The Charlottesville Democratic Committee
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 .
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! 
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.
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.
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.
Here is a list of the Democratic candidates you may see on the primary election ballot in June. They need to be officially qualified to be on the ballot (see paperwork processing article above).
Governor: former Rep. Abigail Spanberger.
Lieutenant Governor: Alex Bastiani, attorney and former local union president; Carl Eggleston, Farmville business owner and former Town Council member; state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi of Chesterfield; Babur Lateef, Prince William County School Board Chair; State Sen. Aaron Rouse; Levar Stoney, former Richmond Mayor; Victor Salgado, attorney and former Justice Dept. prosecutor.
Attorney General: Jay Jones, former VA delegate; Shannon Taylor, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Henrico County.
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