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Congratulations to James Walkinshaw, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Representative for Virginia's Eleventh Congressional District in the Sept. 9th Special Election! Early voting starts Friday, July 25, at the Fairfax County Government Center. Canvassing, phone banking, campaign sign distribution, etc., remain important campaign tools, especially during this shortened special election timeframe. Want to stay in the loop with the Walkinshaw for Congress campaign? Sign up to "Get Updates" at mobilize.us/walkinshawforcongress/ [[link removed]]. (See unofficial results of the firehouse primary HERE [[link removed]] .)
Whaddya think about the just-ended SCOTUS term? Take a look at this SCOTUS Blog article, The 2024-25 term brought notable wins for the court’s conservative majority – and the Trump administration [[link removed]], and give us your opinion.
Ya got anything to say about that grotesque (and probably bankrupting) reconciliation bill? Maybe use this Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis as a prompt: By the Numbers: Senate Republican Leadership’s Reconciliation Bill Takes Food Assistance Away From Millions of People [[link removed]].
Email your comments to [email protected] [[email protected]].
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** Emergency Budget Briefing
Thursday, July 10 at 7 PM on Zoom
James Walkinshaw will be a guest panelist. This is a follow-up to the March 12 Budget Briefing. The Republicans are trying to use the budget process to radically restructure our government. This briefing will describe the Republican plans for taxes, Medicaid, education, nutrition, and the Federal workforce. It will provide the information you need to explain the impact of Republican budget proposals as you campaign and have conversations with friends and neighbors.
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** FCDC Unity Party
Sunday, July 13 at 3 PM in Falls Church
Let's show our support for the Nov. 4th General Election Democratic Ticket - Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jay Jones - and James Walkinshaw , the Democratic Nominee for U.S. Representative for Virginia's Eleventh Congressional District in the Sept. 9th Special Election.
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FCDC BREAKOUT EVENTS:
** March with the Democrats in the Fairfax City 4th of July Parade [[link removed]] (Largest in Virginia!) (City of Fairfax Democratic Committee) - Fri., July 4 @ 9 AM; Division 6 - Massey Center Parking Lot,10500 Page Ave., Fairfax [[link removed]]
** FYD Monthly Social (Fairfax Young Dems) - Thurs., July 10 @ 7:30 PM; Caboose Commons, Mosaic District [[link removed]] ; no registration required.
** Sully Summer Ice Cream Social [[link removed]] - Sat., July 26 @ 7 PM; Address Provided Upon RSVP. Cool off with ice cream or sorbet and other desserts. Enjoy yard games! Bring your kids!
UPCOMING EVENTS
** James Walkinshaw, Keynote Speaker for the Alliance 4 American Leadership Launch Reception
Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 PM
875 10th St NW, Washington [[link removed]] and Virtual
Please join the Alliance 4 American Leadership [[link removed]] for their Inaugural Launch Reception, featuring Keynote Speaker James Walkinshaw, as we bring together champions of U.S. global leadership and smart foreign aid investment. This evening marks the first of a series of launch parties in all 50 states to champion American leadership on the world stage.
NOTE: There is a free live event as well as a free virtual event. Donations are welcomed.
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** Good Trouble Lives On: A Day of Action
Thursday, July 17
6:00 PM: Virtual
3:00 PM: In-Person in Alexandria
On July 17, the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’s passing, People Power United is hosting a virtual event to honor his legacy and defend our rights and freedoms. As Trump and his allies push voter suppression bills like the SAVE Act and criminalize protest, we’re rising up in nonviolent resistance—because in America, the power belongs to the people. This isn’t just a rally. It’s a moral stand. It’s Good Trouble—alive and marching forward.
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The Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) is the largest local affiliate of the Democratic Party in Virginia. Accounting for 1 in 5 votes for statewide Democratic candidates, Fairfax County is vital to keeping the Commonwealth blue and moving progressive policies forward. FCDC is at the center of the action, made up of over 1000 community leaders and activists working year-round to educate voters, advocate for issues, and get Democrats up and down the ballot elected. Apply to become a member of FCDC today! [[link removed]]