Week of 05/19/2024

Wednesday, May 22nd 5:00PM – 6:00PM
VGC Voter Readiness Working Group Meeting
Let’s work together to ensure that every eligible voter in Virginia is ready and able to participate in the upcoming elections. To learn more about our coordinated efforts with Progressive Orgs, Campaigns and Local Dem Parties reach out to Kathleen Murray [email protected] for more information and stay tuned for updates on our progress towards protecting Virginians’ voting rights. Together, we can make a difference! Zoom Link: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/98422844279 

Friday, May 24 12:00PM
Power Lunch
Register Here

VADems Voter Protection Team – Poll Observers Needed
The VADems are recruiting volunteers to serve as poll observers and cure volunteers. Please note that you must be a registered Virginia voter to serve as an inside poll observer, but we welcome our out-of-state friends to sign up as an outside observer or cure volunteer. After you complete this form we will follow up via email with next steps. If you have questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to Nico Walker, Lead Voter Access Attorney: [email protected] or [email protected].  Sign Up Here

Virginia Beach Dems Voter Protection – Poll Observers Needed
The Virginia Beach Democratic Committee is recruiting volunteers to serve as poll observers. Please note that you must be a registered Virginia voter to serve as an inside poll observer.  After you complete this form we will follow up via email with next steps. Register Here

Election Officers Needed!
(*see links at end of this WhatsUp about needing Officers & Observers more than ever)
Virginia’s Commissioner of Elections estimates that 20,000 officers of elections will be needed this cycle. Please consider this very rewarding way to give back and make a bit of pocket change while doing good!
How to Become an Election Officer INFO HERE
Contact Your Local Registrar (Mandatory) HERE

Now through June 15th
Early Voting Times/Places
https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-voting-office-locations/

Now – May 28th
Is Your Registration Up to Date?
June Primaries are Here and Early Voting Has Begun! This is a great way to make sure your voter registration is up to date. Please share with family and friends!
Registration Up to Date?
Have You Registered to Vote?
Have You moved?
Check Your Registration Here
Early Voting Locations

Tuesday, May 28th, 7:30pm
Fundraiser for North Carolina with Heather Cox Richardson as Keynote Speaker 
All in for NC and friends are joining with the States Project to raise money for the States Project’s NC efforts. Democrats need to add only one more seat in the state legislature to break the Republican supermajority.  President Biden is prioritizing NC which he lost by less than 1.4% in 2020.  NC has a Supreme Court race and one of the most consequential Governor’s races in the country.  The Republican candidate for Governor is racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic, a Holocaust denier, and anti-women.  He wants a total abortion ban. He has said: “Once you make a baby, it’s not your body anymore – it’s y’all’s body.” DONATE and REGISTER:  https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ainc-states-nc-house?refcode=AC

Wednesday, May 29th, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
VA-10 Democratic Primary Issues Forum (Virtual)
Please join the Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) for a VA-10 Democratic Primary Issues Forum. Participating in the forum are Jennifer Boysko, Eileen Filler-Corn, Dan Helmer, Krystle Kaul, David Reid, and Suhas Sabramanyam. The forum will be moderated by JDCA CEO Halie Soifer. RSVP here

April 1 – May 31
Indivisible National will Match donations to WofA!
Between April 1 – May 31, Indivisible National will be playing fairy godmother and matching all donations to WofA. Your contribution will help cover costs for Zoom; postcards; our website and other shenanigans to ROCK the Vote! Thank you to all those that have already so generously donated! Donate HERE Thank you!

