What’s Up WofA Week of 3/9/25
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Thank you to all the dedicated activists who joined us for last night’s Indivisible meeting—your energy truly filled the room and made it a full house. We are deeply grateful to our inspiring speakers for sharing their insights and to the hardworking organizers who ensured everything ran smoothly. Your commitment and passion drive our collective progress, and we couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you. -Micaela Pond, Founder of WofA
5Calls: No Federal Funding CR Without DOGE Guardrails
https://5calls.org/issue/cr-continuing-resolution-doge-musk
Funding for the federal government is set to expire on Friday, March 14th, setting up a tight deadline for Congress to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) to prevent a government shutdown
While the CR can pass the House without any votes from Democrats, it will need support from 7 Democratic Senators to reach the required 60 votes to pass the Senate.
Tuesday, March 11 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Tuesdays at Tesla!
Growing weekly action!
https://actionnetwork.org/events/tesla-tuesdays-2
Wednesday, March 12th 6:30PM
Emergency Federal Budget Briefing – Virtual
The Impact of the Republican House Budget Resolution on Virginia
The Budget Resolution passed by the House Republicans on February 25 sets the framework for FY 2025 appropriations. It establishes spending levels, revenue targets, and the deficit limits. This briefing will explain how the House budget resolution INCREASES the deficit while making devastating cuts to programs that serve all Virginians. It will provide you with the information that you need to talk to your friends and neighbors about the impact of the Republican budget on their lives.
Thursday, March 13th , 8:00pm
Virginia Democratic Chair Forum
Join Network NOVA and the Virginia Grassroots Coalition for a DPVA Chair Candidate Zoom Forum.
Friday, March 14th, 12:00pm
Power Lunch
xSaturday, March 22nd, 5:00pm
Please Join Us to Support Rural GroundGame in Alexandria, VA!
Rural GroundGame’s mission is to develop and execute programs for the support, training, and development of rural Democratic candidates, campaigns, and committees, securing a deeper level of investment in and by Democrats in every zip code in order to get Democrats elected and uphold our shared values. Refreshments will be included!
Address will be provided upon RSVP
Friday, March 14 12:00
Power Lunch
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!
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
https://www.givegreen.com/bspanbergerevt0325va
Saturday, April 5
Nationwide Day of Action!
In DC and in cities across the country – organized by 50501, Indivisible, and other national partners. Details to come.
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!
Monday, April 14th 6:30 – 8:00
Save the Date! WofA Membership Meeting
April 25 – 27
Rural Retreat
Join the DPVA Rural Caucus April 25-27 at Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center for a jam packed weekend with Rural Democrats where we will learn, hear, speak and share with each other innovative strategies on how to work and win in rural areas
May 23 – June 8, 2025
#WorldPride DC 2025
will feature a vibrant and innovative slate of events and cultural programs that will highlight the best that Washington, DC has to offer. From music to film, from the National Mall to Embassy Row, you will experience the world through Washington’s multi-faceted and multi-cultural community. More Info Here
June 27-29, 2025
Save the Date: 9th Annual WOMEN’S SUMMIT
Location: Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
WofA Issue Groups Sign Up
Team 1 Voter Turnout & Education
Ongoing Actions and Ways to Make a Difference – State and Federal
CALL TO ACTION
Tell your reps: Stop Trump’s war on Public Education
Trump is expected to direct Linda McMahon to dismantle the Department of Education. He will direct her to wind down Department programs, shift vital programs to block grants and tell Congress to shut down the U.S. DOE. Without the Department of Education, defunding K12 education will accelerate, with federal money sent as block grants for vouchers and charters.
Take Action:
Write your Reps [Network for Public Education]
Write your Reps [National Educational Association]
Call your Reps
– Warner: (202) 224-2023
– Kaine: (202) 224-4024
– Find your Members of Congress
Ongoing Actions – Updated Regularly
Virginia Grassroots Coalition
A great resource for elections; calls to action; rallies and more
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions
5Calls: Take 5 minutes to make 5 calls to your representatives!
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
Mobilize
“Ukraine Defenders” DC/National Events & Resources:
https://linktr.ee/ukrainedefendersusa
ACTIONS
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
Stop Elon Musk from buying Wisconsin Supreme Court seat.
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.
RESOURCES
Federal Workers & Contractors
National Whistle Blower Center – Know Your Rights
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
Immigration
ICYMI
WofA This House Supports Federal Workers Yard Sign and Buttons Order Form
ONGOING
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/
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.
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
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
https://www.vpm.org/vapressroom
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)
