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Women’s March – December 27, 2024

Posted on December 27, 2024

It’s José González, a Board Chair at March For Our Lives Foundation, and more importantly, a father. 

I firmly believe in the mission of March For Our Lives because my family knows firsthand the consequences of a country that does not prioritize gun violence prevention. 

On Valentine’s Day 2018, my child, X González, survived a school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Seventeen lives were stolen that day and another 17 people were injured.

Nothing will ever bring those kids and educators back. But the response of X and their classmates inspired me to join forces with our young people as they fight for a future free from gun violence. Every day our work inches us closer to that goal and I’m so proud of the progress we’ve made. 

2025 will be a critical year for our movement. So much of what we’ve achieved has been threatened: the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, expanding universal background checks, raising the minimum age to purchase a firearm. The list goes on. We need to be able to throw our full weight behind protecting and expanding gun safety progress. 

That’s where you come in: To prepare for 2025, we want to raise $50,000 by December 31st. If you missed Giving Tuesday, it’s not too late. Your donation today of $35 to March For Our Lives Foundation is tax-deductible and makes a huge difference in our fight for gun safety. Will you make a donation now? 

Make a tax-deductible donation before 12/31 ››

Thank you for believing in our mission and for your continued support. 

Sincerely, 

José González
X’s Dad and Board Chair, March For Our Lives Foundation

MFOL also accepts donations via check, wire, and stock transfer. Kindly make checks payable to March For Our Lives Foundation and mail to 90 Church Street, Box 3417, New York, NY 10008. For wire and stock transfer instructions or other questions, please feel free to contact us at donations@marchforourlives.com or 908.368.1227.

Your Personal Invite To the Movement Fund 💌💙
At March For Our Lives, we call our monthly supporter program The Movement Fund.
Why are monthly recurring donors so important? The amount of one-time individual donations we receive as an organization varies vastly from month to month.
Without a steady stream of monthly donations coming in our door, it would be impossible to accurately plan our budgets, create long-term strategies to win a future free from gun violence, plan and execute on-the-ground organizing efforts, recruit and train more gun safety champions, and more.
One of the best ways that you can help sustain our movement is by becoming a recurring monthly donor. Can you sign up today?

Women’s March is a 501c(4) organization. Your generous support helps us prepare for fights we see coming and those we don’t. Donations are not tax-deductible. If you prefer to make a tax-deductible gift, we encourage you to support the Women’s March Network. Gifts to the Network support our organizing, communications, advocacy, and public education efforts.

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Trump team urged Ukraine to take U.S. deportees amid war, documents showBy Adam Taylor, SARAH BLASKEY and Siobhán O'GradyThe Washington PostThe Trump administration earlier this year urged the Ukrainian government to accept an unspecified number of U.S. deportees who are citizens of other countries, according to documents reviewed by The Washington Post, an extraordinary request of a nation at war and dependent on American military and financial support for its survival.The documents do not indicate how officials in Kyiv responded to the late-January proposal, relayed by a senior U.S. diplomat, that called for sending third-country nationals to Ukraine amid Russia’s deadly, devastating invasion — and despite the absence of a functioning airport there due to continual air attacks. A Ukrainian diplomat informed the U.S. Embassy only that her government would offer a response once it formulated a position, according to the documents, which show that similar proposals were issued to several other countries around the same date.Ukraine has not accepted any third-party nationals from the United States, and there is no indication that Kyiv seriously considered the American proposal. Two Ukrainian officials familiar with the matter, who like some others spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss interactions with the Trump administration, said the topic never reached the government’s highest level. One of the officials said he was unaware of any “political demands” made by the United States regarding its desire for Ukraine to take in deportees.The State Department said in a statement that “ongoing engagement with foreign governments” was “vital to deterring illegal and mass migration and securing our borders.” The agency referred questions about the Ukraine proposal to the Department of Homeland Security, which did not respond to requests for comment.These documents and others reviewed by The Post offer new insight into President Donald Trump’s attempt to dramatically expand deportations as he seeks to upend U.S. immigration policy using unorthodox and potentially controversial means. Dated January to May, they show that since taking office, his administration has worked aggressively, and often out of public view, to grow the number of nations that will accept third-country nationals from the U.S., routinely dangling incentives or leveraging the prospect of improved relations with Washington in pursuing its objectives.A few governments in Latin America, including El Salvador, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama, have agreed to receive deportees who are not their citizens. The Trump administration courted some of these countries, granting Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele a White House visit and paying his government millions of dollars to house U.S. deportees in a notorious prison. Others it has bullied with tariff threats and other measures — including, in the case of Panama, threats to retake the Panama Canal.Yael Schacher, director for the Americas and Europe at the humanitarian organization Refugees International, said it appears the Trump administration is targeting governments “it knows want to curry favor and are under pressure.”Before and after last year’s election, Trump’s rhetoric repeatedly signaled his willingness to leverage Ukraine’s reliance on U.S. military aid, pronouncements that appeared to grow more brash once he entered office in January. Tensions peaked in late February, with a remarkable Oval Office argument between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, cooling slightly only after Kyiv conceded to some of the administration’s demands, including an agreement granting U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical mineral resources.Schacher, an immigration historian, also noted the administration’s efforts to woo Rwanda — an African nation with a poor human rights record that is also at the center of U.S.-led efforts to end a long-running conflict. Its leaders have agreed to take in third-country nationals deported by the U.S.Previous U.S. governments have worked with foreign nations to receive third-country nationals, Schacher said, “but the extent of this outreach is new.”“What’s unusual,” she added, “is the variety of arrangements, their ad hoc nature, their clear quid pro quos and the amount of money the administration will put behind them.” ... See MoreSee Less

