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All-Member Poll – Final Results!


Avaazers – here they are, the final results of our gigantic survey of this 34 million strong community of global citizens! The people have spoken, and we’re determined to break the corporate stranglehold on our governments, get every child in school, and much, much more:

We’ve set the direction, and it’s an exciting plan – let’s make it a reality!

Avaaz never takes money from governments or corporations or any large donors — we rely 100% on small donations from Avaaz members. Which is why it’s our community, and no one else, that’s calling the shots. Click to power this plan in 2014:
YES, I’LL PLEDGE $2

YES, I’LL PLEDGE $3

YES, I’LL PLEDGE $4

YES, I’LL PLEDGE $6

YES, I’LL PLEDGE $10

To pledge an amount other than the ones listed above, click here.
This has been a really valuable process to guide our team — thanks so much to everyone who participated! As a thank-you present, check out the comments that people have written on the poll results page here (scroll back through them – there are tens of thousands!). It’s a beautiful and inspiring snapshot of humanity, and this amazing community. So excited to do this with you all!!

With loads of love, anticipation and appreciation,

Ricken, Meredith, Lisa, Rewan, Mina, Alex and the whole Avaaz team

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Protect Our Watershed … Wa State


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Take action to save Puget Sound.

Oily stormwater Stormwater, or polluted runoff, is the leading contributor to reduced water quality in Puget Sound. You can help protect local water bodies from pollution and habitat loss and create an environment that is safer and healthier for Puget Sound residents and wildlife.

Learn more about polluted runoff, its impacts on the environment, how King County is addressing the issue, and how you can help. Start by watching these new short videos.

How does our stormwater system work?How does our stormwater system work? Storm drainStorm drains: how they work and why they are important.
What is a stormwater pond? View more in the Stormwater Video Library.

Participate: King County’s stormwater management program helps protect our water bodies from pollution and habitat loss. We strive to create an environment that is safe and healthy for Puget Sound residents and wildlife. King County wants your feedback on our stormwater management program.

Review King County’s draft 2014 Stormwater Management Program Plan Provide input:

 

Feedback
Email us

Mail feedback to:
Stormwater Management Team
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
201 South Jackson Street, Suite 600 Seattle, WA 98104

Test your knowledge: take the stormwater quiz.

Take action: To learn more about what you can do, watch this short video for tips you can take to clean up stormwater and visit the Puget Sound Starts Here website.

For more information about stormwater:

 

Presentations on the Stormwater Management Program to interest groups are available by request.

Please email us.
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Promote Breast Cervical and Colon Health
 

112109_health_shortOutreach to Promote Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Screening
The Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Program (BCCHP) of the Prevention Division of Public Health – Seattle & King County is soliciting proposals from community agencies qualified and interested in educating people about breast, cervical, and colon health screening, and connecting them with services in King, Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson counties.

Click the link above to access the RFP guidelines, application and attachments.

Public Health – Seattle & King County has just released a new Request for Proposal (RFP) now available at www.kingcounty.gov/health/rfp:

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6,165 Phone Calls – Not Bad!

Last week, John Boehner had a chance to follow the Senate’s lead and put the bipartisan unemployment extension up for a vote in the House.

We asked you to call his office. You told him about the millions of families that are struggling to stay in their homes and feed their famlies because they’ve lost their lifeline. Many of you told your own stories.

After just a few hours, Boehner’s office phone went to an answering machine. Several hours later, his answering machine was full and many of you reported hearing a busy signal.

We’re not done. We’ve switched the settings on our calling tool to direct your calls to his district office.

Call Speaker Boehner at the number below to reach one of his three Ohio offices. Tell him you want a up or down vote in the House vote e on the unemployment insurance bill already passed by the Senate.
Call Speaker Boehner at (661) 263-4637
661 BOEHNER
State

WA is waiting for John Boehner to take action.
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a message from Robert Reich


I’m sick and tired of a tax system that favors the wealthy at everyone else’s expense, so I put together a special Tax Day video that explains the problem—and what we can do about it.

I hope you’ll watch:

The first step toward solving a problem is understanding it. If, after you watch this video, you agree that it’s time to change things, please share the video with your friends.

Together, we can build an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthiest 1%.

Thanks for lifting up your voice in our democracy.

–Robert Reich