What’s Up WofA – Special No Kings 3 Edition
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No Kings 3 – ALL HANDS ON DECK!
Saturday, March 28th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
No Kings 3 – Join WofA in Hands Across Arlington – Bring Friends!
Information and Sign Up HERE Join WofA & Friends as we form a human chain of conscience across Arlington in peaceful protest against Trump’s illegal and authoritarian actions. We will line the sidewalks along Glebe Road from Chain Bridge in North Arlington to National Gateway in South Arlington. This is a peaceful protest. We will not block streets or businesses along the route. Bring signs, flags, and wear your favorite resistance wear! Inflatable costumes if you have them and make some noise! We will also be running Bridge Brigades, the morning of! If you can’t make it on the 28th, we could use your help prepping in advance (see volunteer form) Still have questions? Email [email protected]
Now – March 27th URGENT!
No Kings 3 Flyer Distribution
WofA Outreach Warriors still needed – new focus!
Thanks to the volunteers who have been speaking to Glebe road businesses! (Especially to Julie Hanson Swanson and Keith Oberg who did an extraordinary amount!) We are now looking at the REST of Arlington!!! Hand out No Kings flyers at busy metro and bus stops, let stores in your neighborhood know and ask if they will post a flyer. Your neighborhood, apartment buildings near you – we can put No Kings 3 and Vote Yes flyers under neighbor’s doormats (never in mailboxes its illegal) Talk to your neighbors! This is our last chance to get the word out. Thanks! Contact Deborah if you need materials at [email protected]
Saturday, March 28th 8:00am – 10:00am
WofA No Kings 3 Bridge Brigade
We would love to see you at one of our No Kings 3 Bridge Brigade. We put important messages on bridges, visible to drivers below as peaceful, lawful and joyful protests. Building community and being joyful flies in the face of those hoping we become afraid and isolated. Time and time again history has shown that as the numbers coming out to peacefully protest rises, attempts at authoritarianism cannot hold. To join us, select your preferred bridge from the link HERE (scroll down). You will receive information and updates by email, so don’t forget to check the email you use to register. See you on a bridge!
REDISTRICTING – Vote YES
Get Involved in the VoteYES! Campaign
Join grassroots organizations across Virginia, and Virginians for Fair Elections (VAFE) as we mobilize communities across the Commonwealth to Vote YES! Explore the actions and resources below to learn how you can get involved and make an impact.
URGENT! Vote YES – Important Actions
Our biggest hurdle isn’t support – it’s awareness. Many “YES” voters simply don’t know about the referendum, why it matters, or when and where to vote. They’re out there – we just need to reach them. The most effective ways to do that right now are: Canvassing (including no-contact literature drops) and Phonebanking.
These efforts are working. Canvassing has been especially impactful with “friendly doors,” and the Center for Common Ground’s dialer makes phonebanking easy and efficient. Every conversation matters. Every door matters. Please sign up for a shift – or two, or three!
Vote YES Canvassing – sign up HERE
Vote YES Phonebanking – sign up HERE
Vote YES Campaign Needs Our Representatives Now! 1 Minute Action!
The Redistricting Amendment is on the ballot April 21 and the campaign needs attention. We are reaching out directly to our Virginia elected representatives to flag three specific challenges — signage, phone banking, and canvassing coordination – and to ask for their leadership Click Here to Take Action.
Extensive Vote YES Resources and Actions HERE
Other Important Links
Vote Early iwillvote.com
Download and Print Vote YES Flyer with: Talking Points; Early Voting Info; Resource Info – all with QR codes. Be sure to scale to 100% and select “Double-sided” prior to printing. Find Flyer HERE
Visit VoteYES.us for additional information; free graphics and more
UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIONS
Thursday, March 26th 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Craftivism: No Kings Rally Prep – One More Page Bookstore
Going to the No Kings Rally on Mar 28th? Let’s get together to make creative and clever signs and pins in a supportive and fun environment. If you’ve got an idea for buttons, we’ve got the button machine and would be happy to make them for you. Please respect intellectual property rights. If you have them, bring your own poster supplies. We’ll have a limited amount of materials, but we don’t know how many folks might show up to make them. Hope to see you here! One More Page Bookstore 2200 N. Westmoreland Street Arlington, VA More info HERE
Friday, March 27th, 12:00pm
Power Lunch RSVP
Saturday, March 28th
Join WofA for No Kings 3 Hands Across Arlington!
Information and Sign Up HERE
Join WofA & Friends as we form a human chain of conscience across Arlington in peaceful protest against Trump’s illegal and authoritarian actions. We will line the sidewalks along Glebe Road from Chain Bridge in North Arlington to National Gateway in South Arlington. This is a peaceful protest. We will not block streets or businesses along the route. Bring signs, flags, and wear your favorite resistance wear! Inflatable costumes if you have them and make some noise! We will also be running Bridge Brigades, the morning of! If you can’t make it on the 28th, we could use your help prepping in advance (see volunteer form) Information and Sign Up HERE Still have questions? Email [email protected] and more. Bring a friend! RSVP HERE
Saturday, March 28th 10:00am – 12:00
No Kings March Across Memorial Bridge to DC – with Third Act
Join Third Act DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) and friends as we march across the Memorial Bridge to Washington, DC, past the Lincoln Memorial and on to the Washington Monument.
More Info HERE
Tuesday, March 31st
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Did you know that March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility? Started in 2010, this day is an opportunity to affirm the existence and value of our transgender friends and neighbors and to learn more about their experiences. Showing up as an ally for this community is so important, especially now as they are under direct attack from the Trump administration, which seeks to deny their existence. It’s a beautiful thing to know people who are different from us and to learn from each other! There are many resources to inform yourself about the trans community and a few good places to start are: HRC | Trans Day of Visibility and https://christopherstreetproject.org/ and https://www.equalityarlington.org/. See April 8th’s event: Arlington Trans Youth Quilt Unveiling & Reception at Central Library below.
