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Jill Lepore is the David Woods Kemper ’41 Professor of American History at Harvard University and professor of law at Harvard Law. The U.S. Constitution is among the oldest constitutions in the world but also one of the most difficult to amend. Jill Lepore, Harvard professor of history and law, explains why in We the People , the most original history of the Constitution in decades—and an essential companion to her landmark history of the United States, These Truths . Publis

Hello Democratic Women of Clifton and Northern Virginia, Thank you for signing up to volunteer outside the polls. It makes a difference to our fellow Democrats to be greeted by calm and friendly faces when they arrive to vote. It's also important to get our sample ballots into the hands of voters so they will support our entire ticket, as well as vote in favor of the school bond issues. We are including two sign ups below - election day and early voting. For election day, you

Early voting locations in Fairfax County: Fairfax County Government Center: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. North County Governmental Center: 1-7pm Mount Vernon Governmental Center: 1-7 p.m. October 23rd more early in person locations will be open, see the list here.  These House of Delegate candidates are running in tight races and could use your help! Reach out to their campaigns if you have time to canvas during these last few days and /or are interested in donating to their campaigns

JOIN US. Our group, Indivisible Turning the Tables, is primarily based in the Burke/Fairfax are of Fairfax County but also participates in events and collaborates with partners throughout Northern Virginia. We will be working on adding additional activities to our calendar supporting the November election, Civics 101 / Voter Outreach, Teach-Ins and much much more going into 2026. To learn more about us: Visit our website . Follow us on BlueSky . Take our Volunteer Survey so

If you were encouraged by Saturday's rally, this is a great way to be with other like-minded folks every Thursday!  The Joyful Bridge Brigade rallies every Thursday to give voice to the People. We are a group of energetic like minded neighbors that won’t be silent. Add this regular event  to your calendar to create positive vibes in the midst of all this YUCK! We meet at the overpass at Backlick and 95 in Springfield, every Thursday, from 4:30-6:00. It’s a great overpass whe

Sign up for the “What’s Next After No Kings?” mass call tomorrow, October 21, at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. No Kings was massive, powerful, and meaningful -- but it wasn’t the end of our work. Join movement leaders and fellow activists Tuesday night to celebrate what we accomplished and dive into what’s next in the fight. Find (and take action with) the local Indivisible groups in your area. Local activists and organizers were the beating heart of No Kings Day -- and they’ll keep lea

Check the NO KINGS website every Wednesday: T he No Kings Alliance (the coalition of partners who brought you No Kings Day), will be updating calls to action (CTAs) on this site every Wednesday. The Trump administration is as unpredictable as it is dangerous. We can’t know exactly what the flashpoint will be next week, much less in a month. This page will allow us the flexibility to fight back against their authoritarian agenda in real time through weekly CTAs. Our Next Steps

People connect most with personal stories from those they know and love. The more visible we can make the movement, the more we can remind our friends, family, and associates about why we choose to fight, the more likely we are to continue to gather allies. No Kings gained two million people between June and October, let’s keep that momentum going. Here's this week's CTA: Gather your photos Write up a short story Why you chose to take action What it was like to be at No King

NOW to keep the Momentum going—-- NO KINGS held a mass call to address the next steps, you can watch on YouTube here .

April: 3 million people at 1,300 Hands Off! events. June: 5 million people at 2,100 No Kings events. October: 7 million people at 2,700 No Kings events. NO KINGS 2 was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who attended or helped others to attend. The Trump Administration did its best to scare and intimidate everyone, like authoritarians do, going so far as calling the protest an anti-American rally and painting it as potentially violent. Well they could not have been more wro

It's hard to believe, but it's time to let you know about our Annual Holiday Giving Projects and Luncheon. See below for details on how the Project is run and to sign up to attend on Friday, December 5th, at 12 noon at Villa Bella Restaurant in Burke . Please bring toys, checks, and/or gift cards to donate to the two worthy groups we are supporting! Note that the luncheon date has changed since we circulated a sign-up sheet at our meeting on September 14th,. If you signed up

Twenty years after its publication, Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner  remains startling in its relevance. While the novel tells a deeply personal story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against Afghanistan's turbulent history, its themes resonate with uncanny precision in contemporary American politics. As our nation grapples with divisions that feel increasingly insurmountable, Hosseini's narrative offers unexpected insights into the challenges we face. The Weight

“Ultimately, though,” Schiff said, “the most powerful check on Trump’s authoritarianism is not Congress. It is not the courts. It is the American people.” And that was the rallying cry of Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) in Congress yesterday. Crow, who entered Congress in 2019, is a former Army Ranger who completed three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was with the 82nd Airborne Division and the 75th Ranger Regiment. In his speech, Crow warned that Trump is tearing

Tia Levings, wrote an amazing article on substack last week titled,  Beating Evangelical MAGA at Their Long Game , where she outlined how we got here and she came up with an amazing list of ways to fight back. Here is an excerpt but the whole article deserves a read.  Here’s what they did, and how we can do the same thing our way to resist them.  Belief-based teaching at home. You don’t have to homeschool, but you should supplement your child’s education with world-broadenin

Tips for Engaging with Those Who See Things Differently Than You In our current political climate, having conversations with Red, Independent or Non-Voters can be incredibly challenging. Whether it’s family gatherings, workplace discussions or social media interactions, these conversations are often unavoidable. Here are a few tips to approach these discussions proactively: 1. Approach with Empathy & Respect When speaking with conservative or independent friends & family, it’

Early voting locations in Fairfax County: Fairfax County Government Center: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. North County Governmental Center: 1-7pm...

1. Join our rapid response call this Wednesday at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT to prepare for a potential Trump Shutdown . If Republicans force...

State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, a former professor with a doctoral degree in American literature, is the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant...

CONGRATULATIONS to James Walkinshaw, the first of our soon-to-be many newly elected Democrats. James crushed his opponent, winning nearly...

On August 7, 2025, Democratic candidate for Attorney General, Jay Jones, released his comprehensive plan to address public safety, which...