AS Clubs Categorically : Political
College Republicans
To provide representation to an underrepresented ideology here on campus. The club will provide an opportunity to voice opinions and debate politics in a respectful, reasoned environment.
Contact Person: Romaka Yniguez;
360-393-5190; wwucrepublican@gmail.com or yniguer@students.wwu.edu
Obama Vikings: WWU Students United for Barack Obama
Obama Vikings is a student group dedicated to informing Western students, networking with community organizations, and hosting events promoting Senator Obama's social/political efforts. We also are committed to giving out allies and opponents the utmost respect in an effort to promote democratic discourse.
Contact Person: Courtney Steffy;
360-773-8833; steffyc@cc.wwu.edu
Queers and Allies for Activism
Queers and Allies for Activism is a politically-charged club dedicated to fighting for the rights of the GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community locally and nationally. We are a social advocacy and political activism group focused on the GLBTQ community. All are welcome to join the fight. This is the first political group solely dedicated to the GLBTQ community on Western's campus. Join the fight. Make a difference today.
Contact Person: Josh Foley;
509-553-9463; wwuquafa@gmail.com or foleyj2@students.wwu.edu
Socialist Alternative
Socialist Alternative is a national organization with chapters in campuses, communities, and workplaces fighting against the exploitation and injustices people face every day. We are students organizing against tuition hikes and war, community activists fighting against budget cuts in public services; we are union actvists fighting for living-wage jobs and militant, democratic unions; we are people of all colors speaking out against racism and attacks on immigrants, women and men fighting sexism and homophobia.
Contact Person: Ramy Khalil;
713-458-0366; khalilr@students.wwu.edu
Website: http://www.socialistalternative.org
Students for a New Liberty
The U.S. Constitution and the rule of law provide the basis for a free country. Students for Ron Paul recognize this fact and are commited to raising awareness of his campaign for president of the United States in 2008.
Contact Person: Karl Poechlauer;
425-971-7160; karljpoechauer@yahoo.com
Students for Civic Engagement
The purpose of the Students for Civic Engagement is to promote political awareness and activism, through a forum that is non-partisan and focused on individual discourse.
Contact Person: Nikki Brown;
253-227-3731; studentsforcivicengagement@gmail.com or brownn23@cc.wwu.edu
Vikings' Community for Israel Awareness (Vikings CIA)
To present an impartial view and fair-based understanding of Middle Eastern politics, especially the Palestinian-Israeli situation. To give information about Middle Eastern culture.
Contact Person: Adi Kletter;
425-802-5468; klettea@cc.wwu.edu
Western Democrats
The Western Democrats serves as the official chapter of the Democratic Party at WWU. Whether you are interested in a political career, would like to meet and work with legislators at the local and national level, have an interest in progressive policy-making and current events, or would just like to engage with fellow Democrats at WWU, this is the place for you.
Contact Person: Anne Jansen;
(360) 820-9610; annjancan@gmail.com or westerndems@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.wwudems.org