2022 Quaker Voice Fall letter

December 2022 Dear Friends, While some Washingtonians are decking their halls with boughs of holly, the state legislature is decking its with new committees, new committee chairs, new members, and new bills. For this past year’s accomplishments see our 2022 Legislative Report. Please join us in ringing in the 2023 legislative year with your time, attention, … Read more

Quaker Lobbyist position 2021 – Help us provide a Quaker Voice in the Washington State Legislature

Quaker Voice on Washington Public Policy is looking for a part-time Legislative Advocate and Policy Analyst (lobbyist) for the 2022 legislative session in Olympia. This position will require approximately 90 hours a month during session (January through April) and 20-30 hours a month before and after session (starting October 1, 2021). Compensation is $25-30/hour, depending … Read more

“Young Quaker Voices Speak” ~ Friday, April 23

You are invited to “Young Quaker Voices Speak,” short final reports from the four participants in the first year of our new program. Their reports will be part of the Quaker Voice session at the Pacific Northwest Quarterly Meeting virtual spring gathering, Friday, April 23, 7-8 pm.  These under-30 Friends have been following legislative issues … Read more

Quaker Voice Virtual Games Night! April 2, 2021

Join nineteen other Quakers for the first-ever Quaker Voice April 2, 2021 ~ 6:00pm to 7:30pm (Pacific Time) RSVP early (form below) as participation limited. ~ Free with Donation Opportunity ~ Just bring paper, a pen, a book and your own good cheer (or let us help you find it) Sign up here for the Quaker … Read more

Quaker Voice’s Lobby Day 2021 (13th Annual!) Feb 12 & 15 – Register by February 8

Friends have been a leading voice for social justice for centuries. Our voice in state government is critically important to many people—including tens of thousands of state residents who have been enmeshed in the criminal justice system, who are experiencing economic hardship, and who are suffering the effects of our climate crisis. We join our … Read more

Announcing the Young Quaker Voices Program

Learn about the legislative process Work on issues important to Quakers:Criminal Justice / Environmental Stewardship / Economic Justice Earn a small stipend The Young Quaker Voices program will bring young adults into contact with issues in the state legislature and encourage their active engagement in the legislative process in ways that reflect Quaker values. Young … Read more

Join us for Quaker Lobby Day (11th Annual!) ~ February 18, 2019

Friends have been a leading voice for social justice for several centuries. Our voice in state government is critically important to many marginalized people in our state – including tens of thousands of state residents who have been enmeshed in the criminal justice system or suffer economic hardship – and who cannot speak effectively for … Read more

Organizations

Our Partners At FCWPP we increase our effectiveness byworking in coalitions and alongside allies. Washington State Washington State Legislature Washington State Public Affairs TV Network (TVW) Washington State Unitarian Universalist Voices for Justice American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Washington League of Women Voters of Washington Earth Ministry Environmental Priorities Coalition Faith Action Network Washington … Read more