Dear Friends,
We are less than a week away from Crossover in the Virginia General Assembly and we have been advocating for our priority issues. Please continue to take action with the CTA’s (Calls to Action) and share. We need to stay loud letting ALL our representatives know what we want and we will see them at the ballot box!
Once you get through the CTA’s. Please get inspired to hear more about Flipping It Blue and check all the fabulous virtual and in person events.
ALL IN,
Stair
PS It doesn’t really take long to have your voice heard. And we know our efforts make a difference! Please share.
Take Action Early This Week
CTA: Tell Senators on the Commerce and Labor Committee to reject HB1430, allowing large manufacturer exemptions on their electric bills: Tell Senators on the Commerce and Labor Committee to reject HB1430, which has already passed the House. Large manufacturers are asking for special treatment to be exempt from paying costs that the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) makes all customers pay. More study is needed before creating this type of special carve-out. Click Here to Take Action
February 8 & Second Wednesdays each month–6:30 pm ET
Truth Brigade BIG TRUTHS: Campaign Launch w Special Guests
Phone voters for Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
Sign up here for WI Supreme Court phone banking every Tuesday evening
Tuesday, February 7 (and weekly) at 6 pm
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.
Feb 13, 2023 07:00 PM ETMoney Fake Grassroots. Real Dark Money
Understand the impact of dark money on education, how it affects your schools, and what we can do to fight back.
Wednesday, February 15, 5:30pmVirginia Redress Network’s Monthly Meeting
Learn what progress Virginians are making on restitution and the many issues relating to racial and social justice.
Wed, Feb 15, 7:00pm–8:30pm EST
Better Democratic Framing & Messaging
Zoom workshops aimed at the practice of framing better Democratic messages.
February 22, 6:30 ETÂ –Â Truth Brigade Workshop and Orientation
The Virginia Grassroots Priority Legislation
Wednesday, February 8Justice Reform Lobby Day – 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.Â
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.
Annandale
Join us for a lunchtime meet and greet in Annandale supporting Lily Franklin for Delegate (HD-41) in Southwest Virginia.  Hear from Marcus Simon, Kathy Tran, Briana Sewell and others on the 2023 General Assembly. Don’t miss this warm & welcoming lunchtime event with great folks, food, & refreshments all to support Lily!
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
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!
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.
