BADASS Women Organizers Flipping the Nation Blue Women have a unique way of organizing and have been an incredible force behind the blue wave. This empowering session will start off exploring how women were the agents of change in Loudoun County, VA in 2019 by running for office and creating an incredible ground game. Their […]
Come learn what worked and what didn’t over the course of this year’s legislative session from members of the Virginia Grassroots Coalition. Luisa Boyarski (Virginia Grassroots Coalition Coordinator) will moderate this conversation with Sharon Shutler (Co-Chair, Clean Energy and Climate Working Group), Michelle Wooley (Leader, Coalition to Repeal Right to Work), Brad Haywood, (Leader, Justice Forward […]
Join us for an incredible power lunch discussion on new ideas on how to approach getting out the vote this primary and election season. In the age of COVID-19, we need to be prepared for changes in ways in which progressive candidates will be elected. Neera Tanden (Center for American Progress) will provide a national […]
Curious what current predictions are for 2020 races? This Power Lunch is hosted by two powerful women who have the answers. Rachel Bitecofer (Christopher Newport University) will give her predictions based on her Bitecofer Election Model, and Swing Left Political Director Ashlei Blue will follow with a Senate Forecast. Get excited for a data-driven, down […]
In this time of COVID-19, the absence of paid leave in this country has deepened the effect of this personal and public health catastrophe, leaving no one untouched. It is time to honor honest, hard work and put Virginia’s families first. Join the Virginia Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy, Senators Jennifer Boysko and Jennifer […]
Join FCDC and the Dranesville District Committee for a conversation about racial justice and police reform, hosted by Dranesville Chair Jimmy Bierman. Guests include Roy Austin, Partner at Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General under President Obama; Sean Perryman, President of Fairfax County NAACP; and Jasmine Jones, Organizing Director for […]
In order to eliminate racism, we must dismantle the systems which cause it. Join us as we "Get Real" about racism and discuss how we can all play a part in destroying these and other "isms". This session, based on the NAACP’s program, will convene a powerhouse group of women leaders (Karen Boykin Towns, NAACP; […]
It's time for us to stop and listen to rural voices. Join a discussion with elected officials Delegates Chris Hurst and Wendy Gooditis, advocates Vee Fry (DPVA Rural Caucus) and Sister Simone Campbell (Network Lobby), grassroots activists, and moderator Lindsey Davis Stover (Edwards, Davis, Stover & Assoc.) on what it will take to win in […]
