COVA Coalition: progressive women in Hampton Roads, VA
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Community. Connection. Action. We bring women (and men) together to protect reproductive freedom, support public education and advocate sensible gun laws. We bust butt for candidates, strengthen democracy, and write an effing lot of postcards!
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Take it from a combat veteran himself: a nationwide concealed carry mandate would be a deadly "nightmare" for civilians and law enforcement alike.
Congress could vote on this bill as soon as the shutdown ends.
🚨Take action now: bradyunited.org/hiddenguns
Congress could vote on this bill as soon as the shutdown ends.
🚨Take action now: bradyunited.org/hiddenguns
Why a federal concealed carry gun bill must be stopped - The Boston Globe
The law would force all states to recognize concealed carry permissions from anywhere else in the country, and would be highly dangerous for civilians and law enforcement.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Take it from a combat veteran himself: a nationwide concealed carry mandate would be a deadly "nightmare" for civilians and law enforcement alike.
Congress could vote on this bill as soon as the shutdown ends.
🚨Take action now: bradyunited.org/hiddenguns
Congress could vote on this bill as soon as the shutdown ends.
🚨Take action now: bradyunited.org/hiddenguns
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Extremists in Congress are pushing for a concealed carry mandate, which would allow people to carry hidden guns nationwide—regardless of state laws.
Now that the government has reopened, they can vote on this dangerous bill any day. They must vote NO.
Now that the government has reopened, they can vote on this dangerous bill any day. They must vote NO.
Why a federal concealed carry gun bill must be stopped - The Boston Globe
The law would force all states to recognize concealed carry permissions from anywhere else in the country, and would be highly dangerous for civilians and law enforcement.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Extremists in Congress are pushing for a concealed carry mandate, which would allow people to carry hidden guns nationwide—regardless of state laws.
Now that the government has reopened, they can vote on this dangerous bill any day. They must vote NO.
Now that the government has reopened, they can vote on this dangerous bill any day. They must vote NO.
Why would someone keep a list of pedophiles secret?
1) They’re on the list.
2) They’re protecting people on the list.
3) They’re following an order.
Are we wrong, GOP? Then prove it.
#ReleaseTheFiles #Epstein
1) They’re on the list.
2) They’re protecting people on the list.
3) They’re following an order.
Are we wrong, GOP? Then prove it.
#ReleaseTheFiles #Epstein
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Why would someone keep a list of pedophiles secret?
1) They’re on the list.
2) They’re protecting people on the list.
3) They’re following an order.
Are we wrong, GOP? Then prove it.
#ReleaseTheFiles #Epstein
1) They’re on the list.
2) They’re protecting people on the list.
3) They’re following an order.
Are we wrong, GOP? Then prove it.
#ReleaseTheFiles #Epstein
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Time to vote early for Aftyn Behn! and see her on the Friday Power Lunch: tinyurl.com/fpl2025c
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Time to vote early for Aftyn Behn! and see her on the Friday Power Lunch: tinyurl.com/fpl2025c
Throughout 2025, several of #Virginia 's public universities have been on the receiving end of #federaloverreach. Governor-elect #Spanberger has entered the chat. (1/2)
#education #highered
#education #highered
November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Throughout 2025, several of #Virginia 's public universities have been on the receiving end of #federaloverreach. Governor-elect #Spanberger has entered the chat. (1/2)
#education #highered
#education #highered
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Survivors of Epstein's abuse are going up against some of the most powerful institutions and people. It's dangerous, so we cannot drop the ball here. For them and for other survivors of abuse and sex trafficking.
We must continue to fight as hard as we can for justice.
We must continue to fight as hard as we can for justice.
November 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Survivors of Epstein's abuse are going up against some of the most powerful institutions and people. It's dangerous, so we cannot drop the ball here. For them and for other survivors of abuse and sex trafficking.
We must continue to fight as hard as we can for justice.
We must continue to fight as hard as we can for justice.
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One of biggest red flags for Dems in 2024 was barley winning provisionals in Virginia
These are mainly same-day registrations from younger and less engaged voters
Basically lowest propensity voters
Spanberger winning them big this year
Warning sign for Republicans now
These are mainly same-day registrations from younger and less engaged voters
Basically lowest propensity voters
Spanberger winning them big this year
Warning sign for Republicans now
PWC reported its provisionals late last night & Spanberger won them by roughly 60%
In 2024, Harris won them by 7%.
Final margins in PWC:
Harris +17.9
Spanberger +34.3
Hashmi +31.3
Jones +26.2
In 2024, Harris won them by 7%.
