We’re pairing with youth voting org The Washington Bus Education Fund to put congressional and legislative candidates through a little light torture! Think our signature Hot Ones-esque format meets a reality-tv-inspired Westside tradition for Candidate Survivor: Spokane's Spiciest Candidate Forum.

Recap Pride Weekend Seattle Pride March and Trans Pride!! Fellows and staff all showed up to celebrate our local community with lots of love. We are more than proud to be the state's frontline defense for trans & queer youth ❤️ Huge thanks to both events for welcoming our staff and fellows!!

CANDIDATE SURVIVOR WEST IS NOW ALL AGES! Alright players, we heard you out. We talked with the refs, and we're making a rule change. This year, for the first time in a good while, Candidate Survivor Seattle will be all ages! Tickets are still free, RSVP today to ensure your spot at CS WEST!

For the last few months, we’ve been cooking up something hot…a candidate forum for those who like their local politics with a bit of spice. 🔥For more info check out our ticketing page: bit.ly/SpicyCS26

Tatiana Brown is the Co-Chair of Washington State’s Environmental Justice Council and a Collaborative Governance Specialist. Brown is a consummate political analyst with clear environmental bonafides. Let’s not settle for what is familiar—let’s dare to choose better. Vote Brown.

Hannah Sabio-Howell is running against a Moderate Corporate Democrat who has taken thousands in corporate PAC donations. She, on the other hand, has taken no such donations and is running a people-powered challenge for the incumbent’s senate seat. Vote Sabio-Howell.

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📣 ENDORSEMENTS ALERT 📣 Led by the Youth Endorsement Council, the Washington Bus is backing these incredible, pro-youth change makers this election cycle. We're focusing on critical races where insurgent candidates are challenging the status quo. View our full list of endorsements on our website!

Are you mapping out your July social calendar + yearning for events focused on local civics? Well then: good news! We're helping throw this year's Candidate Survivor (a lively political forum) with @washingtonbus.org + Converge Media. TUES JULY 16 @ NEUMOS FREE TIX: givebutter.com/candidate-su...

BUS BASH PERFORMER REVEAL! Hollow Daze is the product of a lead vocalist who can’t stand the spotlight, a bassist who’s only been playing bass for a year, a pianist with a nonexistent attention span, a drummer who can’t match pitch, and a life long love for music shared between all four of them.

Can you give us 6 or 7 dollars a month?🥺 you'll be a critical source of support for our most important programs like our esteemed summer fellowship, the newly expanded bus underground, and our statewide campus voter project! head to bit.ly/BUS6767 to participate in our 67 monthly donor challenge!

BUS BASH PERFORMER REVEAL! Hot Stepmom is an indie-alternative band based out of Tacoma, formed in July 2021. The band’s current lineup consists of Anna Norris (Guitar, Vocals), Jarin Szewczyk (Bass), Benjamin Babcock (Drums), and Justin Middleton (Guitar).

Midnight Parkway is a pop punk trio with an alt-pop heartbeat—combining big hooks, powerful vocals, and late-night emotion. Blending nostalgic influences with modern energy, their music is built for windows-down drives and volume turned all the way up—a soundtrack for growing up without growing old.

BUS JOB ALERT! The Washington Bus is seeking Campus Leads to elevate our student organizing work on college campuses this election cycle!

ORGANIZER IN RESIDENCE—Lac Tran is a young leader from White Center who is building youth power across Washington State. He's been a lobbyist, an organizer, a club leader, and a community builder.

BUS JOB ALERT! The WA Bus is seeking Campus Leads to elevate our student organizing work on college campuses this election cycle! You can find the application at our website in our bio, or type in this bit(.)ly link to your browser: - bit.ly/CampusLeadIntern2026

BUS JOB ALERT! The Washington Bus is seeking a creative and collaborative Digital Organizing Intern to join our incredible team of powerful narrative organizers—who are driving our youth agenda forward by changing hearts and minds through digital tactics.

BUS BASH IS BACK! But this year we're heating thing up with a SUMMER CONCERT! 🔥😱 Get ready to rock out to some sick jams from local bands: Hot Stepmom, Midnight Parkway, and Hollow Daze. You don't wanna miss out on this, get your tickets today!🚍💜 🎫https://givebutter.com/busbash26

ICYMI: our work in getting the millionaires tax is getting some attention! the bus is extremely proud to have been part of this fight. we're even more proud of our amazing young leaders who stepped up to become narrators and ambassadors of youth priorities this legislative session!

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Each election cycle, we convene the Youth Endorsement Council, a dedicated group of volunteers ages 16-25 who serve as our electoral hawks and policy wonks. These youth leaders analyze the electoral environment and strategically guide our endorsement process.

BUS ALERT 🚨 WE ARE COMING TO SPOKANE! Join us for a casual all-ages Happy Hour at the Downtown Spokane Library on May 8th to hear more from Spokane youth and local electeds about the incredible work happening in the Spokane area to build youth power 💪 RSVP at bit.ly/spokaneHH SEE YOU THERE! 👋

BUS JOB ALERT! The Washington Bus is seeking energetic and enthusiastic Field Canvassers to join in our efforts to mobilize thousands of young people to vote in the Primary and General Elections for our endorsed candidates and ballot measures!

2026 LEGISLATURE COMES TO A CLOSE! at the bus, we're incredibly proud of the collective organizing of youth this session and the role we played in getting historic pro-youth policies passed. a lot of the fights we waged this session were the culmination of organizing efforts spanning years of work!

