Join the Fight for Racial and Environmental Justice
“We can’t breathe, whether because of a knee on our necks or dangerous particulates in the air. Industries shouldn’t be allowed...
Posted 09/03/2020
New Economy Washington Frontline Community Fellowship
Greetings from Front and Centered & the People’s Economy Lab! We are excited to announce that applications are open for the New Economy...
Posted 07/30/2020
Washington’s Environmental Justice Task Force Considering Initial Recommendations
David Mendoza, Front and Centered Representative to the Washington State Environmental Justice Task Force Since last fall, Washington’s 16-member...
Posted 06/20/2020
What we’re fighting for in Olympia in 2020
In the 2019 Legislative Session, Front and Centered made many strides to advance equitable statewide climate policy thanks to the strength of our...
Posted 01/17/2020
New Economy Washington: A Path Forward
We can and must work better together in support of a shared vision of an equitable and regenerative future that meets the needs of all communities...
Posted 11/06/2019
Ensuring equity in Washington’s 100% clean electricity law implementation
We have a chance now and in the coming months to shape the equity terms and objectives in how the law is administered, primarily in defining...
Posted 11/04/2019
The EJ Task Force’s First Step
The Environmental Justice Task Force is now in full force. On September 30th, the Environmental Justice Task Force met for the first time at...
Posted 10/18/2019
Analysis: How did the 2019 legislative session fare on climate justice?
Front and Centered envisions a more just future that is not only cleaner and safer, but where our communities and the earth are healed and...
Posted 05/17/2019
2019 Legislative Review: Wins and Steps towards Climate and Environmental Justice
Front and Centered believes in a future that is not just cleaner and safer for all, but where our communities and the earth are healed and...
Posted 05/15/2019
Earth Week: Climate Resilience in Seattle’s South End
As we honor Mother Earth this week, we should remember that the long fight and struggle for climate justice continues among neighbors in our own...
Posted 04/24/2019
Advancing climate justice in the House after ‘100 Percent’ Senate victory
Legislators in the House should protect the provisions of SB 5116 that advance climate justice — including the requirement that all electric...
Posted 03/07/2019
89 groups endorse the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act
Note from Front and Centered: This post will be continually updated with new endorsements. Eighty-nine groups in our state agree: lawmakers...
Posted 02/05/2019
Video testimony: 100 percent clean energy should keep the lights on
This week, Front and Centered testified in Olympia, adding amendments to the “100 percent clean” energy bills, Senate Bill (SB) 5116...
Posted 01/21/2019
Our legislative priorities: Healthy environments for all and clean energy justice in 2019
After a hard fight on Initiative 1631, hundreds of leaders gathered at Front and Centered’s Statewide Summit to recenter and...
Posted 01/10/2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
Clean Energy Transition Act Hearing (updated with videos)
Testimony on House Bill 1646, the Clean Energy Transition Act
Posted 03/13/2017
2017 Legislative Agenda
Where we can fight for equitable policy rooted in community
Posted 02/07/2017
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
Voters Reject I-732, ‘Revenue-Neutral’ Approach to a Carbon Tax
Front and Centered Statement on I-732 Election Results
Posted 11/08/2016
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
Call for Climate Justice at Clean Air Rule Hearings – This Week!
Our advocacy focuses on what communities of color would need to benefit from the Clean Air Rule in accordance with the Principles for Climate...
Posted 07/12/2016
Latino Youth Leadership Summit to Tackle Voting, Climate Justice
Alianza is the first network of Latino youth and students across WA state who are creating change in their communities.
Posted 06/15/2016
Voter of Color Engagement the Focus of Front and Centered Roundtable
On May 26th, Front and Centered leaders gathered to share best practices and advance collaboration
Posted 06/13/2016
Environmental Groups Don’t Support I-732
Updated: In an email to supporters dated July 5th, 2016, 350 Seattle announced their intention to “unendorse” Initiative 732. The...
Posted 05/04/2016
First Ever Black Earth Day in Tacoma
As I really honed in on what I wanted the event to accomplish it became clear that I wanted a space that gives Black People an opportunity to...
Posted 04/21/2016
Communities of Color ‘Front and Centered’ this Earth Day
Communities of color are leading a new environmental movement in Washington State – a movement in which equity for people on the frontlines...
Posted 04/21/2016