November ballot. Sincerely, A Concerned Washingtonian
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Good. About time someone stood up for equality. Affirmative action perpetuates stereotypes, we don't want it in Washington.
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Consider race for education and work opportunity? Fucking racists
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Visa holders shouldnt be involved in U.S. politics until they become citizens...
Disagree, the law involves all living beings here in US. Anyone can help within legal boundaries.
Many visa holders children are US citizens and this new law reinforces racial discrimination in public education from first grade. My kids education is the only reason why I care about it. Just became a citizen recently and donated $2000!
Thank you so much for letting us know about this important issue! Voters should vote on this instead of letting politicians decide it.
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I-1000 should be repealed
Or at least be voted
This is America. There is literally so much opportunity to be had. I went from making $7.25/hr to $40/hr with no degree. Hard work and dedication are the parents of possibility.
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People can vote though?
https://time.com/5606137/12-police-sue-san-francisco-discrimination/. White cops suing because they were discriminated against
Wayy too long. Tldr?
I’m confused. I thought the days of racial discrimination were long gone.
Well apparently law makers have silently brought this back to WA without telling the people. If we don’t gather enough signatures by 7/27, this will become law and impact all of our lives! Please join us, sign the referendum and spread the news!
Absolutely not
Why not, do you trust politicians before you trust your local communities? Why shouldn’t people be allowed to vote on such an important matter?
Absolutely yes