Whats Up WofA – Week of 08.04.2025
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Wednesday, August 6th 5:00pm – 6:00pm
From Barriers to Ballots: Opening Reception Arlington County Library
August 6 marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which some consider to be the crowning achievement of the 1960s Civil Rights movement. It was a milestone in the long struggle to extend political representation and voting rights to Black Americans. In partnership with several community organizations, Arlington Public Library’s exhibit tells the stories of activists, changemakers and everyday people in Arlington and Northern Virginia who fought for voting rights. Details Here
Thursday, August 7, 5:30-7:30 pm EDT.
This is the last week to help Georgia Dems prevent a voter purge.
Georgia is ready to purge its rolls of 455,000 “inactive” voters. Don’t miss the chance to call them and help them retain their voting rights. Sign up here for Thursday, August 7, 5:30-7:30 pm EDT. Training will be provided. Have questions? Email [email protected].
Friday, August 8th, 12:00pm
Power Lunch RSVP here
Saturday, August 9th, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Postcards in the Parlor
Postcard warriors will be meeting in the White Parlor at Clarendon Presbyterian Church on Saturday, from 10am-12pm. It’s BYOB & perhaps something to share. If you’re new to the group, please come to the lower door off the church parking lot & text the number posted there to be let in.
Friday, August 15th
Be Brave Day – Chalk Up Your Neighborhood!
Be Brave Day was proposed by The Visibility Brigade for the “message to become a mantra of hope and determination.” To celebrate Be Brave Day, chalk sidewalks in your neighborhood in front of your home, local restaurants and schools with artwork and written messages of how to be brave in this difficult time. Ask your friends, family and neighbors to chalk too! So, chalk your favorite example of how or why we need to be brave in words or pictures. It can be general or specific: vote, push back, protect healthcare, solidarity with immigrants. You get the idea 💡. Take a picture and send. If comfortable, feel free to include the “chalker” in the picture.
And a few pointers for success:
1. Chalk your message or artwork on your own property and public property. (ie: Democracy Needs Your Courage; Silence is Compliance etc…
2. Tag with #BeBrave when posting to social media.
3 . You can Direct Message WofA’s Social Media accounts or send your pics to WofA at
(318) 470-1837
4. G-rated!
Friday August 15th
Be Brave – Bridges!!!
SAVE THE DATE
We will be on 3 Bridges: Scott St, MOM’s/21st St, and Lincoln St Bridge (Arlington)
8/15 5-6:30 pm. We will post a message in honor of Be Brave Day. Come celebrate with us, enjoying the honks and community. Sign up for your bridge here:
August 21st 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Arlington De Escalation and Non-Violent Direct Action Training
Spaces are limited! More Info /Sign Up HERE
Thursday, September 4th 6:00 – 7:30
Jay Jones Fundraiser – Arlington
Join VA State Senator Barbara Favola and Host Committee for a fundraising reception honoring Jay Jones, the Democratic Nominee for VA Attorney General. RSVP HERE
Monday, September 8th 6:45pm – 7:45pm
WofA Membership Meeting – In Person!
The meeting will take place in “The Sanctuary” (main/upper level) – enter through the rainbow ramp door off of the parking lot. Clarendon Metro (.3 miles – 7 minute walk). You can park in the lot (GPS address next door to 1308 North Irving Street Arlington VA 22201) or on the street RSVP HERE
Saturday, Sep 13th – 9:30am
Save the Date Stacey Carroll Canvass! HoD #64 Details to follow!
WofA Merchandise Shop Is Now Open!!!
WofA Gear for Good Trouble Now Available!
Find the latest in WofA Resistance Gear and Accessories HERE
Now – Urgent!
