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At YWCA, we’re excited to once again be part of a national effort to strengthen our community by registering hundreds of voters on September 28, 2021, also known as National Voter Registration Day.

Our 2021 YWCA Inspire Luncheon keynote speaker Stacey Abrams has committed her life to protecting the freedom to vote for every eligible American, because voting is about more than engagement – it’s an act of power. It’s how we ensure that our needs are met, our voices are heard, and that those who speak for us know what we want them to say. 

Ahead of an election that will determine key members of Seattle's leadership, YWCA joined as a co-host of two candidate forums held by We Are In, the network organization for housing and homelessness service providers in King County.

What is transformative justice? Could it change how we view justice today? Could it help Black, Brown, and Indigenous people? It can if we all use our voice and advocate in state government.

As state governments across the country move to restrict the rights of transgender people, Washington has established protections for them to receive gender-affirming care. However, our ability to protect trans youth and their families fleeing these new draconian laws is limited by our broken housing system.

Sunday, April 25 was the final day of the 2021 Washington State legislative session, and we're thrilled to report that many of YWCA's racial and gender justice priorities passed into law this year!