What’s Up WofA – Week of March 29th
Note: These emails are sent weekly and include timely information and links, which may expire over time.
THANK YOU!!! To every WE OF ACTION volunteer and every No Kings participant who showed up on the bridges and along Glebe Road for Hands Across Arlington—thank you. The energy we felt must turn into action. The unity we created must turn into impact. And the most powerful tool we have is still ahead of us… read more
Let’s put all that NK3 Energy to good use – choose a Vote YES action today!
REDISTRICTING – VOTE YES
Highest Priority!!! 3 Important Actions to Take NOW
Our biggest hurdle isn’t support – it’s awareness. Many “YES” voters simply don’t know about the referendum, why it matters, or when and where to vote. They’re out there – we just need to reach them. Right now, The most effective ways to fight back against the regime in Washington’s power grab are:
1) Vote Early and urge neighbors and friends to Vote Early – Share Early Voting info HERE
2) Canvassing (includes no-contact lit drops) – see below
3) Phone Banks – see below
Vote YES Canvassing (including Non-Contact Lit Drops)
These efforts are working. Canvassing has been especially impactful with “friendly doors,” and updated dialers are making phonebanking easy and efficient. Every conversation matters. Every door matters. Please sign up for a shift – or two, or three!
Daily! Various Times and Shifts throughout Virginia
Information HERE
Saturday, April 11th
Eric Holder, 82nd U.S. Attorney General, at Arlington Canvass Launch!
On Saturday, April 11, canvass with Eric Holder, 82nd U.S. Attorney General and Virginians for Fair Elections to get the word out to Vote YES!” Sign up here (be sure to pick noon on 4/11!).
Vote YES Phonebanking
Mondays & Wednesdays @ 6pm ET
RURAL GROUNDGAME -Fight Back, Vote YES
“We’ll be using RGG’s Scale to Win Dialer. Training and ongoing support will be available from the team at Commit to Democracy during each of these events.” ➜Sign up
Tuesdays & Thursdays @6pm ET
CENTER FOR COMMON GROUND Guided Phone Bank – Call Virginia Voters!
Calling Black voters in Virginia, encouraging them to vote in the upcoming special election and providing resources that make it easier to check where they are registered and find the voting information they need. ➜Sign up
Weekdays at 6pm ET
VIRGINIANS FOR FAIR ELECTIONS -Weekday Phone Bank!
“Join us at our weekday phone banks where we will get out the vote and build our grassroots teams all across Virginia!” ➜Sign up
Get Involved in the VoteYES! Campaign
Join grassroots organizations across Virginia, and Virginians for Fair Elections (VAFE) as we mobilize communities across the Commonwealth to Vote YES! Explore the actions and resources below to learn how you can get involved and make an impact.
Extensive Vote YES Resources and Actions HERE
Other Important Links
Vote Early iwillvote.com
Download and Print Vote YES Flyer with: Talking Points; Early Voting Info; Resource Info – all with QR codes. Be sure to scale to 100% and select “Double-sided” prior to printing. Find Flyer HERE
Visit VoteYES.us for additional information; free graphics and more
UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIONS
Tuesday, March 31st
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Did you know that March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility? Started in 2010, this day is an opportunity to affirm the existence and value of our transgender friends and neighbors and to learn more about their experiences. Showing up as an ally for this community is so important, especially now as they are under direct attack from the Trump administration, which seeks to deny their existence. It’s a beautiful thing to know people who are different from us and to learn from each other! There are many resources to inform yourself about the trans community and a few good places to start are: HRC | Trans Day of Visibility and https://christopherstreetproject.org/ and https://www.equalityarlington.org/. See April 8th’s event: Arlington Trans Youth Quilt Unveiling & Reception at Central Library below.
Wednesday, April 1st – 10 a.m. (meet at Courthouse Metro – 9:15am)
WofA at Birthright Citizenship Rally – U.S. Supreme Court.
Join Micaela and your friends at WofA as we stand up for the Constitution and the principle that citizenship is not conditional. We will be at the Courthouse Metro, entrance by AMC movie theater at 9:15 and will be heading down at 9:30 a.m.
For those that can’t meet up in Arlington, you can find more information HERE
Friday, April 3rd, 12:00pm
Power Lunch RSVP
Tuesday, April 7th 3:00pm Arlington County Board Room
Hey WofA Community — WE NEED YOU!
Our Commonwealth’s Attorney, Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, will be presenting her budget request before the Arlington County Board on Tuesday, April 7th at 3:00 PM – and she’ll be the first presenter. Let’s show up strong in support of a progressive, justice-focused prosecutor who is working hard for our community. If you’re available, please join Micaela and fellow WofA members at the hearing to demonstrate our support and solidarity. Details: County Board Meeting Room, Bozeman Government Center, 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 307
Hey Wofa Community – WE NEED YOU! Our Commonwealth Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti will be presenting her budget request in front of the Arlington County Board on Tuesday, April 7th at 3pm. She will be the first presenter. If you are available please join Micaela and WofA members at the County Board hearing, as we show our support and solidarity for our progressive justice reform prosecutor. Location: County Board Meeting Room, Bozeman Government Center, 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 307.
Tuesday, April 7th 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Virginia Redistricting: Voter Conversation Training
Whether you’re talking with strangers or chatting with friends at a dinner party, whether you plan to canvass or phonebank, this workshop will help you have effective conversations with voters about Virginia’s upcoming redistricting referendum on April 21. Many voters are not yet aware of this special election—or what the proposed constitutional amendment would do. Join us to learn how to explain the issue clearly, build trust with voters, and help ensure people understand what’s at stake.
