The People’s Activist Series is back! Join us Saturday to practice talking about strike readiness with your friends and neighbors. What is a general strike, how can general strikes topple fascist regimes, and what does May Day have to do with it?
We have your Friday lunch plans: our own @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social “reminds us that movements don't start in Washington — they start in living rooms, community centers, and local meeting halls.”
Friday! We'll be preparing to share our music at the No Kings Day protest on March 28. Please carpool if possible, or park at Washington Park or on the street. #SingingResistance, #NoKings
Visibility Brigade out and about. #NoMoreWar, #NoToWar, #NoWarWithIran
ALL HANDS - This Saturday, March 7, 10 AM - NOON, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville, 717 Rugby Road. Child care available! Help shape our work, and find your place in the collective effort to fight authoritarianism, strengthen our democracy, and keep our community safe.
We urge others who want an end to this needless killing to call your Senators and Representative and demand that they vote for an Iran War Powers Resolution to block further illegal acts of war and stop the attacks on Iran immediately: (202) 224-3121.
Our Statement on the US attacks on #Iran. We call on Congressman John McGuire and @kaine.senate.gov and @markwarner.bsky.social to show courage & stop hiding from their Constitutional duties.
Great coverage of Cville's Sing Out showing the "a long history of musical protest," from the US Civil Rights and South African anti-apartheid movements to MN anti-ICE protests: The idea is that singing is "a way to confront violence with joy and beauty." www.cbs19news.com/news/charlot...
Big crowd, lots of voices at yesterday's Sing Out! on the DTM.
Despite increasing awareness of media-driven manipulation, we are as vulnerable as ever to being victimized by a system that does not have our interests at heart. We'll learn how media is weaponized and how we can fight back to protect ourselves and our communities.
THIS Saturday, February 28, Noon - 2:00 PM, at the
Rivanna Area Queer Center (RAQC). Everyone welcome - both new and returning members! Come explore new ways to join your neighbors in antifascist, pro-democracy work.
National Sing-Out! Join the Singing Resistance! Everyone welcome!
THIS SATURDAY - Learn about redistricting from the Albemarle Dems. Northside Library, 10:30 - 11:30 AM. RSVP appreciated: tinyurl.com/22urf2ne
VIRTUAL Bystander training to support the immigrant community. Sponsored by Westminster Presbyterian Church. Sunday, March 15, 4-5 pm. Register: tinyurl.com/j5n87jje
If you’ve been wondering what you can do when ICE shows up; if you want to be in community with other folks who are ready to stand up against this threat; if you’re angry/sad/frustrated at what is happening to our neighbors and our families; join us Wednesday 2/25!
Have you ever watched someone interviewed at a protest and thought, I wish I could say it like that? JOIN US this SUNDAY (Feb 22) to learn how to communicate clearly, effectively, and compellingly about your values, your commitment to community activism, and your vision for inclusive democracy!
“‘..,fascism is coming for all of us,’ says David Singerman, co-organizer of Indivisible Charlottesville. ‘If people feel more comfortable or more safe doing one kind of action versus another, they’ve found ways to do that. There’s a place in this fight for everyone, and everyone can contribute.’”
Mary Bauer (ACLU of Virginia), "says her organization has done 'many dozens' of 'Know Your Rights' trainings for people across Virginia.
'If you’re stopped by ICE, you do not have to answer questions about your immigration status, where you were born, or how you entered the country',,,"
"Central Virginia Community Support Fund’s Higgins and Michelson urge people to contribute to their organization. "Every donation we get can be recycled,” Michelson says, “because our money comes back. So when you give us $1, we give it to the bond of a person in need who’s been detained.”
WHO IS going to keep our neighbors safe from ICE? We are. We keep us safe. As the author notes, "ordinary people in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and throughout Virginia have been quietly preparing to defend their neighbors." Here's a few of the people and organizations featured:
Monday (we know, Monday is NOT the weekend, BUT we have a great reason for you to get out!) - Beer Run is donating 20% of all food proceeds to Food Sharing is Caring (Virginia Organizing) when you come in to eat and mention Dine to Donate.
Sunday afternoon: join us to build collective power by learning effective strategies for telling our stories. Do you want to improve your ability to express your views on issues you care deeply about? This is for you.
Then maybe an early dinner before attending the 10th Annual Women Against Violence benefit concert - this year, ticket proceeds go the the Tahirih Justice Center, a national nonprofit that helps immigrant women, girls, and other survivors who are fleeing gender-based violence...
We know it's only Wednesday, but... #CVille folks, we have your weekend all lined up for you...Sat. afternoon: Join a community panel and town hall to discuss what we want the future of Cville to look like, and how collective bargaining will help us get there! #UnionStrong #UVA
One week from today! Join us Wednesday, February 25 - & BRING A FRIEND. What are you going to do when ICE shows up? Learn more about non-violent legal actions we can take to protect our neighbors.
From yesterday's action. To Representative McGuire (and his supporters): It’s okay to change your mind / Show us your courage / Leave this behind, It’s okay to change your mind / And you can join us / Join us here anytime. #itsoktochangeyourmind #voicesrising
McGuire cannot hid the harm that he has caused: "this little whole in our healthcare system is just getting wider and wider" - McGuire has helped implement significant cuts to Medicaid and the ACA (in the coming years millions will lose their health coverage and see increasing healthcare costs)
