Bill in Virginia
@billva.bsky.social
Retired Army Infantry Officer and DoD Civilian. Disabled Veteran. Masters of Science and School of Advanced Military Studies. Proud UGA grad (1981). Occasional author. Grandpa. Respond to respectful discourse.
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On Saturday, November 1, Barack Obama will campaign for Abigail Spanberger in Norfolk bluevirginia.us/2025/10/tues...
October 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
On Saturday, November 1, Barack Obama will campaign for Abigail Spanberger in Norfolk bluevirginia.us/2025/10/tues...
I'm attending Isle of Wight County Democratic Committee's event, “September Monthly Meeting” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/iowcdc/event...
September Monthly Meeting · Isle of Wight County Democratic Committee
Join us for our monthly meeting to work on building our organization, meet candidate, and plan for the fall elections to turn Virginia solid Blue!
Meet and socialize starting at 6 PM, meeting agenda b...
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September 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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WTAF “Lethal injection?”
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
WTAF “Lethal injection?”
I'm attending Virginia Grassroots's event, “Fearless Four Fundraiser - Four for Virginia” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/virginiagras...
Fearless Four Fundraiser - Four for Virginia · Virginia Grassroots
Catelin Drey’s 10-point special election win in Iowa proves it: Democrats can win when we invest early and organize smart. Let’s build the next Democratic wave of victory - in this moment - in Virgin...
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September 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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www.cato.org/commentary/t... Trump's Mass Deportation Campaign May Lay Waste to the Bill of Rights | Cato Institute
Liberals and libertarians, true Conservatives and traditional progressives all agree; Donald Trump is continuing to rip up the Constitution. Tell Congress, enough!
Liberals and libertarians, true Conservatives and traditional progressives all agree; Donald Trump is continuing to rip up the Constitution. Tell Congress, enough!
August 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
www.cato.org/commentary/t... Trump's Mass Deportation Campaign May Lay Waste to the Bill of Rights | Cato Institute
Liberals and libertarians, true Conservatives and traditional progressives all agree; Donald Trump is continuing to rip up the Constitution. Tell Congress, enough!
Liberals and libertarians, true Conservatives and traditional progressives all agree; Donald Trump is continuing to rip up the Constitution. Tell Congress, enough!
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"The judicial system only works if litigants understand they have to abide by rulings they don’t agree with. If the government can simply throw up two middle fingers and keep on violating court orders, then the whole system of checks and balances is meaningless." — @lizdye.bsky.social
SCOTUS clears the path for Trump's network of global gulags
And the MAGA justices are burning down the judiciary in the process.
www.publicnotice.co
June 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"The judicial system only works if litigants understand they have to abide by rulings they don’t agree with. If the government can simply throw up two middle fingers and keep on violating court orders, then the whole system of checks and balances is meaningless." — @lizdye.bsky.social
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Spanberger: "The role of governor has never been more important. And we need a governor who will put Virginia — not a president, not a party — first."
June 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Spanberger: "The role of governor has never been more important. And we need a governor who will put Virginia — not a president, not a party — first."
Tuesday there’s a pro democracy Town Hall in Virginia’s 2nd District. Wednesday there’s an online fundraiser for two House of
Delegate Candidates with districts in Congressional 2nd District. Details below.
Town Hall:
www.mobilize.us/theunion/eve...
Fundraiser:
www.mobilize.us/swingblueall...
Delegate Candidates with districts in Congressional 2nd District. Details below.
Town Hall:
www.mobilize.us/theunion/eve...
Fundraiser:
www.mobilize.us/swingblueall...
Community Conversations Town Hall: Suffolk, VA · The Union
We're bringing people together to talk about the issues that matter most—in Southeast Virginia and beyond. This is your chance to connect, share concerns, and learn how to take meaningful action toget...
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June 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Tuesday there’s a pro democracy Town Hall in Virginia’s 2nd District. Wednesday there’s an online fundraiser for two House of
Delegate Candidates with districts in Congressional 2nd District. Details below.
Town Hall:
www.mobilize.us/theunion/eve...
Fundraiser:
www.mobilize.us/swingblueall...
Delegate Candidates with districts in Congressional 2nd District. Details below.
