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We are a statewide coalition of frontline communities—that means communities of color, Indigenous peoples, immigrants and refugees, and anyone else on the frontlines of climate change and environmental harm. We center equity for a #JustTransition.

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Front and Centered@frontandcentered· 7d

Over the weekend, multiple fires broke out across the state, adding to an already dangerous wildfire season that has hit Central and Eastern WA hard. Three fires known as the Spokane Complex, have resulted in what authorities are calling the most destructive disaster the city has ever faced.

Image from 2021 of a firefighting plane tackling wildfires in Wenatchee. Photo by Frank Cone.

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· 8d

How much water do hyperscale data centers use and what does it mean for frontline communities? We talked to frontline community organizations in WA about their experiences, concerns, and priorities when it comes to data centers. Learn more at frontandcentered.org/data-centers/.

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· 20d

💦Check out our water justice workshop report! From our April workshop, "Voices of Puget Sound: Findings from a Community Learning Workshop for Collective Action on Water Justice” covers our collective learnings and unlearnings about the state of the Puget Sound. frontandcentered.org/reports/

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· 27d

What are the costs frontline communities are being forced to pay toward the build-out and maintenance of data centers? It’s time to center the priorities and values of Washingtonians on the frontlines of climate change and environmental harm. RSVP for our briefing at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Brown-skinned, black-haired children wearing lime green soccer jerseys join hands in a scrum on the field. Overlaid on this photo in an image of a brown-skinned hand holding a red card that says "Give Data Centers the Red Card"

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Jun 8

Are you reading our blog series about the #ClimateCommitmentAct? 😁 In our latest piece, we explain how there's a real opportunity within the law for communities to advocate for pollution reductions and #CleanAir: frontandcentered.org/we-all-deser...

A brown-skinned man wearing a red shirt and a black baseball cap closes his eyes as he breathes in clean air.

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· May 27

Wishing all those who celebrate a blessed #EidAlAdha! We hope this Eid brings you feelings of joy, connection, and renewed strength during these difficult times. #EidMubarak to you all 🤩🤩🧡❤️💚💛

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Apr 23

The Margin is hosting a great talk this evening (5:00pm PT)! Join Aqsa, our Climate and Clean Energy Policy Lead, in conversation with The Margin's team. They'll be talking about our work to pass #HB1903 and the #EnergyJustice landscape in #WashingtonState! 🤩🤩 RSVP: riverside.com/webinar/dire...

Graphic advertising tonight's webinar: "Energy Poverty, Climate Justice, and the Fight to Keep the Heat On." Featured on the graphic are headshots of the participants: Aqsa (our Climate and Clean Energy Policy Lead) and The Margin's team (reporter Amal, photographer Chona, and managing editor Ko).

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Mar 11

Friends, thank you. Together we made sure the WA State House and Senate passed HB 1903! 💪🏽💪🏽 But the bill isn't law yet. To bring energy bill assistance to Washingtonians, @governorferguson.bsky.social needs to ✍🏽sign✍🏽 HB 1903. Use our form to urge the governor to sign: win.newmode.net/urge-gov-fer...

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Mar 6

We're near the end of the WA legislative session and the HEAL Act, which we helped pass in 2021, is under attack. Proposed budget cuts will harm efforts to make a Healthy Environment for All a reality😓 Act NOW! Take 30 seconds to tell lawmakers to fund HEAL properly: win.newmode.net/protect-land...

May 2021 — Front and Centered staff, coalition members, supporters, and elected officials convened at the Duwamish Longhouse in South Seattle to watch Governor Jay Inslee sign the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act into law.

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Mar 4

We are SO CLOSE to getting #HB1903—our bill to bring monthly energy bill assistance to Washingtonians in need—passed by the legislature and sent to the governor's desk! 🤩🤩 Help us cross the finish line! Use our form to tell your State Senator to vote YES on HB 1903: win.newmode.net/support-ener...

Graphic showing far HB 1903 has progressed in the legislative process. Just one more vote would pass the bill and bring it to the governor's desk!

Screen capture of Front and Centered staff testifying in favor of House Bill 1903 at the Washington State House Appropriations Committee meeting on Feb. 5, 2026.

Oct. 20, 2025 (Seattle, WA) — Front and Centered coalition members and staff pose for a group photo at their annual coalition summit.

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Feb 25

At our 2nd ever Advocacy Day in Olympia we had 28 meetings w/ members of House & Senate, Republicans & Democrats. We were joined by Outreach & Transform Lives, Asian Pacific Islander Coalition Yakima, DUWAMISH RIVER COMMUNITY COALITION, Africans on the Eastside, Mason County Climate Justice & more!

