Week of 11/24/2024

Tuesday, December 3rd, 7:00pm
Spanberger for Governor Grassroots Coalition Virtual Kickoff
Join this kickoff of the Grassroots Coalition — A gathering of Virginians across the Commonwealth who support Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger’s run for Governor in 2025. Together we will strive to identify, connect, mobilize and support organizers, volunteers, fundraisers, and other community leaders through existing networks as resources for Abigail’s campaign. We also provide valuable ideas and insights with our ears to the ground.  RSVP here

Monday, Dec 9th 6:30 PM  – 8:00 PM
WofA Membership Mtg. – In-Person – Ballston!
Hear from Delegate Dan Helmer (HoD 10) on how we can achieve a Trifecta in 2025! Dan,  Campaign Chair for House of Delegates races, will share what seats: Need to be Held; Can be Flipped as well as how the Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General races are shaping up.
Details: Randolph Towers Community Room (Level G1), 4001 9th Street N, Arlington, VA 22203. Take the elevator on the right side of the building
Ballston metro – 2 blocks away
Parking at Ballston Mall or on street parking by meter.

Tuesday, December 10th, 7:30pm
Roundtable Discussion: “We the People vs Campaign Cash”
We are coming out of an election season where big bucks from special interests hit record levels. This leaves citizens feeling overwhelmed by the power of special interests in influencing our elections. We all agree that our voices are being shut out by the campaign cash which is buying our elections and public policies.  Find out how you can raise your voice and make a difference. RSVP here

Dec 11 – Jan 7
Attention Loudon Residents – Upcoming Special Election Information!
Early voting will begin Dec. 11
JJ Singh : VA HoD District  26
Kannan Srinivasan: VA Senate District 32
More Info Here: https://www.loudoun.gov/182/Upcoming-Elections

Ongoing:

From our friends at the Virginia Grassroots Coalition:
Wednesday, November 27th, 10am (weekly)
Resistance Therapy Working Group
The goal of this new working group is to push back on objectionable actions by the upcoming Trump administration (including legislation, cabinet appointees, executive orders, etc.) by promoting Calls-to-Action and education.  Email Dennis to join: [email protected]

Must Read!
Indivisible: A Practical Guide to Democracy on the Brink
From our friends at Indivisible, Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin. Please take the time to read through this. We will be discussing it at our Membership Meeting.

Join Blue Sky
WofA and many others are fleeing “X” in droves. You will find your friends and other like minded people on Blue Sky
Consider signing up for Blue Sky at:  bsky.app
More Info About Blue Sky Here: https://bsky.social/about/faq

Feeling the need to “Do Something”?
Check out the Virginia Grassroots Coalition’s Things to do Now – this is a great site to refer to – actions; preparations and more – updated regularly.