What’s Up WofA Week of 11.09.2025
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Federal Fallout 2025 Elections – How Dems Flipped 13 Seats in House of Delegates
EVENTS AND ACTIONS
Tuesday, November 11th
Veterans Day 2025
Friday, November 14th, 12:00pm
Power Lunch Register Here
Friday, November 28th – Monday, December 1st
We Ain’t Buying It Campaign
Ahead of the holiday shopping season, “We Ain’t Buying It”, along with Indivisible, 50501 and other orgs, urges all consumers to avoid shopping at Target, Amazon and Home Depot until these major retailers cease collaborating with and enabling this administration’s harmful policies. We will invest our collective dollars in Black, minority, and immigrant-owned businesses, small and local shops and retailers that have stood firm for the rights and freedom of the American people.
How To Take Action:
- Full Black Out: Don’t buy anything from major stores capitulating to this administration’s policies during the week of Nov 28 – Dec 1. Use the time and money to connect with those you love and rediscover what matters.
- Redirect Spending: Skip the companies undermining democracy. Shop small, local, or with businesses affirming our humanity.
- Take the Pledge: Pledge to be a conscious consumer.
- Amplify: Spread the word. Share the message in conversation and online.
More info on We Ain’t Buyin It HERESocial Media Tool Kit
Monday, December 1st – Deadline to apply
Brady’s TeamENOUGH Youth Advocacy Training – Application Deadline
Team ENOUGH, Brady’s youth-led initiative, has opened applications for its Youth Advocacy Training Program in Virginia (and Florida). This six-week, hands-on program trains young people (ages 13–26) to meet with lawmakers, advocate for GVP legislation, and develop leadership skills. Apply HERE
Monday, December 8th 6:45pm – 7:45pm
WofA Monthly Membership Meeting via Zoom
Please join our zoom call to welcome new members, reflect on November’s Election, plot out what is in store going forward and join in on the discussion re: the Virginia General Assembly’s legislative efforts for the 2026 session and more. More details to follow. Zoom Link HERE Mandatory RSVP HERE
Monday, January 19th
MLK Vigil & Advocacy Day in Richmond
Mark your calendars for Monday, January 19, for the annual MLK Vigil & Advocacy Day in Richmond. Details on bus transportation and a virtual prep meeting to go over the firearms bills (early December) will follow. Even if you plan to attend the Moms Demand Action Advocacy Day, please also plan to join Brady and other GVP orgs at the MLK event — strong turnout at both underscores the urgency of GVP to all legislators.
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Get involved in WofA’s Actions on Immigration and More:
WofA has been very active in the Immigration/Anti-Ice Space! Adopt a Day Labor Corner (1 hour in early morning/crews of 2-4 people); Rights Canvassing for Businesses and Communities (1-2 gratifying hours in targeted areas on your own or with groups); Rapid Response to ICE Abductions – (Mostly verification, but may entail recording. You decide.); how to join the neighborhood chalkers and many more important opportunities to truly make a difference! Find out more HERE
NAACP Files Amicus Brief to Protect Federal Funding for Black Students in Virginia
(11/11/25)
ONGOING
Food Assistance & Free Food Resources in Arlington County
Join WofA’s Visibility Brigade – Tuesdays and Sundays
Join the Rush Hour Resistance! Come join us on Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:30 and Sundays, 3:30 – 4:30 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 Lisa to join the fun at [email protected]
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
PROTESTS, RALLIES, EVENTS and MORE
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions
WHO TO FOLLOW and RESOURCES
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.
Federal Fallout: the latest in VA politics and more – hosted by Sam Shirazi
PFLAG Connects Monthly Meetings times and more
VPAP – for up to date election results and data
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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