Friday, June 28 – Saturday, June 29
Women’s Summit 2024
This year’s Women’s Summit is at the new Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA, with pre-event activities on Friday 6/28/24 and the main event on Saturday 6/29/2024.  In this critical presidential election year, the 8th annual Women’s Summit will be like no other – bringing together activists, advocates, candidates, and leaders from across the country. Event Details Here

ONGOING ACTIONS

Tuesdays – thru November 6:00PM
Phone bank to win the PA House with Sister District NYC
Join Sister District NYC to phone voters in Pennsylvania. Every week we’ll be getting together on Zoom to call voters in support of Anna Thomas for Pennsylvania State House. We’ll be educating voters about Anna, recruiting volunteers to help the campaign in-district, and ultimately mobilizing them to win in November. Training will be provided for folks who are new to phone banking. Sign up here

Wednesdays, 6:00PM
Team Enough Welcome Session
Are you a young person between 13 and 25 years old who is interested in taking action around preventing gun violence? Join us for our Team ENOUGH welcome session to learn more about the different ways you can engage. Info and Registration HERE.

Saturdays, 7:45AM- 12:00PM
Voter Registration – Arlington Farmers Market 
RSVP Here

Saturdays,  9:00AM – 11:00AM
Postcard Parties are Back!  
Kaldi’s Social House 3100 10th St N, Arlington, VA
Stamp donations are always appreciated!

3rd Monday of each month, 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT
PFLAG Connects: Gender Spectrum Parent Community Meetings 
The first meeting will meet for 90 minutes on the third Monday of each month, at 8pm ET/5pm PT, beginning Monday, May 20th. Learn More and Register Here

Now – November 5 
2024 Beyond Arlington Campaigns Page (updated regularly)
Tons of volunteer opportunities: phone banks; text banks canvasses and more. 2024 Beyond Arlington Campaigns Page

VADems Voter Protection Team – Poll Observers Needed
The VADems are recruiting volunteers to serve as poll observers and cure volunteers. Please note that you must be a registered Virginia voter to serve as an inside poll observer, but we welcome our out-of-state friends to sign up as an outside observer or cure volunteer. After you complete this form we will follow up via email with next steps. If you have questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to Nico Walker, Lead Voter Access Attorney: [email protected] or [email protected].  Sign Up Here

Help NAACP- Arlington Reach Voters!
Please help the NAACP provide voting information/services to residents of affordable housing properties. Review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you for choosing to make a difference! Sign Up Here

Postcards and Vote Forward Letters – Arlington Blue Families
(1) Reclaim Our Vote postcards to get minority voters fired up for the Georgia primaries, which makes them more likely to vote in the general election. (We provide the postcards, you provide postcard stamps)
(2) Vote Forward letters to get out the vote in North Carolina. (We provide the form letters and envelopes, you provide letter stamps)
Sign Up Here

Calling North Carolina Democrats with Beyond Arlington
Sign Up Here

Phone Bank – Register Dems in Pennsylvania – Swing Left
Join Field Team 6 in contacting eligible voters (likely Democrats) in Pennsylvania! Making sure people are registered to vote, and that they can vote safely from home, is a super-effective way to make a difference. But we need your help. Join us as we turn voices into votes! All training provided! Register Here

Turn PA Blue Volunteer Opportunities
https://www.turnpablue.org/
https://www.mobilize.us/turnpablue/

Outreach to Black Voters in Virginia and North Carolina! 
Join the Center For Common Ground in their efforts to encourage Black voters in Virginia Congressional Districts 1, 2, 5, 7 and 10 to vote in the June 18 Primary and to mobilize Black voters across North Carolina in a Pledge To Vote Campaign. Start writing postcardsnow or join one of our phonebanks. Contact [email protected] if you’d like more details about these and upcoming campaigns.
Tuesdays – Phone bank to win the PA House with Sister District NYC. Sign up here
Saturdays – Canvass in south-central Pennsylvania with NOPE. Sign up here
Mondays – Phone Arizona voters with Silver Spring Progressive Action. Sign up here

Job Opportunities
Red Wine & Blue is looking to hire a Richmond Organizer. Work With Us!

Team Kaine is looking to hire a Regional Organizer for the Coordinated in Virginia Beach alongside Travis Redmond + a team of Field Organizers. The position description is still being drafted, but pay would be around $5,000 per month and would see a pay rise on September 1st. Full health, dental and vision coverage. Interest Form.

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