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Kick Off 2021 with Legislative Preview: Seattle CityClub hosts discussion with state leaders about public safety and more

Ready for the 2021 Washington State legislative session? The session and the action begins January 11 in Olympia,  but access to the next slate of some of our state’s most important decision-makers will happen the Friday before at a panel discussion with all four legislative leaders from both sides of…...

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More access for eastern Washingtonians: WA Debate Coalition announces new broadcast partners

Increased Availability on East Side Seattle, WA. (Oct. 6,  2020) – The Washington State Debate Coalition (WSDC) announced a slate of new media partners in eastern Washington who will carry the gubernatorial debate. The debate between Loren Culp and Jay Inslee will be broadcast by WSDC on October 7 from 8…...

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Call for cross-generational “watch parties” activates debates in Washington State

AARP and Debate Coalition team up to mobilize youth vote  Seattle, Wash. (Oct. 2, 2020) – AARP Washington and the Washington State Debate Coalition empowered young voters today to participate in virtual “watch parties” for the upcoming gubernatorial and lieutenant governor debates and help lead us into the future. For the…...

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Coin is flipped and moderators are set: WA State Debate Coalition gears up to host upcoming live debates

Culp and Inslee will debate on Oct. 7 and Heck and Liias on Oct. 22 Moderators for both debates have been selected Coin flipped to decide who speaks first and who gets the last word Seattle, Wash. (Oct 1, 2020) – The hours are counting down as the Washington State…...

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Washington State Debate Coalition Presents State Candidates in Live Debates

Washington State Debate Coalition Presents State Candidates in Live Debates Inslee and Culp will debate on Oct. 7 and Liias and Heck on Oct. 22 Fair and equal access with transparent discussion featured as candidates present vision for Washington’s future Seattle, Wash. (Sept., 24, 2020) – This year, the Washington…...

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2020 Washington State Debate Coalition announces dates, partner details for debate series

2020 Washington State Debate Coalition announces dates, partner details for debate series SEATTLE – Continuing its tradition of hosting debates of statewide consequence, the Washington State Debate Coalition (WSDC) and its premier media partners will broadcast a gubernatorial debate between Gov. Jay Inslee and Sheriff Loren Culp on October 7.…...

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BlackLivesMatter

Voices are calling for local leaders and organizations to share support for Black lives. We hear you, and we’re listening. Seattle CityClub stands in support of those fighting for racial justice and the end of systemic discrimination and violence that for generations have denied Black people their right to equitably…...

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Video: Final in series on COVID-19’s impact on marginalized communities

Seattle CityClub convened a third panel of experts on April 17, the final in a series of three, discussing how COVID-19 is affecting marginalized communities and what we can do to help. Abriel Johnny, Community and Tribal Engagement Manager for HealthierHere, summed up the discussion on the virus’s impact on…...

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Democracy will not stop

Coronavirus has taken a toll on Seattle’s residents, its vibrant events, our cultural organizations, and countless small and medium-sized businesses. As a nonprofit whose mission is primarily expressed through public events, CityClub has not been spared. But we have been flexible. As Washingtonians commit to staying home and staying healthy,…...

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