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Fundraiser for Future Del. Lily Franklin

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There will be a fundraiser on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, in Charlottesville for Virginia House of Delegates candidate Lily Franklin, who will bring positive changes to the 41st House District in Virginia.

Visit here for more information about Franklin and her campaign.

See the flyer for fundraiser details, and you can contribute to the fundraiser here.An invitation to a fundraiser in Charlottesville for Lily Franklin for the Va House of Delegates, 41st District. The fundraiser will be on March 17 at 6 pm at 2407 Jefferson Park Avenue Charlottesville. Different donor levels are listed, from $25 to $500.

Stand Up for Science Rally

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Stand up for science rally is on March 7, 2025, at the Charlottesville Federal Building at

Come to the Stand Up for Science Rally on March 7. Science is for everyone, and everyone benefits when the federal government supports scientific research.

Indivisible Charlottesville is mobilizing to keep science free from funding reductions, interference, and censorship by government officials, and from attacks on the diversity, equity, and inclusion that benefit our scientific community.

Nationwide Economic Boycott (2/28/25)

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We’re hearing about various boycotts as protests swell against GOP’s outright unconstitutional policies and orders. We’ll tell you what we hear about, but please understand that we don’t know more about the events/organizers than you do (if you visit their links).

[This listing is not an endorsement]

The People’s Union USA originated from grassroots efforts of Americans looking to regain control over corporate influence. They’ve come up with a way to respond to the GOP backlash against DEI: a “no-buy” day tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 28. Of course, support local businesses and use cash if you can.

Reminder of Upcoming Events

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  • 3/03 – Unveiling of Court Square state historical marker acknowledging the legacy of slavery, 2pm, Charlottesville Court Square (see above)
  • 3/04 – Sign up to support Abigail Spanberger’s candidacy through ballot access forms at Charlottesville Dairy Market, 4-7pm
  • 3/07 – “Stand up for Science Rally,” sponsored by Indivisible Charlottesville (see above)
  • 3/17 – Fundraiser for House of Delegates candidate Lily Franklin, 6pm (see above)
  • 3/20-3/23 – Virginia Festival of the Book
  • 3/25 – Full Committee Meeting, 6:30pm, Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 233 4th St NW. It’s on Tuesday!

Nationwide Economic Boycotts Feb. 17-19 and Feb. 28

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Line drawing of a tree with a banner that says Boycott.

We’re hearing about various boycotts this month, and perhaps more to come as protests swell against GOP’s questionable and outright unconstitutional policies and orders. Here are two we know of, but please understand:

• a listing here is not an endorsement

• we don’t know more about these events/organizers than you do if you’ve visited their links.

  1. The People’s Union USA originated from grassroots efforts of Americans looking to regain control over corporate influence. They’ve come up with a way to respond to the GOP backlash against DEI: a “no-buy” day on Friday, Feb. 28. According to Newsweek’s article about the planned boycott, “When President Donald Trump reentered office last month, one of his first calls to action was to end several of the DEI initiatives in the federal government. He mandated in an executive order that funds could be frozen for companies that do not comply. He also outlawed any messaging that promotes inclusion-based language.” Thus, many companies have taken steps to dissolve their DEI offices, including PBS, Amazon, Target, and Google. So a day when many US residents aren’t buying goods or services should get corporate attention. If you’d like to learn more or join the boycott, scroll down the homepage: People’s Union.
  2. Some Indivisible members (not the local Charlottesville chapter) are planning a two-day shopping boycott nationwide, from early 12:01 am on Feb. 17 through 11:59pm on Feb. 18. The link notes: “​​No one spends money on ANYTHING: food, clothes, gas; pull money from banks (they can put it back later if they want) but for THOSE TWO DAYS nothing!! This is the only way we are going to make them take notice of anything!!!! Money is their language!”