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Which is why we have made “Rovina’s Choice.” We cannot let the people affected – the health workers like those at Clinic 7 and the families like Rovina Naboi’s — go unseen. And we cannot let the consequences go unaccounted for.

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"Rovina's Choice" Shows How The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
YouTube video by The New Yorker
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November 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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kathrynlaughon.bsky.social
Are you interested in holding your elected officials accountable? We need people to join bird dogging teams! There are lots of roles — research and support roles for introverts, asking well-crafted, strategic questions for those willing to speak out! There’s something for everyone!
indivisiblecville.bsky.social Indivisible Charlottesville @indivisiblecville.bsky.social · 19h
Bird-dogging is a powerful tactic for holding our elected representatives accountable. Come learn how to get answers on the record by asking EFFECTIVE questions, in-public, in-person, and on camera. Sunday, Nov 23, 2PM, Swanson Case Room, Central Library, 201 E Market St.
Swirl of photos showing people with phones & cameras pointed at a man wearing a suit and orange-striped tie. Central text: "Bird-Dog Training, November 23, 2 - 3:30, Central Library, Swanson Case Room
November 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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indivisiblecville.bsky.social
Bird-dogging is a powerful tactic for holding our elected representatives accountable. Come learn how to get answers on the record by asking EFFECTIVE questions, in-public, in-person, and on camera. Sunday, Nov 23, 2PM, Swanson Case Room, Central Library, 201 E Market St.
Swirl of photos showing people with phones & cameras pointed at a man wearing a suit and orange-striped tie. Central text: "Bird-Dog Training, November 23, 2 - 3:30, Central Library, Swanson Case Room
November 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
cvilledems.bsky.social
Yes, thank you, Makayla! We need good people like yourself running in every race in every election! You made a difference.
lgbtvadems.bsky.social LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia @lgbtvadems.bsky.social · 1d
Thank you to LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia endorsed candidate @venable4va.bsky.social for stepping up and their hard-fought campaign to give voters a choice and opportunity to cast their votes for a vision of Virginia being a place of economic opportunity, justice, and freedom for all.
November 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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chanda.blacksky.app
“There’re about a thousand of us.”
aaronparnas.bsky.social Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 1d
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
cvilledems.bsky.social
Our government has gone mad from hatred and cruelty.
fredguttenberg.bsky.social Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · 1d
AMERICA TODAY!!!

FUCK YOU @Sec_Noem!!! FUCK YOU @ICEgov!!! FUCK YOU @GovRonDeSantis!!! FUCK YOU TO THIS ADMINISTRATION.

If you voted for this and are ok with this, please help it make sense. If you are appalled by this, VOTE THE ENABLERS OUT I 2026.
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/16/s...
Florida grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in U.S.
Paul Bojerski never gained official residency, but he checked in regularly with ICE for years. Then in July, at age 79, he was detained and sent to Alligator Alcatraz.
www.sun-sentinel.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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thedtm.bsky.social
Rector Sheridan and Vice Rector Wilkinson likely to get caught in their own web when Spanberger takes office.
dailyprogress.com/news/local/e...
UVa Faculty Senate demands immediate resignation of Rector and Vice Rector
UVa's faculty leaders have demanded the immediate resignation of Rector Rachel Sheridan, who they say led a conservative "coup" to oust former President Jim Ryan.
dailyprogress.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
cvilledems.bsky.social
Co-sign.
kjephd.bsky.social Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 1d
I don't think the president should accept gold bars from foreign governments
November 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
cvilledems.bsky.social
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November 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
cvilledems.bsky.social
In the grand scheme of corruption and dystopia of the present regime, $200 million in corrupt self-dealing seems like small potatoes. But ProPublica has done an outstanding job of documenting it.
josh-kaplan.bsky.social Josh Kaplan @josh-kaplan.bsky.social · 3d
NEW: We’ve uncovered the first known example of taxpayer money flowing from DHS to businesses controlled by Kristi Noem’s allies and friends.

