The Alexandria Democratic Committee announces a firehouse primary for HD5 on Tuesday, 1/20

Another Democratic "firehouse primary" coming up soon...namely, this coming Tuesday, 1/20, in VA05 bluevirginia.us/2026/01/sd39...

Reminder: ICE has a budget bigger than most militaries around the world.

It has increased its spending on weapons by 700% since Trump took office.

Trump is building his own personal military to terrorize American cities, trample on civil rights, and intimidate his opponents.

Youngkin administration keeps details of paused federal grants under wraps The governor's office has twice cited "working papers" in response to records requests.

Ahead of Virginia's bellwether elections, Gov. Youngkin is hiding the scale & details of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants blocked by the Trump administration -- hiding the economic pain coming to Virginians instead of focusing on how to respond to it.

#MomSky #VoteBlue

I will be voting for you!

YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson The United States Constitution | Heather Cox Richardson

Yesterday, @hcrichardson.bsky.social published a video simply entitled "The United States Constitution." If you haven't watched it yet, you should go watch it now.

The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced. I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.

White man kills white man, black woman gets fired.
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So we’re going to put some more money behind this ad and run in places where lots of @realDonaldTrump supporters can see it. 😈

You can help. Visit us at ofthebrave.org, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and BlueSky.

Musk is an immigrant.
Melania is an immigrant.
Trump’s first wife—an immigrant.
All his kids except Tiffany are 1st generation kids.
Bezos’s wife—an immigrant.
Zuckerberg’s in-laws—immigrants.
JD Vance’s in-law immigrants.
Remind the public every day!

You should teach every member of Congress how to communicate clearly, concisely and completely with the American public. Thank you for your informative updates!

JD thinks he clever. Turns out he’s just racist.

VA Primary Election 2025 graphic by the VA House Democrats

Democracy isn't self fulfilling; it depends on all of us participating - and all of us being informed and engaged citizens. So make sure you inform yourself about the candidates & VOTE either today or on Tuesday in the VA Dem primaries! bluevirginia.us/2025/06/satu... h/t VA House Dems

What??!!! I mean what is she even trying to say?

So beneath you, The Atlantic.

Vote NO on the Genius Act!

Very bad and disappointing decision by Senator Warner. I just called his office and left a message about my thoughts on this.

How the GOP Tax Bill Leaves Blue States Picking Up the Check GOP tax bill debate spotlights SALT cap, as blue states subsidize national spending.

The basic American political reality is that blue states subsidize red states. The Trump variation is to keep collecting ever more taxes from blue states while taking away ever more services from red states. This is a gamble that voters like to suffer, or no longer matter.
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He is the very definition of deplorable.

Justice Sotomayor Says Lawyers Must ‘Stand Up’ and ‘Fight This Fight’

Justice Sotomayor Says Lawyers Must ‘Stand Up’ and ‘Fight This Fight’ www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/u...

The Republicans’ Budget Makes No Sense Congress is trying to preserve the illusion of revenue while cutting taxes.

Republicans' "budget will skewer the poor and squeeze out crucial long-term investments in energy, scientific research, medical advances, and children," @annielowrey.bsky.social writes:

This happens in North Korea, Russia, and now it's happening here. MAGA is not American.

BREAKING: The Interior Dept just used a fake “energy emergency” to greenlight gas and mining projects on public lands.

It’s a lie. There is no energy emergency. This is a giveaway to big oil.

it's important this go as viral as the original story for morale purposes if nothing else. despite the image they project these people are NOT unaccountable. consequences CAN be forced. focused anger and outrage MATTERS.

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.

Because one time wasn’t enough:

“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed information about forthcoming strikes in Yemen on March 15 in a private Signal group chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer”

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...

Video: At Rally in Leesburg Yesterday, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA10) Nearly Assaulted by “Trump 2028” Sign-Carrying Guy “pardoned by Trump for illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, ... I checked on this (yesterday at an anti-Trump, pro-democracy rally in Leesburg), and apparently what happened is as follows:According to a Democrat who was at the event, the "Trump 2028" a**hole

Video: At Rally in Leesburg Yesterday, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA10) Nearly Assaulted by “Trump 2028” Sign Guy “pardoned by Trump for illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection”
Rep. Subramanyam: "We will not be bullied or silenced" bluevirginia.us/2025/04/vide...

Respectfully it simply is not enough, Senator Warner. There is a crisis of leadership happening daily and you are needed to step up and FIGHT harder to save this democracy and hold this administration accountable.

What an ass!

Of course.

‘They are being treated like dogs': Families concerned over living conditions at Krome Detention Center Family members of detainees being held at Krome Detention Center are speaking out about the alleged harsh conditions of the facility.

Migrants found dead at Krome Detention Center in Miami, due to possible starvation and dehydration.

The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.

🚨 NEW: VoteVets is launching a six-figure ad blitz across TV, streaming, digital, and billboards—exposing GOP Veterans dodging constituents while Musk’s DOGE fires thousands of Veterans.

They promised to fight for Veterans—now they’re silent. Stop Elon’s war on Veterans. Demand Congress act!