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January 18, 2022
Let's End the Prison-to-Debt Pipeline
Even after serving their sentences, low-income and BIPOC defendants are buried under lifelong Washington court debts that exacerbate racial inequity and prevent people from achieving stability post-incarceration. YWCA is advocating in 2022 to change this injustice with a bill in the Washington Legislature. 
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Why You Should Care About Progressive Revenue

January 26, 2022
Firesteel
Our state has the most upside-down tax code in the nation. Coupled with a pandemic that’s lasted nearly 2 years, this has widened income inequality and deprived cities of the resources they need to recover. The solution? Progressive revenue.
A courtroom is shown

Let's End the Prison-to-Debt Pipeline

January 18, 2022
Firesteel
Even after serving their sentences, low-income and BIPOC defendants are buried under lifelong Washington court debts that exacerbate racial inequity and prevent people from achieving stability post-incarceration. YWCA is advocating in 2022 to change this injustice with a bill in the Washington Legislature. 
"Budgets reflect our values: let's invest in human services in Seattle in 2022"

How to Shape the Next Year in Seattle

November 9, 2021
Firesteel
Seattle's critical human services are at stake in the 2022 City budget. Learn why budgets should reflect our values, and how you can stand for yours by taking action to tell your City Councilmembers to support an equitable recovery.
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