In this, Um, Civics lesson, Emily and Samie deliver a crash course in democracy, local gossip, and feminist rage, starting with a troll who accidentally inspired a civics lesson on misogyny and city budgets. From Bob Ferguson’s cat influencer to suffragist ghosts and Pete Buttigieg, the episode reminds us that politics is everywhere, whether we like it or not.

The takeaway? Register to vote, and do something useful, say “stop” to your racist uncle, and keep being joyfully, unapologetically woke, because nothing terrifies fascists more than a happy feminist with a ballot and a sense of humor.

Must Dos

Washington State Voter registration and ballot management portal - VoteWa.gov

All Things Elections in Washington State - Washington Secretary of State

Watch

Emily’s Highlights Story that Dude is Referencing
We are not bending the knee. My response to AG Bondi and President Trump - WA Governor and State Legislature Press Conference, Facebook

Gov. Ferguson signs executive order protecting immigrants' data rights after KING 5 investigation - KING 5
WeAreOneAmerica September 27 Press Conference - Facebook
Great American Bitch, Suffs The Musical - YouTube

Read

Hawaii to join West Coast Health Alliance with Washington, California, and Oregon - Office of Governor Bob Ferguson

Megan Dunn & June Robinson’s Support for Scott Murphy is Cringe AF - reddit.com/r/everett

Reminder: Washington Dems Promised to Expand Abortion Access—But Just Proposed an $8.5 Million Cut - Jezebel

How the Supreme Court’s Latest Decision Clears the Way for Racial Profiling During Immigration Raids - American Immigration Council

‘Here Lies a Suffragist’: Election Day thanks to the pioneers - by Julie Muhlstein, Everett Herald
Jennie Samuels (1868-1948) - History Link
Inez Milholland (1886 - 1916) - Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

Alice Paul (1885-1977) - National Women’s History Museum
Who Runs The World? Women Control 85% Of Purchases, 29% Of STEM Roles - Forbes

Places to Get Involved or Give Money

Snohomish County Democrats

We Are One America
Alliance for Gun Responsibility

Washington Institute for a Democratic Future
Everett Office of Neighborhoods

Visit

Emma Yule Park - Yelp

Suffs the Musical - Website

Votes for Women - Washington State History Museum
Evergreen Cemetery - Everett Public Library

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First.Cat.Peter - Instagram

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Kamala Harris at Benaroya Hall, November 5, 2025

Snohomish’s Lost Cemetery: Cadaver Dog Demonstration & other events!

Other Resources

Washington Public Disclosure Commission

Snohomish County Elections