COME TO THE JAN 11 MEMBERS MEETING TO LEARN ABOUT HEALTHCARE BILLS IN OUR STATE LEGISLATURE
The uncertainty of healthcare coverage in America is a policy choice, not a foregone conclusion. With federal cuts on the way, Washington healthcare is in crisis. Washington will be one of the states most hard-hit by cuts to healthcare in the coming months. These cuts will force hospital closures, 450,000 residents will lose coverage, and 150,000 people relying on subsidies will be priced out of the exchange – rates double or triple the previous amounts have already been reported.
Two bills in Washington’s House and Senate could bring universal healthcare to Washingon state if enacted.
House Bill 1445 - 2025-26 "Developing the Washington health trust." Click here to read the bill.
Senate Bill 5233 - 2025-26 "Developing the Washington health trust." Click here to read the Senate version.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Attend our January 11 Members Meeting to learn more.
Attend the rally in Olympia on Jan. 12, the Legislature’s opening day. Sign up here or email health@westseattleindivisible.com
If you or someone you love are affected by rising premiums, loss of coverage, or reduced services we want to hear from you.
Share Your Experience - here’s the linkEducate yourself on the plan by going to www.wholewashington.org.
Healthcare is a human right.
Venzuela, Greenland, Columbia What Country is Next?
Let Your Representatives Know How You Feel
On January 2 President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. This attack was done without authorization from Congress.
The Constitution states clearly that war powers belong to Congress—not the President. Since then the President has said he’s considering actions against Greenland, Colombia, and Iran. Please call your representatives and let them know how you feel.
Local numbers:
Sen. Murray: 206-553-5545
Sen. Cantwell: 206-220-6400
Rep. Jayapal: 206-674-0040
Please also leave messages for Republican leaders
Speaker of the House Johnson: 202-225-2777
Senate Majority Leader Thune: (202) 224-2321
OUR FIRST MARCH OF 2026 IS JAN 24
This is an opportunity for YOU to join with friends, neighbors, and all who are standing strong against the fascist, authoritarian takeover of our country to make a bold statement … we are STILL STANDING.
This event is family-friendly, the site and march route are accessible, and a safety team is in place … bring your kids, friends, neighbors, and fellow community members to participate together to be loud and visible about what we still stand for. We’ll lift up hundreds of signs (provided) naming the values we protect and the future we’re committed to building.
Help us make signs and buttons in preparation for the “We’re Still Standing” march in West Seattle on January 24th!
Join us for our monthly gathering to connect with neighbors, get information and ideas for action. We will be featuring information about Washington’s Healthcare for All initiative (Washington Health Trust, SB 5233) as well as plans for our first big event of 2026!
Join Whole Washington and other organizations advocating for universal healthcare in Washington state.
RSVP by clicking here, or by email at health@westseattleindivisible.com.
WSI will coordinate carpooling and making/distributing protest signs.
Come join Marjorie, a Providence Mt. St. Vincent resident and former political science teacher, and friends for this weekly protest and reminder to our West Seattle neighbors that we are still out here, paying attention, and fighting back!
Postcards4Democracy is a welcoming community that loves our country and our democratic values. We write postcards year round to drive voter registration and remind voters of run-offs, special elections, referendums, and local contests across our country.
Join up at Boeing Field to protest ICE deportations on Thursday January 15 from 9:30-11:30am.
Postcards4Democracy is a welcoming community that loves our country and our democratic values. We write postcards year round to drive voter registration and remind voters of run-offs, special elections, referendums, and local contests across our country.
For 10 months, the Video Resource Team has been fielding teams of Interviewer/Camera Ops (using cellphones) to capture rallies and marches to produce great videos.
1:00–2:30 PM — Interviewer/Camera Training
Aimed at newcomers
2:30–4:00 PM — All Teams Strategy Meeting
All Teams, including newcomers
Agenda: assignments, safety, and comms for the next event
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4BACA82A1-61378071-video
Come join Marjorie, a Providence Mt. St. Vincent resident and former political science teacher, and friends for this weekly protest and reminder to our West Seattle neighbors that we are still out here, paying attention, and fighting back!
Inspired by similar actions across the country and building on a successful event in November, we are back to line 35th Ave SW, starting at SW Edmunds St., peacefully holding signs describing fascism (i.e., "use of voter suppression", "appointing loyalists").
Postcards4Democracy is a welcoming community that loves our country and our democratic values. We write postcards year round to drive voter registration and remind voters of run-offs, special elections, referendums, and local contests across our country.
This is an opportunity for YOU to join with friends, neighbors, and all who are standing strong against the fascist, authoritarian takeover of our country to make a bold statement … we are STILL STANDING.
West Seattle Indivisible, Evergreen Resistance, and 50501 are partnering to create a family-friendly event filled with resolve as well as joyful resistance, including music, lively chants, and descriptive signs.
Show up. Stand strong. Stay in the fight.
Come join Marjorie, a Providence Mt. St. Vincent resident and former political science teacher, and friends for this weekly protest and reminder to our West Seattle neighbors that we are still out here, paying attention, and fighting back!
Postcards4Democracy is a welcoming community that loves our country and our democratic values. We write postcards year round to drive voter registration and remind voters of run-offs, special elections, referendums, and local contests across our country.
UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIONS
The Washington Health Trust bills are in the legislature now. Washington leaders. have an opportunity to provide healthcare for all. Healthcare is one of WSI strategic priorities for 2026.
As part of a “We Ain’t Buying It” campaign, protestors stand in from of Whole Foods, a company owned by Amazon, to highlight Amazon’s cozy relationship with the Trump Administration.
WSI’s Laurie and Debbie stand with Rep. Pramila Jayapal at the White Center Food Bank after donating food and cash from our food drive.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Shasti Conrad, Wa. State Democratic Party Chair and Vice Chair of the DNC, spoke and took questions for over an hour at our December meeting.
We had a lively turnout for our We Ain’t Buying It rally at Tartet on Black Friday. People from Dance 4 Democracy, Vashon Indivisible, Southend Indivisible joined WSI for two hours to spread the message that Target should not cave in to the Trump Administration and should restore DEI.
The theme of November’s Members Meeting was community. A food drive, presentations of Westside non-profits and a delicious potluck were enjoyed by our 75 members.
A whopping 85,000+ Seattleites braved the threatened rain to contribute to the largest national protest demonstration in US history–7 million strong! Even our weather blessed the event by delaying the deluge until the march had concluded.
More than 400 people from throughout the Seattle area joined West Seattle Indivisible’s International Day of Peace commemoration. A human banner spelled out the word PEACE on the West Seattle waterfront.
Marchers created a festive air to convey a serious message, carrying colorful flowers and VOTE signs behind a banner that read, WHEN DEMOCRACY GROWS, WE THRIVE! This theme was echoed in looping chants interspersed with singing “America the Beautiful” and “This Land is Your Land”.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell addressed our members for 15 minutes about what the city will do to maintain its sanctuary city status in the face of a militarized ICE coming after our immigrant neighbors and the protestors who support them.
Sunday morning, more than 80 neighbors gathered at Alki’s Statue of Liberty for a moving and energizing West Seattle Indivisible meet-up following the passage of the BBB. Locals shared heartfelt reflections, resources, and ideas for moving forward together.
In one of the largest protests in Seattle’s history, more than 70,000 people turned out on Saturday for No Kings Day in Seattle, one of more than 2000 events held nationwide to protest President Donald Trump’s authoritarian assaults on democracy, immigrants and the rule of law.
RECENT EVENTS
Our goal is a democracy of, by, and for the people
WEST SEATTLE INDIVISIBLE’S MISSION
West Seattle Indivisible is a local division of the national Indivisible organization.
As members of Indivisible, our mission is to elect progressive leaders, defend our Constitution, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda. We work with our community and give them tools to take action.
Together, we can make a difference!
WSI is currently looking for volunteers in these areas:
Press Officer
Marketing Manager
News Writer
Videographers and Editors
Newsletter Writer
Jen Nye, Director of Volunteer Engagement, has been with Whole Washington since 2017 and is more committed than ever to securing universal healthcare for Washingtonians. Jeanne Moore of WSI recently spoke with Jen Nye about the effort. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Shasti Conrad, WA State Democrat Chair and DNC Vice Chair, will join WSI at our December meeting to share her insights on where we are and what we need to do.
Ira Hyman, Professor of Psychology at Western Washington University, discusses the dangers of disinformation with WSI.
Amanda and Zoe are co-leaders of Defund Musk Women’s Group. They are excited to foster sisterhood, community, and joyful resistance in light of the dire situation we find our nation in.
Sydney Floryanzia is a 4th year Ph.D. candidate in chemical engineering at the University of Washington.
Christian Helfrich is a researcher who studies how to speed the adoption and effective use of innovation in healthcare and public health.
Ashley Dolan is a mother of four trying to navigate the health care system for her autistic child.
Russia-born Natalia Vasileva emigrated from Lithuania to the U.S. in 2021 with her husband Yury.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
COMMUNITY ESSAYS
Washington has a chance to provide healthcare for all if two bills in the legislature are adopted.
We have been experiencing grief with Trump’s rise to the presidency, not once, but twice. These are precarious times for our country, and much harm has already been
inflicted on people, other countries, our institutions, and the natural world.
Ever since the Epstein scandal took its place as a major story of the day, I’ve been hesitant to write about it because, in my opinion, it is not and should not be the primary reason for opposing this administration and its many illegal and anti-American policies and actions.
When our children ask what you did to save democracy, what will you say? When Democracy Is at Stake, Silence Is Not an Option for West Seattle.
We are making a difference with our actions. The Mayor was here with West Seattle Indivisible. Now we need some of us to step off the street corner and share some of the other work of democracy.
I have been inspired, emboldened, and empowered by individuals and groups such as West Seattle Indivisible, to come up with a personal battle plan.
Hear the Healthcare Team tell how we can make this reality in WA state
Video Resource Team
As the video production team for West Seattle Indivisible, we use all available media tools to inspire, educate, and move people to Take Action.
We also seriously take our task to promote the Evernts of WSI.
Since February, the Team has produced more than 50 videos for the Web and Social Media.
The People speak in one voice about why we Rally and Organize. Join Us!
Robert gives us sage advice: When we work together, we win!
View the calendar, events, or volunteer page for more opportunities to get involved.