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"So what if I'm violating the emoluments clause, I don't know about anything in the Constitution," said the openly corrupt official.www.axios.com/2025/05/06/trump-coin-democrats-crypto-stablecoin?fbclid=IwY2xjawKHMoFleHRuA2FlbQIx... ... See MoreSee Less

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    May 1, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • May Day!! Day of Mobilization

    May Day!! Day of Mobilization

    May 1, 2025  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    Join us for this day of mobilization. We are standing to demand a country that puts our families over those with fortunes—public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, prosperity over free market politics.

    May Day 2025 we are standing united. We're organizing for a world where every family has housing, healthcare, fair wages, union protection, and safety—regardless of race, zip code, or immigration status.

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  • Cinco de Mayo Booth

    Cinco de Mayo Booth

    May 3, 2025  8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Peanuts Park, 109 S 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA

    Signup Here

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  • Cinco de Mayo Parade Walk!

    Cinco de Mayo Parade Walk!

    May 3, 2025  9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Meet near the Pasco police training parking lot, 204 W Clark St, Pasco

    The parade route is 1.1 miles. Please arrive early to make sure you can find parking and find us. A google map link will be posted on social media the morning of to help you find our exact staging location. Call or text 509-987-5472 if you need help finding us. The parade will start at 10am.

    Ok to bring Free Sergio signs - we will have handouts for the crowd. Please wear white, red, blue or green. Let's celebrate the day and share a handout about Indivisible TC.

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  • Cinco de Mayo Parade

    Cinco de Mayo Parade

    May 3, 2025  9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    Pasco City Hall, 525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA

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  • Cinco de Mayo Booth

    Cinco de Mayo Booth

    May 3, 2025  11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    Peanuts Park, 109 S 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301, USA

    Signup Here

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    May 6, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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  • Free Sergio Eat in

    Free Sergio Eat in

    May 6, 2025  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    7425 W. Clearwater, Kennewick

    Join us to support Sergio and Gabby!!
    We will be having an “Eat In”.
    When: Tuesday, May 6th 5-7pm
    Where: at their food truck, 7425 W. Clearwater
    We must stand together for this family!! And have some delicious food.
    #FreeSergio
    In solidarity!

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  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    May 6, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

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  • BCDCC Organization Committee Meeting

    BCDCC Organization Committee Meeting

    May 7, 2025  6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Richland Public Library 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352

    Agenda:

    PCO Recruiting

    Votebuilder Training (VAN Training #1)

    Postcards

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  • BenCoDems Organizing Committee

    BenCoDems Organizing Committee

    May 7, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    Conference room A

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    May 8, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • Labor Unions 101 Training

    Labor Unions 101 Training

    May 8, 2025  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IW21k8gUSS2xkg-ladIbRA#/registration

    Osta Davis from the Washington State Labor Council will be joining us to teach democrats about how unions interact with the political ecosystem and how to collectively organize!
    May 8th at 6 PM

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  • Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck

    Tri-City Democrats Meeting/Potluck

    May 9, 2025  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    For current location please visit https://www.facebook.com/TriCityDems/

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  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    May 12, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    May 13, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

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  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

    May 13, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    May 15, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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  • Norm and Shirley Miller Democratic Leadership Dinner

    Norm and Shirley Miller Democratic Leadership Dinner

    May 15, 2025  5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Riverfront Hotel, 50 Comstock St. Richland, WA.

    Join us early at 5:00 pm for socializing with many who share the same views and values!
    A select no-host bar will be available throughout the evening.

    Dinner and program begins at 6:00 pm.

    Keynote Speaker: Governor Bob Ferguson
    Purchase tickets here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nsmdld2025

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  • Realities of Running for Office Panel

    Realities of Running for Office Panel

    May 15, 2025  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lthQudirR-eRa8pLV0Otuw#/registration

    This training will be a panel of candidates and consultants moderated by Jessica Forsythe from Emerge WA, about what the realities of running for office are like and how to be a good candidate!
    May 15th at 6 PM

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    May 20, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    May 20, 2025  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    May 22, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

  • How to Fundraise Training

    How to Fundraise Training

    May 22, 2025  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-L-HU3JhS7-OeBxnVMvtAQ#/registration

    Learn how to effectively fundraise and raise money for your local organizations. Joe Barden, The state party Development Director will teach you about the ins and outs of the process!
    May 22nd at 6 PM

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  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    May 22, 2025  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

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  • TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    TCD Democrats Protest Tuesday

    May 27, 2025  3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:45pm to 5:45PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council Workshop

    Richland City Council Workshop

    May 27, 2025  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

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  • How to Build a Message Training

    How to Build a Message Training

    May 28, 2025  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wuf_qJ9sTAytiGwdaakqnw#/registration

    This training will be led by Be Clear, a messaging firm who helps political organizations effectively message their policies and causes to the public. This training will cover best practices for messaging the important work you do to the public.
    May 28th at 6 PM

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  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    May 29, 2025  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    https://zoom.us/j/94107976607?pwd=qZeb9jUuH9e3DwVvukrhqxuwrNTWvv.1

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! Zoom link below, let me know if you need the mobile version. These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

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