Arlington County Residents! APS Must Maintain its Commitment to its Transgender Nondiscrimination Policy and PIP
If you are a parent or guardian of an APS student, an APS student, or an APS employee, or other APS community member please add your name using the form below to request that APS defend its nondiscrimination policies. This effort is being coordinated by the Arlington Gender Identity Alliance (AGIA), a group of parents working to make APS a welcoming place for trans and nonbinary students. Please fill out and submit form HERE
Urgent – Unmask Ice (Sign the Petition)
The law should require that people enforcing immigration law display their agency and name or badge during all enforcement actions. They should be forbidden from covering their faces with masks or balaclavas to obscure their identity (with exceptions for medical needs, environmental hazards or covert operations).Personal credentials and arrest authorization must be provided upon request. Sign the Petition Here
Now
Now – August 15
Postcards for Nicole Cole for Delegate HD66 – must be completed by August 15!
WofA is supporting Nicole Cole in her campaign for HD66. If you would like to order postcards, please fill out this form: Postcards must be completed by August 15. Within 48 hours of receipt of your form, you will receive an email with the postcard writing instructions and the address in Arlington where you can pick up your postcards. Order Postcards HERE
ICYMI
No Kings Day report from WofA’s own Eden Brown! Hands Across Arlington on Flag Day Brought Out 6,000. “We were unified. And that hasn’t happened in a while….” More HERE
Bill Fogarty’s Piece in the Falls Church News-Press No Kings Day and Dorothy Hamm: The local protests for “No Kings Day” on June 14 might go down in Arlington history as one of the biggest one-day demonstrations within Arlington’s borders …. Read more HERE
ONGOING
PFLAG Connects Monthly Meetings
Every month, our PFLAG Connects: Communities meet for safe, moderated, virtual meetings to seek guidance, ask questions, and learn from others who have been through similar experiences. Our current community offerings gather people of Latino, Black/African American, AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) backgrounds, as well as military families, families with gender-diverse loved ones, dads, and grandparents!
Check out the August PFLAG Connects: Communities meeting times at pflag.org/connects-communities.
Voting Activists Needed! NAACP – Arlington Branch Now – September
Please help the NAACP provide voting information/services at community events and at affordable housing properties. Sign Up HERE
Join Virginia’s largest nonpartisan voter protection effort as a volunteer
Voter Registration Drive Training – VA Department of Elections
Join WofA’s Visibility Brigade – Wednesdays and Sundays
Join the Rush Hour Resistance! Come join us WEDs 5:00-6:30 and SUNs 5:00-6:30 on an overpass near you to assemble oversized “scrabble” letters made of foam board to create inspiring messages for the passing motorists below. Visibility Brigades is part of a nationwide movement to show everyday people that they are not alone in these unprecedented times. Please email Maria to join the fun at [email protected]
Tesla Tuesday! Arlington, VA
Tuesdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm 2710 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
What’s the Plan – Indivisible – Thursdays 3:00pm
Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin each week, as we carve out an hour to discuss what’s happening and – more importantly – what’s the plan. RSVP HERE
Lobby Days with Senator Warner’s Office (Monthly Zoom)
RSVP HERE
ELECTIONS SECTION
All Things Virginia Elections: From Primaries thru November 4th Election!
Virginia Deadlines, Voter Registration and Updating; In Person Early Voting; and more can be found HERE
Follow WofA’s Power Pack – find more about these candidates and their districts HERE
Canvass for Abigail Spanberger and Stacey Carroll
Canvass for Delegate Josh Cole and Abigail Spanberger
Canvass for Nicole and the Democratic Ticket in Spotsy!
Canvass for Nicole and the Democratic Ticket in Caroline!
PROTESTS, RALLIES, EVENTS and MORE
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions
Indivisible’s website has specific messages for you to communicate with your Senators and Representatives offices, and includes scripts and a form that will automatically connect your phone with their offices.
CALLS TO ACTION
One Million Rising – Wednesdays in July and AugustLearn how to lead in this moment! A national effort to train one million people to help lead in this moment and gain the skills to lead others. This is how we build people power that can’t be ignored. You’re invited to join us – and lead. More info and Sign Up Here
Choose your Action at: 5Calls.org
