Events
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Protest Trump’s Arch with Rep. Don Beyer
Memorial Bridge Circle Memorial Avenue, Arlington, VA, United StatesAs we’ve witnessed countless times, the Trump administration regularly attempts to circumvent the rules and laws that have governed this country for 250 years. Now, as a self-indulgent project, Donald Trump plans to build a 250-foot arch without Congressional approval, a clear violation of federal law. But Trump’s planned construction of his “Triumphal Arch” is…
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Turn ‘I Don’t Vote’ into the Start (Not the End) of a Conversation
VirtualGOTVYou’ve heard it at the door or on the phone: “Oh, I don’t vote.” Conversation over, right? Not so fast. More than one in three eligible voters skipped the 2024 elections—and here’s the surprising thing: many actually agree with Democratic priorities. If even a small fraction vote in this year’s midterms, they can move our…
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Parade of Inflatables and Super Heroes
Clarendon Metro 3100 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, United StatesGOTVGather at Clarendon metro and walk to Courthouse plaza to encourage people to vote early at the Courthouse polling station which is open until 7 pm that day. Or meet us at Courthouse plaza if walking is not your thing. No need to RSVP. See you there.
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October Weekend of Action
October Big Weekend of Action Meetup 445 Kings Grant Rd., Virginia BeachGOTVThe third annual ##OCTOBER WEEKEND OF ACTION is October 2-4 in Virginia Beach and Coastal Virginia and draws activists from all over the country! Sign up for any or all of our three activities to support get out the vote efforts in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. Let's flip it blue! This is a ##MUST ATTEND…
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Postcard Writing Party
Clarendon Presbyterian Church 1305 N Jackson St., Arlington, VA, United StatesGOTVWe'll be writing GOTV postcards for to urge voters in CD-02 (Elaine Luria's VA district) to vote early and vote YES on all three VA constitutional amendments. We provide the postcards & addresses. Stamps are ALWAYS welcome! No RSVP required. Just come! It's BYOB, and if you'd like, bring some food item to share. Please use…
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Rapid Response Choir Practice
Clarendon Presbyterian Church 1305 N Jackson St., Arlington, VA, United StatesNo singing voice? No problem. Just come, have fun and remind our neighbors of what joy and kindness look like. The parking lot is behind the church on N Irving Street. Questions? Email [email protected].
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WofA Sunday Bridge Brigades
Sunday Bridge Brigade 2100 21st St N, Arlington, VA, United StatesBridge BrigadeJoin us for our Sunday Bridge Brigades, sharing important messages to vehicles below and on the bridge roadway. We provide the message, you provide the energy. You may bring your own signs if you want, but please make them G-rated. Come for the honks, the joy and the community! They are held on the 21st…
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
VirtualImmigrationAs summer turns to fall, we will repeat our Neighbors Helping Neighbors presentation Sunday, October 4th, 4-5pm. This is a live online session expanding on WofA's pre-recorded video and zine for bystanders and allies. It's an intro to what everyone can do to support our neighbors impacted by ICE and appropriate to share far and wide--especially those who don't…
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Support Jose Mejia
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA, United StatesImmigrationThe attorneys for Jose Mejia, the Arlington man who was badly injured during an encounter with ICE, will hold at press conference at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington to speak of the latest developments in Mr. Mejia's case. Please come out to support Mr. Mejia and learn more.
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Justice for All from Arlington to Palestine
Clarendon Presbyterian Church 1305 N Jackson St., Arlington, VA, United StatesJoin Arlington for Palestine and We of Action Virginia for a movie night and community discussion about Palestine. Endorsed by Jewish Voice for Peace. We are having this teach-in about Palestine to learn about how what’s happening abroad connects to our political fights here at home. We will also be sharing about efforts to cut…