Chances are, this weekend is going to be hugely depressing. If you want something to look forward to and need to plan for better days ahead, consider making some time next Thursday night to spend with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D) as she visits our Capitol Hill for a Don’t Agonize, Organize Town Hall:

The Thursday, October 11th session at E Pike’s The Summit will be a time for “your questions, comments, and concerns,” as Jayapal and the crowd “discuss what is at stake in the November 6 midterm elections,” –- “and how we can make change,” the promo adds.

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Jayapal heads a roster of strong women candidates set to grace November’s ballot including Sen. Maria Cantwell (D), and state Rep. Nicole Macri (D). CHS talked with Jayapal here on the night of her strong showing in the August primary about other important state races in Washington.

For a more direct action, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is organizing a rally and march against the Kavanaugh nomination Saturday starting in Westlake Park at 3 PM.

Meanwhile, Saturday also brings another opportunity to stoke the fires of change as Kshama Sawant hosts her annual People’s Budget session at Seattle City Hall starting at 3 PM. Here’s what the People’s Budget effort focused on in 2017.