GrA Community Voices Update 064; events, boycotts, trainings, gatherings!
Grassroots Alexandria
Tuesday June 2, 10-11am EDT, Say No to Trump's Corrupt Slush Fund!
From: Public Citizen
President Donald Trump is trying to steal $1.8 billion from the American people to reward his political allies and insurrectionists who attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Join Public Citizen, Common Cause and other allies in opposing this illegal and corrupt slush fund.
Speakers will include members of Congress including Senator Sheldon Whitehouse as well as plaintiffs in the recent lawsuits against the slush fund.
Where: Senate Swamp, Constitution Avenue Northeast & First Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
https://www.mobilize.us/publiccitizen/event/961185/
June 3,6,7,11,14, noon-5pm EDT, Volunteer at the Museum of Unnatural Disasters
From: Climate Action Campaign
The Museum of Unnatural Disasters is a multi-day, pop-up exhibit that traces how climate change is causing weather to feel more and more unnatural, not only through catastrophic events, but through everyday moments slowly made unfamiliar.
Through photographs, artifacts, interactive exhibits and more, the museum allows visitors to step into the lives of survivors of extreme weather, confront the impact climate change is having right here, right now, and learn how they can use their voices for real, durable change.
We're looking for volunteers who can help pass out flyers or greet people as they visit museum. On their way out all guests are invited to sign a petition and post on social media.
Training and support will be provided by the Climate Action Campaign team, and we’ll follow up to confirm your shift. We’ll have a free climate t-shirt that is yours to keep. Join our volunteers and sign up!
Where: Constitution Gardens East End Plaza, Constitution Ave NW & 17 St NW, Washington, DC 20024
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/958531/
Friday June 5, De-ICE Citizens Bank - National Day of Action
From: De-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition
Join Pro-Democracy Faithful and thousands of people across the country on Friday, June 5th to send Citizens Bank a clear message: financing private prison and immigration detention facility operators The GEO Group and CoreCivic is bad for business.
Please bring signs specific to this action: De-ICE Citizens Bank; Cages Aren't Communities; Citizens Bank - Stop Financing ICE Prisons; Citizens Bank + ICE = Human Rights Abuse; ICE Prisons Don't Strengthen Our Communities; Citizens Bank - Cut Ties With ICE Prisons; etc.
4 – 5:30pm, Bethesda MD
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/958901/
Friday June 5, 6:30pm EDT, VA-Alexandria-Wear Orange 2026 Rally
From: https://momsdemandaction.org/
Join Moms Demand Action Alexandria for our annual Wear Orange event to honor victims and survivors of gun violence and recommit to doing all we can to end gun violence in our community. We will have community resource tables and a brief speaking program. Community resource fair begins at 6:30, program at 7:00. Bring your friends, family, and dogs and don't forget to WEAR ORANGE!
Where: John Carlyle Square Park, 300 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314
https://act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event/75792/signup/
Saturday June 6, De-ICE Citizens Bank - National Day of Action
From: De-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition
Join thousands of people across the country on Saturday, June 6th to send Citizens Bank a clear message: Stop financing ICE!
Please bring signs specific to this action: De-ICE Citizens Bank; Cages Aren't Communities; Citizens Bank - Stop Financing ICE Prisons; Citizens Bank + ICE = Human Rights Abuse; ICE Prisons Don't Strengthen Our Communities; Citizens Bank - Cut Ties With ICE Prisons; etc. We will also have a few extra signs on site!
9:30-11:30am, Alexandria VA
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/955146/
10 – 11am, Rockville MD
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/955942/
Sunday June 7, 5-6pm EDT, Petworth ICE Out: No Cooperation With the Occupation
From: Indivisible
Every day ICE continues to break up families and deport our neighbors.
And MPD is working with ICE and other Federal Law Enforcement agencies as soldiers patrol our streets and terrorize our families.
That's why parents and neighbors in Petworth and beyond are speaking out to demand ICE OUT and telling our local police and DC electeds NO COOPERATION WITH THE OCCUPATION.
Where: This event's address is private. Sign up for more details.
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/955498/
For more events, boycotts, and trainings, see our full list posted here!
Events are organized by others and reported here as an expression of support for democracy.
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