Cville Dems

The Charlottesville Democratic Committee

About Our Absent VA-05 Representative John McGuire…

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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:

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.

Call to Action This Week, March 24

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Come along tomorrow, TUESDAY, March 25! Everyone is welcome at the full committee meeting of the Cville Dems, 6:30pm, Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. Bring your questions and concerns.

This June voters will use ranked-choice voting to select candidates in the City Council primary. The League of Women Voters and Ranked Choice Virginia are offering several dates to learn about this new method of voting, starting March 27 at 5:30pm at the Carver Recreation Center classroom. Contact lisamezzo@gmail.com at the League for more information.

On Wednesday, April 2, the U.S. Supreme Court hears Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, a case that could determine whether the government can block Medicaid patients from accessing care at Planned Parenthood. Let’s rally at the Court! Please RSVP if interested to help determine how many buses are needed from Charlottesville.

Sign Up Here: https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/a/join-us-scotus

More Boycotts, this time Amazon till March 14 and Target till April 14

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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). 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/

2025 Voter Registration Opportunities

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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 .Photo of four Voter Registration volunteers group photo on Downtown Mall Summer 2024

If You See Something, Say Something

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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

Del. Katrina Callsen (left, along with Alb. Co. precinct chair Kathe Falzer), was at the Feb. 24 protest, holding poster that protests against the federal administration's rash activities. They are in Charlottesville, along a busy road at rush hour with many other protestors. The sign has an upside down American flag and message: Democracy not Oligarchy.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!   A long line of protestors dot McIntire road during the Feb. 17 protest against the Trump administration and Elon Musk.

Two people hold signs up, protesting the current federal administration. One sign reads, Same shit, different hat, and shows headwear including a white KKK Hood, a gray confederate soldier's cap, a black Nazi officer's cap, and a red Maga cap. The other person holds a poster that says stop (with stop sign) Elon's Coup, and a fire at bottom.

A protestor holds an anti-bullying sign at a family friendly protest against the current administration's activities on Feb. 24.
A protestor holds an anti-bullying sign at a family friendly protest against the current administration’s activities on Feb. 24.