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Join us Tuesday, 4:30 PM for the protest at I-81 exit 44 in Marion, VA.
April 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Join us Tuesday, 4:30 PM for the protest at I-81 exit 44 in Marion, VA.
THANK YOU Senator Van Hollen!!
I’m about to board my flight to El Salvador, where I hope to meet with senior government officials to discuss the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.
Headed to El Salvador to meet with government officials and discuss return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
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April 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
THANK YOU Senator Van Hollen!!
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AOC: I saw on Fox, Jeanine Pirro says that they found so many babies and two year olds and four year olds receiving social security. I got a notice for you Jeanine Pirro: those babies receive social security because their parents died. That’s not a waste. That’s humanity. That’s America.
April 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
AOC: I saw on Fox, Jeanine Pirro says that they found so many babies and two year olds and four year olds receiving social security. I got a notice for you Jeanine Pirro: those babies receive social security because their parents died. That’s not a waste. That’s humanity. That’s America.
folks, tomorrow is the day!
What would you like to say to Morgan Griffith?
We'd like to ask what he thinks will happen to the more than *50%* of his district that relies on Medicare and Medicaid.
But we're pretty sure he just doesn't care.
What would you like to say to Morgan Griffith?
We'd like to ask what he thinks will happen to the more than *50%* of his district that relies on Medicare and Medicaid.
But we're pretty sure he just doesn't care.
We've had to add more tickets because of demand! Go to takeaction-swva.org/townhall to get yours.
April 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
folks, tomorrow is the day!
What would you like to say to Morgan Griffith?
We'd like to ask what he thinks will happen to the more than *50%* of his district that relies on Medicare and Medicaid.
But we're pretty sure he just doesn't care.
What would you like to say to Morgan Griffith?
We'd like to ask what he thinks will happen to the more than *50%* of his district that relies on Medicare and Medicaid.
But we're pretty sure he just doesn't care.
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From mid-2023 to mid-2024, every state went through the process of disenrolling people who were no longer eligible for Medicaid (plus lots who were but got disenrolled due to paperwork).
Low-income able-bodied people—most of whom are working, but in low-wage jobs—ARE eligible to be on Medicaid.
Low-income able-bodied people—most of whom are working, but in low-wage jobs—ARE eligible to be on Medicaid.
Mike Johnson: "We have to eliminate people on Medicaid who are not actually eligible to be there. Able-bodied workers for example, young men who should never be on the program at all."
April 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
From mid-2023 to mid-2024, every state went through the process of disenrolling people who were no longer eligible for Medicaid (plus lots who were but got disenrolled due to paperwork).
Low-income able-bodied people—most of whom are working, but in low-wage jobs—ARE eligible to be on Medicaid.
Low-income able-bodied people—most of whom are working, but in low-wage jobs—ARE eligible to be on Medicaid.
folks, there's lots of important events happening in Washington County this week!
April 14, 2025 at 12:53 AM
folks, there's lots of important events happening in Washington County this week!
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Forcing people to pay $130 for a passport in order to vote is just a Jim Crow poll tax by another name.
It is blatantly unconstitutional.
It is blatantly unconstitutional.
April 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Forcing people to pay $130 for a passport in order to vote is just a Jim Crow poll tax by another name.
It is blatantly unconstitutional.
It is blatantly unconstitutional.
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On today’s Democratic Daily Download, @underwood.house.gov explains how Republicans are squeezing hardworking families with a budget that cuts Medicaid to give tax breaks to billionaire donors like Elon Musk.
April 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
On today’s Democratic Daily Download, @underwood.house.gov explains how Republicans are squeezing hardworking families with a budget that cuts Medicaid to give tax breaks to billionaire donors like Elon Musk.
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If the SAVE Act comes up in the Senate, I will vote no.
April 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
If the SAVE Act comes up in the Senate, I will vote no.
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I’m glad to see the Supreme Court see reason, listen to our advocacy, and take steps to bring back this wrongly deported father, but there are unquestionably more stories like this out there. This administration’s reckless & errant immigration enforcement has a real human cost.
BREAKING: the Supreme Court orders the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Abredo Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly sent to El Salvador.
