Join us at our Common Power Seattle Office for a viewing party of Pramila Jayapal's Immigration Justice Resistance Lab Training on Sunday, October 19th from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

Important note: This is a viewing event for the Resistance Lab training happening on zoom, Pramila Jayapal will not be present at this event.

We will have snacks, drinks and training materials available to watch and discuss the training together in community.

We hope you can join us!

Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2 PM to support local organizers and community members engaged in advocacy. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and community!

We’re proud to support and endorse the Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests and rallies every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity!

Join us for live trainings on voter engagement and tech support on Slack, and canvassing tools—perfect for preparing for your next door-knocking shift.

Check out the Mobilize event page to learn more.

Before we take to the streets, join Common Power for a day of creativity, community, and purpose. We’ll gather together to make bold, beautiful protest signs, connect with fellow CP folks, and pick up your official Common Power gear ahead of No Kings Day.

Don't miss out on the fun of designing your own CP T-shirt! We will have black and white t-shirts available and CP branding logos/ designs you can iron onto your swag. We also encourage you to bring tote bags or other CP swag you may have at home to decorate with exclusive CP branding.

This is our space to get ready, recharge, and remind each other why we show up - for democracy, for justice, and for each other. Whether you’re a seasoned CP volunteer or brand new to the movement, come be part of the energy that fuels the fight for people power.

We’ll bring the supplies, merch, and good vibes — you bring your ideas, your passion, and your friends. Let’s build, create, and prepare to make a statement together in Seattle!

Lectures: Thursdays, Oct. 9, 16, and 30 from 5-6:30 pm PST

Strategy and Historical Empowerment! The NAACP, SNCC, Black Panther Party, and Lowndes County Freedom Organization. What they teach us about leadership, change, and power!

Join Dr. Terry Anne Scott, Director of the Institute for Common Power, as she examines what we can learn from notable historical organizations that challenged racial injustice as they fought for freedom and equity. Unpack the triumphs and challenges of these organizations, and learn how their strategies can inform our collective fight against the forces attempting to destroy us. They are not going to win!

Join Common Power’s door-knocking efforts in support of Katie Wilson across Othello Mondays and Saturdays between the Oct. 4th and Oct. 18th. You'll be guided every step of the way by a trained Common Power lead who will get you prepped and confident for your shift.

What to expect:

• Communications from canvassing lead before and during your shift

• Training before your shift begins

• Door-knocking in pairs

• Group debrief

Looking for a shift? Download the Common Power Action App with the buttons below!

Are you new to Common Power and unsure where to begin? We've got you covered!

Join our dynamic infosession for an inside look at Common Power’s mission, programs, and departments. This is your chance to explore how you can get involved, connect with our community, and take the first step toward meaningful action.

Bring your questions—we’ve got answers! Leave with the knowledge and tools to get started. Welcome to Common Power!

Please join Common Power’s Executive Director Charles Douglas and former U of Washington Professor David Domke on zoom Wednesday, Oct 15, at 5 pm PT, for this event: “Bending the Arc of American Democracy”.

Every day in America that we are still fighting for democracy is a day we need to embrace. The fight to win Congress in 2026 began in September with special US House elections in Virginia and Arizona. And now we enter a crucial four-week window: the November 2025 elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and California. Winning in these three states gives the Dems a boost of hope and momentum heading into 2026, AND super important, gives the Dems a chance to hold their own in the current US House redistricting battles.

Get trained on techniques for engaging with voters: A virtual community sharing space to share challenges, solutions, and strategies to talk to voters in all our actions.

We'll go over different types of voter conversations, engagement techniques, and scenarios together!

Join Common Power for an interview with Adelita Grijalva withCharles Douglas. We will discuss her campaign, Mike Johnson's refusal to swear her in, and her plans once she joins her colleagues in the House of Representatives.

Once the interview is over, our Fieldwork staff member Leslie will run a Q&A session. Common Power was in Arizona in September to support her win in Arizona and is proud to support a leader like Adelita.

Come learn more about Adelita's fight to join the House of Representatives.

Join Common Power’s door-knocking efforts in support of Katie Wilson across Othello Mondays and Saturdays between the Oct. 4th and Oct. 18th. You'll be guided every step of the way by a trained Common Power lead who will get you prepped and confident for your shift.

What to expect:

• Communications from canvassing lead before and during your shift

• Training before your shift begins

• Door-knocking in pairs

• Group debrief

Looking for a shift? Download the Common Power Action App with the buttons below!

This will be the third 4-book series facilitated by the Educators for Democracy team at The Institute for Common Power. The Educators for Democracy are current frontline teachers who are experienced in instructional design and who are committed to the work of teaching truth. For the Fall 2025 series we are intentionally highlighting graphic novel and younger reader texts. This series will feature discussion of:

September 8th - Kindred by Octavia Butler (read either the graphic novel or original novel)

October 13th - How the García Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez (young adult)

November 11th - March by John Lewis (read all three books or just book one)

December 9th - Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe (graphic novel)

All meetings are on the following Tuesdays (aside from the 8th) from 4:30-6:00 PST / 7:30-9:00 EST

Banned Books Club is a free event (donations always appreciated!) facilitated by the Educators for Democracy team at The Institute for Common Power.

Join Common Power’s door-knocking efforts in support of Katie Wilson across Othello Mondays and Saturdays between the Oct. 4th and Oct. 18th. You'll be guided every step of the way by a trained Common Power lead who will get you prepped and confident for your shift.

