Community Voices Update 050, events, recurring events, boycotts, trainings, gatherings
Grassroots Alexandria
The Virginia General Assembly is currently in session. Many of Grassroots priorities (public transit, green energy, and emergency response for disasters) depend on adequate funding. In light of the funding gap caused by Federal policies, we need the Assembly to pass progressive and equitable tax reforms that close loopholes and ensure the wealthy pay their fair share.
Our call to Action for you:
Go to this website: https://hodspeak.house.virginia.gov/committees/H10/bill_feedback
Select the following bills (using Ctrl+F helps):
HB 243: corporate welfare tax reform
HB 378: extreme wealth tax reform
HB 978: Retail and sales tax reform
HB 979: Income tax reform
Hit next at the bottom of the page. Fill in details, write in a comment and hit submit. Possible Comment text, which may be tailored and edited:
Federal cuts endanger Virginia emergency preparedness, green energy support, healthcare access, education, and transportation infrastructure. I urge the Assembly to pass progressive and equitable tax reforms that close loopholes and ensure the wealthy pay their fair share. Right now the top 1% pay the least in taxes as a percentage of their income. I urge the General Assembly to pass HB 243, HB 378, HB 978, and HB 979 as critical tax reforms that help ensure the wealthy pay their fair share and will fund vital government programs that support all Virginians.
Monday February 9, 9am-2pm EST, Walk for Peace (Old Town Alexandria)
From: alexandriava.gov
On Monday, February 9, a group of Buddhist monks participating in a national “Walk for Peace” will pass through Old Town Alexandria as part of their journey to Washington, D.C. The City of Alexandria will support public safety and traffic management as the group travels through the area.
During their visit, Mayor Alyia Gaskins will briefly present the monks with a City proclamation recognizing their message of peace and compassion.
Where: The walk will enter Alexandria at S. Washington Street and Church Street, proceeding north along S. Washington Street through Old Town to Christ Church.
https://www.alexandriava.gov/news-citywide/2026-02-06/community-notice-walk-for-peace-old-town
Tuesday February 10, 9-10:30am, ICE Out Demonstration
From: Indivisible
The eyes of the nation will be on Capitol Hill as the first oversight hearing of ICE and CBP since the killings in Minneapolis will occur on February 10th. ICE and CBP must be reined in and we must publicly and loudly present our demands for DHS reforms. Join us in this powerful demonstration: Help us put focus on the House Committee on Homeland Security, as it holds this hearing with the heads of ICE, CBP, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Where: Location shared after registrationhttps://indivisible.org/events/ice-out-demonstration-on-capitol-hill/
Wednesday February 11, 1:30-2:30pm EST, Jews Against ICE
From: https://www.instagram.com/mcjewishcollective/
Judaism demands that we resist injustice and ICE is separating families and terrorizing communities. Join us for a Jews Against ICE action with @truahrabbis, @bendthearc and dozens of other Jewish partners on February 11 near the ICE headquarters in DC.
Where: Outside ICE Headquarters, 500 12th St SW, Washington, DC https://truah.org/events/jews-against-ice-protest/
Thursday February 12, 1-2:30pm EST, Embodied Nonviolence Workshop
From: DC Peace Team
This interactive info session introduces participants to somatic coaching as a powerful tool for deepening nonviolent and social justice practices. Through guided exercises and reflection, we’ll explore how our bodies shape — and are shaped by — conflict, power, and our commitments to peace.
Where: Online
https://www.dcpeaceteam.org/upcoming-training-events
For more events, boycotts, and trainings, see our full list posted here:
https://grassrootsalexandria.org/events/
Events are organized by others and reported here as an expression of support for democracy.
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