It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
Kristi Noem sits on a horse wearing a cowboy hat. In the background is Mount Rushmore.
November 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
cvilledems.bsky.social
Pretty powerful stuff.
plaidsilk.bsky.social Shelly Penton @plaidsilk.bsky.social · 2d
tfw you are in line with the US bishops
maddow.bsky.social Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 5d
Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:

wapo.st/448fDw6
November 16, 2025 at 5:39 AM
cvilledems.bsky.social
A thoughtful thread on potential reforms for the Boards of Visitors of universities in the Commonwealth.
stevenljohnson.org Steven L. Johnson @stevenljohnson.org · 3d
I just finished up the commitments for my day job (an employer for whom I do not speak for or represent ), so I finally have the time to weight in a Question of the Day about UVa governance: how can we keep this kind of mess from happening ever again?
stevenljohnson.org Steven L. Johnson @stevenljohnson.org · 3d
👇🏽 this is just the start of the fireworks for today 👇🏽
November 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
cvilledems.bsky.social
This is a great time for us Democrats to have these discussions! What will we do when we come back into power? What will we need to do to fix things and to provide for a better future?
November 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
cvilledems.bsky.social
A bit of good news!
katrinacallsen.com Delegate Katrina Callsen @katrinacallsen.com · 2d
Quick break from UVA stuff to remind people…the Rt. 29 pedestrian bridge is open! This bridge paves the way towards safer, more walkable, and connected communities (literally it connects Albemarle and Charlottesville)!
November 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Donald Trump has not been in office for even a year yet and here we are...
thetnholler.bsky.social The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d
What a photograph.

“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”

Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
November 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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a-woo.bsky.social
Rest In Power, Alice Wong.
thrasherxy.bsky.social Steven W. Thrasher is finishing The Overseer Class @thrasherxy.bsky.social · 3d
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
Black text on a yellow background - This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.
November 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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The gaslighting is just wild. Youngkin is urging the BOV to, “take advantage of the most inclusive and successful Presidential search process in UVA’s history.”

🕵🏽‍♀️ Facts:
- Federal overreach
- Forced firings
- Hasty Appointments
- Votes of No Confidence
- Lawsuits
- Secret deals to appease Trump
The Honorable Abigail Spanberger Governor-elect Commonwealth of Virginia Richmond, Virginia 23219 Dear Governor-elect Spanberger: When we first met last week, I pledged to ensure that your transition as Governor-elect would not only be smooth, but that my Administration would do our part to ensure that you would be ready on your first day. We have been forthright with you and your team and made data and individual state officials available. In our private meeting in my office yesterday, we discussed a wide range of topics, including boards and university operations. You very briefly mentioned sending a letter about the University of Virginia (UVA), but moved to a different topic so quickly that it seemed unimportant at the time. It is disappointing to learn that just after our meeting started, your office shared this letter with the New York Times and other outlets. Whether done in error or in bad faith, I am compelled to address both the breach of protocol as well as the inaccuracies in your letter. I am advised that this was likely the first time in the history of our Commonwealth that a Governor-elect attempted to interfere with the governance of a university and the fiduciary duties of individual board members. Surprisingly, you have reached conclusions before you or your transition team have taken the time to learn all the facts surrounding the resignation of former UVA President Jim Ryan and the settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Your letter was riddled with hyperbole and factual errors and impugns both the Board of Visitors and the presidential search underway. I understand that this search has followed national best practices and been a model of transparency, including offering multiple opportunities for stakeholder input. The 28-person search committee met at four announced times in Charlottesville and has had dozens of listening sessions open to any who wished to be heard. Hundreds of comments, expectations and aspirations have… The Honorable Abigail Spanberger November 13, 2025 Page Two In addition, you challenged the Board's authority to choose a president and carry out its duties based on a statutory provision. That assertion is meritless and has been rejected by the Court of Appeals of Virginia. Furthermore, you criticized the University's agreement with the DOJ here and elsewhere. Again, had you waited until your transition team had the opportunity to learn all the facts behind this settlement, I believe you would agree with the many national experts who view it as extraordinarily fair and favorable to the University and Commonwealth. Unlike other universities such as Columbia, Brown, and Cornell, the University will not be required to pay tens of millions of dollars as a penalty nor be subject to a federal monitor. Equally important, the agreement suspended all federal investigations, did not recommend the suspension of any research or other federal grants and protects academic freedom. Make no mistake, the DOJ did not randomly or without a predicate select UVA when it started its formal investigation. The evidence is compelling that the University had repeatedly ignored the law. Former President Ryan made his intentions clear about not being committed to follow federal law, in letters and several speeches, including one to the faculty. In a moment of transparency, the former University counsel during former President Ryan's tenure confirmed in a public speech that the University "had some programs that crossed the legal line... we have, in certain schools or certain departments, numerical formulas and that was against the rules." It is also important to correct your mistaken belief about former President Ryan's resignation and dispel continuing and intentional misinformation. I have no desire to disparage Jim and have intentionally not addressed this issue previously. Over the past three years, I have worked with Jim on a variety of initiatives and have acknowledged that he accomplis… The Honorable Abigail Spanberger November 13, 2025 Page Three It's dangerous to wrongfully disparage committed individuals who volunteer to serve on university boards and the serious work they do. Further, the Governor of the Commonwealth should speak thoughtfully and honor the service of those individuals. My guidance to the UVA Board is to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities, take advantage of the most inclusive and successful presidential search process in UVA's history and not waste the great pool of candidates by unnecessarily delaying the search and losing them to other schools. Lastly, the Virginia Code allows for a transition period so that the incoming chief executive can be as prepared as possible and that the outgoing Administration can wrap up and transfer ongoing initiatives. As was wisely communicated to me by my predecessors, there is just one Governor of Virginia at any time. This ensures that the Commonwealth's operations continue unimpeded. Communicating with state agencies or boards of visitors is confusing and is inconsistent with proven, professional protocols. And certainly, efforts to bully or micromanage are inappropriate. Your Administration will start on January 17, 2026. Until then, as I have told you, we will work closely and productively with your transition. If you wish to communicate ideas or seck information with officials in state government, your team knows the process to do so. It's regretful that I must communicate to you in this manner, but your correspondence left no other choice. Sincerely,
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM
cvilledems.bsky.social
Thank you, Jacquelyn!
jacquelynkim.bsky.social Jacquelyn Kim @jacquelynkim.bsky.social · 4d
The original goal has been met. Additional funds will be used to support the coming legal battle and any family needs!

