Essex•Richmond County Democrats
@ecrcvadems.bsky.social
Represent Democrats in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia
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@hanovervadems.bsky.social @vademocrats.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @wjccindivisible.bsky.social More fish pictures from Rob Wittman (R #VA01). Still no live town hall. Read the comments. His constituents know he isn't working for his district.
June 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
@hanovervadems.bsky.social @vademocrats.bsky.social @bluevirginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @wjccindivisible.bsky.social More fish pictures from Rob Wittman (R #VA01). Still no live town hall. Read the comments. His constituents know he isn't working for his district.
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May 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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11/ The tariffs aren’t economic policy. They are political weapons.
But as long as we see this clearly, we can stop him. Public mobilization is working. Today, a few Republicans joined Democrats to vote against one set of tariffs.
The people still have the power.
But as long as we see this clearly, we can stop him. Public mobilization is working. Today, a few Republicans joined Democrats to vote against one set of tariffs.
The people still have the power.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
11/ The tariffs aren’t economic policy. They are political weapons.
But as long as we see this clearly, we can stop him. Public mobilization is working. Today, a few Republicans joined Democrats to vote against one set of tariffs.
The people still have the power.
But as long as we see this clearly, we can stop him. Public mobilization is working. Today, a few Republicans joined Democrats to vote against one set of tariffs.
The people still have the power.
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Pushback works, part gazillion:
"Here are the facts: DOGE moved forward with plans to close multiple field offices. Then, without public notice or explanation, they reversed their plans. Now they are trying to pretend like they were never planning to close the offices."
popular.info/p/how-the-so...
"Here are the facts: DOGE moved forward with plans to close multiple field offices. Then, without public notice or explanation, they reversed their plans. Now they are trying to pretend like they were never planning to close the offices."
popular.info/p/how-the-so...
How the Social Security Administration and DOGE are gaslighting Americans
The Social Security Administration (SSA) sent an email on March 27 to beneficiaries saying that reports that field offices were closing was an invention of fake news media.
popular.info
March 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Pushback works, part gazillion:
"Here are the facts: DOGE moved forward with plans to close multiple field offices. Then, without public notice or explanation, they reversed their plans. Now they are trying to pretend like they were never planning to close the offices."
popular.info/p/how-the-so...
"Here are the facts: DOGE moved forward with plans to close multiple field offices. Then, without public notice or explanation, they reversed their plans. Now they are trying to pretend like they were never planning to close the offices."
popular.info/p/how-the-so...
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Read the full article in @washingtonpost.com.
USDA tries to reverse mistaken firing of bird flu response workers
The department is trying to rehire the employees as avian influenza causes egg prices to soar and as Elon Musk’s DOGE makes sweeping cuts to government agencies.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Read the full article in @washingtonpost.com.
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The Trump Administration’s reckless federal workforce purge is putting our nation in serious danger. 🔗⬇️
February 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The Trump Administration’s reckless federal workforce purge is putting our nation in serious danger. 🔗⬇️
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The idea that a pro-union candidate might lead a Republican labor department was once unthinkable, @russellberman.bsky.social writes. Trump’s nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer will test how much the GOP is willing to bend Republican orthodoxy on organized labor:
A Trump Cabinet Pick Gets a Rare GOP Grilling
The fate of Lori Chavez-DeRemer could show whether Trump will soften the party’s long-standing opposition to labor unions.
www.theatlantic.com
February 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The idea that a pro-union candidate might lead a Republican labor department was once unthinkable, @russellberman.bsky.social writes. Trump’s nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer will test how much the GOP is willing to bend Republican orthodoxy on organized labor:
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Judge Blasts DOJ Lawyers After They Argue Transgender People Aren't Discriminated Against
The Trump administration’s attempt to ban transgender people from military service is under fire in court.
www.huffpost.com/entry/judge-...
The Trump administration’s attempt to ban transgender people from military service is under fire in court.
www.huffpost.com/entry/judge-...
Judge Invokes 'Jesus' To Absolutely Eviscerate Trump's DOJ In Court Hearing
The Trump administration’s attempt to ban transgender people from military service is under fire in court.
www.huffpost.com
February 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Judge Blasts DOJ Lawyers After They Argue Transgender People Aren't Discriminated Against
The Trump administration’s attempt to ban transgender people from military service is under fire in court.
www.huffpost.com/entry/judge-...
The Trump administration’s attempt to ban transgender people from military service is under fire in court.
www.huffpost.com/entry/judge-...
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“MLK showed us the power of the voices of ordinary people—not the powerful or wealthy, but the underprivileged, the ordinary, and the oppressed."
From 2022, republished from @insideclimatenews.org through the @climatedesk.org partnership.
From 2022, republished from @insideclimatenews.org through the @climatedesk.org partnership.
MLK Jr.'s fight for civil rights was an environmental battle as well
“King understood that the struggle for equality is expansive and all-inclusive.”
www.motherjones.com
January 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
“MLK showed us the power of the voices of ordinary people—not the powerful or wealthy, but the underprivileged, the ordinary, and the oppressed."
