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Not all the News is Depressing
While it is super important that we all stay abreast of the disturbing developments arising under the current administration, if you would also like to read some more positive news, a member suggested you try reading Good Good Good news at https://www.goodgoodgood.co/
11 hours ago1 min read
Margaret Fisher's Presentation from the April DWCNV meeting
If you missed the April meeting on environmental issues, below is a link to the opening speaker, Margaret Fisher's presentation, though unfortunately, this is just the overview without her notes. Please consider contacting PRISM (see last slide) to get more information on how to fight invasives and/or to volunteer to help clear invasive plants from Fairfax County. If you would like to start a PRISM program in your county, the Fairfax PRISM group could likely help direct y
23 hours ago1 min read
Dr. Robert Kitchen's presentation on health impacts of data centers at DWCNV members' meeting 4/18/2026
If you missed the April meeting, you can review Dr. Kitchen's presentation linked below. (or if you attended but would like to revisit all of the information, here it is!) https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MbeWL0zUXyxUGffZFVFXXB6jp4Mqpgp2/edit?slide=id.p1#slide=id.p1
23 hours ago1 min read
Caroline Gergel's presentation 4/18/2026 including link to fun Make Good Water Choices video (slide 19)
Use the link below to view Caroline Gergel's presentation from the April 18, 2026 DWCNV meeting on environmental issues. In particular, you may wish to open and watch the short video on making good water choices that is linked in slide #19. (Sometimes an ad pops up at the start of the water usage video. If one does, please ignore and then opt to "skip" the ad. DWCNV does not support any product that may show to preface the water usage video. We do, however, endorse learni
24 hours ago1 min read
Julie Bolthouse's presentation 4/18/2026
The DWCNV April meeting focused on environmental issues, including information on the impacts of the explosion of data centers in our area. Below is a link to the presentation by Julie Bolthouse, AICP, Director of Land Use Piedmont Environmental Council. Please have a second look to help you better digest all of the information presented, if you were able to attend today’s meeting, and we encourage you to have a first look if you were unable to attend today’s meeting.
24 hours ago1 min read
END DATA CENTER TAX SUBSIDIES
REMOVE THE DATA CENTER TAX SUBSIDY FROM THE UPCOMING BUDGET BEFORE THE VOTE ! Take action right now to end Virginia’s $1.9 billion Data Center Tax Break. Tell your Legislators and the Governor to End the Data Center Tax Subsidy. Rather than funding some of the wealthiest companies on earth, shouldn’t we collect that revenue and invest it back into our communities? Use the link below to access the Piedmont Environmental Council’s information including talking points to
1 day ago1 min read
Annie, Between the States by L.M. Elliott
Annie, Between the States by L.M. Elliott is a richly drawn historical novel set during the Civil War, following Annie Sinclair, a young Virginia woman whose family farm sits squarely in the path of both Union and Confederate armies. As the war tears through her home and community, Annie is forced to navigate divided loyalties, loss, and her own evolving sense of justice and identity. Her story unfolds through encounters with soldiers on both sides, a blossoming and complicat
Apr 121 min read
From the Senate to the Cinema: Real Talk on the AI Threat
I just received a nice update from Senator Warner on his efforts around AI, where he said the following: “ We’ve seen the warning signs – big companies are announcing massive layoffs, citing increases in productivity due to AI… and it’s not just the layoffs, I fear. I’m also worried that more and more employers will quietly fail to post new jobs in the first place, pulling the rug out from young adults struggling to find their first job. And it’s not just white-collar work or
Apr 82 min read
The NO KINGS 3 Momentum: What's Next from the No Kings Movement
8 million people 3,300 protests on all seven continents, we collectively produced the largest protest in American history. Now we build on that. What’s Next? No Kings held a mass call about what is next. Check out the l ivestream recording here . All core resources shared last night can be found at https://nokings.org/whats-next , and don't miss the following: Community Gathering Toolkit to gather with your people over the next few weeks and commit to taking action toge
Apr 82 min read
Civics Working Group
On April 9th in Lorton, VA, Indivisible Turning the Tables is launching a working group focused on: Civics 101 – making civic education more accessible Just the Facts – providing clear, factual resources to counter misinformation Adopt a Bill – helping people understand and engage with the legislative process Our goal is to build a community-driven effort that helps move people from feeling overwhelmed to becoming informed and actively engaged. Sign UP Here
Apr 81 min read
Get a Jump on Earth Day
PLEASE join the DWCNV on APRIL 19TH AT 9 AM . We will clean up the trash on Clifton Road. Once again, the DWCNV is giving back to the Clifton community, and we invite members, family, and friends to join us. Our annual Spring Cleanup event will be held on Sunday, April 19, from 9 am until 12 pm. We'll be picking up trash along part of Clifton Road from the triangle downtown to Braddock Road. You can meet us at the road leading to Clifton Elementary School at 9 am, where you
Apr 81 min read
FIGHT BACK VIRGINIA!
