Statement from the Front and Centered Steering Committee on I-1631
We support I-1631 because it will make our state stronger and healthier by lifting up our communities. The initiative will protect the air we...
Posted 06/09/2018
Communities of color poised for the next chapter of climate action
As several equity-driven candidates of color were elected into office in the other Washington, Washington state had earlier and higher voter...
Posted 11/09/2018
Join Pastor Anderson – Vote YES on 1631!
“As Pastor of one of the major churches of African descent in Washington state, I support Initiative 1631. This initiative will create over 40,000...
Posted 10/25/2018
Join Paulina – Vote Yes on 1631!
“Children should be able to play in a safe environment and not have to worry about health conditions caused by our environment. I support I -1631...
Posted 10/25/2018
How much do climate-hurt communities benefit from I-1631?
Off the top of your head, do you know exactly what Initiative 1631’s (I-1631’s) carbon fee would fund? What’s the percentage breakdown? How much...
Posted 10/18/2018
Air quality relief as we push air quality protection into law
Enjoying the orange-and-red foliage of autumn? Just a couple of months ago, we were breathing in ash from the orange tinge of summer wildfires...
Posted 10/17/2018
Join Estela – Vote Yes on 1631!
“1631 is a model of hope. It was created through a collaborative process to ensure that communities on the frontline of climate impacts are at the...
Posted 10/03/2018
Join Diane – Vote Yes on 1631!
“I-1631 does more than simply reduce pollution. It works to correct these historic inequities by putting frontline communities’ front and center...
Posted 10/03/2018
Join Kurtis – Vote Yes on 1631!
“An extraordinarily broad and diverse coalition has come together to write and pass Initiative 1631. It reflects a sense of togetherness and...
Posted 10/03/2018
Join Leslie – Vote Yes on 1631!
“Climate change is hurting our loved ones, everywhere as rising seas and typhoons batter the Asian Pacific Coast and Islands. Here in...
Posted 10/03/2018
Join Yolanda – Vote Yes on 1631!
“1631 is an important step towards realizing equity. This establishes clean air and water as a baseline for everyone, regardless of race...
Posted 10/03/2018
Join James – Pledge to Vote Yes on 1631!
“Tragically, Georgetown and South Park residents have a life expectancy that is 7 years less than the average in all of King County because...
Posted 10/01/2018
Join Tony – Pledge to Vote Yes on 1631!
“As a lifelong advocate for social justice, I endorse I-1631. This initiative tackles climate change through the lens of communities bearing...
Posted 10/01/2018
Join Councilmember Méndez – Pledge to Vote Yes on 1631!
“My priorities for Yakima are to protect public safety, alleviate poverty, and support small businesses and jobs. 1631 achieves this by...
Posted 10/01/2018
Join Bereket – Pledge to Vote Yes on 1631!
“From drought gripping the Horn of Africa to more heat waves and lung choking air in the Pacific Northwest, our loved ones are suffering...
Posted 10/01/2018
Join Johnny – Pledge to Vote Yes on 1631!
“Our way of life is being destroyed by climate change impacts such as rising seas, shrinking salmon runs, and wildfires that have been...
Posted 10/01/2018
Assessing Equity in State Solar Strategies
The State lacks a space to design and report on the distributional effects of the clean energy transition, and specifically the state’s own...
Posted 09/25/2018
An Unfair Share: Climate Change Hits Some Harder Than Others
Everyone in Washington state will be affected by climate change. But one’s race, income, and language, influence how much risk Washington state...
Posted 08/16/2018
Mobilizing Highly Impacted Communities Near Toxic Sites
In late 2017 Front and Centered was awarded a Public Participation Grant (PPG) by the Washington State Department of Ecology for our Mapping to...
Posted 08/14/2018
What counts when we count carbon pollution? Lessons from Oregon
There are important lessons to be learned in the new report about who is contributing, how much, and where to target solutions.
Posted 07/24/2018
Tomorrow’s Leaders of Color Set their Sights on Environmental Justice
At Front and Centered, we’re proud to share what we know with this impressive cohort. In the short amount of time with the, we were...
Posted 06/27/2018
Putting Environmental Justice on the Map
In February, fifty experts from around the state convened for the Washington State Environmental Justice Mapping Symposium, a day-long working...
Posted 05/11/2018
Now is our time: Organize with us and gather signatures for I-1631
Now is the time we come together to fight for our survival, our justice, and our existence. Over the course of the next few months—through...
Posted 05/04/2018
Hitting the Ground Running: Our 2018 Legislative Session
This session, we focused our advocacy efforts on Governor Jay Inslee’s Carbon Tax Bill (SB 6203). Throughout, we never lost sight of our frontline...
Posted 04/09/2018
Join us for a Forum on Community Responsive Research
Join us for a Community Responsive Research Forum
Posted 02/01/2018
Statement on 2018 Climate Legislative Proposals
Legislative action on carbon pricing must move us forward, not backwards.
Posted 01/10/2018
We’re Hiring: Community Action Director
Front and Centered seeks an experienced Community Action Director
Posted 01/09/2018
Solar Plus Releases Strategies for 2018
Solar Plus has release our strategies for deployment in Washington State and Oregon.
Posted 12/27/2017
2017 Listening Sessions on Pollution, Climate Impacts, and Puget Sound
Listening sessions among our members across Washington State on pollution, climate impacts, and the Puget Sound.
Posted 12/20/2017
Ecology’s VW Mitigation Plan Shows Promise for Environmental Justice
The Department of Ecology recently released their draft mitigation plan on deploying $112.7 million toward pollution reduction.
Posted 12/17/2017
2017 Listening Sessions on Solar Power
Front and Centered listening session findings on solar power
Posted 12/15/2017
Front and Centered Listening Sessions Across Washington State
We created the opportunity for local, community-based organizations and our coalition members to host sessions
Posted 11/27/2017
Harvey Hits Home for EJ Communities
Last Thursday morning, the evening Hurricane Harvey was to make landfall in Jessica’s hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas she received a text...
Posted 08/31/2017
$120K WA Toxics and Waste Community Grants, Apply by Aug 11, Equity Priority (+Español, Tiếng Việt, 한국어, 中文)
$120K in Community Engagement Grants for Toxics and Waste by the Department of Ecology Are Open Thru Aug 11. Highly impacted and low-income...
Posted 07/25/2017
Solar Plus Project Takes Shape
Maximize the technical, economic, and social benefits of solar.
Posted 06/19/2017
West Coast Climate Justice Coalitions Meet As U.S. Pulls Out of Climate Accord
Climate and environmental justice coalitions in Washington, Oregon, and California held the first west coast meeting of its kind to advance...
Posted 06/08/2017
State Attorney General’s Office Meets Front and Centered
Meeting to discuss ways in which the AG’s office could support Front and Centered communities.
Posted 06/01/2017
Conversations on Climate Justice – Elizabeth Torres
Health disparities, climate change, and resilience in the Yakima Valley.
Posted 05/24/2017
Mapping Environmental Justice in Washington State
Front and Centered advocates for targeting clean energy and carbon reduction investments to frontline communities hit first and worst by pollution...
Posted 04/25/2017
Update: Model Toxics Control Act
While the U.S. federal government attempts to roll back progress on climate and decimate environmental justice programs, Front and Centered...
Posted 03/31/2017