Dear Friends,
Democracy calls upon each of us to stand up, speak up, and act up every day to protect our rights and freedoms. On the March 8, 2024 Friday Power Lunch, we will speak with three people who make bold moves every day to safeguard Democracy and make the nation a better place for everyone. Please join us.
We have one important Call to Action to take, which will go to members of the House and Senate budget conferees. Is there a CTA directed to the Budget Conferees that you would like to see? Let me know.
Hope to see you, Katherine at Tim Kaine’s State of the Union event this evening.
Boldly,
Stair
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Call to Action: Protect our environment, invest in Soil & Water Conservation Districts
Soil and Water Conservation Districts are a critically important resource in the Commonwealth regarding the implementation of science-based, research proven, nonpoint source programs to help accomplish water quality improvement goals established by the General Assembly and the Administration. Districts have proven to be the most cost-effective means of accomplishing these water quality goals and require adequate funding to support these efforts. Ensure budget conferees are aware of this important work and investing at needed levels. Please take this call to action now.
Friday Power Lunch: Freedom Demands Bold Moves
Friday, March 8, Noon
Steve Phillips, National Political Leader, Podcaster of Democracy in Color, Founder of the New Majority Index, and Author of How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Goodwill talk about the New Majority Index that incorporates racial demographic data into its election ratings of districts. He will also share details from the updated edition of his book, How We Win the Civil War.
Lauren Burke, Founder of Black Virginia News and contributor to Pod Virginia will discuss the final days of the 2024 Virginia legislative session which adjourns, sine die, on March 9.
Jordan Zaslow, Founder and Executive Director of Her Bold Move which supports women candidates from all parts of the country running for seats up and down the ballot. Jordan will share the group’s 2024 strategy to target seats never before held by a woman.
Register for the Friday Power Lunch 2024
Events:
- Monday, March 11 at 7:00 P.M – Zoom Panel Discussion – Climate and Clean Energy
Join Delegates Alfonso Lopez and Rip Sullivan and hopefully a member of the Senate as they reflect on the results of the 2024 legislation session for climate and clean energy and what this means for grassroots efforts, and indeed the efforts of the entire environmental community, post session. Register in advance for this meeting HERE
- Tuesday, March 12th, 8:00pm – Focus for Democracy: The Road to Win 2024
You are encouraged to attend Focus for Democracy’s opening fundraising series for the 2024 election cycle. Never heard of Focus for Democracy? They’re a team of experienced voter-development strategists who have raised tens of millions of dollars to promote and protect democracy. They do this by rigorously evaluating voter-generating activist groups and recommending the most cost-effective strategies that aren’t getting funded—but should be.Click here to register: http://tinyurl.com/F4D12Mar
- Thursday, March 14th, 5:00pm – Legislative Working Group Meeting Email Luisa to join: luisaboyarski@gmail.com
- Wednesday, March 20th, 5:00pm – GO CD2 Meeting (Hampton Roads Grassroots Coalition) Email Luisa to join: luisaboyarski@gmail.com
- Thursday, March 21st, 5:00pm – Elections Working Group Meeting Email Luisa to join: luisaboyarski@gmail.com
- Sunday, April 7th, 6:00pm – Virginia Grassroots Coalition Meeting Email Luisa your agenda items & get the Zoom link, luisaboyarski@gmail.com
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Compliments of Network NOVA & the Virginia Grassroots – When We Vote We Win