What’s Up WofA Week of 3/2/25
Note: These emails are sent weekly and include timely information and links, which may expire over time.
International Women’s Day ~ March 8, 2025
#InternationalWomensDay! #AccelerateAction https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Them
Tuesday, March 4 8:30PM – 10:00PM
Light for Our Democracy – State of the Union March/Rally
Tuesday, March 4th, marks the President’s Address to Congress. We the People will come together in community all across the country, including at the Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., to raise our voices and stand up for our democracy.
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/759131
Tuesday, March 4 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Tuesdays at Tesla!
Growing weekly action!
Tuesday, March 4th, 6:00pm
How to Start a Solidarity Fund to Fight ICE
You can use donations and funds to build power and fight ICE. Learn how in SiembraNC’s 2 hour virtual training. If you can’t make it live but still want to learn more, we got you – just RSVP, and we’ll send you the recording and more information after.
Thursday, March 6 6:30PM – 8:00PM
Town Hall for Federal Workers & Contractors – Arlington Central Library
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/758540/
Thursday, March 6 3:30 – 6:00
Arlington County Job Fair (Part-Time, Temp and Public Safety) https://www.arlingtonva.us/Events-directory/Arlington-County-Job-Fair
Friday, March 7 12:00
Power Lunch – with Indivisible Co-Founder Leah Greenberg!
Network Virginia is super excited to announce Leah Greenberg as special guest on Friday Power Lunch virtual podcast on March 7, 2025 at 12 PM – 1 PM ET along with Judge Susan Crawford, candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court – a key race on April 1, 2025 that will impact fair voting and other important issues.
Saturday, March 8 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Resource Fair for Federal Workers and Contractors – Wakefield HS, Arlington
Congressman Don Beyer, in partnership with the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, Arlington County and Fairfax County, invites you to attend a popup resource fair to access vital services including: Resources include unemployment assistance, mental health support, housing information, food aid, and information on federal workers rights.
https://www.arlingtonva.us/Events-directory/Resources-for-Federal-Workers-and-Contractors-Event
Monday March 10th 12:00 – 3:00PM
Shut Down the Coup – West Lawn of the United States Capitol Building
Join local Indivisible Groups!!! Democrats are already signaling they are working towards a bill with “assurances” from Republicans. They are giving their only leverage away, for “assurances”. We call our reps every day, but they are not hearing us. We need to be out in droves, we need to be loud, and we need to be united. Our message: Where is Congress. Do your Job. Vote NO . Any CR must be only for 2 weeks at a time. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/757856/
Monday,March 10th 6:30PM – 8:00PM
WofA Membership Meeting – Arlington, VA
Join WofA and Friends as we continue our fight against the Regime’s continued Coup attempts and ACT on a number of great suggestions generated at our last meeting. Info: 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. RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/758513/?rname=Kathleen&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link
March 15, 12:00PM – Northern Virginia
Lily Franklin Luncheon
This seat is a must-win for Democrats to expand their control in the Virginia House of Delegates and will have major implications for access to abortion throughout the Commonwealth. If she wins, Lily will be the first Democratic woman to represent Southwest VA in her lifetime!
RSVP Here
Tuesday, March 18th, 8:00pm
Third Tuesdays: Protect, Resist and Build with AFSC
Monthly webinar series that brings together AFSC constituents to learn about how to protect, resist, and build just peace, just migration, and just economies.
Saturday, March 22nd, 9:30am
RISE Summit
The annual ‘Rise To’ Summit brings together local and state leaders, organizers, activists, students, and community members to tackle the issues that stand in the way of progress and a more equitable future for our community and nation. The summit aims to engage the next generation by raising awareness, showing them how they can get involved, and instilling in them the idea that their voice matters.RSVP Here
Saturday, March 22 1:30 – 3:00 Arlington, VA
Abigail Spanberger for Governor Reception – Central/ N.Arlington
Please join friends and neighbors as we show our support for Abigail Spanberger’s Campaign for Virginia Governor. This November’s race is crucial to keeping Virginia safe from the ongoing assault by the current President and his posse. For more information and to RSVP or Donate, please see https://secure.actblue.com/donate/asfg032225
Sunday, March 23rd 5:30PM – 8:00PM
Abigail Spanberger For Governor Arlington, VA
Saturday, April 5th, 2:00pm
Building Bridges – A Call for Democratic Engagement – Northern Virginia
The Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus is uniting with Democratic committees across the state to create an opportunity to gather, discuss the 2024 elections, and explore how we can energize the Women’s Caucus and local Democratic committees. Together, we aim to identify and support more Democratic candidates for office in Virginia, building powerful momentum for the 2025 elections!
