Women of the Fifth’s co-founder, Kristin Clarens spent the week of July 9th working with a devoted team of Spanish-speaking mama lawyers, doctors, and activists to help the moms and children at the border in Dilley, Texas -- the largest family immigrant detention center in the United States. The following is a collection of posts... Continue Reading →
Thanks to everyone who joined our Title X Action Hour with Planned Parenthood tonight. What a great crew! Want to add your voice and tell HHS what Title X means to you? Send your story here! And in case you couldn't join us, here's a quick run down on Title X and the critical services it provides... Continue Reading →
On July 9th, Women of the Fifth co-founder, Kristin Clarens arrived in Dilley, Texas as part of a team of dedicated lawyers, mothers, immigration specialists, and Spanish speakers to provide assistance to detainees. The group is working with the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the CARA Pro Bono Project, additional information is available here.
Women of Fifth teamed up with League of Women Voters Charlottesville Area and Charlottesville NOW to host a happy hour to celebrate Illinois' ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment! This leaves just ONE MORE STATE needed to ratify the ERA nationwide and finally guarantee full constitutional rights for all women--and Virginia could be that state!... Continue Reading →
Women of the Fifth joined with 100 Black Women of Charlottesville and Charlottesville National Organization for Women (NOW) for a special screening of "RBG", the new documentary that chronicles the pioneering career of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ticket proceeds benefited the 100 Black Women of Charlottesville's mentoring program for young women and girls. You can... Continue Reading →
Caucus season is finally here! Be part of the Fifth District's effort to GET RID OF GARRETT! Madison, Fluvanna, Franklin, Rappahannock, Pittsylvania, Lunenburg, and Charlotte folks, you're up first! Check this interactive map to find out where and when to caucus and make a plan to make your opinion matter. Please share widely--make sure your... Continue Reading →
The Fifth District Congressional Caucuses are right around the corner. There is lots of information below about how to get involved, both as a voter and as a supporter of the process. Your voice matters! Show up at your local caucus! If you're not sure where you're registered, check this site. Remember that you have to be registered to... Continue Reading →
Come to Champion on Friday afternoon to help us prepare for the March for Our Lives rallies in both Charlottesville and Washington, D.C. Send an email to womenofthefifth@gmail.com if you'd like to help register voters at the Charlottesville rally on March 24. And come ready to make signs: we'll have markers and tape but please... Continue Reading →
Charlottesville kids and families will join those marching in D.C. by rallying at home to demand that their lives and safety become a priority and that we end gun violence and mass shootings in our schools today. Together we will make sure that the collective voices of the March For Our Lives movement are heard.... Continue Reading →
On March 4th, Women of the Fifth hosted a forum with the candidates running for the Fifth Congressional District Democratic nomination. The live stream from the forum will be available on our YouTube Channel. Part 1 (58 min) is available now - see below! Part 2 (15 min) will be posted soon! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHY5latzJp4