From 2022, republished from @insideclimatenews.org through the @climatedesk.org partnership.
From 2022, republished from @insideclimatenews.org through the @climatedesk.org partnership.
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We are not going to do the fascists’ work for them.
Don't give Trump power that he doesn't have
YouTube video by Indivisible
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January 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We are not going to do the fascists’ work for them.
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I spoke about the 3.5% number to a group of organizers recently. It’s really important to remember that it doesn’t take many of us to create change.
Over 50% of nonviolent movements to overthrow governments are successful within one year of their peak.
The key is to engage over 3.5% of the country, a cross-section of society—clergy, kids, grandmas, teachers) using DIVERSE & CREATIVE tactics, with women in leadership.
We can do this.
More:
The key is to engage over 3.5% of the country, a cross-section of society—clergy, kids, grandmas, teachers) using DIVERSE & CREATIVE tactics, with women in leadership.
We can do this.
More:
On Organizing
time to level up / an early draft of a playbook
www.lifeisasacredtext.com
January 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I spoke about the 3.5% number to a group of organizers recently. It’s really important to remember that it doesn’t take many of us to create change.
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Today, I was honored to speak at the NAACP Fredericksburg Branch's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast.
As your Governor, I will always let the ideals and values Dr. King aspired to — equality and justice for all — guide the work we do on behalf of Virginians.
As your Governor, I will always let the ideals and values Dr. King aspired to — equality and justice for all — guide the work we do on behalf of Virginians.
January 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Today, I was honored to speak at the NAACP Fredericksburg Branch's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast.
As your Governor, I will always let the ideals and values Dr. King aspired to — equality and justice for all — guide the work we do on behalf of Virginians.
As your Governor, I will always let the ideals and values Dr. King aspired to — equality and justice for all — guide the work we do on behalf of Virginians.
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As President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, migrants waiting in Mexico nervously checked a US government app, by which many scheduled appointments to claim asylum. An alert said existing appointments are 'no longer valid' reut.rs/42loESE
Tears and shock as Trump dashes dreams of migrants in Mexico scheduled to enter US
Nidia Montenegro fled violence and poverty at home in Venezuela, survived a kidnapping as she traveled north into Mexico, and made it to the border city of Tijuana on Sunday for a U.S. asylum appointment that would finally reunite her with her son living in New York.
reut.rs
January 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
As President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, migrants waiting in Mexico nervously checked a US government app, by which many scheduled appointments to claim asylum. An alert said existing appointments are 'no longer valid' reut.rs/42loESE
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The return of Trump to the White House is a wake-up call for European Union countries to fix their economies and become more competitive, the EU's senior financial officials said reut.rs/4jCVrJd
EU ministers see Trump as wake-up call to fix economy
The return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the White House is a wake-up call for European Union countries to fix their economies and become more competitive, the EU's senior financial officials said on Monday as Trump was sworn in for a second term.
reut.rs
January 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The return of Trump to the White House is a wake-up call for European Union countries to fix their economies and become more competitive, the EU's senior financial officials said reut.rs/4jCVrJd
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The fuck? I had to interrupt my Doctor Who marathon because Elon took his clan hood off and went full Nazi on national TV?
Trump's right hand man (literally) just casually giving the Nazi salute... twice.
January 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The fuck? I had to interrupt my Doctor Who marathon because Elon took his clan hood off and went full Nazi on national TV?
LOL
I guess we’ve come a long way since “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing”
January 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
LOL
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I would have followed up with, “Name three brands of vodka”
YIKES! Duckworth asks Hegseth to name a country that's in ASEAN. He names three -- none of which are in ASEAN.
"I suggest you do a little homework," she says.
"I suggest you do a little homework," she says.
January 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I would have followed up with, “Name three brands of vodka”
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January 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Here are 5 Resolutions brought to us by Indivisible for Keeping Democracy Alive. The attached article has a myriad of resources to guide you!
1. Seek out community
2. Build something local
3. Connect with those under threat
4. Support independent media
5. Have fun!
indivisible.org/resource/guide
1. Seek out community
2. Build something local
3. Connect with those under threat
4. Support independent media
5. Have fun!
indivisible.org/resource/guide
INDIVISIBLE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DEMOCRACY ON THE BRINK
indivisible.org
December 29, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Here are 5 Resolutions brought to us by Indivisible for Keeping Democracy Alive. The attached article has a myriad of resources to guide you!
1. Seek out community
2. Build something local
3. Connect with those under threat
4. Support independent media
5. Have fun!
indivisible.org/resource/guide
1. Seek out community
2. Build something local
3. Connect with those under threat
4. Support independent media
5. Have fun!
indivisible.org/resource/guide
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Harris would have been an excellent president. She would have had capable advisers. She would have transformed the Dem Party with muscular progressivism. I’m still not over it
December 28, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Harris would have been an excellent president. She would have had capable advisers. She would have transformed the Dem Party with muscular progressivism. I’m still not over it
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December 28, 2024 at 12:14 AM