We have agency. We will write the future. We the People need to take the power back. As usual, they go LOW, and then they go LOWER! There are some real shenanigans going on with the redistricting vote. You may have seen, or received, a flyer or text stating that Gov. Spanberger and former President Obama oppose this redistricting, which is, I hate to say it, fake news. Yes, the “no fake news” criers are out there publishing fake news and trying to confuse and outright mislea
Apr 84 min read
Earth Day 2026: Protecting Our Local Environment with the DWCNV
Please join the DWCNV on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Pohick Regional Library from 3:30 - 5:30 pm in Meeting Room 1. In the spirit of Earth Day, our discussions this month will focus on environmental issues. Guest speakers will include Margaret Fisher, winner of Fairfax’s 2025 Individual Resident Environmental Excellence Award, Dr. Robert Kitchen, retired physician turned environmental advocate, and Julie Bolthouse, co-chair of the Data Center Reform Coalition and me
Apr 11 min read
The Power Choice: Protecting Our Voice: Why a "YES" Vote on April 21 Restores Fair Representation
See the Impact: How the Proposed Map Affects Your District Before you head to the polls, it is vital to understand the stakes. We have analyzed the partisan performance span for every proposed congressional district using data from the last five major elections. These charts illustrate the range of expected outcomes, ensuring voters have a transparent view of how the new map balances representation across the state. Range of Election Results for Proposed Redistricting Plan Wh
Mar 181 min read
Virginia Primaries for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and Local Offices have been rescheduled for August 4, 2026
Deadlines Voter registration: Register to vote or update an existing registration online using the Citizen Portal by July 24, 2026. Early in‑person voting: June 18, 2026 – August 1, 2026. If a local registrar’s office is closed on June 19, 2026, due to the state holiday, the office will be open for early voting on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Contact your local registrar’s office for information on early voting and satellite voting locations. Voter registration offices will be
Mar 182 min read
Beware the Ides of March
“Beware the Ides of March” is an expression of foreboding, not because March 15th is a particularly threatening date, but because Caesar was warned to be wary of that day, yet he ignored the warning, and it cost him his life. The election of 2024 could be viewed similarly: all of the signs of disaster were there, yet the voters refused to see them. We were aware of 34 felony convictions. Trump did not hide his character flaws, and he is not the lone Republican failing to demo
Mar 183 min read
Where Women’s History Happens Today
Danielle Robay shares the lessons she’s learned from the changemakers who gather in Gloria Steinem's home. By Danielle Robay March 07, 2026 Architects of Change Copy to Clipboard Listen to this article. 0:00 /10:02 1× The first time I hosted a Talking Circle in Gloria Steinem’s living room, I thought everything had to be perfect. This was my maiden opportunity as a Gloria Steinem Foundation Fellow to carry Gloria’s legacy forward. In the 1960s, Gloria Steinem and her peers we
Mar 95 min read
Tomorrow in Lorton: Witnessing the Next Chapter of ERA History
Exciting opportunity to be part of ERA history on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend! Dear Members and Friends, The Golden Flyer is planned to arrive at the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial in Lorton, VA, at 10:30 am on Saturday March 7. Please plan to be there. We are asking that on Saturday, March 7, 2026 you join to be part of events in Virginia showing your support for the Equal Rights Amendment to t
Mar 63 min read
Geraldine Brooks' Year of Wonders
Year of Wonders follows Anna Frith, a young widow and housemaid in the English village of Eyam during 1665-1666. When bubonic plague arrives via infected cloth, the charismatic rector, Michael Mompellion, persuades the villagers to quarantine themselves, preventing the disease from spreading to neighboring towns. This act of collective sacrifice comes at a devastating cost; nearly two-thirds of the village perishes. As social order collapses, Anna witnesses both humanity's wo
Mar 62 min read
We need your "Yes" Vote by April 21st
Virginia’s democracy is on the line. While we value our independent process, we can’t let partisan map-rigging in other states silence our voices. On April 21st , a “YES” vote creates a one-time precision fix to level the playing field and restore fairness to our congressional elections. It’s a temporary emergency measure with built-in guardrails—the independent process resumes automatically in 2030. Don’t let our representation be diminished. Vote April 21st or vote earl
Mar 61 min read
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