What’s Up WofA ~ Week of 03.01.2025
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Women’s History Month https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/
Now!
Attention all Postcarders!
Order postcards for VoteYES Campaign!
WofA is participating in the VoteYES Postcard Campaign. The overall goal is to write postcards to women voters to vote YES on the redistricting referendum in the April statewide special election. WofA’s goal is to write 6,000 postcards by the beginning of April. There is very little handwritten text so WE CAN DO THIS!!! If you would like to order postcards, please fill out this FORM
Announcement to Postcarders!
If you don’t hear back from us, please check your spam folder AND add [email protected] to your address book.
Wednesday, March 4th. 4:00pm
Locked Out and Left Behind – Why do so many working- and lower-income Americans sit out elections — even when the issues affect their lives most directly?
Join Swarthmore sociologist Daniel Laurison as he walks us through findings from his latest research, Understanding the Political Disconnect, which examines why trust in political institutions is low among lower-income Americans, how feelings of exclusion shape participation, and what meaningful engagement might actually require. RSVP HERE
Friday, March 6th – April 18th
VoteYES Early Voting !!!
Find dates, times and locations HERE
Friday, March 6th, 12:00pm
Power Lunch RSVP
Saturday, March 7th – Arlington (Time tbd)
Redistricting! The People’s Map Tour
Redistricting is happening — and it will shape representation, resources, and community voice for the next decade. Join us this March for The People’s Map Tour. This initiative is anchored in county-level Latino, Black, and AAPI caucus leadership and facilitated in collaboration with Virginia LULAC. Jackson Miller from the VA redistricting team will join each session to provide clarity on the redistricting process and answer community questions. Understanding the maps means understanding your voice. Register HERE – Location details will be provided to those that RSVP
• March 7 – Arlington County
• March 14 – Fairfax County
• March 21 – Loudoun County
• March 28 – Prince William County
March 8th – International Women’s Day
“Give to Gain” – 2026 Theme
Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.
Sunday March 8th 2:00pm Cascades, VA
Constitutional Amendment Series: Redistricting in VA
Info & RSVP HERE
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:30 – Herndon, VA
Digital Privacy & Security for Activists
Join NoVA Blue Squad and Brian Stearns, Executive Director of The Institute for Secure Activism, for a workshop on digital privacy and security.
Details and RSVP HERE
Sunday, March 15th 1:30pm – 2:30pm
RRC NoVa ( Rapid Response Choir Northern Virginia) Rehearsal
The next RRC NoVa ( Rapid Response Choir Northern Virginia) rehearsal is scheduled for 1:30pm to 2:30 pm at the Clarendon Presbyterian Church, 1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201. If you need more information, please contact Bob at: [email protected]
Tuesday, March 17th 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Meeting the Moment with Timothy Snyder (Author – On Tyranny )
Join WofA and other grassroots organizations for NOPE Neighbors’ 2026 kick-off meeting featuring Timothy Snyder, who will share his insight on our current political situation and saving our democracy. Snyder is a celebrated author and historian focusing on Central and Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. – On Tyranny, first published in 2017 as a roadmap for resisting authoritarianism, is just one of his publications you may be familiar with. More Information and RSVP HERE
Saturday, March 21st 1:30pm – 3:30pm
WofA Zine Folding Party
Please join We of Action Virginia on Saturday, March 21 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm to fold zines (small informational booklets) and discuss ways we can all stand up for our immigrant neighbors. Address upon RSVP. RSVP HERE
Saturday, March 21st 9:00am – 10:30am
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
Thursday 3/26, 6pm-7:30pm
Monday, March 23rd 6:45pm
WofA Membership Meeting – Details to follow
Saturday, March 21st 9:00am – 10:30am
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
Thursday, March 26th 6:00pm – 7:30pm
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.
No Kings 3
Saturday, March 28th
Join WofA on No Kings 3 Day
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! If you can’t make it on the 28th, we could use your help prepping in advance (see volunteer form) ! But FIRST – please make sure to do the following:
RSVP on Mobilize: Sign Up HERE!
Read this Informational Doc – this is a must do!
Volunteer for NK3 HERE
Sign Up for Your Spot on the Route HERE
WofA No Kings 3 Bridges Sign Up HERE
Still have questions? Email [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. Here are 3 ways you might contribute:
1). Donate a service, lesson, or experience: Services are a great type of donation, as there is no specific price tag for their value. Consider things like dog walking (a very popular item!), hands-on gardening advice, resume review, a photography or PowerPoint lesson, a photo shoot, or home baked cookies. One study found that over 70% of auction bidders prefer experiences – e.g. cooking classes, historical tours, tickets to events, a closet clean-up – to products. Know any talented/famous people in your neighborhood who might contribute a coffee, a tour, a class or tutorial?