June27-29, 2025
Save the Date: 9th Annual WOMEN’S SUMMIT
Location: Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/pe3nsyb7
CALLS TO ACTION – FEDERAL
Protect Public Schools
Members of Congress want to sneak a $100 billion private school voucher program into a priority tax package aimed at cutting taxes. Tell your Members of Congress that you oppose private school vouchers and support public funds for public schools.
TAKE ACTION
Protect our Voting Rights & Stop promoting false narratives
Not only is the SAVE Act a voter suppression bill, but it’s crafted to promote the false idea that non-citizen voting is a big problem. It is not. This bill would require Americans to prove citizenship (in person) when we register, re-register, or update our voter registration. Voters of color, married women, and younger voters would be most affected.
TAKE ACTION – Tell your Reps to vote against this bad bill!
- Silver Spring Progressive Action on Facebook
- Contact Reps & Tell your friends Find your members of Congress
- David Pepper on the ‘SAVE Act’ Listen
READ MORE – Who Lacks ID in America Today? (PDF)
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
Stop Elon Musk from buying Wisconsin Supreme Court seat.
- Phonebank
- Watch Video [Indivisible]
- Find ways you can help write letters, make calls, make your own event
Phonebank for FL-01, FL-06, and NY-21
Phonebank from home to recruit volunteers and to turn out Congressional special election voters for Democrats.
Florida Special Election Phonebank
Help Democrat Gay Valimont fill Matt Gaetz’s former Congressional seat.
The Special Election is on April 1.
More actions on VirginiaGrassroots.org
Immigration Resources | Litigation Tracker
Ongoing Quick Actions, Protests & Events:
5Calls: Take 5 minutes to make 5 calls to your representatives through
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. Check Indivisible out HERE
Virginia Grassroots Coalition
A great resource for elections; calls to action; rallies and more
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions
Current Rallys/Actions can be found on
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions
“Ukraine Defenders of America” Linktree with resources to show support and take action for Ukraine:
TESLA Tuesdays – 4:00PM – 6:00 (ongoing)
Tesla Take Down (ongoing) https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/teslatakedown?zipcode=22201&country=US&title_search=&start_date_threshold=&end_date_threshold=
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: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/425528/
Mondays 6:00pm – 8:00pm (recurring)
Save Democracy in Wisconsin with Swing Blue Alliance
The State Supreme Court Race in Wisconsin is the most important election of 2025. On April 1st, Judge Susan Crawford will face Scott Walker’s former Attorney General to fill an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It is critical to protect the 4-3 pro-democracy majority we helped achieve in 2023 when Wisconsinites elected liberal Judge Janet Protasiewicz. Since 2023, Wisconsin has enacted fair state legislative maps and re-elected Tammy Baldwin to the US Senate.
Lobby Days with Senator Warner’s Office (Monthly Zoom)
RSVP HERE
Resources for Federal Workers
Saturday, March 8 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Resource Fair for Federal Workers and Contractors – Wakefield HS, Arlington
Congressman Don Beyer, in partnership with the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, Arlington County and Fairfax County, invites you to attend a popup resource fair to access vital services including: Resources include unemployment assistance, mental health support, housing information, food aid, and information on federal workers rights. https://www.arlingtonva.us/Events-directory/Resources-for-Federal-Workers-and-Contractors-Event
Prepare w. A Go Bag [American Foreign Service Association]
Partnership for Public Service
Apply for UCFE (Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees) Factsheet
Arlington County – Careers https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Careers
Trusted News Sources; Podcasts & Substacks
Trusted Sources for Fact-Based Journalism
Trusted Sources – Downtown Nasty Women (DTNWSG)
The Virginia Pressroom
The Virginia Press Room is a weekly podcast that brings listeners the latest insights and analysis on Virginia’s most important stories directly from the journalists covering them. Produced in collaboration by VPM and the Virginia Public Access Project, the series is hosted by journalist and Author, Michael Pope and features a rotating cast of reporters from the Virginia press corps
Federal Fallout – Just Out!
From WofA’s Sam Shirazi: I’m launching a new podcast series for the 2025 Virginia Elections. It will explore races on the ballot and how what’s going on in DC will influence them Episode 1 is titled The DOGE Election?
Will try my best to inform people this new way
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/…/new…/id1799461319…
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hMmTkAOOSBLs11THoEtYX
“Abortion Every Day” Follow Award-winning writer and activist Jessica Valenti’s newsletter, on Substack https://jessica.substack.com/
Discounts for Federal Workers and Contractors
Washingtonian: https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/02/19/dc-area-businesses-are-offering-deals-for-federal-workers-and-contractors/
Theatre Discounts:
51st St News: (Spreadsheet at bottom of article)