April 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I’m glad to see the Supreme Court see reason, listen to our advocacy, and take steps to bring back this wrongly deported father, but there are unquestionably more stories like this out there. This administration’s reckless & errant immigration enforcement has a real human cost.
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Why I think Trump ACTUALLY is doing this tariff chaos, why your prices will still go up under all the 10% tariffs, and an update on Trump’s retribution against a man who had the courage to say the 2020 election wasn’t stolen…m
April 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Why I think Trump ACTUALLY is doing this tariff chaos, why your prices will still go up under all the 10% tariffs, and an update on Trump’s retribution against a man who had the courage to say the 2020 election wasn’t stolen…m
You asked - @takeaction-swva.org answered!!
On April 16th, they're hosting at an Empty Chair Town Hall for Griffith. Tickets are free, but you have to sign up (see link in post)
Bring your worries, fears, questions - and bring your friends & family. Community is more important now than ever.
On April 16th, they're hosting at an Empty Chair Town Hall for Griffith. Tickets are free, but you have to sign up (see link in post)
Bring your worries, fears, questions - and bring your friends & family. Community is more important now than ever.
Join us Wed., April 16th at 6:30 PM IN Abingdon, VA.
Get free town hall tickets by signing up at TakeAction-SWVA.org/townhall
Get free town hall tickets by signing up at TakeAction-SWVA.org/townhall
April 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
You asked - @takeaction-swva.org answered!!
On April 16th, they're hosting at an Empty Chair Town Hall for Griffith. Tickets are free, but you have to sign up (see link in post)
Bring your worries, fears, questions - and bring your friends & family. Community is more important now than ever.
On April 16th, they're hosting at an Empty Chair Town Hall for Griffith. Tickets are free, but you have to sign up (see link in post)
Bring your worries, fears, questions - and bring your friends & family. Community is more important now than ever.
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This is Scott – a CDC researcher working to help screen coal miners for black lung.
His entire department was eliminated last week, leaving miners across the country at greater risk of sickness and death. I’m fighting back.
His entire department was eliminated last week, leaving miners across the country at greater risk of sickness and death. I’m fighting back.
April 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
This is Scott – a CDC researcher working to help screen coal miners for black lung.
His entire department was eliminated last week, leaving miners across the country at greater risk of sickness and death. I’m fighting back.
His entire department was eliminated last week, leaving miners across the country at greater risk of sickness and death. I’m fighting back.
Washington County Dems are delighted to hear our neighbor Jamie Hendry is running in HD 46!
Smyth Co., Va. (D) Jamie Hendry has filed to run for Va. HD 46 in 2025. It takes real work to identify potential candidates to run in these overwhelmingly Republican HDs. @90for90 could not be successful finding these candidates without local partners who understand that, “competing matters”.
April 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Washington County Dems are delighted to hear our neighbor Jamie Hendry is running in HD 46!
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The art of the deal!
April 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The art of the deal!
Washington County Democrats are proud to stand alongside @takeaction-swva.org and all the good folk from #SWVA who said #HandsOff! today
April 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Washington County Democrats are proud to stand alongside @takeaction-swva.org and all the good folk from #SWVA who said #HandsOff! today
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“These are normal, everyday people who are saying I’ve had enough. I’ve seen institutions fall. I’ve seen universities, I’ve seen businesses, I’ve seen law firms not stand up, not support our liberal democracy. So what am I going to do as an individual?”
“That’s what tomorrow is about.” - Ezra
“That’s what tomorrow is about.” - Ezra
April 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
“These are normal, everyday people who are saying I’ve had enough. I’ve seen institutions fall. I’ve seen universities, I’ve seen businesses, I’ve seen law firms not stand up, not support our liberal democracy. So what am I going to do as an individual?”
“That’s what tomorrow is about.” - Ezra
“That’s what tomorrow is about.” - Ezra
Join us and the good people at Take Action SWVA for an April 5th protest, right here in Abingdon.
Bring a sign, and a friend!
Bring a sign, and a friend!
Let's Stand Together
Saturday, April 5th
11:30 - 1:00
Federal Building
Abingdon,VA
Saturday, April 5th
11:30 - 1:00
Federal Building
Abingdon,VA
April 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Join us and the good people at Take Action SWVA for an April 5th protest, right here in Abingdon.
Bring a sign, and a friend!