2). Donate an item: This can be something you make (a homemade scarf, necklace or other artwork); a brand new item in your home you no longer want; or an item you purchase from a local store or restaurant (gift card or merchandise). For options 1-2, fill out THIS FORM
3). Donate directly: From $5 to $100 (or more!), if you prefer to donate directly, we can also use some portion of funds to create auction items such as a basket of spa goods or “Good Trouble” gear. Donate HERE
Above all, we appreciate your TIME in this fight for democracy and there is no obligation to contribute. We are grateful for each and every WofA member and your solidarity in this time!
REDISTRICTING – VoteYES
Get Involved in the VoteYES! Campaign:
Join WofA, 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.
Virginians for Fair Elections has VoteYES canvasses in locations around the state. Join us as we knock on doors and speak to voters face to face about the importance of voting yes to fair elections. Looking forward to seeing you there! Canvassing Opportunities across VA HERE
Actions
- General Interest Form to Join #VoteYES
- Actions and Vote YES Resources HERE
- Canvassing Opportunities across VA HERE
- Phone Banking Opportunities HERE
- Textbanking Training HERE
- Volunteer in Arlington at No Kings 3 for Vote YES HERE
Redistricting! The People’s Map Tour
Redistricting is happening — and it will shape representation, resources, and community voice for the next decade. Join us this March for The People’s Map Tour. This initiative is anchored in county-level Latino, Black, and AAPI caucus leadership and facilitated in collaboration with Virginia LULAC. Jackson Miller from the VA redistricting team will join each session to provide clarity on the redistricting process and answer community questions. Understanding the maps means understanding your voice. Register HERE – Location details will be provided to those that RSVP
• March 7 – Arlington County; March 14 – Fairfax County; March 21 – Loudoun County; March 28 – Prince William County
Resources
- 10-1 New Map
- Vote YES Resources & Actions VoteYES.US
- What 2026 Redistricting Could Mean for You from VPAP
- Early Voting Locations
- Vote YES Voting Information ( Check or Update your Registration; Deadlines etc)
Overview on Virginia Redistricting
MAGA IS FURIOUS – Virginia VoteYES Campaign
Virginians for Fair Elections Explainer
VA Delegate Cia Price’s floor speech 1-14-2026 explaining why it’s important to Vote YES
These are extraordinary times! Virginia now stands at the intersection of extraordinary responsibility and extraordinary opportunity. What we do next will help determine whether this nation retreats from democracy—or rebuilds it.” Andrea Miller, Center for Common Ground
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
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.
ICYMI
Persisterhood
“Who is Going to Tell Our Story? We Are!” Persisterhood Oral History Project – Spotlight #1
If you’d like to learn how you can take part — whether by sharing your story or joining the Persisterhood team — it all begins with attending an orientation session. We have three upcoming sessions:
WofA ACTIONS
WofA Community Chat – Signal Updates
To ensure the safety of all our members, WofA is vetting/re-vetting all participants of the WofA Community Chat Signal group and vetting new member requests going forward. To do this, we will be removing members we don’t know or aren’t sure of and adding you back once you’ve been vetted. If you find you’ve been removed, please request to be added to the WofA Community Chat HERE . Should you need more information, please email [email protected] [email protected] with “Signal Vetting” in the subject line. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Request to Join a chat here:
Now! Attention all Postcarders!
Pre-order postcards for #VoteYES Campaign! WofA is participating in the #VoteYES Postcard Campaign. The overall goal is to write postcards to 250,000 rural Democratic voters to #VoteYES on the redistricting referendum in the April statewide special election. WofA’s goal is to write 6,000 postcards by the beginning of April. There is very little handwritten text so WE CAN DO THIS!!! If you would like to order postcards, please fill out this form 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 3-4:30 pm
Tuesday 3:45-5 pm
Wednesday 12-1:30 pm
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]
WofA is in need of a CORPORATE TAX PREPARER!
If you have experience with corporate tax preparing, or if you have connections to corporate tax preparers, please contact [email protected]
CALLS TO ACTION
Please go to the Virginia Grassroots Coalition website and find the latest CTAs HERE
ICYMI
NEW! WofA Membership Meeting Schedule!!!
Fourth Mondays at Clarendon Presbyterian Church 6:45-8:00 p.m
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 NavigateVirginia 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 ConnectsMonthly Meetings times and more
ONGOING
Tesla Tuesday!
Tuesdays 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm 2710 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
What’s the Plan – Indivisible – Thursdays 3:00pm
Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin each week, as we carve out an hour to discuss what’s happening and – more importantly – what’s the plan. RSVP HERE
Lobby Days with Senator Warner’s Office (Monthly Zoom) RSVP HERE
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
