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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

Keeping it short and sweet this month with our Political Action Alert. There are a lot of fun events this month and there is one of the most important events of The Resistance so far, NO KINGS 3! We need millions in the street this month to let the regime know we will not back down, we will not stand by silently, our numbers are GROWING, it’s OUR Democracy and we will fight for it! Let’s make NO KINGS 3 the biggest non-violent protest in American history. See you there!

"When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence. America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear. It belongs to us, the people.” NO KINGS Here are a few of the many NO KINGS Events in the Area. Sign up at NO KINGS or Mobilize. NO KINGS MANASSAS Sat.1-3pm NO KINGS FAIRFAX

Given Trump’s flimsy-to-nonexistent case for a potentially catastrophic military adventure and Iraq War-level false claims from his advisors, you’d think that Democratic leaders would be doing everything in their power to pump the brakes on this war.  But some Democratic leaders have reportedly been hesitant to advance legislation aimed at preventing an attack. Chuck Schumer is telling reporters Trump needs to do more briefings instead of outright saying: No war. And Repub

“When Trump orders MAGA governors to rig their maps so he can hold onto power, we cannot sit by and do nothing.” — James Abrenio , a Democratic lawyer from Northern Virginia. To check for events of interest and/or sign up for updates from the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC): https://secure.ngpvan.com/eUKKpaQYpkyzB-lAAdWpDg2 To check for events of interest and/or sign up for updates from the Loudoun County Democrats: https://www.loudoundemocrats.org/get-updates 

Democracy in the United States is in crisis. But the story of this moment is not only one of crisis. It is also one of courage. That’s why we at Democracy Forward have just released The State of Democracy in the United States and the Work to Rebuild It – an illustrative record of what is at stake, and what is possible when people organize, pursue accountability, and refuse to cede the promise of our democracy. Together, we can use this moment of crisis as a catalyst for real

They want you quiet. They want you home. They are counting on your fear. Don’t give them the satisfaction.  – Grandma Resistance https://www.democraticwomenofclifton.org/ https://www.facebook.com/DWCNV/timeline/   https://www.instagram.com/democraticwomencliftonandnova