I’m calling on District Attorney Fred Bright not to press charges against a 14-year-old prostitution victim.

There are some things that we can all agree on… and I’m not just talking about the Seahawks.

We can all agree that if you work hard, you should be able to put food on the table, support your family, and make ends meet.

The cost of living is rising, and for too many it’s harder and harder to keep up. That’s why we need to raise the minimum wage.

Democrats in Olympia know raising the minimum wage will boost our economy and make it work for everybody. They’ve introduced legislation, House Bill 1355 and Senate Bill 5285, to raise the state minimum wage to $12 an hour — and they have bipartisan support!

Add your name as a citizen co-sponsor of Democratic legislation to raise the minimum wage to $12 in Washington State.

Raising the minimum wage to $12 an hour would mean an extra $347 per month if you’re currently making $10 an hour.1

That means an extra $347 per month to buy food, pay your rent, clothe your kids, or save up to make your family’s future more secure.

In the State of the Union, President Obama talked about middle-class economics. That’s the idea that our country works best when everybody does their fair share and gets a fair shot at the American dream.

In Washington State, Democrats are committed to the middle class. From working to make sure our schools are fully funded to changing our tax system — which is ranked as the most unfair in the country2 — Democrats in the legislature want to create an economy that works for everyone, and that includes you and me.

We need you to join us in the fight for a higher minimum wage. Please add your name today as a citizen co-sponsor today.

Best,

Misty

1 http://budgetandpolicy.org/schmudget/three-reasons-to-raise-the-minimum-wage

2 http://time.com/money/3667280/unfair-taxes-washington-state/

When it comes to a diplomacy-first approach with Iran, President Obama is right.

“The American people expect us to only go to war as a last resort, and I intend to stay true to that wisdom.” – State of the Union address

The purpose of Iranian sanctions was always to open the door to negotiations; it would be irresponsible to tie negotiator’s hands as those efforts are beginning to bear fruit.

The U.S. Senate is set to take up the matter as early as next week, and last November’s election puts our diplomatic progress in jeopardy. As veterans, military family members, and VoteVets supporters, it’s important we make our voices heard.

Sign our petition telling the U.S. Senate to VOTE NO on the Menendez-Kirk bill designed to ensure diplomatic efforts fail.

Congress has the responsibility to do everything it can before putting American troops in harm’s way — which, as the President said, should only be a last resort.

That means letting diplomacy work without undermining our negotiators.

The debate isn’t over, but it’s clear that momentum is on the side of those who want to empower our negotiators and provide them the support they need. That’s good for America’s security, and military.

Add your voice to the debate. Tell the Senate to give diplomacy a chance:

http://action.votevets.org/iran

We’re going to deliver your signatures directly to Senators Menendez and Kirk’s offices. So your voice makes a difference.

Thanks for making it heard.

Major General (Ret.) Paul Eaton
VoteVets.org