What a vibe ✨ There's no feeling in the world like seeing a #WALeg bill to make the ultra-rich pay what they owe in taxes get signed into law after fighting hard with your best buds @balanceourtaxcode.bsky.social to make it happpen. (shoutout to @washingtonbus.org for the 1st photo!)

BREAKING NEWS: Governor Ferguson signs into law a historic MILLIONAIRES TAX + it includes FREE LUNCH for K-12 youth!

we're the bus you were born to ride ✨🚌 the washington bus is the largest youth-led, base-building organization dedicated to building and harnessing political power and leadership among young washingtonians, especially those who have been historically disenfranchised. 🚌🙌

Join The Washington Bus and Balance our Tax Code for a casual happy hour at @stoupbrewing_capitolhill to celebrate progressive revenue wins that will FUND OUR FUTURE! 🎉 When: April 15th at 6pm Where: Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill RSVP at bit.ly/TaxDayHappyHour

BUS JOB ALERT! our mighty crew is expanding—we're hiring a Western Washington High School Organizer to drive our High School programming! Find the job application and full job description at the link in our bio, or type in this bit(.)ly links to your browser: - bit.ly/26HighSchoolOrganizer

we're looking for an artist 🎨🖌🖼 we're seeking to contract a digital artist to design fun, youth-focused stickers, t-shirts, and other physical merchandise that will engage diverse youth audiences and support our mission to build youth power across Washington State.

We're excited to announce our Build The Bench training program for campaigns in E WA! Want to build your campaigns & organizing chops & make new connections? @washingtonbus.org @workingfamilies.org Stipend provided! Applications close Thur. March 26th 11:59PM: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

After a historic debate, the state legislature has decided to choose progress and investment OVER sacrifice and capitulation. SB 6346 now heads to the Governor's Desk for a final signature. Governor Ferguson MUST sign this legislation to defend our state's critical investments.

A YOUTH-LED CO-LEARNING SPACE - Join us virtually on March 11th for Bus Underground, a space for youth, by youth, for building leadership and organizing skills. Learn more and RSVP at busunderground.org Wednesday, March 11th 5pm - 7pm Virtual - RSVP for zoom link! busunderground.org

As we speak, a bill designed to roll back a critical revenue source for our state's legacy trust account is advancing in the Senate. When lawmakers passed this funding expansion last year, they made a promise to the youngest residents of our state to protect and defend investments in our education.

YOUTH-LED CO-LEARNING SPACE - Join us either in-person at the Bus Office in Seattle or the Saranac Building in Spokane on March 4th for a session of Bus Underground, a space for youth, by youth, for building leadership and organizing skills. Learn more and RSVP at busunderground.org

Alexis Tran, an incredible young advocate and youth community leader from Renton urges members of the legislature to pass genuine, transformative revenue that will power investments for youth across our state.

A YOUTH-LED CO-LEARNING SPACE - Join us either in-person at the Bus Office in Seattle or the Saranac Building in Spokane on February 18th for an introduction to Bus Underground, a space for youth, by youth, for building leadership and organizing skills.

friends with benefits is so back! 😘 🚌 this valentines day, show (b)us some love and help support our leadership development work by telling your bus story, buying some friends with benefits merch, signing up to volunteer, or making a monthly donation! 💝

*announcer voice* - YOU'VE GOT 30 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR OUR SUMMER FELLOWSHIP! If you need more information on what awesome stuff fellows will be doing this summer, visit our website at washingtonbus.org/fellowship (you can apply there as well!)

ICYMI: our work with seattle mayor katie wilson is making waves! the team at the bus is proud to have supported the work of the youth & student advisors on mayor wilson's transition team. we co-lead and supported several listening sessions across seattle.

The situation for youth in Washington is dire. Join the Bus in demanding our leaders pass substantial revenue to defend our state from budget cuts. You can write to your leaders at bit.ly/FUNDWANOW

during our listening sessions with @mayorkatiewilson's transition team, we heard over and over that young people feel unsafe in their schools, on the bus, and on our streets. head to bit.ly/protectseattleyouth to tell mayor wilson and city council that we demand action now.

HEY KIDS! bus underground is launching again for 2026 + we're now serving spokane youth too! Bus Underground is a youth-led organizer clinic focused on drop-in skill-sharing, leadership development, and building lasting connections within a community of organizing.

2026 FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! The WA Bus Ed Fund is excited to announce openings for 12 fellows for our upcoming summer cohort. These part-time, paid internships will span 8 weeks and are aimed at all young folks (18+) dedicated to social justice and mobilizing the youth vote.

ICYMI: The WA Bus and the WSA are re-launching our online portal for youth to directly message their legislators to defend and codify the Washington College Grant—the nation's most accessible financial aid program. Join us, and send a letter to your legislators at bit.ly/WEFUNDFUTURES

To kick off the campaign to defend higher education in WA State, the WA Bus and our partners at the WA Student Association and Communities for our Colleges came together to discuss the future of financial aid and higher ed in the upcoming session!

BUS JOB ALERT! our mighty crew is expanding—we're hiring an experienced ORGANIZING DIRECTOR to lead organizing and programs through the Washington Bus and the Washington Bus Education Fund! - bit.ly/26organizingdirector

YOUTH TAKE OVER THE CAPITOL! Join young people across Washington as we gather in Olympia for a day of advocacy. Join us on February 9th and be part of the party!

everything is so much more expensive 😭 we have exciting plans for 2026, but are launching our final fundraising campaign of the year to provide the critical fuel we need to keep growing and meeting young people where they are 📣 help us raise $100K by 12/31 - head to washingtonbus.org/donate