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About Our Absent VA-05 Representative John McGuire…
Since he’s not coming to Charlottesville to hear from his constituents, Kristin Szakos is helping to organize trips his nearest office in Lynchburg so he does hear from us! Consider coming along some time; contact kszakos@gmail.com for information.
You can also write or call McGuire’s office to share your concerns:
- D.C. Office: (202) 225-4711
- Lynchburg Office: (434) 791-2596
- Email: https://mcguire.house.gov/contact/email-me
April Recess Town Hall in Charlottesville!
McGuire’s feeble telephone town hall last month won’t do; he needs to face his constituents and answer their questions in person. Indivisible Charlottesville is organizing a town hall during his April recess (April 14-27). Stay tuned for time and place; we’ll have all the details in our weekly Call to Action email.
He’s been invited to attend, but if he doesn’t, Democrats and others will still hold the town hall to make our demands for “redress of grievances,” as the Constitution’s First Amendment guarantees.
More Boycotts, this time Amazon till March 14 and Target till April 14
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). These boycotts originated from grassroots efforts of Americans looking to regain control over corporate influence.
[These listings are not endorsements]
The People’s Union USA is urging another boycott, of Amazon and sister sites like Prime and Whole Foods, from March 7 to 14. Their first boycott was on Feb. 28, deemed a no-buy day.
There is also a Target boycott, until April 14. https://www.targetfast.org/
Mar. 3 Plaque Unveiling: Honoring Legacies of Local People Who were Enslaved
The unveiling of a new state historical marker acknowledging the legacy of slavery in Charlottesville’s Court Square will take place next Monday, Mar. 3 at 2 pm. Everyone is invited to attend. The unveiling will include a ceremony with public officials, on the day the city has designated Liberation and Freedom Day.
2025 Voter Registration Opportunities
Join the Voter Registration Team at its orientation get-together on Sunday, March 9, 3-5pm at Kardinal Hall (back room). We’ll welcome new volunteers, see old friends, have a snack or two, and kick off the voter registration season!
Please join us if you’re interested in registering new voters to vote for Abigail Spanberger! Contact Suzanne if you’d like to be added to the volunteer list: suzemichels@gmail.com .
If You See Something, Say Something
We all have that adage engrained from terrorist attacks. Now many who have seen actions by the Trump administration that are contrary to the rule of law, to our traditions, and to judge’s rulings are saying something.
Hundreds turned out at the intersection of Preston Ave. and McIntire Rd., in front of the Albemarle County Office Building, to protest against the Trump administration on Monday, Feb. 24, from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. This protest was billed as family friendly and was organized, along with the successful Feb. 17 protest, by the Charlottesville Indivisible chapter. Some brought their children to help them understand that democracy is participatory and if something is wrong, it’s important to step up and say something. Reasons for protesting included specific concerns, such as the massive, crushing cuts to the federal government, ranging from USAID to the NIH to virtually all agencies, including thousands of IRS workers fired at tax time!
Concerns also included the bullying by unelected but all-too-powerful Elon of Musk, the shameful betrayal of Ukraine, and Pres. Trump’s positive view of Putin, lying for him about who started the war. Signs ranged from ‘Save our Democracy’ to ‘Save the Rule of Law’ to ‘Corruption Pays.’ It’s more important than ever: if you see something, say something! – Judith Shatin, Cville Dem
Back-to-back Indivisible Charlottesville Monday protests (against the Trump Administration’s actions executed by Elon Musk) drew crowds to the Albemarle County Office Building in downtown Charlottesville on Feb. 17 and Feb. 24.
Del. Katrina Callsen (above left, with Albemarle County precinct chair Kathe Falzer) was spotted at the Feb. 24 protest, among the many who attended that protest.
Thanks to all who participated, organized, and honked! 
