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The Charlottesville Democratic Committee

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.

List of Candidates for Statewide Seats

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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.

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!

Message from the Co-Chairs

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Dear Dems,

Let’s be clear: We’re facing a constitutional crisis of previously unseen proportions.

Donald Trump and his unelected co-conspirators are ripping apart the US government with no regard to the legality of their actions. What’s to be done?

Below are some actions you can take. If you have others to suggest, please share them with us by contacting our newsletter editor, Mary Jane Gore, at communications@cvilledems.org.

Thank you for all you do,

Nancy Damon and Josh Throneburg