Town Hall:
www.mobilize.us/theunion/eve...
Fundraiser:
www.mobilize.us/swingblueall...
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Let me put it this way - there is no more bipartisanship.
There is no more “norms and traditions”. This war is illegal, and every Republican is complicit not only in an illegal war but also in the degradation of our democracy and the powers of congress.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/forei...
There is no more “norms and traditions”. This war is illegal, and every Republican is complicit not only in an illegal war but also in the degradation of our democracy and the powers of congress.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/forei...
Democrats on intelligence committees not briefed before Iran strikes
Rep. Jim Himes and Sen. Mark Warner, who both serve on intelligence committees, were not briefed before Trump ordered strikes on Iran.
www.washingtonexaminer.com
June 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Let me put it this way - there is no more bipartisanship.
There is no more “norms and traditions”. This war is illegal, and every Republican is complicit not only in an illegal war but also in the degradation of our democracy and the powers of congress.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/forei...
There is no more “norms and traditions”. This war is illegal, and every Republican is complicit not only in an illegal war but also in the degradation of our democracy and the powers of congress.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/forei...
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#ResistanceEarth
#BlueEarth
The Senate reconciliation bill includes measures that would privatize more than 250 million acres of public land. It calls for the selloff to happen quickly without hearings, debate or public input, even from affected Native Americans.
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
#BlueEarth
The Senate reconciliation bill includes measures that would privatize more than 250 million acres of public land. It calls for the selloff to happen quickly without hearings, debate or public input, even from affected Native Americans.
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
250+ million acres of public lands eligible for sale in SENR bill
The bill mandates disposal of over 2 million acres of BLM and National Forest lands; public lands eligible for sale in the bill encompass over 250 million acres, including local recreation areas, wild...
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June 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
#ResistanceEarth
#BlueEarth
The Senate reconciliation bill includes measures that would privatize more than 250 million acres of public land. It calls for the selloff to happen quickly without hearings, debate or public input, even from affected Native Americans.
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
#BlueEarth
The Senate reconciliation bill includes measures that would privatize more than 250 million acres of public land. It calls for the selloff to happen quickly without hearings, debate or public input, even from affected Native Americans.
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
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Power The Virginia Blue Wave · Swing Blue Alliance
Power the Virginia Blue Wave by supporting Mary Person and Cat Porterfield in their journeys to the Virginia House of Delegates.
Join Swing Blue Alliance and award-winning actor and comedian Patton ...
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June 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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mobilize.us/s/kGSZ0J. This event will be at Renee’s Celebration Center in Suffolk, VA, on Tuesday the 24th of June at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Community Conversations Town Hall: Suffolk, VA · The Union
We're bringing people together to talk about the issues that matter most—in Southeast Virginia and beyond. This is your chance to connect, share concerns, and learn how to take meaningful action toget...
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June 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
mobilize.us/s/kGSZ0J. This event will be at Renee’s Celebration Center in Suffolk, VA, on Tuesday the 24th of June at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
We have a chance to make a difference in Virginia. Join us for this Swing Blue Alliance's event, “Power The Virginia Blue Wave” - sign up now! www.mobilize.us/swingblueall...
Power The Virginia Blue Wave · Swing Blue Alliance
Power the Virginia Blue Wave by supporting Mary Person and Cat Porterfield in their journeys to the Virginia House of Delegates.
Join Swing Blue Alliance and guest speakers Glenn Kirschner and Patto...
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June 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
We have a chance to make a difference in Virginia. Join us for this Swing Blue Alliance's event, “Power The Virginia Blue Wave” - sign up now! www.mobilize.us/swingblueall...
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“I tell the truth and the stories from around the world, including what everyone over here thinks of America at any given time. My bars are “truthful not neutral” and “get it right.” - Christiane Amanpour
Exactly.
Q&A via. @status.news @oliverdarcy.bsky.social
www.status.news/p/christiane...
Exactly.
Q&A via. @status.news @oliverdarcy.bsky.social
www.status.news/p/christiane...
