What’s Up WofA Week of 10.05.2025
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Attention CALL (National) Red District Dems!
Call congress daily about ACA and protecting Healthcare to stop shutdown
Tuesday, October 7th, 7:00pm
Poll Observer Info Session
Poll observers are the eyes and ears of the Democratic Party of Virginia Coordinated Campaign’s Voter Protection team on the ground at polling places across the state on Election Day. They identify potential issues at the polls and work with us and election officials to protect voters. We need to recruit poll observers across the state. You can be an inside poll observer if you are a registered Virginia voter, and an outside poll observer with no restrictions. Thinking about volunteering, but want to know more? Learn the roles of the inside and outside poll observers; how they interact with the poll greeter, boiler room, and hotline; how they get assigned to a particular precinct; whether they can do a half-day shift, and more.
Wednesday, October 8th 7:00pm
The Upcoming Amendment Process in Virginia explained with VA Sen. Boysko
Senator Boysko will break down the amendment process and explain why the 2025 election—especially for the House of Delegates—is critical to making progress in 2026. We’ll close with a Q&A, so bring your questions! Register HERE
Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 PM
Virginia Gubernatorial Debate
Show your support for Abigail Spanberger by cheering her on at one of our Debate Watch Parties. Each Debate Watch Party has its own character and activities. There are Debate Watch Parties in all regions and at many colleges and universities. There is even a Virtual Watch Party!
Please Click Here to RSVP for the Virtual Watch Party or one of the Regional Parties!
Thursday, October 9th, 7:00pm
How We Win The Information War: A National Affairs Committee Policy Forum
This in-depth policy forum of experts from across media fields will explore strategies to tackle and overcome the left’s media deficit and urgently build media ecosystems, infrastructure, and capacity that fight mis- and disinformation and support democracy. Speakers include:
- Milo Vassallo, Executive Director, The Media and Democracy Project
- Kevin Dreyfuss, Managing Director & Executive Producer at Courier Newsroom/National
- Joan Donovan, Founder of The Critical Internet Studies Institute, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media Studies, Boston University
- Mackenzie Warren, Interim Executive Director, Local News Initiative, Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
- Liz Kelly Nelson, Founder, Project C | Creator-model Journalism & Media Consumption
- RSVP Here
Thursday, Oct. 9, 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Ground Avelo at Dulles: Cancel ICE Air
Link to the event on Mobilize More details are provided in the confirmation email.
Friday, October 10th 1pm -8pm
CRAFTIVISM NO KINGS 2 POSTER MAKING PARTY Open House
Stop by 1618 North Adams St. to create and inspire one another! Let’s let our creative juices flow together to make some meaningful protest signs for Oct. 18th No Kings 2 Day! Bring any art supplies, especially gold paint, if you would like to donate to the cause. Poster paper is also appreciated if you have any extra. Beverages and light snacks will be provided, but would also be appreciated!
Friday, October 10th, 12:00pm
Power Lunch Register Here
Saturday, October 11th 9:15 am–12:30 pm
Sen. Tim Kaine to Join Canvass for WofA Adopt a Candidate Nicole Cole!
Join Senator Tim Kaine along with WofA and Arlington Blue Families as we canvass for one of the incredible adopt-a-candidates in Spotsylvania. The race may come down to the wire – we need to get Nicole Cole’s name and face recognized by the local community. Anyone who has met Nicole knows she is a stellar candidate! We will leave Arlington around 8:15 a.m. and meet for lunch after (details upon RSVP) . Please RSVP HERE and fill out Google Form (logistics etc) HERE
Saturday, October 11th. 10:00am – 12:00
Final Postcards in the Parlor before the November Election!
We’ll be meeting in the White Parlor at Clarendon Presbyterian Church writing cards for Kimberly Pope Adams, who’s running in District 82 (Petersburg, Surry, Dinwiddie & Surry). Her platform is safe communities, education, reproductive rights, transparency & good governance. This will be our last postcard gathering before the November election. It’s BYOB & perhaps something to share. Please come to the lower door off the church parking lot & text the number posted there to be let in.
Saturday, October 11th, 11:00am
Poll Observer Training
The Democratic Party of Virginia Coordinated Campaign’s Voter Protection team is working to ensure that every voter has access to the polls and that every vote is counted. To accomplish this, we need your help! Please join us for one of our trainings to be a poll observer for Early Vote and Election Day.
