Last year, nearly 400,000 voters petitioned lawmakers to support Initiative 1000, restoring fairness and opportunity to Washington’s public employment, contracting, and education enrollment policies.
Our State Legislature listened, and passed I-1000, but special interests are paying to overturn this law.
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2 months ago
After a week of ballot counting, it is clear that I-1000 will fall just short of approval. With nearly 50% of voters voting to Approve I-1000, it’s clear that many Washingtonians want a better, more fair and equitable state with opportunities for all.
We are immensely grateful to everyone who cast their ballot to restore a level playing field. While this campaign may be over, the work of our coalition will continue.
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Statement from Washington Fairness Coalition “On September 12, 2019, we launched the Washington Fairness Coalition, a coalition of community, labor, business and advocacy groups, all working to make sure I-1000 was upheld as law. We are proud of the campaign we ran to bring fairness and opportunit...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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This is so close, along with the confusion of a combined initiative and referendum, that it would easily pass with the benefit of presidential or midterm-level voter turnout. The same thing on the 2020 ballot would win by 2-5 points.
People reject I 1000 because they want a better Washington, not legal discrimination in the name of fairness.
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Nov 5
Andrew is a US Army veteran. And he supports I-1000 via Ref 88. ...
wafairness
Nov 5
Washingtonians—This is it. Election Day is upon us.
Let's make history tonight by becoming the 43rd state to allow for affirmative action.
Approve1000 via Ref 88! ...
wafairness
Nov 5
Washington's public school teachers are not fully representing our state's diversity.
Approving I-1000 via Ref 88 would change that. ...
wafairness
Nov 4
Let's restore justice for all. Let's ensure equitable access to public education, employment, and contracting. Let's Approve I-1000 via Ref 88.
Thank you School's Out Washington for supporting this campaign! ...
wafairness
Nov 4
Approve I-1000 via Ref 88. #Leveltheplayingfield ...
wafairness
Nov 4
Thank you Senator Patty Murray for endorsing I-1000 via Ref 88! ...