The Amanpour Doctrine
Christiane Amanpour talks to Status about press freedom in Gaza, MAGA figures like Tucker Carlson embracing Russian propaganda, and why journalism must choose truth over neutrality.
www.status.news
June 12, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“I tell the truth and the stories from around the world, including what everyone over here thinks of America at any given time. My bars are “truthful not neutral” and “get it right.” - Christiane Amanpour
Exactly.
Q&A via. @status.news @oliverdarcy.bsky.social
www.status.news/p/christiane...
Exactly.
Q&A via. @status.news @oliverdarcy.bsky.social
www.status.news/p/christiane...
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This is how you cover Trump’s appearance at a play that celebrates a people’s revolution.
June 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This is how you cover Trump’s appearance at a play that celebrates a people’s revolution.
Thanks Patrick , www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/c...
June 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Thanks Patrick , www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/c...
apnews.com/article/sout.... Hurrah for people of The Republic of Korea. May we follow their example. Our fathers shed blood together fighting against communist tyranny. Let our people stand now together against presidential tyranny.
Joint exit poll shows liberal candidate Lee forecast to win South Korean presidential election
Pre-election surveys suggest liberal Lee Jae-myung appears headed for an easy win, riding on deep public frustration over the conservatives in the wake of Yoon’s martial law debacle.
apnews.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
apnews.com/article/sout.... Hurrah for people of The Republic of Korea. May we follow their example. Our fathers shed blood together fighting against communist tyranny. Let our people stand now together against presidential tyranny.
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RFK Jr. is reportedly going to forbid government scientists from publishing in the world’s most respected medical journals — the Lancet, The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, etc.
It’s going to take decades to repair the damage done by this administration.
It’s going to take decades to repair the damage done by this administration.
May 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
RFK Jr. is reportedly going to forbid government scientists from publishing in the world’s most respected medical journals — the Lancet, The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, etc.
It’s going to take decades to repair the damage done by this administration.
It’s going to take decades to repair the damage done by this administration.
April 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
substack.com/@beverlystei.... South Koreans have living memory of the tyranny of both Marxists and far right Nationalists. Hurray for their victory. Let’s be as passionate for democracy and liberty as they are. Let’s go together!
Beverly on Substack
Ahhh what a relief this must be.
I can only imagine.
Congratulations South Korea.
#BeBraveAmerica
substack.com
April 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
substack.com/@beverlystei.... South Koreans have living memory of the tyranny of both Marxists and far right Nationalists. Hurray for their victory. Let’s be as passionate for democracy and liberty as they are. Let’s go together!
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US Sen. Ruben Gallego—a Marine Corps Veteran who served in the Iraq War—announced he will block all of Trump’s VA nominees, “until he stops his plan to fire Veterans—Don’t screw over the people who put their lives on the line for our country.”
More here: www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/fridays-gr...
More here: www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/fridays-gr...
April 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
US Sen. Ruben Gallego—a Marine Corps Veteran who served in the Iraq War—announced he will block all of Trump’s VA nominees, “until he stops his plan to fire Veterans—Don’t screw over the people who put their lives on the line for our country.”
More here: www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/fridays-gr...
More here: www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/fridays-gr...
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Shen Yun began its latest run at Lincoln Center a few days ago, drawing thousands of people to a performance that is colorful, acrobatic and — according to many of its performers — shockingly abusive.
Listen to "The Daily."
Listen to "The Daily."
Shen Yun: The Dark Side of a Dance Troupe
What a Times investigation has found about abusive conditions at the secretive enterprise.
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Shen Yun began its latest run at Lincoln Center a few days ago, drawing thousands of people to a performance that is colorful, acrobatic and — according to many of its performers — shockingly abusive.
Listen to "The Daily."
Listen to "The Daily."
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Exclusive: DOGE official at DOJ bragged about hacking, distributing pirated software - www.reuters.com/technology/c...
Exclusive: DOGE official at DOJ bragged about hacking, distributing pirated software
A top employee of billionaire Elon Musk who is now working in the U.S. Justice Department previously bragged about hacking and distributing pirated software, according to archived copies of his former websites reviewed by Reuters.
www.reuters.com
April 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Exclusive: DOGE official at DOJ bragged about hacking, distributing pirated software - www.reuters.com/technology/c...