Dear friends,
Please join us at noon to hear all about the Women’s Summit. This will be an historic event!
The theme of this year’s Women’s Summit is It’s Up to Us.
We recognize that no elected official, organization, or leader is going to save us from the political perils we face. We are the ones who must step up and save democracy by doing everything we can to win in November.
If you have not yet registered for the 8th Annual Women’s Summit, Saturday, June 29, 9:00am-9:00pm, Capital One Hall, Tysons, PLEASE REGISTER NOW Detailed info is on the website: networknova.org – I’ve included a few enticing graphics below. It’s Up to Us
On Friday’s Power Lunch we will discuss key issues that will be addressed at the Women’s Summit. This will be an interesting discussion with Kyle Spencer, former New York Times contributor and author of Raising Them Right: The Untold Story of America’s Ultraconservative Youth Movement and Its Plot for Power and Sarah Standiford (Planned Parenthood Votes Campaigns and Elections) on exposing the politics of hate and rage for what they are and how we can meet the moment with innovative tactics and defiance. REGISTER FOR 2024
The Women’s Summit Crew is calling all candidates, committees, elected officials, and those thinking of running for office to join the Candidate Power Sessions. REGISTER TODAY with code: candidate34 to receive 34% off!
These Candidate Power Sessions will be on key topics, facilitated by the best of the best:
Can’t spend the whole day at the Women’s Summit? Join the special evening program – all about artivism as a form of social change. Evening Program Only.
Resisterhood, 5:30 PM – followed by a panel with filmmaker CJ Crim moderated by American Film Critic Nell Minow.
The big show kicks off at 7 PM with Crys Matthews as MC opening followed by Rep Gerry Connolly, Chair Phyllis Randall, James Claypool as Dixie Crystal, Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority Foundation; Zahra Rahimi, Activist; Buta Biberaj, Former CA for Loudoun County;Jamie Lockhart, ED Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia; Karl Frisch, Chair Fairfax School Board; Celeste Iroha, CEO/Founder Enough of Gun Violence; Darcy Dunn, Classical Singer; Rachna Sizemore Heizer, FCPS School Board; Rev. Laura M. George, ED Founding Mothers Movement; Heather Booth, National Progressive & Grassroots Engagement Director; Special Video – VP Kamala Harris message AND OF COURSE, theBatala Washington Drummers!
This is an event you will want to attend, don’t miss!
Thank you to all of our Sponsors and supporters.
It’s Up to Us – let’s do it together,
Stair
Info on NC
All in for North Carolina (AINC) & Charlotte Indivisible are organizing canvassers from the Northeast to travel to North Carolina, and specifically to Mecklenburg County, which is the home of Charlotte and surrounding towns. Mecklenburg has a high concentration of Democrats relative to the rest of North Carolina, but it has a historically low turnout rate so increasing turnout there makes a huge impact. Research has shown that canvassing can make the difference in whether the Democrats win or lose North Carolina.
There are several options for canvassing listed below:
- Wednesday, July 10: 5pm-8pm
- Sunday, July 21: 1pm-4pm
- Sunday, August 25: 1pm-4pm
- Wednesday, Sept 4: 5pm-8pm
- Saturday, September 7 – Big rally with the Democratic candidates for Attorney General (Jeff Jackson) and Governor (Jeff Stein) followed by a canvass
- Sunday, Sept 15: 1pm-4pm
More Events:
Saturday, June 22, 7:30am – 2024 Annual Virginia Dems Women’s Caucus Breakfast
Hilton Richmond Downtown, 501 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA
The Women’s Caucus is an interest group within the Democratic Party of Virginia. They support women who aspire to public office in Virginia and raise awareness of issues of concern to women. Proceeds from this breakfast will support women running for office.
Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00- 5:00 PM EDT – DC Women’s Strike
Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First Street Northeast, Washington, DC
Meet at SCOTUS to hold a peaceful demonstration in an effort to spread awareness about Equal Rights, Reproductive Rights, and an End to Gender-Based Violence. Peacefully stand and wear red, brings friends and signs!. This is part of the nationwide Women Strike! All women, feminists, and allies are welcome to strike with us!
If you are interested in going to North Carolina or helping to organize volunteer trips (or both), please get in touch with me (zankmanlisa@gmail.com; 508-728-1622) or Jean Weinberg (jean@jeanweinberg.com; 617-851-7723).
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Compliments of Network NOVA & the Virginia Grassroots – When We Vote We Win