October 13th 6:45pm – 7:45pm
We of Action Monthly Membership Meeting at Clarendon Presbyterian Church.
The meeting will take place in “The Sanctuary” (main/upper level) – enter through the rainbow ramp door off of the parking lot (N. Irving St) . 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. Reservations Mandatory. We will be preparing for the NO KINGS 2 event on the 18th and providing information on important volunteer opportunities for the upcoming election! Members are invited to O’Sullivan’s Pub after the meeting to catch up with others and continue the discussion about actions we can and must take! All attendees must RSVP, bags may be searched, and no cameras or videography are allowed. Please sign up HERE
Sunday, October 14th 10:00am
NRA Vigil with Rep. Walkinshaw – Wear Orange!
Join our friends from Brady and Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence at the monthly NRA vigil – hear from a strong leader on how to seek real solutions to our gun violence epidemic. NRA Headquarters 11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA
Saturday, October 18th 10:30am – 3:00pm
NO KINGS 2 – Washington, DC
We of Action (WofA) VA, invites you to join us as we march and rally on No Kings 2 Day. Plan to meet up at 10:30 a.m. by the Washington Monument on the 17th Street side. From there, we will gather with our fellow Virginians and have a Virginia parade at 11 a.m. The NO KINGS Rally will be from 12-3 p.m. RSVP HERE
Saturday, October 18th – Arlington
Join the NO KINGS 2 Bridge Brigade!
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. Join us for a Bridge Brigade the morning of No Kings Day. If you aren’t planning to head to DC for No Kings, this is a way you can celebrate! Come for the honks from cars for our No Kings themed message, the joy, and the community.
9:00am
NO KINGS WofA, Arlington, VA, 21 St N/MOMs Bridge Brigade ›
NO KINGS WofA, Arlington, VA – Scott Street Bridge Brigade ›
NO KINGS, WofA, Arlington, VA – North George Mason Bridge Brigade ›
NO KINGS WofA, Arlington, VA – 5705 Fairfax Drive Bridge Brigade ›
11:00am
NO KINGS BAILEY’S CROSSROADS, VA ›
12:00pm
NO KINGS Welburn Square, Ballston ›
Monday October 27th, 7:00pm
Climate & Clean Energy 2026 General Assembly Preview!
Please join the Climate & Clean Energy Working Group for its 2026 GA kickoff meeting. Special guest Kendl Kobbervig, Clean Virginia’s Director of Advocacy and Communications will help us preview the “hot” climate & clean energy issues for the upcoming session. Link to zoom call will be provided upon RSVP.
Wednesday, October 29th, 7:00pm
Rally the Vote
Join us on Zoom for an action event to make sure everyone we know is ready to vote in this year’s crucial elections. On October 29, we’ll we’ll help you use our tool, Rally, to find out if your friends and family have voted yet. If they haven’t, you’ll be able to send them all the information they’ll need to go vote! You can learn more about this event series here. RSVP Here
ALL THINGS GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING
Find out where/when to Vote Early In-Person HERE and everything you need to know about updating; registering and more HERE Pleae Note: If you receive your mail-in ballot, but would prefer to vote a regular ballot – you can bring your ballot to your polling place, ask them to “spoil” your ballot and then request to vote “regular”!
NEW . URGENT . ONGOING
Now – different times and dates!
Help Cure Ballots with Virginia Democrats!
Sign-up to join our ballot cure phonebanks! There are thousands of Virginias who could have their mail-in ballot rejected because of mistakes like a missing signature. If they are able to fix or “cure” their ballot before November 7th – their vote will still count! We will be contacting these voters to help walk them through the process and ensure their voices are heard! RSVP HERE
Now thru October 18th
WofA writes Love Letters to Virginia!
Virginia is for Lovers! Lovers of No Kings. Lovers of Democracy. Lovers of Affordability. Lovers of Freedom. Before October 18, please send love letters to [email protected] and say why YOU love our community, our commonwealth, and our country. We’re so much more than any one person who occupies the White House. Let’s show everyone who we are and what we care for. Your letter may even be featured on our social media accounts! Let’s spread the love WofA!
