Whats Up WofA Week of 06.08.2025
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TRAININGS FOR NO KINGS
Tuesday, June 10th 7:00pm
ACLU Know Your Rights Training
Before you mobilize- join our Know Your Rights Training. This training will prepare you to show up safely and confidently at this nonviolent action. Whether you’re marching, rallying, or supporting from the sidelines, you’ll learn how to protect yourself, your community, and stand up for your rights. RSVP HERE
Tuesday, June 10th 8:15pm
SPANISH Know Your Rights Training RSVP Here
Thursday, June 12th
Loving Day
The “Loving” in Loving Day is actually the last name of Mildred and Richard Loving. The Loving Day Story begins when they were arrested for being married in 1958 because they were an interracial couple living in Virginia.
Friday, June 13th – 12:00pm
Power Lunch – with Our Founder & Leader Micaela Pond!
Because Micaela is a BadAss she has been asked to to the Power Lu RSVP Here
Thru Friday, June 13th
Please contribute items for WofA’s Bridges and Hands Across Arlington “Captain Kits”
All sorts of items needed: bungee cords; snacks; water; first aid kits and more! Please see full list HERE
Saturday, June 14th 4:00-pm – 6:00pm
Join WofA’s “Hands Across Arlington – No Kings”
Join thousands of your fellow DMV-area citizens as we form a human chain of conscience across Arlington County in a peaceful protest! In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration. RSVP and Info Here
Saturday, June 14th
Fairfax Indivisible “No Kings!” Visibility Brigades in Springfield
Two locations: Braddock Road 495 overpass (park at Ravensworth Shopping Center) and intersection of Old Keene Mill Rd & Rolling Rd (park at Cardinal Forest Shopping Center)
Signup Here Contact: Barb, [email protected]
Tuesday, June 17th
Final Day to Vote in Democratic Primaries
Find Early Voting Dates, Times and More HERE
Wednesday, June 18th 6:00pm – 8:00pm – Arlington, VA
Meet WofA Adopt a Candidate Stacey Carroll – get involved and make a difference!
Join WofA and our friends at VADF for an inspiring event in beautiful North Arlington! Come hear directly from Stacey, and you’ll see why we at WofA are proud to support her. Stacey is running in House of Delegates District #64, a seat that has been labeled as flippable – and we’re committed to helping make that flip a reality. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved and make a difference!
Please RSVP HERE – the address will be provided upon confirmation.
Thursday, June 19th
2nd Annual Juneteenth Community Day
This family-friendly event commemorates the emancipation of Africans who were enslaved and honors African American culture and heritage. Join us to honor and celebrate the strength, determination, resilience, and integrity of those who weathered in the pursuit of liberation and freedom! RSVP Here
Saturday, June 21st
Repro Rising “Positive Presence” Needs Volunteers!
Join our “Positive Presence” in support of the patients, doctors and staff at Falls Church Healthcare Center. We’ll stand outside the clinic, where the FCHC staff and escorts can see us, and be a supportive, positive presence to counter the negativity of anti-choice protesters. We will *not* be counter-protesting or engaging with anti-abortion protestors, but rather focusing on uplifting the people accessing and delivering reproductive healthcare services.
Please let us know the Saturdays that you are able to join us! https://secure.everyaction.com/EEpN_j53ck2S1UbneHothg2
Monday, June 23rd 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Constitutional Amendment on Reproductive Freedom – Information Session
Join Repro Rising, for this information session – In Person or Zoom. Sign Up HERE
June 27th – 29th
9th Annual Women’s Summit – Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
Power Up To Energize, Empower, & Mobilize Your Activism. With main stage programming, breakouts, advocacy fair, surprises and delights, and ample networking opportunities, you will not want to miss this year! RSVP
Saturday, June 28th
Alexandria Pride
Saturday, June 28th
Fredericksburg Pride
June 30th
LGBTQ+ Town Hall, hosted by Equality Arlington,
You are invited to an LGBTQ+ Town Hall, hosted by Equality Arlington, on Monday, June 30 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM at Clarendon Presbyterian Church (1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201)! LGBTQ+ community members, allies, and members of the public are welcome to attend and hear directly from Arlington’s elected leaders from the Virginia General Assembly, County Board, and School Board about their plans to support LGBTQ+ residents and workers and ask questions/share your concerns and priorities.
