Robert Kangas

I'm the volunteer webmaster for the 11th LD Democrats. I'm a software engineer by day, photographer by night.

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State Farm and ALEC

People for the American Way is asking people to write to State Farm Insurance about their affiliation with ALEC. This will have extra impact if you are a policy holder and add your policy number. State Farm Insurance PO Box 5000 Dupont, WA To Whom It May Concern:

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Endorsements

The 11th LD Democrats have voted to make the following endorsements tonight (4/17/2012) President: Barack Obama Governor: Jay Inslee US Senator: Maria Cantwell US Representative, CD 7, Jim McDermott State Auditor: Craig Pridemore Attorney General: Bob Ferguson State Representative, Position 1: Zack Hudgins State Representative, Position 2: Bobby Virk State Representative, Position 2, Steven Bergquist …

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General Meeting is tonight

Just as a reminder, our general membership meeting is tonight.  It’s at the usual time (7pm, 4/17) and location (Renton Carpenters’ Hall).  Tonight, the Endorsements Committee will present its recommendations.

Working Washington’s Tax Day

Tax day is almost here, and people all across the country are getting ready to figure out what they owe and pay their share. Join us to tell the big corporations and the top 1% it’s time they paid their fair share too. Foreclose on Wells Fargo 11:00 am • Westlake Park (4th & Pine, …

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Newsletter – April 2012

The newsletter for April 2012 has been posted.  You can find it here:  2012-04-April

Endorsements committee interviews

On Wednesday, April 11th, we will be interviewing all six announced candidates for Pos. 1 and 2 for State Representative. (We have already endorsed Bob Hasegawa for State Senate, so there is no need to interview for that position.) Schedule of interviews: 6:30        Jim Flynn (Pos. 1) 7:00        Rob Holland (Pos. 2) 7:30        Steven Bergquist (Pos. 2) 8:00        …

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Bob Hasegawa Senate Campaign Kickoff

Bob Hasegawa is kicking off his campaign for State Senate. Tukwila Community Center in the Banquet Room 12424 42nd Ave S Tukwila, WA Sunday, April 22, 2012 1:30 – 3:30pm 

Where’s my precinct caucus?

Unsure of where to caucus on April 15th for the precinct caucuses?  The Washington State Democrats have posted their caucus finder.  If you’re unsure of where to go, use their web page: http://www.wa-democrats.org/caucuses

Transit changes at King County Metro

For you transit buffs… time to provide your feedback on the latest proposed transit changes at King County Metro: In recent months, we’ve heard from nearly 10,000 transit customers about our proposals to restructure bus service to be more productive and meet the needs of more people. That public input has helped shape the final …

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Precinct Caucus – Surrogate Affidavit Form

Can’t make it to the precinct caucus on April 15th because of a disability, military service, or religious reasons?  You can fill out a surrogate affidavit form so your vote will still count even though you cannot make it to the caucus. A copy of this form properly completed and signed must be sent either …

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Dennis Kucinich to be featured at April 12 Social Security forum

We are very pleased that Rep. Dennis Kucinich will be speaking at the Social Security forum at Highline Community College on April 12th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Entitled “The Threat to Social Security – An Issue for All Generations” the forum will be held in the Student Union Building (Building 8) on the Highline C.C. …

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11th District Democrats – 2012 Caucus Training

Wednesday March 28, 2012, Sharon Mast, DNC Representative, will conduct training for the district caucus area coordinators at 6:00 pm at the Renton Carpenters Hall, 231 Burnett Avenue North in Renton.  This coursework will be followed immediately by training for all 11th District Democrats’ PCOs at 7:00 pm.  Each session will last approximately one hour.

March for Trayvon 3/25 in Seattle

Just to make sure word of this gets out. There will be a march for Trayvon Martin on Sunday. Find more details at: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1082377 There is a Facebook event page at: http://www.facebook.com/events/100940740039509/

Gas Prices

As the rhetoric heats up this election season, I’m sure all sorts of blame will go around on gas prices.  People will, again, suggest that we increase our domestic gas production (damaging the environment in the process) to try to lower those prices. A statistical analysis of 36 years of monthly, inflation-adjusted gasoline prices and U.S. …

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Camp Wellstone: Seattle

Register today! This 2.5 day training, running from 3-9pm Friday, 9am-6:00pm Saturday, and 9am-3:30pm Sunday, combines lectures from highly experienced trainers, stimulating exercises, and interactive simulations. We’re counting on you to organize around issues that matter, help build campaigns for the future, and elect progressive candidates to office. Camp Wellstone is divided into three tracks: …

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