Bring a sign, and a friend!
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What’s next, tariffs on Pluto?
April 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
What’s next, tariffs on Pluto?
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It’s abundantly clear this administration wants to gut the essential services that Medicare and Medicaid provide to millions of Americans.
For that reason and because of his glaring lack of qualifications, I’m voting HELL NO on Dr. Oz to lead CMS.
For that reason and because of his glaring lack of qualifications, I’m voting HELL NO on Dr. Oz to lead CMS.
April 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It’s abundantly clear this administration wants to gut the essential services that Medicare and Medicaid provide to millions of Americans.
For that reason and because of his glaring lack of qualifications, I’m voting HELL NO on Dr. Oz to lead CMS.
For that reason and because of his glaring lack of qualifications, I’m voting HELL NO on Dr. Oz to lead CMS.
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Big news: on a bipartisan basis the Senate just voted to reject Trump's tariffs on Canada. The House has to vote on it next, where it's less likely to pass, but the cracks are starting to form. Trump is losing support from Republicans on his costly trade war.
April 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Big news: on a bipartisan basis the Senate just voted to reject Trump's tariffs on Canada. The House has to vote on it next, where it's less likely to pass, but the cracks are starting to form. Trump is losing support from Republicans on his costly trade war.
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Cory Booker has held the Senate floor for 17 hours and 21 minutes.
The record of 24 hours and 18 minutes is held by segregationist Strom Thurmond, who spent that time protesting the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
I am pretty sure Booker would not mind changing that history.
The record of 24 hours and 18 minutes is held by segregationist Strom Thurmond, who spent that time protesting the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
I am pretty sure Booker would not mind changing that history.
April 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Cory Booker has held the Senate floor for 17 hours and 21 minutes.
The record of 24 hours and 18 minutes is held by segregationist Strom Thurmond, who spent that time protesting the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
I am pretty sure Booker would not mind changing that history.
The record of 24 hours and 18 minutes is held by segregationist Strom Thurmond, who spent that time protesting the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
I am pretty sure Booker would not mind changing that history.
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Matt Whitaker's confirmation was due to start at 10. Instead, Booker is heading into hour 15 of his speech.
Booker's presence on the floor also required the GOP to have presiding officers there all night. They can do shifts, Booker can't.
Booker's presence on the floor also required the GOP to have presiding officers there all night. They can do shifts, Booker can't.
April 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Matt Whitaker's confirmation was due to start at 10. Instead, Booker is heading into hour 15 of his speech.
Booker's presence on the floor also required the GOP to have presiding officers there all night. They can do shifts, Booker can't.
Booker's presence on the floor also required the GOP to have presiding officers there all night. They can do shifts, Booker can't.
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it is now 10:02 Eastern Time, and Booker is *officially* impeding Senate business.
the Senate convenes at 10am but cannot proceed with normal business until Booker yields the floor.
the Senate convenes at 10am but cannot proceed with normal business until Booker yields the floor.
April 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
it is now 10:02 Eastern Time, and Booker is *officially* impeding Senate business.
the Senate convenes at 10am but cannot proceed with normal business until Booker yields the floor.
the Senate convenes at 10am but cannot proceed with normal business until Booker yields the floor.
more details for those who are interested:
what Booker is doing is not technically a filibuster because he isn't actively blocking a vote/debate on a specific bill.
but having been given the floor, he has the floor until he cedes it, thus blocking any usual business of the Senate.
what Booker is doing is not technically a filibuster because he isn't actively blocking a vote/debate on a specific bill.
but having been given the floor, he has the floor until he cedes it, thus blocking any usual business of the Senate.
Thank you, Senator Booker!
Cory Booker has taken the Senate floor and plans to filibuster as long as he’s physically able to protest the complete disregard for the rule of law by Trump and Musk.
Watch here: www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
Watch here: www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
April 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
more details for those who are interested:
what Booker is doing is not technically a filibuster because he isn't actively blocking a vote/debate on a specific bill.
but having been given the floor, he has the floor until he cedes it, thus blocking any usual business of the Senate.
what Booker is doing is not technically a filibuster because he isn't actively blocking a vote/debate on a specific bill.
but having been given the floor, he has the floor until he cedes it, thus blocking any usual business of the Senate.