George Mason University In The News:

• DOJ Investigating George Mason Faculty Senate, July 29, Inside Higher Ed.

• Northern Virginia business leaders rally behind GMU president, July 23, Virginia Business

• In Virginia, the Attack on University Presidents Widens, July 22, New York Times (Gifted)

• Students, faculty, and lawmakers rally behind GMU amid Trump administration civil rights probe, July 16, Virginia Mercury.

Democrats, it's safe to say, support public K-12+ Education. As you may know, Youngkin, who aspires to follow Trump in infamy, is attacking the academic integrity of two local public education institutions: George Mason University and Fairfax County Public Schools. His gang of governors at GMU are voting Friday on the future of GMU's well-respected president, Gregory Washington. For the moment, let's focus on the plight of GMU by sending the governor an email using his contact page to let him know where you stand. 

You can also attend the two Friday, August 1 rallies organized by Red Wine & Blue: 

• Part 1:  Pack the Board of Visitors meeting. Friday, August 1, at 8:30 AM at Merten Hall, 4441 George Mason Blvd, Fairfax.

• Part 2: Hands Off George Mason University Day of Action. Part 2 of this Day of Action is attending this Public Assembly in front of Merten Hall this Friday, August 1, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

This is an excellent resource page: /standwithmason.com/. You can also sign the letter of support on the website. 

Our School Supply Drive Director, Marguerite, asked us to share this message:  We are a little more than half way through our goal of $30k for the Backpacks.  We've raised about $18,000 in monetary and in-kind donations but still have $12,000 to go. The Amazon wish list closes this Wednesday but what we really need to make this year's drive a success are monetary donations to finish buying the supplies that are not on the list or have not been purchased. 

FCDC BREAKOUT EVENTS

• SAVE THE DATE: Sully Dems Summer Shindig - Sun., Sept. 7 @ 2 PM.

• SAVE THE DATE: FCDC Defend Democracy BBQ - Sun., Sept. 7 @ 3 PM.

• SAVE THE DATE: Dranesville Dems Fall Fundraiser - Sat., Sept. 13 @ 5 PM.

• Mount Vernon District Dems 48th Annual Ice Cream Social - Sun., Sept. 14 @ 2 PM; Laurel Hill Park Central Green, 8780 Lorton Rd, Lorton. Join Mount Vernon District Democrats for our yearly celebration with speakers, ice cream, soft drinks, and other food. The park has a paved and covered picnic area, adjacent playground and restrooms. Tickets are free, but sponsor if you can.

The Yard Signs are Here!

Order yours today or come into the FCDC office to buy one.  If you pre-ordered your sign, you should receive it soon.  Or you can come into the FCDC office (Suite 402, 8500 Executive Park Ave, Fairfax, near the Mosaic District) to pick it up.  

Office hours are Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 4 PM, but call first at 703-573-6811 to make sure someone will be able to help you.