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Publishing a letter to the editor or opinion piece is one way for everyday people to have their voice included in a public platform. You can reach fellow community members with important perspectives and information that can challenge or amplify narratives presented in the news media.
Additionally, staffers for members of Congress monitor regional news media for letters to the editor and opinion pieces that mention policymakers by name. Write a letter that gets attention by responding to a recent article in the paper, mentions lawmakers by name and makes a specific ask of them, includes 1-2 facts, and illustrates your personal interest in the issue. For more: Tips from FCNL Bellingham Herald 1,400 characters or less Email: [email protected] Cascadia Weekly Online form: http://www.cascadiaweekly.com/cw/contact Email: [email protected] Everett Herald Include your name, address and daytime phone number. (We’ll only publish your name and hometown.) We reserve the right to edit letters, but if you keep yours to 250 words or less, we won’t ask you to shorten it. If your letter is published, please wait 30 days before submitting another. Email: [email protected] Fax: 425-339-3458 Mail: The Daily Herald Letters P.O. Box 930 Everett, WA 98206 Skagit Valley Herald 300 words max. Include your first and last name, address, and phone number. Email: [email protected] Registered voters can go to https://weiapplets.sos.wa.gov/MyVote to see a list of their elected officials at every level of government. (If you are eligible to vote but not registered, or need to update your address, do so via the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/1832/Register-to-Vote.)
State government representatives In addition to statewide elected positions like governor and secretary of state, residents of Washington are represented in the state legislature by three people from their district: one senator who is elected for a four-year term, and two representatives who are elected for two-year terms. Whatcom County residents are part of either the 40th or 42nd legislative districts. 40th district Senator Kevin Ranker (D) 215 John A. Cherberg Building PO Box 40440 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786-7678 Email (1000-character limit): https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/40/0 Committees:
Representative Kristine Lytton (D) 368 John L. O'Brien Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786-7800 Email (1000-character limit): https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/40/1 Committees:
Representative Jeff Morris (D) 436A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786-7970 Email (1000-character limit): https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/40/2 Committees:
42nd district Senator Doug Ericksen (R) 414 Legislative Building PO Box 40442 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786-7682 Email (1000-character limit): https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/0 Committees:
Representative Vincent Buys (R) 465 John L. O'Brien Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786-7854 Email (1000-character limit): https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/2 Committees:
Representative Luanne Van Werven (R) 419 John L. O'Brien Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 786-7980 Email (1000-character limit): https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/memberEmail/42/1 Committees:
Here are some suggestions on how to contact your state legislators. The peace education intern will focus primarily on developing a booklet that serves as a comprehensive local resource for nonviolent survival after high school.
Working closely with the Alternatives to Military Service (AMS) project over the course of the semester or year, the intern will develop expertise in counter-recruitment efforts in Whatcom County. This may include:
Qualifications An interest in building up alternatives to a culture of militarism is the only requirement. The Whatcom Peace & Justice Center calls on our government and society to disavow violent policies and practices. Experience in the following will be helpful, but none are required for this internship:
To apply, please email [email protected] with the following materials by January 29, 2018: A letter of interest with your contact information that explains **at least three** of the following:
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