The hobby of radio-controlled (RC) car racing offers a unique intersection of engineering, skill development, and community connection. Currently, enthusiasts in Sammamish lack a dedicated, accessible space to practice …
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The ongoing conflict in Gaza has caused catastrophic loss of life, mass displacement, and a humanitarian emergency affecting millions of civilians. This cause supports diplomatic efforts, ceasefire advocacy, humanitaria…
The "Make Andy Drink Again" (MADA) initiative is a community-driven effort to dump Andy off the wagon. Some potential benefits include:Social interaction: A drink can reduce social inhibitions and make some people feel …
Decades of open-ended military engagements have cost trillions of dollars and countless lives while often failing to deliver stable outcomes. This cause advocates for congressional war powers, transparent foreign policy…
No child should go without medical care because of cost, geography, or immigration status. This cause supports expanded coverage for pediatric care, mental health services, dental and vision care for kids, and community…
Corruption erodes trust, distorts policy, and steers public resources toward private gain. This cause supports ethics enforcement, lobbying reform, whistleblower protections, open records, and accountability measures th…
Pacific Beach is a cherished coastal landmark, but our shoreline and surrounding streets are increasingly burdened by litter and plastic pollution. Beyond the visual blight, this waste poses a direct threat to our local…
Wildfires are growing more frequent and severe due to climate change, forest management gaps, and development in fire-prone areas. This cause supports prescribed burns and forest stewardship, resilient building standard…
Wild public lands belong to all Americans and provide recreation, habitat, clean water, and cultural heritage. This cause advocates for new wilderness designations, defending existing protections from drilling and minin…
Old-growth forests are irreplaceable ecosystems that store carbon, shelter biodiversity, and regulate water cycles. Once cut, they cannot be restored on human timescales. This cause supports permanent protections, susta…
Burning coal, oil, and gas drives climate change, air pollution, and energy insecurity. This cause advances renewable energy adoption, grid modernization, efficiency standards, just transition support for workers and co…
Hundreds of thousands of Americans lack stable housing on any given night, a crisis rooted in affordability, mental health gaps, and insufficient supportive services. This cause supports housing-first programs, rental a…
Microplastics are now found in drinking water, seafood, soil, and human bodies, with growing evidence of health and ecological harm. This cause promotes stronger regulation of plastic production, better filtration, corp…
When wealthy donors and corporations dominate campaign spending, ordinary voters lose influence over policy. This cause promotes campaign finance limits, disclosure requirements, public financing options, anti-corruptio…
Healthy democracy depends on fair elections, an informed electorate, civil discourse, and institutions that serve the public interest. This cause promotes voter access, civic education, anti-gerrymandering reforms, tran…
Old-growth forests are irreplaceable ecosystems that serve as the foundation for regional biodiversity, climate stability, and watershed health. These ancient landscapes sequester vast amounts of carbon, provide critica…