Our chapter has been meeting via zoom every Sunday in response to the urgent and fast-moving events of the pandemic. Each week we have been inviting a member to share their work. We were delighted by Paul-Newall Reaves’ presentation on long poetry, and an excerpt from author Charlotte Malerich’s soon-to-be-released fantasy novel. We also enjoyed […]
D.C. Chapter Meets Via Zoom
The DC chapter met today via Zoom, and we agreed that during this crisis we will meet on a weekly basis every Sunay. The participants raised important issues: Cheryl Binkley made the observation that everything is inverted now: things that previously could not be done must be done, and things that previously had to be done are […]
NWU Virginia Chapter Members Running for Office
Two members of the Virginia/DC/MD chapter are running for office in Northern Virginia, raising the visibility of our union, and promoting the labor movement’s values and ideals. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (in the photo with chapter chair Ginny Diamond) was one of the winners of the Democratic primary election for Alexandria City Council, and will be on […]
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