Thanks for coming to the town hall! (Even if this guy didn’t.)

Now it’s time to take action to strengthen democracy and fight injustice.

Upcoming events and actions

SATURDAY, APRIL 26th, fundraiser for the New River Abortion Access Fund! 6-8pm at Visible Records. RSVP here.
THURSDAY, MAY 1st, is May Day, so we’re having a rally to support working families! We’ll be back at the Albemarle County Office Building at the corner of Preston & McIntire from 5-6:30pm.
SUNDAY, MAY 4th, the Charlottesville-Albemarle Labor Council is putting on “Labor in the Park” at IX. Get to know local unions and get organized!
FRIDAY, MAY 23rd, help support reproductive freedom in central Virginia! Come to an evening of theater, art, music, & refreshment to support the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund, New River Abortion Access Fund, & The Green Cab.

Call your representatives

Write or call your representatives often to express concerns and requests (speaking to a staff member or leaving a message are more impactful than emails)

Representative McGuire: 202-225-4711, mcguire.house.gov/contact/email-me

Senator Warner: 540-857-2676, warner.senate.gov/

Senator Kaine: 540-682-5693 kaine.senate.gov

5 Calls, https://5calls.org/

Put in your address, find your representatives’ contact info, and get talking points on issues. “Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.”

Join a local group taking action

Indivisible national: www.indivisible.org

Virtual trainings, guides, resources, and a weekly call with founders Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg

Indivisible Charlottesville action teams

Get involved with one of our action teams—like the one that planned this town hall!!

Cville Visitors

We carpool every month to visit John McGuire’s office in Lynchburg, plus occasional trips to the D.C. office (including next week!). Contact kszakos@gmail.com.

People’s Summer Activist Series hosted by Indivisible Charlottesville

Join us on Thursday evenings this summer to learn more about the how and why of our fight against fascism! Thursdays, 6-8pm, starting May 22nd, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.

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Stay informed

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The Daily Progress

Lynchburg News-Advance

Charlottesville Tomorrow

Charlottesville Community Engagement on substack

Night Watchman of VA-5 on substack to keep track of John McGuire’s activities

Radio IQ/WVTF public radio