Thursdays, thru October 30th, 7:00 pm–8:15 pm
Poll Observer Training for VA Dems – Tuesdays/Thursdays
The Democratic Party of Virginia Coordinated Campaign’s Voter Protection team is working to ensure that every voter has access to the polls and that every vote is counted. To accomplish this, we need your help! Please join us for one of our trainings to be a poll observer for Early Vote and Election Day. Sign up HERE
Poll Observer Training – On Demand – Virtual
The Democratic Party of Virginia Coordinated Campaign’s Voter Protection team is working to ensure that every voter has access to the polls and that every vote is counted. To accomplish this, we need your help! Please join us for one of our trainings to be a poll observer for Early Vote and Election Day. Register HERE
Voting Activists Needed! NAACP–Arlington Now-October 18th
Please help the NAACP provide voting information/services at community events and at affordable housing properties. Sign Up HERE
Early Voting Poll Greeting – Arlington Dems
Early Voting Poll Greeting is a critical aspect of our voter outreach and Early Voting in Virginia is a full six weeks! We can use all the help we can get to ensure every early voter in Arlington has an opportunity to take a sample Democratic ballot.
We are trying to staff every early voting shift this year, Shifts are 2 hours each and are a great way for new volunteers to help out! We’ll start with Courthouse on September 19, and starting October 21, there will be expanded hours and two more early voting locations at Walter Reed and Madison Community Centers.
Sign up for a shift at:
- Courthouse Plaza(Sept 19–Nov 1) **PRIORITY**,
- Walter Reed Community Center(Oct 21–Nov 1), and
- Madison Community Center(Oct 21–Nov 1).
Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm (thru October 30th)
Center for Common Ground calling Black Voters in VA (HoD Races)
We are calling Black voters in Virginia, encouraging them to vote and providing resources that make it easier to check where they are registered and find the voting information they need. Please Sign Up HERE
Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00 pm (thru October 30th)
National Women’s Political Caucus calling for VA HoD Candidates
National Women’s Political Caucus in conjunction with the Bay Area Coalition, is hosting phone banks for NWPC-VA endorsed candidates every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm. We have added a dialer that allows us to leave messages, so calling is much more efficient without people feeling like they are on a runaway horse. Since our dialer leaves messages, a single person can effectively use it and make calls; it takes about 25 seconds to get a connection, even if you are the only caller. Our Mobilize link is HERE
PFLAG Connects Monthly Meetings
Every month, our PFLAG Connects: Communities meet for safe, moderated, virtual meetings to seek guidance, ask questions, and learn from others who have been through similar experiences. Our current community offerings gather people of Latino, Black/African American, AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) backgrounds, as well as military families, families with gender-diverse loved ones, dads, and grandparents!
Check out the August PFLAG Connects: Communities meeting times at pflag.org/connects-communities.
Join WofA’s Visibility Brigade – Wednesdays and Sundays
Join the Rush Hour Resistance! Come join us on Weds 5:00-6:30 and Suns 5:00-6:30 on an overpass near you to assemble oversized 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 4:00 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
IMPORTANT VOTER & VOTING DEADLINES AND INFORMATION
Now – Check Your Voter Registration HERE
Early Voting and Locations HERE
Now – October 24th Register to Vote Register HERE
Important Absentee/Mail-In Ballot Information!
Early In-Person Voting is what we are recommending. If you must use an absentee (mail-in) ballot:
- Fill out the return envelope correctly – please refer to the image below.
- Send it back well in advance of the deadline.
- Or use a dropbox at a voting location. (see iWillVote.com)
- If you receive your mail-in ballot, but would prefer to vote a regular ballot – you can bring your ballot to your polling place, ask them to “spoil” your ballot and then request to vote “regular”!
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 Opportunities for Stacey Carroll
Canvass Opportunities for Josh Cole
Canvass Opportunities for 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
A CALL TO ACTION ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE:
Do your elected officials represent democracy, or the donors who fund them?
Join us in calling on the elected local officials in your jurisdiction to put people before corporations and wealthy donors. Across Virginia, activists are urging local councils and boards to pass resolutions supporting stronger campaign finance laws. Right now, Virginia has some of the weakest campaign finance rules in the country—but communities are speaking up. Leesburg and Blacksburg have already passed resolutions unanimously. Your community could be next—if you raise your voice. Click below if you live in these jurisdictions.
Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Franklin County, Frederick County, Clarke County, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Orange County, Prince William County, City of Winchester, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Richmond, Roanoke, Charlottesville, Williamsburg.
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
