I’m here in Richmond watching the Virginia Grassroots bills move through the legislature. You can easily keep an eye on them here. You can also see the work that still needs to be done here in the constantly updated Virgina Grassroots Calls to Action (CTAs). The newest CTAs will always be at the top of the list. It only took me 10 minutes to go through the entire list.
Remember, we need to get louder! Please take action with us NOW and throughout the legislative session.
Let’s keep up our energies by joining in community for some of the many gatherings below. Join us for some Candidate Courage Rising on Friday’s Power Lunch. If you want to show your support by donating, considers helping the Virginia Young Democrats raise money to be able to attend the national Young Democrats convention in Las Vegas in June.
ALL IN,
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Virginia Grassroots Calls to Action
Get loud, take 10 and let your legislators hear from you!
The January 27, 2023 Friday Power Lunch, Courage Rising will spotlight courageous women who have stepped up in the face of unimaginable challenges. From MAGA Republican intimidation tactics, including death threats, to political and emotional consequences of running with little or no outside help, we are featuring stories of courage rising. REGISTER
We will begin our show on courageous women with Jessica Piper, mother to five and grandmother to three who ran for office in 2022 in a farming community on the Missouri/Iowa border. The MAGA Republicans in her district tried everything to scare her off, but she stood her ground. Jess used her voice on TikTok (@jesspipermo) to let the world know what it was like running in her rural, red district. She didn’t win her race, but she became a social media influencer for rural voices. Today she is the Executive Director of Blue Missouri and hosts the weekly podcast, Dirt Road Democrat.
We will then talk to two bold, brave, and badass Virginia women running for office:
Jessica Anderson, former candidate in CD1 and now running in the new HD 71, found her voice on TikTok and has become a social media influencer (@crazymotherrunner) in the TikTok Mom Community. Jessica will share her journey running in a red district and how social media helped her find community and the confidence to put her voice out there.
Alexsis Rogers, Chair of CD4 and Organizing Director at the National Domestic Workers Alliance & Care in Action, is running in the special election for Virginia Senate 9 to build on Jennifer McClellan’s legacy of service to central Virginia. As a queer, black woman living and running for office in the capital of the confederacy, Alexsis knows a thing or two about courage. We will hear how her organizing skills help her meet the moment.
For our final segment we will talk to Every District‘s Nicole Hobbs, co-founder and Executive Director. Every District is a grassroots organization that provides state legislative candidates with early data and fundraising support. They have been helping Virginia candidates since 2017.
Join us on Friday when we’ll hear women with conviction and a whole lot of chutzpah talk about how they overcome obstacles and persevere to make change. REGISTER
VIRTUAL EVENTS
New Virginia Majority January Volunteer Meeting: Legislative Session
NVM will deliver a rough overview of how the legislative session works and discuss their legislative priorities.
Sunday, January 29, 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Janes Repro Rights Program, featuring Heather Booth
Discuss The Janes with Heather Booth and Rabbi Hannah Goldstein. The Janes details first-hand accounts from the women who helped 11,000 women obtain abortions prior to Roe v. Wade.
Monday, January 30, 2023, 6 pmET
Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more.
Phone voters for Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
Sign up here for WI Supreme Court phone banking every Tuesday evening
Wed, Feb 15, 7:00pm–8:30pm EST
Better Democratic Framing & Messaging
Zoom workshops aimed at the practice of framing better Democratic messages.
The Origins and Importance of Individual Rights
Individualism is the basis of human and civil rights. The individual is the primary social unit in Liberal thought. In this era of tribalism, recognizing individual rights may be exactly what we need.
Wednesday, February 15, 5:30pm
Virginia Redress Network’s Monthly Meeting
Learn what progress Virginians are making on restitution and the many issues relating to racial and social justice.
ADVOCACY IN RICHMOND
The Virginia Grassroots Priority Legislation
Thursday, January 26, 2023, 8am – 1pm
Day of Action for Affordable Energy
Energy Burden Coalition will start the day with legislative champions, followed by advocacy for affordable and clean energy in VA.
Tuesday, January 31st • 8 AM – 1 PM
Conservation Lobby Day with Virginia Conservation Network
Join Justice Forward Virginia, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to advocate for preserving evidence-informed criminal reforms that eliminated presumptions against bail, reformed our probation system, and limited pretextual policing, among other priorities.
IN-PERSON EVENTS
Alexandria
Friday, February 10 · 7:30 – 10pm EST
YOU ME & POETRY, Featuring Tammarrah Addison
Come alone or with a date to enjoy Poetry in Candlelight complimented by the melodic sounds of the Saxophone. Refreshment will be available.
Arlington
Sunday, February 19, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story – Meet Nikole Hannah-Jones
McLean Community Center/The Alden
Clifton Forge
Monday, Feb 6, 2023, 7:00 PM ET
Cardinal News Speaker Series: Working Through The Opioid Epidemic
“Raising Lazarus” and “Dopesick” author Beth Macy will lead a panel discussion on the impact of opioids on a community’s economy.
Fairfax
Saturday, January 28, 2:30-4:30 PM
Albert for Springfield District Supervisor Launch Party
Anita’s in Burke: 9278 Old Keene Mill Road, Burke, VA 22015
$25 contribution includes food and a drink ticket at the event.
Share the Facebook Event
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2023, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Campaign Kickoff: Karl Frisch for Fairfax County School Board
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA
SPECIAL GUESTS: Congressman Gerry Connolly, Chairman Jeff McKay, Supervisor Dalia Palchik, Delegate Marcus Simon, Delegate Holly Seibold …and more!
Reston
Gamble for Your Rights Casino Night with Special Guest Robin Cantor
Please join REPRO Rising for a fun-filled evening of casino games, cocktails, dancing, and conversation about how you can help fight all attempts to restrict abortion access in Virginia.
Richmond
Friday, February 17,7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Virginia Museum of History and Culture,
428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond
Join Equality US to celebrate Artists4ERA and the Equal Rights Amendment.
