Democracy Dies In Darkness

by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | Mar 10, 2025 | Issues

Ruth Marcus, an editorial page editor and columnist with the Washington Post for 40 years, resigned today.  She wrote a column disagreeing with Bezos’ decision to constrain the editorial page to “individual liberties” and “free markets” and Bezos refused to run it.  While the Post is making their tag line, “Democracy Dies in Darkness,” come true, we all need to bring light to efforts to bolster and strengthen our democracy. Here’s our small part:

This is WLGAN’s 8^th resource guide for Federal workers and for volunteers who would like to support democracy.

Resources for Federal Workers and Contractors:

• Job Fair Inside Senate Offices For federal workers – come prepared to share stories with Senators and the media. Lunch provided to laid off workers.  Tuesday, March 11 10 AM; Hart Senate Building Atrium, 120 Constitution Ave, NE.
• Townhall Meeting: Impact of Federal Worker Layoffs on Government Contractors Tuesday, March 11, 6-8 PM Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce.  Jirani Coffeehouse: 9425 West St; Manassas, VA.  https://business.northernvirginiabcc.org/events/Details/nvbcc-townhall-meeting-1342339
• Fairfax County Job Fair Sunday, March 23rd: 12:30-2:30 at Mount Olive Baptist Church-660 Old Centerville Rd, Centerville, VA 20121; https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/event-employment-empower-elevate
• Fairfax County Federal Worker Resource Hub: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/federal-government-resource-hub

Volunteer and Take Action

• “Impact Docket”  from Lawyers for Good Government Action Fund. This is a bi-weekly newsletter designed to provide lawyers and advocates with a consistent, actionable guide to fight for democracy and human rights.  https://www.l4ggaction.org/impact-docket

Upcoming marches/rallies

• In DC Area: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/13VLQ9nUODhenvm1OlyCsf4JW3_6u1mnhYke7HM_ZJjg/htmlview?pli=1#gid=0
• Around the US: “Tesla Takedowns” https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/teslatakedown

We try not to duplicate information we have already posted unless there’s an update. So please refer to our prior posts for additional resources and opportunities.  (You can find them on our website: https://womenlawyersonguard.org/our-issues-wlgan/)

Please forward this to your networks.  And don’t hesitate to send us additional resources and volunteer opportunities that you hear about ESPECIALLY OUTSIDE THE DC AREA.

Cory Amron, Vice President

Nine women lawyers from Women Lawyers on Guard were just admitted to the Supreme Court bar this morning

by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | Mar 5, 2025 | Issues

Nine women lawyers from Women Lawyers on Guard were just admitted to the Supreme Court bar this morning. Heard an argument, had a delicious lunch, met some of us ( and our guests) IRL for the first time! An enriching experience.

It Can Get Better

by Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network | Feb 28, 2025 | Issues

It will get worse. That we know. But I follow Robert Hubbell every morning (to maintain sanity) and today he said, “Things will get better.”

But we will have to help it along.  So, here’s WLGAN’s 7^th resource guide for Federal Employees and also Volunteer information for lawyers and non-lawyers.  We try not to duplicate information unless there’s an update, so please refer to our prior posts for additional resources and opportunities.  (You can find them on our website: https://womenlawyersonguard.org/our-issues-wlgan/)

Resources and Guides for Federal Employees and Others

• “Rising to Meet the Challenge” a Resource Fair for Federal Workers and Contractors. (for those in the DC area). Unemployment assistance, mental health support, housing information, food aid, and information on federal worker rights. Rep. Don Beyer in partnership with Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Falls Church   Saturday, March 8 12-5 pm at Wakefield High School, 1325 South Dinwiddie St; Arlington, VA
• “The Rights of Federal Employees with Disabilities 2025” – FAQ’s  The Bazelon Center, ACLU and Disability Rights and Education Fund.  https://www.bazelon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-18-Federal-Sector-FAQs-Feb-2025.pdf
• A primer on Reductions in Force (RIF’s) of Federal Employees  from Lawfare https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/a-primer-on-reductions-in-force
• Probationary and Trial Period Mass Terminations (updated Feb 24) from Civil service Strong https://www.civilservicestrong.org/resources/probationary-and-trial-period-mass-terminations

Volunteer, Training, or “Take Action” Opportunities- Lawyer and Non-lawyer

• We the Action has launched a new Public Service Legal Response Center to mobilize lawyers who want to assist federal workers.  Sign up HERE: https://wetheaction.org/projects/2914They are looking for attorneys with the following expertise, but will train others as well:  Federal employment law; General labor and employment law; Government investigations; Criminal defense; Privacy/data security; Defamation/libel/slander
• Help write amicus briefs Contact Rep. Jamie Raskin at: [email protected], or at 2242 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 or 202-225-5341
• Lawyers 4 Good Government:  Letter for lawyers to support the Constitution and the rule of law 2,800 lawyers have signed to date: https://www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/constitutional-crisis?utm_source=Lawyers+for+Good+Government&utm_campaign=09aeeac868-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_02_21_08_43&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-09aeeac868-660708598
• Jessica Craven’s “Chop Wood, Carry Water” Her daily newsletter provides clear pro-democracy scripts and action items for anyone, that are easy to do.  https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/

Please forward this to your networks.  And don’t hesitate to send us additional resources that you hear about.

Cory Amron