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Feb 21

Learn more about WA's energy utilities oversight, regulation & how equity is being brought into these systems. 💡how to expand community capacity and education in the energy landscape? 💡 what is WA Utilities & Transportation Commission anyways? frontandcentered.org/what-equity-... @wautc.bsky.social

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Feb 3

After you sign in PRO, you can use our handy quick action form 😁😁 to email lawmakers and urge them to schedule #HB1903 for a vote and pass it out of committee: win.newmode.net/frontandcent... If we pass 1903 outof Appropriations, we'll send our bill to a vote by the full House of Representatives! 🥳

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Feb 3

First, you can sign in PRO before the Appropriations Committee meets this Thursday morning using this link: app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie... (What does it mean to sign in PRO? It's as simple as sharing your name, email, city, and ZIP code while declaring your stance as "PRO"—in support of #HB1903!)

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Feb 3

We have exciting news: HouseBill 1903—our priority bill to bring monthly energy bill relief to households in need—is scheduled for a hearing this Thursday morning in the House Appropriations Committee! 🥳🥳 #WAleg Read on to learn how you can take two actions in just two minutes to help pass #HB1903!

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Jan 19

Today, we celebrate the work of Dr. #MartinLutherKingJr and Black leaders past and present who created and continue to create lasting change and a legacy of equity, hope, and love. Especially on #MLKDay, we are reminded that "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." 🧡❤️💚💛

A sepia-toned image of Martin Luther King Jr. speaking to a crowd gathered at the Washington Monument. The image reads: "Martin Luther King Jr. Day — The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."

Base photo courtesy of the National Park Service and used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 2.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Quotes from a 1967 report to Southern Christian Leadership Conference staff by Martin Luther King Jr.:

"We must recognize that we can't solve our problem now until there is a radical redistribution of economic and political power... this means a revolution of values and other things.

"We must see now that the evils of racism, economic exploitation and militarism are all tied together... you can't really get rid of one without getting rid of the others."

Quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1967 "Beyond Vietnam" speech:

"When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, materialism, and militarism are incapable of being conquered.

"A true revolution of values will soon look uneasily on the glaring contrast of poverty and wealth.

"A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual death."

Black-and-white file photo of Martin Luther King Jr. speaking to a crowd. Used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Jan 13

Despite widespread opposition, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency finalized a permit modification allowing Ash Grove to burn MORE toxic tires.🔥We joined Duwamish River Community Coalition to appeal & protect health of our community members & environment. earthjustice.org/press/2026/g... @earthjustice.org

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Jan 12

On 1st day of legislative session see our statement + take action! 👉 We don't support Gov. Ferguson’s proposal to shift funding source for #WorkingFamiliesTaxCredit entirely to the #ClimateCommitmentAct. We support WFTC which must be funded thru general fund. frontandcentered.org/front-and-ce...

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Jan 1

At our briefing you'll learn about our priority legislation, like #HB1303 (part of our CURB Pollution campaign which aims to protect communities from harmful facilities), and #HB1903 part of our Right to Energy campaign, which seeks to ensure energy assistance for low-income Washingtonians). #WAleg

Oct. 20, 2025 (Seattle, WA) — Front and Centered coalition members and staff pose for a group photo in the courtyard of the historic Labour Temple on the first day of Front and Centered's annual coalition summit.

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Dec 21

Hey friends, we're closed for the rest of 2025! You will probably see some updates here cuz social media never sleeps 😁 but our offices are closed and we'll be back in full swing on Jan. 5. 🤗 Happy #WinterSolstice and make sure to take time to connect with loved ones and practice self-care! 🥰

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Nov 19

Thank you to all who showed up to our offices yesterday to join us in discussion, and special thanks to Krystal Two Bulls of Honor the Earth as well as Jordan Harmon and Mary Crowe of @ienearth.bsky.social for joining us as panelists! 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Together we created a space to share, learn, and ideate. 🧡❤️💚💛

Nov. 17, 2025 (Seattle) — From left to right: Johnny Buck (Indigenous Just Transition); Mary Crowe (Indigenous Environmental Network); Krystal Two Bulls (Honor the Earth); and Jordan Harmon (Indigenous Environmental Network) speak to the gathered attendees as Front and Centered staff members look on.

Nov. 17, 2025 (Seattle) — Several event attendees mill about the space and chat with each other as they enjoy food and drink and spend time reading large fact posters about data centers and AI.

