Whats Up WofA – Week of 07.13.2025
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Wednesday, July 16th 12:30pm – 1:45pm -ZOOM
John Lewis “Good Trouble” Teach-In: The Racial Injustice of Gun Violence – Brady
In honor of John Lewis Day, this teach-in will examine how systemic racism drives and sustains the crisis of gun violence in communities of color. Far from random, this violence is rooted in decades of policy decisions, from redlining and housing segregation to underfunded social services and unequal law enforcement RSVP and Info HERE
Thursday, July 17th (Morning and Evening Shifts)
Let’s Make Some Good Trouble with WofA’s Bridge Brigade!
Join WofA on Thursday, July 17th as we honor the late, great John Lewis by taking to the bridges and making some Good Trouble! Sign up for a morning shift or evening shift! After signing up, our fabulous Bridge Captains will reach out a few days before with everything you need to know. Let’s show up loud, proud, and ready to inspire – just like Congressman Lewis would have wanted.
Morning Shift 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Ohio St. Bridge (details upon RSVP) RSVP Here
Evening Shift 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Potomac St. Bridge (details upon RSVP) RSVP Here
Thursday, July 17th 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Phonebank for Rural Groundgame
The purpose of this phone banking effort is to reach out to registered, Democratic-leaning, but less active voters in Virginia (many of whom did NOT vote in 2024) Info and RSVP Here
Now – September 23rd
Help NAACP-Arlington Help the NAACP Reach Voters
Please help the NAACP provide voting information/services at community events and at affordable housing properties.
Sign Up Here
(AT CAPACITY) WofA Honors John Lewis with some Good Trouble at Arlington Metro Stations!
In honor of the late, great Congressman John Lewis, we’re getting into some “Good Trouble” at Arlington Metro stations on Thursday, July 17th.
Thursday, July 17th 7:00pm (ET) 4:00pm (PT)
The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers – Workshop II
How to Connect With the 34% of Eligible Voters Who Say “I Don’t Vote”
Friday, July 18th, 12:00pm
Power Lunch RSVP here
Saturday, July 19th 10:00am – 12:00pm
Postcards in the Parlor
Fabulous postcarders will be meeting in the White Parlor at Clarendon Presbyterian Church on Saturday, 7/19, from 10am-12pm. We’ll be finishing up our original Nicole Cole postcards, as well as writing cards to Cole voters who usually vote absentee ballot – so a quasi-get out the vote and reminder card. It’s BYOB & perhaps something to share. If you’re new to the group, please come to the lower door off the church parking lot & text the number posted there to be let in.
Friday, July 19th 9:30 – 10:30
Support our Immigrant Neighbors – Come Stand with Wofa Speakers
Support our WofA advocates addressing their concerns about ICE in Arlington.
During the non-agenda item public comment period at this Saturday’s Arlington County Board Meeting Wofa speakers will speak about the following concerns:
1. General Information on ICE Abuses
2. The Need for an ICE Bounty Hunter Investigation
3. “ICE HW” for Board Members to do during the August Recess
4. How FLOCK License Plate Readers are aiding ICE in kidnapping our neighbors
The more people we have standing in the audience as our members speak, the better. Signs are welcome too.
When: Saturday, July 19, 9:30-10:30
Where: County Board Meeting Room, Bozman Government Center, at Courthouse, 2100 Clarendon Blvd
Monday, July 21st 6:45 – 7:45
WofA Membership Meeting – Meet Power Pack Candidate Nicole Cole! Zoom
WofA & Friends welcome you to our summer meeting. This is an informal Zoom call to discuss the activities we have planned for the summer and how you can get involved! In addition to hearing from WofA’s amazing Power Pack Candidate, Nicole Cole, we will discuss the WOFA Visibility Brigade, Postcards, our Power Pack of candidates we are supporting, protests, and GOTV! We will have a special guest, Reid McCollum, the genius behind Hands Across Chigagoland and Program Outreach Director of the Progressive Turnout Project.
RSVP HERE (Zoom Link Will be Sent upon RSVP)
Sunday, July 27th 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Kimberly Pope-Adams in Arlington – Hosted by Black Caucuses of NoVA
Join Kimberly Pope Adams in Arlington as she builds her campaign to flip Virginia’s 82nd district Back to Blue. Show your support of her 2025 rematch to unseat the Republican incumbent. RSVP/Info
Thursday, July 31st 7:00pm (ET) 4:00pm (PT)
The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers – Workshop III
How To Have Respectful, Productive Conversations With Voters Whose Party or Perspectives May Differ From Yours. RSVP Here
Saturday, August 2nd North Arlington 7:00pm – 11:00pm
WofA 80’sDance Party – “Don’t Stop Believin”
Put on your legwarmers and tie up those side ponies! Let’s show we’re not just “Livin’ on a Prayer”, we are …of Action! You are invited to an evening of joy, connection, and 80s dancing at a beautiful setting in North Arlington. This is a dance protest – we may enjoy 80s dancing, but we are NOT going back! Expect music, laughter, delicious dinner bites and a fully stocked bar.
Save the Date!
Monday, September 8th 6:45pm – 7:45pm
WofA Membership Meeting – In Person!
Details to follow….
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
ONGOING
Voter Registration Drive Training – VA Department of Elections
Protect the Vote Join Virginia’s largest nonpartisan voter protection effort as a volunteer
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]
Tesla Tuesday! Arlington, VA
Tuesdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm 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
ELECTIONS SECTION
All Things Virginia Elections: From Primaries thru November 4th Election!
Virginia Deadlines, Voter Registration and Updating; In Person Early Voting; and more can be found HERE
Follow WofA’s Power Pack – find more about these candidates and their districts HERE
Canvass for Abigail Spanberger and Stacey Carroll
Canvass for Delegate Josh Cole and Abigail Spanberger
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.
CALLS TO ACTION
Wednesdays in July and August
One Million Rising — Learn how to lead in this moment! A national effort to train one million people to help lead in this moment and gain the skills to lead others. This is how we build people power that can’t be ignored. You’re invited to join us – and lead. More info and Sign Up Here
Choose your Action at: 5Calls.org
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