Whats Up WofA Week of 07.27.2025

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Urgent!  Oppose Trump Attorney Emil Bove for Federal Court Judge – Final Vote Expected Soon The full Senate is expected to vote on the confirmation of Emil Bove the week of July 28th. Please share this with your friends/family in Red States! Call Now: Oppose Trump Attorney Emil Bove for Federal Court Judge – Final Vote Expected Soon (UPDATED 7/28)

Tuesday, July 29th  7:00pm (Camp WofA)

Pub Quiz at Ireland’s Four Courts 

Arrive early 2051 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201. We will make teams of 6! Wear your favorite Resistance Swag

Now – August 15th 

Postcards  for Nicole Cole for Delegate HD66 

WofA is supporting Nicole Cole in her campaign for HD66. If you would like to order postcards, please fill out this form: Postcards must be completed by August 15. Within 48 hours of receipt of your form, you will receive an email with the postcard writing instructions and the address in Arlington where you can pick up your postcards.   Order Postcards HERE

Urgent!

Arlington County Residents! APS Must Maintain its Commitment to its Transgender Nondiscrimination Policy and PIP

If you are a parent or guardian of an APS student, an APS student, or an APS employee, or other APS community member please add your name using the form below to request that APS defend its nondiscrimination policies. This effort is being coordinated by the Arlington Gender Identity Alliance (AGIA), a group of parents working to make APS a welcoming place for trans and nonbinary students. Please fill out and submit form HERE

Thursday, July 31st 6:30pm (Camp WofA)

Support Moe Bryant – Arlington 

Join friends, neighbors, and community members for an evening in support of Moe’s campaign for school board. RSVP (Address provided upon RSVP)

Thursday, July 31st  6:30 – 8:30 

Help Brady PAC mobilize Voters – Arlington 

November’s election is not only about who governs in Richmond, it’s about saving lives.

Join Brady President Kris Brown, Congressman Don Beyer and other officials in support of Brady PAC’s work in freeing America from gun violence by electing leaders who will enact and relentlessly defend the common-sense and life-saving gun violence prevention policies espoused by Brady. RSVP HERE (Address provided upon RSVP)

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

Friday, August 1st, 12:00pm

Power Lunch RSVP here

Friday, August 1st    5:30pm – 7:00pm

Social Media Boot Camp (Camp WofA)

Many have been clamoring for this and it is now a reality! Join WOFA’s Social Media Maven Chris Adair and get all your questions answered! Make a reel, a TikTok, or your own Bluesky account! Become an influencer like Chris! BYOB Questions? [email protected]  Address: 4730 23rd St N, Arlington, Virginia, 22207

Saturday,  August 2nd  10:00am – 12:00pm

Postcards in the Parlor (Camp WofA)

Postcard warriors will be meeting in the White Parlor at Clarendon Presbyterian Church on Saturday, from 10am-12pm.  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.

Saturday, August 2nd   North Arlington 7:00pm – 11:00pm

WofA 80’s Dance Party – “Don’t Stop Believin” (Camp WofA)

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.

Tickets and Info HERE

Sunday, August 3rd  1:00pm

Knock on doors for the Joint Campaign. Arlington, VA

Spanberger; Hashmi; Jones; Takis and Bryant!  Sign Up HERE

Wednesday, August 6th 5:00pm – 6:00pm

From Barriers to Ballots: Opening Reception Arlington County Library (Central)

August 6 marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which some consider to be the crowning achievement of the 1960s Civil Rights movement. It was a milestone in the long struggle to extend political representation and voting rights to Black Americans. In partnership with several community organizations, Arlington Public Library’s exhibit tells the stories of activists, changemakers and everyday people in Arlington and Northern Virginia who fought for voting rights. Details Here

Thursday, September 4th 6:00 – 7:30

Jay Jones Fundraiser – Arlington

Join VA State Senator Barbara Favola and Host Committee for a fundraising reception honoring Jay Jones, the Democratic Nominee for VA Attorney General. RSVP HERE

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

ICYMI

No Kings Day report from WofA’s own Eden Brown!

Hands Across Arlington on Flag Day Brought Out 6,000

“We were unified. And that hasn’t happened in a while….” More HERE

Bill Fogarty’s Piece in the Falls Church News-Press

No Kings Day and Dorothy Hamm: 

The local protests for “No Kings Day” on June 14 might go down in Arlington history as one of the biggest one-day demonstrations within Arlington’s borders ….

Read more HERE

ONGOING

Now – September

Voting Activists Needed! NAACP – Arlington Branch

Please help the NAACP provide voting information/services at community events and at affordable housing properties. Sign Up HERE

Join Virginia’s largest nonpartisan voter protection effort as a volunteer

Voter Registration Drive Training – VA Department of Elections

Protect the Vote 

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

Voter Registration Training

Voter Registration Training – Customized for VA by Field Team 6 https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible-nova-west/event/807808/

Follow WofA’s Power Pack – find more about these candidates and their districts HERE

Stacey Carroll

Canvass for Abigail Spanberger and Stacey Carroll

Del. Josh Cole

Canvass for Delegate Josh Cole and Abigail Spanberger

Nicole Cole

Canvass for Nicole and the Democratic Ticket in Spotsy!

Canvass for Nicole and the Democratic Ticket in Caroline!

PROTESTS, RALLIES, EVENTS and MORE

Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions

Virginia Grassroots Coalition

Virginia Elections Events

5Calls.org

Indivisible.org

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.

Mobilize

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