Keeping this up as a reminder that ICE detentions ARE impacting our local community, though there has been more action in Richmond, NoVA, and Harrisonburg.
jacquelynkim.bsky.social Jacquelyn Kim @jacquelynkim.bsky.social · 4d
Boosting a call for mutual aid for a Cville family impacted by ICE detention:
November 14, 2025 at 5:06 AM
cvilledems.bsky.social
Ladies and gentlemen, Donald Trump‘s first choice for Attorney General of the United States.
briantylercohen.bsky.social Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 4d
A teenage girl just alleged she had sex with Matt Gaetz while living in a homeless shelter because she was saving up money to pay for braces to fix her teeth.

She had just finished her junior year of high school.
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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klhkhistorian.bsky.social
Heads-up, Charlottesville folks!
On Nov. 4, a black cat with rabies was reported along the Rivanna Trail bear the Free Bridge. Anyone who may have had contact with a black cat in the area should contact the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department at 434-972-6219.
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
cvilledems.bsky.social
Thanks to Lyle for this update.

Wow, this stuff is tedious, but we really need the reform.
lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy Lyle Solla-Yates @lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy · 4d
Long challenging Planning Commission meeting last night finally getting into the details of how to fix what is broken in the new zoning code. Much of the important work will take time and thought, which is frustrating for the many who want to get important work done after years of legal delay […]
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November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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johnedwinmason.bsky.social
A lot of people want to ignore the existence of this kind of faith.* Terence Lester's backstory is compelling. Good read.
November 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
cvilledems.bsky.social
YES. Thank you.
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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nytpitchbot.bsky.social
Donald Trump was practicing child rape the right way.

by Ezra Klein
November 13, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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mtgillikin.bsky.social
This is a mandate
samshirazi.bsky.social Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 5d
It happened

Spanberger is going to win by more than 15% with a few more votes to count

Don’t think she will get to 2 million votes, but she will win by over 500K net votes
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM