Written by: Kaitie Dong, OneAmerica Youth Organizer Last year at this time, we were still sinking into the uncertainty and new routine of the pandemic, and we were reckoning with the deaths of George Floyd, Brionna Taylor, and the nation’s response. This year, we are coming off of a year of anti-Asian hate and violent attacks on Asian people, inspired …
As we gear up for a federal immigration fight, we know that we can’t let this opportunity to create a just immigration system go to waste. Now is the time to create a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented people who call this country home, and it can’t wait. We are putting together a Peer to Peer online …
Seattle, WA – Statewide immigrant rights organization OneAmerica has begun an immigrant-led project funded by W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) to expand and shore up early learning systems by organizing parents and providers who have been deeply impacted by early learning and childcare due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our early learning system is strained due to COVID-19 and a lack of …
The most important thing any of us can do in the 2020 general election is to vote. If you haven’t registered to vote yet, and you can register to vote (you’re a US citizen), there’s still time to register in person on Election Day. Same-day voter registration is possible in person during business hours and any time before 8:00 p.m. …
So far this year we’ve encountered a couple of examples of non-US citizens who were either mailed a ballot or learned that they were registered to vote when they should not be. While very uncommon, it can happen for various reasons: someone was automatically registered by accident when they received their drivers license, or someone filled out a registration form because …
OneAmerica believes that our democracy and society are stronger when everyone is engaged in civic and democratic life and is able to have their voice heard, particularly those furthest from power who are closest to the solutions. Because immigrants across Washington stood up, our state has made incredible progress in becoming a welcoming place for immigrants and refugees. Sometimes that …
At OneAmerica we envision a Washington state where our leaders reflect our communities, where everyone can thrive, where we all have what we need to stay healthy and safe, and where our policies reflect the needs of the community. That is why we support the following ballot measures which we believe will further our vision of a more equitable Washington …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 21, 2020 Media Contacts:Robin EngleRobin@weareoneamerica.org(206) 452-8432 Seattle, WA – OneAmerica today announced it had joined a coalition of eight of the nation’s leading immigrants’ rights organizations in filing a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and Kenneth Cuccinelli over DHS’s new Fee Rule increasing application fees for immigration benefits, …
En español abajo August 10, 2020 As Congress continues to exclude undocumented communities and mixed-status families from federal COVID-19 relief, Washington state is stepping up for immigrants and ensuring no one is forgotten. As a result of ongoing efforts from the undocumented community, Governor Inslee has announced a $40 million Worker Relief Fund that will provide one-time cash assistance to …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJULY 13, 2020 MEDIA CONTACTS: OneAmerica Media Contact Robin Engle Robin@weareoneamerica.org (206) 452-8432 Yakima, WA – Today, a group of Yakima County residents took a step to hold the Yakima County Commission legally accountable to respect the voting rights of the Latino community and all Yakima residents by taking them to court. Read the complaint here. The plaintiffs, …