Elizabeth Chur, author of The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers, will lead one of her renowned virtual training workshops on April 7, from 7–8:15 pm ET. She’ll share practical strategies for building rapport and earning voters’ trust, demonstrate how to explain this complex issue in clear, understandable terms, and offer approaches for helping voters work through any mixed feelings about the proposed amendment.
Sign up on Mobilize here. A zoom link will be sent to registrants.
The following Saturday. April 11, we’ll canvass in Arlington, VA with Virginians for Fair Elections to practice our skills and get the word out to Vote YES!” Sign up here (be sure to pick noon on 4/11!).
April 8th 6pm – Central Library
Arlington Trans Youth Quilt Unveiling & Reception at Central Library
More Information HERE
Monday, April 13th – Arlington 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Town Hall with Arlington Legislators
Join Virginia State Senators Barbara Favola (SD-40) and Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (SD-39) and Delegates Patrick Hope (HD-1), Adele McClure (HD-2) and Alfonso Lopez (HD-3) for an update on the 2026 legislative session. For details and to submit questions, please see HERE
Sunday, April 19th 1:30pm – 2:30pm
RRC NoVa ( Rapid Response Choir Northern Virginia) Rehearsal
The next RRC NoVa ( Rapid Response Choir Northern Virginia) rehearsal is scheduled from 1:30pm to 2:30 pm at the Clarendon Presbyterian Church, 1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA. Parking is available behind the church on N Irving St. If you need more information, please contact Bob at: [email protected]
Monday, April 27th 6:45pm
WofA Membership Meeting – Save the Date!
Friday, May 1st
May Day Actions – Mark your calendars – more to come!
May 9th -16th
WofA’s Spring Online Auction
As you know, “Good Trouble” costs money–from postcard stamps to bridge letters, craftivism supplies and care bear bags, space rental, insurance, and Zoom subscriptions! In recognition of these costs and to build our community, WofA is putting on an online auction this May and we are looking for contributions. 3 ways you might contribute found HERE
IMMIGRATION
Important Updated Immigration Resources!
More than 300 Arlingtonians have been abducted by ICE.
These are our neighbors. They work and shop at our businesses. They worship with us at our churches, mosques, and temples. Their kids go to APS with our kids and play with them at our parks and playgrounds. Take action to protect and support our immigrant neighbors – sign up for our Direct Action Team HERE
Support our Immigrant Communities Training
The New Virginia Majority (NVM) Solidarity Committee connects Virginia residents with citizenship or documentation privileges who want to support immigrant communities with meaningful action opportunities. First, you fill out this form so you can be safely vetted, then you will be given sign-up links to trainings
WofA’s Bystander Guide & Zine
WofA has produced an excellent video and zine that act as a bystander’s guide for our community allies here in northern Virginia. This video is NOT intended to be legal advice. Please see our immigration page on our website for more information and resources HERE
Watch Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A Bystander’s Guide for Allies
Print and Share the Accompanying Zine Here (print double-sided at 100%): Link HERE
Boycott Measures
- WofA loves local! We encourage you to shop local to support area businesses, including our many immigrant-run businesses. See WofA’s social media for a list of local businesses and to share your favorites!
- We encourage you to follow the steps here to let Home Depot know to keep ICE raids away from their stores.
- Read our open letter to the local Home Depot at Seven Corners here and feel free to use it as a sample to send your own .
If you have a boycotting idea (no idea is too small!) or would like to join our brainstorming team, please fill out this form.
WofA ACTIONS
WofA Community Chat
Request to Join a chat here:
Join WofA’s Visibility Brigade – Sun, Tues and Wed.
Join WofA’s Bridge Brigade! We’ll meet on an overpass near you, sharing timely and 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]
Bridge Brigades are at the following times:
Sunday 3:00pm – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday 12:00pm -1:30pm
People Powered Choir – Rapid Response Choir NoVA Interest
We want to launch a longer-term people power choir depending on interest. No singing voice? No problem. Just come, have fun and remind our neighbors of what joy and kindness look like. Email Bob at: [email protected]
CALLS TO ACTION
Know any 17 year olds? They can VoteYES for the Redistricting Referendum!
“Under Virginia law (Va. Code § 24.2-403), a 17-year-old can vote in a primary or special election if they will turn 18 by the next general election.” Deadline to Register is April 14th! www.vote.elections.virginia.gov
Please go to the Virginia Grassroots Coalition website and find the latest CTAs HERE
ICYMI
Changes to USPS Postmarking – Impact on Mail-In Ballots, Tax Returns and More – one more reason to vote Early In-Person!
The USPS recently changed its postmark policy (late 2025) so that most mail is now postmarked at regional processing centers, not when dropped off, meaning the date on the stamp can be days after mailing, potentially causing late penalties for tax/legal deadlines. To get a true date-of-mailing postmark, you must go inside a Post Office and request a free manual postmark at the counter; otherwise, mail time-sensitive items much earlier or use online/drop-box options to avoid issues.
RESOURCES & NEWS SOURCES
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions & Resistance Events
State Navigate Virginia Election Data and More
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.
PFLAG Connects Monthly Meetings times and more
ONGOING
Tesla Tuesday!
Tuesdays 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm 2710 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
Upcoming Advocacy Events, Lobby Days and Elections
5Calls.org
Mobilize
ICYMI
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