What to expect:

• Communications from canvassing lead before and during your shift

• Training before your shift begins

• Door-knocking in pairs

• Group debrief

Looking for a shift? Download the Common Power Action App with the buttons below!

Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2 PM to support local organizers and community members engaged in advocacy. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and community!

We’re proud to support and endorse the Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests and rallies every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity!

Join us for live trainings on voter engagement and tech support on Slack, and canvassing tools—perfect for preparing for your next door-knocking shift.

Check out the Mobilize event page to learn more.

Lectures: Thursdays, Oct. 9, 16, and 30 from 5-6:30 pm PST

Strategy and Historical Empowerment! The NAACP, SNCC, Black Panther Party, and Lowndes County Freedom Organization. What they teach us about leadership, change, and power!

Join Dr. Terry Anne Scott, Director of the Institute for Common Power, as she examines what we can learn from notable historical organizations that challenged racial injustice as they fought for freedom and equity. Unpack the triumphs and challenges of these organizations, and learn how their strategies can inform our collective fight against the forces attempting to destroy us. They are not going to win!

Please join Common Power’s Executive Director Charles Douglas and former U of Washington Professor David Domke on zoom Wednesday, Oct 8, at 5 pm PT, for this event: “Bending the Arc of American Democracy: The Fight for 2026 Is On Now in 2025 in VA, NJ, and CA”.

Every day in America that we are still fighting for democracy is a day we need to embrace. The fight to win Congress in 2026 began in September with special US House elections in Virginia and Arizona. And now we enter a crucial four-week window: the November 2025 elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and California. Winning in these three states gives the Dems a boost of hope and momentum heading into 2026, AND super important, gives the Dems a chance to hold their own in the current US House redistricting battles.

For volunteers who are ready to travel with us or want to learn more. The training will cover what you can expect from a trip, and the steps involved in preparing to travel with us, and what a CP trip looks like once we are on the ground!

Join us for a book talk with Dr. Keisha Blain, who will discuss her new book, Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights, with Institute Director Dr. Terry Anne Scott.

Keisha N. Blain is a professor of Africana studies and history at Brown University. She is a Guggenheim, Carnegie, and New America Fellow, and author—most recently of the National Book Critics Circle Award finalist Until I Am Free. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

New and returning volunteers are welcome to learn about how we do FIeldwork at CP. We introduce the CP Way, our values and Fieldwork principles, how to navigate our door-knocking opportunities with the new administration and what’s coming up for volunteers to plug into.

You're invited to come for a Common Power Open House on October 6th!

Drop in online or in-person at any time between 4:30 - 6:30 pm. In-person will be at the Common Power office at 107 Spring St in downtown Seattle. This will be an opportunity to connect with Common Power's staff and learn more about what's emerging in our three departments: Fieldwork, Action Academy and the Institute for Common Power. This event is for members of our community and newcomers.

Bring questions and friends, and come learn what's cooking at Common Power!

Come out to our Team New Jersey Community Meeting! You'll get the opportunity to meet our trip leads and our canvass leads, get updated on how we're doing on the ground in the area this Fall so far, and introduce yourself to the rest of the team 😎

Join Common Power’s door-knocking efforts in support of Katie Wilson across Othello Mondays and Saturdays between the Oct. 4th and Oct. 18th. You'll be guided every step of the way by a trained Common Power lead who will get you prepped and confident for your shift.

What to expect:

• Communications from canvassing lead before and during your shift

• Training before your shift begins

• Door-knocking in pairs

• Group debrief

Looking for a shift? Download the Common Power Action App with the buttons below!

Join Common Power’s door-knocking efforts in support of Katie Wilson across New Holly on October 4th from 11am to 2pm. You'll be guided every step of the way by a trained Common Power lead who will get you prepped and confident for your shift.

What to expect:

• Communications from canvassing lead before and during your shift

• Training before your shift begins

• Door-knocking in pairs

• Group debrief

Looking for a shift? Download the Common Power Action App with the buttons below!

Coming off one of the biggest mayoral debates this season, Common Power will be hosting Katie Wilson at our Seattle office.

Supporting Breakthrough leaders that meet the moment.

Incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrel and mayoral primary winner, Katie Wilson are scheduled to debate on Oct. 3rd at 8pm PST.

In true Common Power fashion, we're holding space to watch this debate in community with pizza and drinks.

Beat us there - Ballard Stoup Brewing at 7:30pm

Our Staging Ground is open every Friday from 10:30 AM–2 PM to support local organizers and community members engaged in advocacy. Stop by for snacks, coffee, sign-making supplies, a bathroom break, and community!

We’re proud to support and endorse the Seattle Trouble Makers, who host weekly protests and rallies every Friday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM at the Seattle Henry Jackson Federal Building. We encourage you to attend and stand in solidarity!

Join us for live trainings on voter engagement and tech support on Slack, and canvassing tools—perfect for preparing for your next door-knocking shift.

Check out the Mobilize event page to learn more.

Get hands-on help with the Common Power Action app! Drop in on Zoom to get support with creating your account, logging in, signing up for trips/shifts and overall for any questions on how to navigate. We’ll troubleshoot and make sure you’re set for fall travel!

Our Monthly Community Meetings take place every 1st Thursday of the month. This is a valuable opportunity for us to gather virtually and delve into the latest updates at Common Power. These meetings serve as an ideal platform to explore the various programs our dedicated staff are developing, seek clarification through interactive Q&A sessions, or enjoy the warmth of our community.

All meetings will be recorded for the benefit of our community and will be made available on CP's YouTube channel a few days after the event.

Your participation and support are greatly appreciated! Thank you for being part of Common Power.