Mike Fox

Glenn Youngkin, who's weirdly MIA on redistricting in Virginia, must be pissed.

GREAT NEWS! Bills by Sen. Carroll Foy and @helmerva.bsky.social creating standards of responsible conduct for the firearm industry and a civil cause of action to enforce them were just sent to Gov. Spanberger.

After today's jihadist fatwa.

"But, Marge, it works on any Ayatollah."

GREAT NEWS! Del. @marcussimon.com's bill to ban unserialized, untraceable ghost guns was sent to Gov. Spanberger. Because there's no background check to obtain them, these weapons are a magnet for criminals, youth and at-risk Americans.

Both of much of the far-right and much of the far-left want you to turn on the Jewish community in this moment because of Netanyahu's disgusting actions. Don't give them what they want. These people suck and should be ignored. Focus on the illegality of this war and demand Congress put a stop to it.

The first confirmed fatalities in Trump's illegal War on Iran:

Captain Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, FA

Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, NE

Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, MN

Sergeant Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, IA

HB1071 - 2026 Regular Session | LIS

Great to see another "red flag" reform bill pass! @amylaufer55.bsky.social's HB1071 requires K-12 and higher ed threat assessment teams to be educated and trained about substantial risk orders. lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...

Maybe this verdict won’t change the minds of those who scoff at the risks involved or scream that the government can’t tell them what to do with their guns. But until then, we’ll only have more dead kids and maybe more jailed parents.

Guns aren’t toys. Parents who make lethal weapons available to their children must be held accountable when lives are lost as a result.

Father of Georgia school shooter found guilty of murder and manslaughter | CNN Colin Gray, the father of Georgia school shooter Colt Gray, was found guilty of murder and manslaughter charges Tuesday in a case testing the limits of who is responsible for a mass shooting.

This verdict does not bring back the 4 lives that were stolen from us, but it sends another clear message to parents: block firearms access by children or you, too, can be held responsible for their actions.

Learn more about secure storage at @endfamilyfire.org

After reading that the justices are inclined to toss his conviction, I'm truly worried this will be more gun exceptionalism trumping public health and public safety.

Graphic from JCPA (Jewish Council for Public Affairs) reading: “Chag Purim Sameach! Wishing you a Purim filled with the spirit of courage, wisdom, and celebration.” The JCPA logo appears at the top. The design features orange and gold Purim-themed elements including masquerade masks, a noisemaker (gragger), a plate of hamantaschen, Stars of David, and festive feathers on a light background.

We wish you a joyous & meaningful Purim — a holiday that reminds us that each of us is capable of standing up for Jewish values & safety, just like Queen Esther.

This Purim, we pray to see a day when all people can live free from violence, tyranny, & fear. Chag Purim Sameach.

We mourn the lives of four U.S. service members and twelve Israelis tragically lost in the past two days, and we are praying for those injured.

We are deeply concerned about President Trump’s shifting objectives and lack of strategy on Iran.

I'm glad to see this for #JesseJackson, following flag orders in the past month for two late lawmakers. Glenn Youngkin had ordered flags at half-staff for Charlie Kirk.

Alt text: Blue graphic with the JCPA (Jewish Council for Public Affairs) logo at top and a faded background image of people holding signs. White text reads: “As the war in the Mideast continues to escalate, our hearts are with all the innocent civilians at risk — Israelis, including those killed by Iranian missiles; Iranians, including many who have courageously stood up to this regime; and far too many others across the region — as well as with the American and Israeli service members on the front lines. Too often, this conflict is reduced to false binaries. We all can and must hold multiple truths if we ever hope to chart a different path forward: That the Iranian regime is repressive, dangerous, and a threat to the people of Iran, Israel, and the entire region. And that the U.S. administration has constitutional responsibilities and the obligation to only pursue war with clear authority, strategy, and goals. As Jews around the world prepare to read the Book of Esther, we are reminded that even as we pray for peace, change depends on human courage and action. May our leaders have the wisdom and strength necessary to advance a world in which Israelis, Iranians, Palestinians, and all people across the region can live free from violence, tyranny, and fear.”

May our leaders have the wisdom and strength necessary to advance a world in which Israelis, Iranians, Palestinians, and all people across the region can live free from violence, tyranny, and fear.

I'm so sorry to hear about Bob. He was a devoted and passionate happy warrior in #Charlottesville's social justice community, including gun violence prevention. We could use more helpers like him.

Reform Movement Statement on War Against Iran: urj.org/press-room/r...

Good timing this year, what with Israel celebrating the death of a Jew-killing Persian madman.

Happy Purim! 🎭👑🎉

More hamantaschen, fewer Hamans

May these heroes' memories be a blessing 🎗🎗🎗

When the president commits our troops to combat abroad, Congress has a moral and constitutional obligation to act.

Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Iran Is Reckless Donald Trump promised voters that he would end wars, not start them.

In attacking Iran, President Trump “is telling the American people and the world that he expects their blind trust. He has not earned that trust,” writes the editorial board.

*Just this week,* Hegseth's Pentagon picked petty political fights with a contractor over AI ethics, Scouting America over trans policies and Ivies over "wokeness." As Spanberger warned: "the appointment of deeply unserious people to our nation’s most serious positions."

On this Shabbat, we pray for the Americans, Israelis and all innocent civilians throughout the region who are in harm’s way, and for the brave Israeli and American service members risking their lives in pursuit of a more peaceful future—for the people of Iran and for the entire Middle East.

I skipped the State of the Trump so I totally missed the president *heaping praise on jihadist terrorists* who murdered Jews, including dozens of Americans.

GREAT NEWS! Lawmakers just sent Gov. Spanberger @russetperry.bsky.social's bill to close the boyfriend loophole in our domestic violence laws and @jcole4va.bsky.social's bill requiring cities and counties to enact buyback programs.

Statement: Reform Movement Condemns Knesset Vote to Criminalize Egalitarian Prayer at the Western Wall

Bringing balance to the conversation. This legislation ensures hunters who use dogs are registered with DWR, protects their right to retrieve dogs or game, and requires firearms to be unloaded when on another person’s property.
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You can watch for yourself here, followed by Del. Maldonado's response: sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00304/harmon...

I just watched Del. Ware's truly heinous floor speech romanticizing the Lost Cause, both-siding black slavery and lumping in R.E. Lee, Stonewall and Martin Luther King Jr. as model Christians. He is a disgrace to our commonwealth and the historic legislature in which he serves.

Just had to endure one of the most racist, lost cause, tone deaf, ignorant speeches I’ve yet heard on the floor.