Wednesday, April 1st – 10 a.m.
Birthright Citizenship Rally – U.S. Supreme Court.
As the Court hears arguments defending birthright citizenship, join community members to stand up for the Constitution and the principle that citizenship is not conditional. RSVP here.
April 7th 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Virginia Redistricting: Voter Conversation Training
Join 31st Street Swing Left at their virtual workshop with voter engagement author Elizabeth Chur, author of The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers, and we’d love to have you join us. The virtual workshop will be on Tuesday, April 7 from 7:00 to 8:15pm ET. It will focus on having conversations with voters (be it friends and neighbors or via phonebanking or canvassing) regarding the April 21 redistricting election.
After the workshop, we’ll offer local attendees an opportunity to practice their skills by canvassing with Virginians for Fair Election in Northern Virginia the following Saturday, April 11. Sign up on Mobilize here
April 8th 6pm – Central Library
Arlington Trans Youth Quilt Unveiling & Reception at Central Library
More Information HERE
Sunday, April 19th 1:30pm – 2:30pm
RRC NoVa ( Rapid Response Choir Northern Virginia) Rehearsal
The next RRC NoVa ( Rapid Response Choir Northern Virginia) rehearsal is scheduled from 1:30pm to 2:30 pm at the Clarendon Presbyterian Church, 1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA. Parking is available behind the church on N Irving St. If you need more information, please contact Bob at: [email protected]
May 9th -16th
WofA’s Spring Online Auction
As you know, “Good Trouble” costs money–from postcard stamps to bridge letters, craftivism supplies and care bear bags, space rental, insurance, and Zoom subscriptions! In recognition of these costs and to build our community, WofA is putting on an online auction this May and we are looking for contributions. 3 ways you might contribute found HERE
IMMIGRATION
Important Updated Immigration Resources!
More than 300 Arlingtonians have been abducted by ICE.
These are our neighbors. They work and shop at our businesses. They worship with us at our churches, mosques, and temples. Their kids go to APS with our kids and play with them at our parks and playgrounds. Take action to protect and support our immigrant neighbors – sign up for our Direct Action Team HERE
Support our Immigrant Communities Training
The New Virginia Majority (NVM) Solidarity Committee connects Virginia residents with citizenship or documentation privileges who want to support immigrant communities with meaningful action opportunities. First, you fill out this form so you can be safely vetted, then you will be given sign-up links to trainings
WofA’s Bystander Guide & Zine
WofA has produced an excellent video and zine that act as a bystander’s guide for our community allies here in northern Virginia. This video is NOT intended to be legal advice. Please see our immigration page on our website for more information and resources HERE
Watch Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A Bystander’s Guide for Allies
Print and Share the Accompanying Zine Here (print double-sided at 100%): Link HERE
Boycott Measures
- WofA loves local! We encourage you to shop local to support area businesses, including our many immigrant-run businesses. See WofA’s social media for a list of local businesses and to share your favorites!
- We encourage you to follow the steps here to let Home Depot know to keep ICE raids away from their stores.
- Read our open letter to the local Home Depot at Seven Corners here and feel free to use it as a sample to send your own .
If you have a boycotting idea (no idea is too small!) or would like to join our brainstorming team, please fill out this form.
WofA ACTIONS
WofA Community Chat
Request to Join a chat here:
Join WofA’s Visibility Brigade – Sun, Tues and Wed.
Join WofA’s Bridge Brigade! We’ll meet on an overpass near you, sharing timely and 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 Lisa to join the fun at [email protected]
Bridge Brigades are at the following times:
Sunday 3:00pm – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday 12:00pm -1:30pm
People Powered Choir – Rapid Response Choir NoVA Interest
We want to launch a longer-term people power choir depending on interest. No singing voice? No problem. Just come, have fun and remind our neighbors of what joy and kindness look like. Email Bob at: [email protected]
CALLS TO ACTION
Know any 17 year olds? They can VoteYES for the Redistricting Referendum!
“Under Virginia law (Va. Code § 24.2-403), a 17-year-old can vote in a primary or special election if they will turn 18 by the next general election.” Deadline to Register is April 14th! www.vote.elections.virginia.gov
Please go to the Virginia Grassroots Coalition website and find the latest CTAs HERE
ICYMI
Changes to USPS Postmarking – Impact on Mail-In Ballots, Tax Returns and More – one more reason to vote Early In-Person!
The USPS recently changed its postmark policy (late 2025) so that most mail is now postmarked at regional processing centers, not when dropped off, meaning the date on the stamp can be days after mailing, potentially causing late penalties for tax/legal deadlines. To get a true date-of-mailing postmark, you must go inside a Post Office and request a free manual postmark at the counter; otherwise, mail time-sensitive items much earlier or use online/drop-box options to avoid issues.
RESOURCES & NEWS SOURCES
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions & Resistance Events
State Navigate Virginia Election Data and More
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.
PFLAG Connects Monthly Meetings times and more
ONGOING
Tesla Tuesday!
Tuesdays 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm 2710 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
Upcoming Advocacy Events, Lobby Days and Elections
5Calls.org
Mobilize
ICYMI
WofA Merchandise Shop Is Now Open! WofA Gear for Good Trouble Now Available!
We have added long-sleeve shirts and sweatshirts for all your canvassing needs! Your purchase helps support our organization!Find the latest in WofA Resistance Gear and Accessories HERE
