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
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
Maximize Equity in VW Air Pollution Investments
Reducing emissions through investments in communities disproportionately impacted creates more opportunity for benefits.
Posted 03/23/2017
Clean Energy Transition Act Hearing (updated with videos)
Testimony on House Bill 1646, the Clean Energy Transition Act
Posted 03/13/2017
Conversations on Climate Justice – Matt Remle
Matt supports the fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock in Seattle.
Posted 02/15/2017
2017 Legislative Agenda
Where we can fight for equitable policy rooted in community
Posted 02/07/2017
Equity Analysis of Toxics Sites and the Model Toxic Control Act
Front and Centered conducted an equity analysis of toxic sites and the Model Toxics Control Act.
Posted 01/27/2017
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Permit Update – in English / en Español
One of our key critiques was the lack of engagement with frontline communities; although the dairy industry was heavily consulted throughout the...
Posted 01/26/2017
Comprehensive Climate Bill Introduced in Olympia
Washington State lawmakers introduce the most equitable, effective and comprehensive approach to addressing climate change…
Posted 01/25/2017
2016 HIGHLIGHTS
Selected accomplishments and highlights from the last year for Front and Centered.
Posted 12/21/2016
What can’t be seen: A reportback from Standing Rock
At Standing Rock we were told there is only one way to be present – “be useful.”
Posted 12/08/2016
When We Lead: 2016 Voter Engagement Reportback
A series of blog posts from organizations elevating their communities through voter engagement during the 2016 election cycle.
Posted 11/17/2016
Voters Reject I-732, ‘Revenue-Neutral’ Approach to a Carbon Tax
Front and Centered Statement on I-732 Election Results
Posted 11/08/2016
When We Lead: Grassroots Organizing and A Voting Rights Case in Yakima
Last year, for the first time in its history, the City of Yakima elected not just one, but three Latinas to city council. It was the result of...
Posted 11/02/2016
When We Lead: Voting with Language Access in AAPI Communities
As the Washington State Gubernatorial candidates, Bill Bryant and Jay Inslee, stepped onto the stage for one of the largest civic engagement...
Posted 10/31/2016
When We Lead: Voter Engagement in Sikh Communities in South King County
There is a lack of civic engagement in the Sikh community; so we have been working for the past year educating the community about their rights...
Posted 10/27/2016
When We Lead: Spectra Project Off the Ground in South King County
Canvassers from Washington Community Action Network visited more than 2,000 households across 25 precincts. Nine additional precincts were also...
Posted 10/25/2016
State Agency Directors and Leaders of Color Meet
Washington state agency Directors met with leaders of color from around the state
Posted 10/18/2016
Four Years In, What Can We Learn from California’s Cap and Trade Program?
An interesting report regarding California’s carbon cap-and-trade program came out in September. This report, issued from the University of South...
Posted 10/12/2016
Rebecca Saldaña on I-732 at Civic Cocktail (Video)
Rebecca Saldaña, Executive Director at Puget Sound Sage on Civic Cocktail, October 2nd, 2016
Posted 10/11/2016
Conversations on Climate Justice – Katrina Pestaño
A lot of things are coming to head.
Posted 10/04/2016
Rashad Barber – Conversations on Climate Justice
A transition is inevitable, but what is not inevitable is that it is a Just Transition
Posted 09/21/2016
