Week of 2/23/25
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Today! TESLA Tuesdays – 4:00pm – 6:00 (ongoing)
Tuesday, February 25 – 6:30 – 8:00
Town Hall for Federal Workers & Contractors – Arlington Central Library
This event is AT CAPACITY – however, people can support attendees outside the library!
Wednesday, February 26th 5:00pm- 7:00pm
WofA Happy Hour – Courthaus Social – 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Join WofA & Friends as we let off some steam; quench our thirst and conspire further!
Thursday, February 27th, 7:00pm
Senator Barbara Favola Virtual Townhall
Thursday, February 27
Keep APS Inclusive Rally! 6:15PM
Details Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBk6JBgeSIhB9jH2FoTZajlRFzie13GLiGzvKz4FDGJO2b7w/viewform
February 28th
Buy Nothing Day
Withholding your “democracy dollars” is a way to send a powerful message to major retailers, fast food, gas, banks, and industries that are rolling back DEI and consumer protections.
https://events.pol-rev.com/events/77cba59c-9a67-47ad-811f-37d38c65f60a
Friday, February 28th 12:00PM
Power Lunch
Monday, March 3rd, 6:00pm – 8:00pm (recurring)
Save Democracy in Wisconsin with Swing Blue Alliance
The State Supreme Court Race in Wisconsin is the most important election of 2025. On April 1st, Judge Susan Crawford will face Scott Walker’s former Attorney General to fill an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It is critical to protect the 4-3 pro-democracy majority we helped achieve in 2023 when Wisconsinites elected liberal Judge Janet Protasiewicz. Since 2023, Wisconsin has enacted fair state legislative maps and re-elected Tammy Baldwin to the US Senate.
Tuesday, March 4
State of the Union March/Rally
Events are popping up across the nation – as of now, there does not seem to be a DC/DMV event listed. Check back here for updates
Tuesday, March 4th, 6:00pm
How to Start a Solidarity Fund to Fight ICE
You can use donations and funds to build power and fight ICE. Learn how in SiembraNC’s 2 hour virtual training. If you can’t make it live but still want to learn more, we got you – just RSVP, and we’ll send you the recording and more information after.
Monday March 10th 12:00 – 3:00PM
Shut Down the Coup – West Lawn of the United States Capitol Building
Join local Indivisible Groups!!! Democrats are already signaling they are working towards a bill with “assurances” from Republicans. They are giving their only leverage away, for “assurances”. We call our reps every day, but they are not hearing us. We need to be out in droves, we need to be loud, and we need to be united. Our message: Where is Congress. Do your Job. Vote NO . Any CR must be only for 2 weeks at a time. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/757856/
Monday,March 10th 6:30PM – 8:00PM
WofA Membership Meeting – Arlington, VA
Join WofA and Friends as we continue our fight against the Regime’s continued Coup attempts and ACT on a number of great suggestions generated at our last meeting. Info: Clarendon Presbyterian Church, 1305 N Jackson St, Arlington. 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.
March 15, 12:00PM – Northern Virginia
Lily Franklin Luncheon
This seat is a must-win for Democrats to expand their control in the Virginia House of Delegates and will have major implications for access to abortion throughout the Commonwealth. If she wins, Lily will be the first Democratic woman to represent Southwest VA in her lifetime!
RSVP Here
Saturday, March 22nd, 9:30am
RISE Summit
The annual ‘Rise To’ Summit brings together local and state leaders, organizers, activists, students, and community members to tackle the issues that stand in the way of progress and a more equitable future for our community and nation. The summit aims to engage the next generation by raising awareness, showing them how they can get involved, and instilling in them the idea that their voice matters.RSVP Here
Saturday, March 22 1:30 – 3:00 Arlington, VA
Abigail Spanberger for Governor Reception – Central/ N.Arlington
Please join friends and neighbors as we show our support for Abigail Spanberger’s Campaign for Virginia Governor. This November’s race is crucial to keeping Virginia safe from the ongoing assault by the current President and his posse. For more information and to RSVP or Donate, please see https://secure.actblue.com/donate/asfg032225
Sunday, March 23rd 5:30PM – 8:00PM
Abigail Spanberger For Governor Arlington, VA
https://www.givegreen.com/bspanbergerevt0325va
June27-29, 2025
Save the Date: 9th Annual WOMEN’S SUMMIT
Location: Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/pe3nsyb7
Ongoing Quick Actions, Protests & Events:
5Calls: Take 5 minutes to make 5 calls to your representatives through
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. Check Indivisible out HERE
Virginia Grassroots Coalition
A great resource for elections; calls to action; rallies and more
https://virginiagrassroots.org
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions
Current Rallys/Actions can be found on
TESLA Tuesdays – 4:00PM – 6:00 (ongoing)
Tesla Take Down (ongoing) https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/teslatakedown?zipcode=22201&country=US&title_search=&start_date_threshold=&end_date_threshold=
Mondays 6:00pm – 8:00pm (recurring)
Save Democracy in Wisconsin with Swing Blue Alliance
The State Supreme Court Race in Wisconsin is the most important election of 2025. On April 1st, Judge Susan Crawford will face Scott Walker’s former Attorney General to fill an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It is critical to protect the 4-3 pro-democracy majority we helped achieve in 2023 when Wisconsinites elected liberal Judge Janet Protasiewicz. Since 2023, Wisconsin has enacted fair state legislative maps and re-elected Tammy Baldwin to the US Senate.
Lobby Days with Senator Warner’s Office (Monthly Zoom)
RSVP HERE
Resources for Federal Workers
Federal employees still in their probationary periods at were fired last week If you have been let go (Advice from the AFL CIO):
Apply for UCFE (Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees) Factsheet
If you are still working –
Prepare w. A Go Bag [American Foreign Service Association]
Civil Service Strong, see some of the essential available resources, centralized for the first time.
Partnership for Public Service
ICYMI:
WofA This House Supports Federal Workers Yard Sign Order Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3QiGP5NihDVyZ2oVgEacPLjEiGu1-IEE4APs3pT1eBO3xnQ/viewform
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