Saturday, July 26th 9:00am – 11:00am
Repro Rising “Positive Presence” Needs Volunteers!
Join our “Positive Presence” in support of the patients, doctors and staff at Falls Church Healthcare Center. We’ll stand outside the clinic, where the FCHC staff and escorts can see us, and be a supportive, positive presence to counter the negativity of anti-choice protesters. We will *not* be counter-protesting or engaging with anti-abortion protestors, but rather focusing on uplifting the people accessing and delivering reproductive healthcare services.
Please let us know the Saturdays that you are able to join us! https://secure.everyaction.com/EEpN_j53ck2S1UbneHothg2
CALLS TO ACTION
Wednesdays/Thursdays in June
Indivisible Calls
Every Wednesday and Thursday in June, join Indivisible for a phonebank where we’ll be calling voters and connecting them directly to their Senator. Together, we’ll urge Republicans to oppose the Trump Tax Scam—a reckless GOP tax plan that prioritizes billionaires like Elon Musk while selling out working families. Join HERE
Choose your ACTION at: 5Calls.org
ONGOING
Tesla Tuesday! Arlington, VA
Tuesdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm 2710 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
Join WofA’s Visibility Brigade – Wednesdays and Sundays
Join the Rush Hour Resistance! Come join us WEDs 5:00-6:30 and SUNs 5:00-6:30 on an overpass near you to assemble oversized “scrabble” letters made of foam board to create 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 Maria to join the fun at [email protected]
Now – June 30th
Pride Events in Arlington
In addition to World Pride 2025, there are lots of great Pride events happening in Arlington from Pageants, Festivals, Robin Bell Light Projections, Flamy Grant – LIVE, LGBTQ+ Mental Health Panel and much, much more!
Find more at: Pride Month Events and Equality Arlington Events!
What’s the Plan – Indivisible – Thursdays
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.
Team Enough – Wednesdays
Are you a young person between 13 and 25 years old who is interested in taking action around preventing gun violence? Join the Team ENOUGH welcome session to learn more about the different ways you can engage RSVP
2nd Tuesday of the Month
Lobby Days with Senator Warner’s Office (Monthly Zoom)
RSVP HERE
ELECTIONS SECTION
All Things Virginia Elections: From Primaries thru November 4th Election!
Virginia Deadlines, Voter Registration and Updating; In Person Early Voting; Primary Info; and much more can be found HERE
Follow WofA’s Power Pack – find more about these candidates and their districts HERE
Stacey Carroll
Canvass for Stacey Carroll and Abilgail Spanberger
https://staceycarrollforva.com
Del. Josh Cole
Canvass for Delegate Josh Cole and Abigail Spanberger
https://jgcole.org
Nicole Cole
PROTESTS, RALLIES, EVENTS and MORE
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions
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.
ICYMI
Workbook for Action Peacekeepers or Event Marshalls
A very in-depth workbook and guide for these unfortunate times.
Help People Register and Update their Registration, wherever you Go!
Copy or Download these Voter Registration Fliers – English and Spanish.
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Immigration
Federal Workers and Contractors
We recognize the importance of supporting federal workers who are essential to our democracy. Learn how to stand up for the rights of federal employees, access resources for advocacy, and find out how you can get involved in the fight against harmful policies impacting this vital workforce.
May 28th Next Steps: Resource Expo for Federal Employees and Contractors
WashingtonianTheatre Discounts51st St News (Spreadsheet at bottom of article)
National WhistleBlower Center – Know Your Rights
Apply for UCFE (Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees)
Partnership for Public Service
TRUSTED NEWS SOURCES
The Grassroots Connector (substack)
