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March 7, 2025 Recap – We Rise for Justice: Women’s History Month 🔥
This Women’s History Month is different. This moment is different.
We are living in a time when women are the backbone of democracy. And as Gloria Steinem once said, “One day an army of gray-haired women may quietly take over the earth.”
We would add: A multi-racial, multi-generational coalition of women will rise up and save this country. And yes, men will tag along (we hope so!).
With that energy, we launched into Women’s History Month with two powerhouse women and a call to action. But before we get to that—
🎶 The Soundtrack of Strength & Resistance
You’ve been with us long enough, you know we don’t start without the right song.
Katherine outdid herself again. We kicked off with Dr. Maya Angelou’s “And Still I Rise.” If you are a woman, you feel that song in your bones. It reminds us of our resilience, our power, and our fight.
And then, we turned it up with “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Because no obstacle is too great, no attack is too strong, and we are ready to meet this moment head-on.
And let’s be real—this moment feels surreal. Like we have to pinch ourselves every day to make sure this isn’t just a bad dream. But here’s the truth:
We don’t wake up from nightmares. We fight our way out of them.
🔥 Power Chat: A Moment of Brutal Honesty
After celebrating Dr. Maya Angelou, Carrie got real.
🗣️ “Our national leaders are tone deaf.”🗣️ “We feel like the house is on fire, and they’re not meeting the moment.”🗣️ “Even for organizers, it’s hard to know where to start when EVERYTHING feels urgent.”
We laid it all out. Nothing was off the table. And yes—we went in on the State of the Union. Want to know what we thought? Watch the clip below. You might be surprised. Or… you might not.
🦸 The Indivisibles: Fighting Back Against Trump 2.0
Put on your superhero cape—because Indivisible is built for you.
This grassroots powerhouse started with a Google Doc and is now a national movement with strategies, tactics, and resources to fight back against extremism. The origin story of how Indivisible came about was where they began.
💡 How do we fight Trump 2.0?💡 How do we stay engaged in the battle for democracy?💡 What’s the “secret plan” on the horizon?
We got the inside scoop straight from the Co-Founder of Indivisible, Leah Greenberg.
Carrie’s interview with Leah was a masterclass in movement-building. Leah broke down:
✅ The reality of being “at the table” in politics. (Hint: Just because you're there doesn’t mean they’re listening.)✅ Where power really resides—and how to leverage it.✅ Why it’s more important than ever to take back the narrative.
And that’s not all. Four incredible Indivisible leaders joined in to share how they’re building local power across Virginia.
🔹 Alexa Casey (NVR New River West) – Fighting back in rural Virginia against Trump 2.0.🔹 Micaela Pond (Women of Action) – Leading her group strong for five years and counting.🔹 Joanne Collins (Herndon Reston Indivisible) – 1,200+ members and $20,000 raised in a single fundraiser!🔹 Luke Lorenz (Indivisible NOVA West) – Leveraging community action and putting DOGE on trial.
💡 Keeping grassroots groups strong isn’t easy. Leah reassured us: There will be ebbs and flows. But we don’t stop. Watch the full segment here.
⚖️ All Rise! Here Comes the Judge: Susan Crawford & the Battle for Wisconsin
If you haven’t been paying attention to Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, it’s time to wake up.
Katherine sat down with Judge Susan Crawford, who is running for one of the most important races in the country.
Why does this race matter?
💥 Reproductive freedom.💥 Voting rights.💥 The very integrity of our democracy.
Remember when the Wisconsin Supreme Court blocked Trump’s attempt to throw out 220,000 votes in 2020? That’s the power this court holds.
And now? Elon Musk is dumping money into this election to back Judge Crawford’s opponent, Brad Schimmel—a Trump loyalist who wants to drag us back to 1849. 💰 Feel free to donate to Judge Crawford here.
💡 The first attack ad against Judge Crawford used the wrong Susan Crawford.💡 Their incompetence may be our best asset.
But here’s the best part: They’re fighting back. Hard. Listen to Judge Crawford lay it all out here.
And because it’s Women’s History Month, Katherine asked:
💬 “What women inspire you?”
Judge Crawford didn’t hesitate:
✨ Justice Shirley Abrahamson—Wisconsin’s trailblazing Supreme Court Justice.✨ Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—because of course.
Listen to why these women shaped her fight for justice.
🚀 Power Up: The Women’s Summit is Coming!
Katherine took a few minutes to remind us:
🗓️ June 27-29 is THE Women’s Summit.🎯 100 delegate seats.🎯 The entire Virginia executive branch.🎯 The fate of democracy itself.
We must turn Virginia BLUE — Because we can’t afford to lose.
Watch here and get ready to show up.
💡 Final Thoughts: Women Will Lead the Fight
We celebrate women every week—but this month, the country is watching.
And the truth is:
Women are the backbone of the grassroots movement.
📢 We knock more doors.📢 We write more postcards.📢 We make more calls.📢 We organize, strategize, and mobilize.
And while many men will be critical partners in this work, let’s be real:
Women will be the driving force behind democracy’s survival.
We started this show with Maya Angelou’s voice to inspire us.We highlighted Leah Greenberg and Judge Susan Crawford—two women who will shape the future.
And we are just getting started.
🤫 The Afterchat: What You Won’t See on YouTube
Leah Greenberg stayed for the Afterchat—along with our four Indivisible leaders.
What did they talk about?
🗣️ Strategies.🗣️ Tactics.🗣️ Best practices.🗣️ Challenges.
Want the details? Sorry, that’s top secret. 😉 But you can join us next week for another can’t-miss show.
For Action Links from the Chat - GO HERE
🚨 Next Week: The Fight Continues
🔥 Shasti Conrad – Washington State Democratic Chair🔥 Jamie Lockhart – Executive Director, Planned Parenthood VA🔥 Vickie Ringer – Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
Mark your calendar. Invite a friend.
👉 Because democracy isn’t waiting.
You all inspire me. Let’s keep rising together.
See you this Friday,
Finale Norton, Show Messenger
PS: For Action Links from the Chat - GO HERE
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