Nov. 17, 2025 (Seattle) — A wide-angle view from the back of the event space showing about thirty people in conversation with panelists and guest speakers on data centers and artificial intelligence.

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Nov 14

Communities in #WashingtonState are actively discussing the impacts of #AI and #DataCenters. You're invited to our free event: a casual gathering with food and drink, featuring Indigenous and frontline perspectives on this timely issue! 😎😎 RSVP at your earliest convenience: luma.com/is6pzkz4

Join us this Monday evening for a free, casual event with food and drink (RSVP is required)! We warmly invite you to a casual reception and community gathering: "Data, Energy, and Water Futures: A Discussion Featuring Indigenous and Frontline Perspectives on AI and Data Centers."

Front and Center and Indigenous Just Transition are hosting this evening roundtable and conversation to explore how AI, data centers, and digital infrastructure are reshaping Indigenous and frontline communities. The event will feature Indigenous leaders and voices discussing data sovereignty, water stewardship, and energy justice.

Please RSVP at your earliest convenience to reserve your spot at our gathering: https://luma.com/is6pzkz4

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Nov 4

Election Day is here and you still have time to cast your ballot! 😁😁 Eligible voters have until 8PM to register to vote or update their information in person (and vote) at a voting center or county elections department office📝 Confirm or update your voter registration info ASAP at VoteWA.Gov! 😎😎

Close up photo of a hand holding a signed and sealed vote-by-mail ballot.

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Oct 23

Our coalition member Mother Africa will be hosting a fantastic evening of free food, fashion, storytelling, music, and more this Saturday at their cultural night! 🤩🤩 Check out the flyer for details and please send a quick email or voicemail to let the team know how many people are coming with you 😎

Mother Africa's Cultural Night takes place on Saturday, October 25, from 4 to 7 pm at the Family Life Center in Federal Way. The address is 32275 32nd Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98001. Please email info@motherafrica.org or leave a voicemail at 253-277-7625 to RSVP for yourself and whoever is coming with you. Dress in your cultural attire and bring your joy!

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Oct 16

We still have tickets for our 10th Anniversary Birthday Bash, happening on Monday! 🥳 Join us for a special evening where we'll enjoy delicious food/drink and honor ten years of climate and #EnvironmentalJustice leadership, movement building, and community power across #WashingtonState: luma.com/FC10

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Oct 10

Hats off to Fridays—our special edition 10th anniversary caps have arrived!

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Sep 27

Join our coalition member, the Urban League, this weekend for community and food justice! 😻😻 Discover one of the nation’s largest community-run food forests through a guided farm tour, exploring how sustainable farming and community care come together to create an abundant urban landscape 🌱🏢🍉🍆🌽🌿

Join the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle at the Beacon Food Forest for a vibrant community gathering dedicated to land stewardship, food development, and hands-on learning.

Discover one of the nation’s largest community-run food forests through a guided farm tour, exploring how sustainable farming, permaculture, and community care come together to create an abundant urban landscape.

Participate in interactive workshops led by local farmers, gardeners, and food justice advocates.

Connect with neighbors over farm-fresh tastings, swap stories, and leave with the knowledge, resources, and inspiration to grow your own food and care for our shared environment.

Details:

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time: 11am-2pm

Location: S. Dakota St. Seattle, WA 98108

For any questions, please contact Garrett Johnson, gjohnson@urbanleague.org

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Sep 22

10/1 event: Local #ClimateJustice leaders discuss using joy + storytelling to build relationships & actualize climate resilience strategies. Incl. our Dir of Community Innovation, Evaluation & Learning Esther Min! townhallseattle.org/event/advanc... @townhallseattle.bsky.social @uwdeohs.bsky.social

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Sep 12

Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood doesn't have a grocery store and is considered a food desert. The owners of local bagel shop Bloom Bistro coordinated a trial farmers market that is happening every Thursday 'til Oct. 9 gauge interest and demand. You support will help secure fresh food in Gtown!😍🙏🏽🌽

A sign advertising the trial farmer's market in Georgetown. Happening every Thursday from 3 to 7 pm, with October 9 being the final day.

Front and Centered@frontandcentered· Aug 5

It's #ElectionDay in #WashingtonState! Make sure you submit your ballot today by 8pm. 😎😎 Turnout in these odd-year elections is always on the low side, and folks on the frontlines are often not well-represented in the results. Let's make sure we make our voices heard: go out and vote before 8pm! 🙏🏽🙏🏽