Final margins in PWC:
Harris +17.9
Spanberger +34.3
Hashmi +31.3
Jones +26.2
November 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
One of biggest red flags for Dems in 2024 was barley winning provisionals in Virginia
These are mainly same-day registrations from younger and less engaged voters
Basically lowest propensity voters
Spanberger winning them big this year
Warning sign for Republicans now
These are mainly same-day registrations from younger and less engaged voters
Basically lowest propensity voters
Spanberger winning them big this year
Warning sign for Republicans now
Tomorrow, 11/13, #VPAP unpacks the outcomes of #Virginia 's November #election in-person at George Mason University's Arlington Campus & simultaneously broadcast live via YouTube.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/after-virg...
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/after-virg...
November 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Tomorrow, 11/13, #VPAP unpacks the outcomes of #Virginia 's November #election in-person at George Mason University's Arlington Campus & simultaneously broadcast live via YouTube.
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/after-virg...
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/after-virg...
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Would you spend $388k to save $120k? Probably not. And yet the “Art of the Deal” guy is trying to sell you that bill of goods as his solution to make housing more affordable with the 50-year mortgage. That’s not affordability. It’s exploitation. Good for lenders, bad for borrowers. #MDIndivisible
November 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Would you spend $388k to save $120k? Probably not. And yet the “Art of the Deal” guy is trying to sell you that bill of goods as his solution to make housing more affordable with the 50-year mortgage. That’s not affordability. It’s exploitation. Good for lenders, bad for borrowers. #MDIndivisible
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Plenty of talk Elaine Luria will mount a comeback
Spanberger won current version of VA-2 by around 7%
Even without lines changing, Luria would have a good chance
But if VA redistricting happens, could see bluer parts of Norfolk swapped in for redder rural areas
Spanberger won current version of VA-2 by around 7%
Even without lines changing, Luria would have a good chance
But if VA redistricting happens, could see bluer parts of Norfolk swapped in for redder rural areas
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Plenty of talk Elaine Luria will mount a comeback
Spanberger won current version of VA-2 by around 7%
Even without lines changing, Luria would have a good chance
But if VA redistricting happens, could see bluer parts of Norfolk swapped in for redder rural areas
Spanberger won current version of VA-2 by around 7%
Even without lines changing, Luria would have a good chance
But if VA redistricting happens, could see bluer parts of Norfolk swapped in for redder rural areas
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Most people don’t know this: the U.S. has deported military veterans who risked their lives for this country—and no one even knows how many.
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Most people don’t know this: the U.S. has deported military veterans who risked their lives for this country—and no one even knows how many.
Happy Veterans Day, #HamptonRoads!
In honor of the day, our friends at @commondefense.bsky.social are hosting an event supporting homeless & at-risk #veterans along with a forum featuring speakers on veterans' #healthcare at Afterglow Brewing in #Norfolk.
Info: actionnetwork.org/events/veter...
In honor of the day, our friends at @commondefense.bsky.social are hosting an event supporting homeless & at-risk #veterans along with a forum featuring speakers on veterans' #healthcare at Afterglow Brewing in #Norfolk.
Info: actionnetwork.org/events/veter...
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Happy Veterans Day, #HamptonRoads!
In honor of the day, our friends at @commondefense.bsky.social are hosting an event supporting homeless & at-risk #veterans along with a forum featuring speakers on veterans' #healthcare at Afterglow Brewing in #Norfolk.
Info: actionnetwork.org/events/veter...
In honor of the day, our friends at @commondefense.bsky.social are hosting an event supporting homeless & at-risk #veterans along with a forum featuring speakers on veterans' #healthcare at Afterglow Brewing in #Norfolk.
Info: actionnetwork.org/events/veter...
A bit of good news... 🏳️🌈 ❤️
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A bit of good news... 🏳️🌈 ❤️
The Senate has advanced a bill to reopen the federal government in a 60-40 vote--including #Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine.
End of #shutdown -- sounds good, right? Here's why what just happened is a bad deal. 👇
And surprise, surprise, all of the senators who voted for this are NOT up for reelection.
End of #shutdown -- sounds good, right? Here's why what just happened is a bad deal. 👇
And surprise, surprise, all of the senators who voted for this are NOT up for reelection.
This is a bad deal, and the old way of doing things is clearly not working.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
#Virginia, time to make 2 calls! Senate Democrats are about to make a bad deal to end the shutdown.
Sen. Warner 202-224-2023
Sen. Kaine 202-224-4024
Sen. Warner 202-224-2023
Sen. Kaine 202-224-4024
🚨 We’re hearing that Senate Democrats are on the verge of caving to Trump in another “Schumer Surrender.”
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
That means your Democratic senators need to hear from you right now.
Call: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Email: act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
#Virginia, time to make 2 calls! Senate Democrats are about to make a bad deal to end the shutdown.
