Four Things You Can Do NOW
1. Call Your Senators - Every Day!
Our Senators are Mark Warner (D) and Tim Kaine (D). ​Both have opposed many of Trump's Cabinet nominees, but we need Senate Democrats to fight the Republican agenda with every tool they have.
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Calling our Senators - every day! - is how we show them the strength of our feelings, and our expectations for them, as our senators to fight for us.
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Not sure what to say? We recommend this website for talking points on everything from Cabinet Nominees to protecting Medicaid:
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2. Call Your House Representative
Our House Representative in the 9th District is Morgan Griffith (R).
As a member of the House, Griffith does not participate in Cabinet Member confirmations, but he is still our Representative and plays an important role in voting for Republican policy measures.
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Representative Morgan Griffith:
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Abingdon Office: 276-525-1405
Washington, D.C. Office: 202-225-3861
3. Join National Movements
WCDC is fiercely committed to democracy, but we are also a county-level organization and have a duty to focus on county issues. We urge our members to participate with federally-focused organizations, and to bring the calls to actions from these groups back to WCDC and to our community to engage those around them. Some recommended organizations include:
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4. Participate Locally
What is happening in the federal government feels overwhelming - and it's meant to overwhelm us. Remember that even though you cannot directly impact the situation in Washington D.C., you are far from powerless. You can:
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Volunteer with local organizations that help vulnerable populations - this includes food banks, low-cost medical clinics, law firms that work with immigrant populations, LGBTQ ally organizations, etc.
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Shop at businesses owned by minorities or others targeted by the Republican administration
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Donate money to causes being attacked by the Republican administration
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Talk to your vulnerable friends and family. Make it clear you support them and offer both emotional and concrete assistance.
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Talk to your friends, family and neighbors about what is happening and why you oppose it.