Sen. Warner 202-224-2023
Sen. Kaine 202-224-4024
Sen. Warner 202-224-2023
Sen. Kaine 202-224-4024
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We’re got one more election to win this year and it’s in Tennessee: @aftynbehn.bsky.social, a state representative and former Indivisible group leader, is running in a special election to flip #TN-07. Join us on Thursday to learn how you can help Aftyn win: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We’re got one more election to win this year and it’s in Tennessee: @aftynbehn.bsky.social, a state representative and former Indivisible group leader, is running in a special election to flip #TN-07. Join us on Thursday to learn how you can help Aftyn win: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
🚨🚨 ABORTION BAN ALERT 🚨🚨
A shutdown update from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden 👇
#reproductiverights #abortion
A shutdown update from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden 👇
#reproductiverights #abortion
Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.
November 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🚨🚨 ABORTION BAN ALERT 🚨🚨
A shutdown update from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden 👇
#reproductiverights #abortion
A shutdown update from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden 👇
#reproductiverights #abortion
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“.. The Agriculture Department issued the command in a late-night Saturday memo .. That guidance threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not “comply” quickly with the government’s new orders.”
@tonyromm.bsky.social #SNAP
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
@tonyromm.bsky.social #SNAP
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
November 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“.. The Agriculture Department issued the command in a late-night Saturday memo .. That guidance threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not “comply” quickly with the government’s new orders.”
@tonyromm.bsky.social #SNAP
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
@tonyromm.bsky.social #SNAP
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
#HamptonRoads, Rep. Bobby Scott is holding a telephone town hall tomorrow (Monday) evening about the #governmentshutdown.
Register: bobbyscott.house.gov/live
Register: bobbyscott.house.gov/live
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#HamptonRoads, Rep. Bobby Scott is holding a telephone town hall tomorrow (Monday) evening about the #governmentshutdown.
Register: bobbyscott.house.gov/live
Register: bobbyscott.house.gov/live
"The administration had said it did not have enough emergency funds to cover full payments because of the ongoing federal shutdown."
WHERE'S THE 💵 FOR #SNAP?
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
WHERE'S THE 💵 FOR #SNAP?
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they'd started to go out
The high court decision allows a lower court time to consider a more lasting pause. The Trump administration is appealing an order to fully fund November food aid for millions of people.
www.npr.org
November 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
"The administration had said it did not have enough emergency funds to cover full payments because of the ongoing federal shutdown."
WHERE'S THE 💵 FOR #SNAP?
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
WHERE'S THE 💵 FOR #SNAP?
www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
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Norfolk Vets & Allies:
This Veterans Day (11/11), join us at Afterglow Brewing for a Stand Down, featuring critical services for at-risk veterans (housing, medical, benefits), followed by a Town Hall to protect the VA.
Action, not words.
#Norfolk #Veterans #VeteransDay https://bit.ly/4nJnTK2
This Veterans Day (11/11), join us at Afterglow Brewing for a Stand Down, featuring critical services for at-risk veterans (housing, medical, benefits), followed by a Town Hall to protect the VA.
Action, not words.
#Norfolk #Veterans #VeteransDay https://bit.ly/4nJnTK2
Veterans Stand Down & Town Hall – Norfolk, VA
Join us for a community-led event supporting homeless and at-risk veterans. Access on-site housing, medical, mental health, benefits, legal, and employment services — plus personal care items and loca...
actionnetwork.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Norfolk Vets & Allies:
This Veterans Day (11/11), join us at Afterglow Brewing for a Stand Down, featuring critical services for at-risk veterans (housing, medical, benefits), followed by a Town Hall to protect the VA.
Action, not words.
#Norfolk #Veterans #VeteransDay https://bit.ly/4nJnTK2
This Veterans Day (11/11), join us at Afterglow Brewing for a Stand Down, featuring critical services for at-risk veterans (housing, medical, benefits), followed by a Town Hall to protect the VA.
Action, not words.
#Norfolk #Veterans #VeteransDay https://bit.ly/4nJnTK2
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There's almost no posting on here about the new SSEP pipeline that will run through Virginia and damage local waterways. November 10th is the deadline to tell VA DEQ NO SSEP.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/fe...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/fe...
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
There's almost no posting on here about the new SSEP pipeline that will run through Virginia and damage local waterways. November 10th is the deadline to tell VA DEQ NO SSEP.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/fe...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/fe...
It's Friday & time again for @networknova.bsky.social's Power Lunch. Today's show is a celebration, honoring candidates & victories across the Commonwealth. And it includes a sharp, informed conversation about elections, policy & the shifting balance of power.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Friday Power Lunch 💥 2025. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
The Friday Power Lunch is a weekly Zoom podcast produced by the unstoppable women of Network NOVA to amplify the voices and issues of the Virginia Grassroots
The show is recorded before a live Zoom a...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It's Friday & time again for @networknova.bsky.social's Power Lunch. Today's show is a celebration, honoring candidates & victories across the Commonwealth. And it includes a sharp, informed conversation about elections, policy & the shifting balance of power.
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...