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RPS teachers report mold, HVAC outages and asbestos concerns as they return to school Last year, an audit found that RPS facilities will need over $1.5 billion in repairs and upgrades by 2095. The immediate need for 2024 and 2025 was a collective $43,719,000.

Last year, an audit found that RPS facilities will need over $1.5 billion in repairs and upgrades by 2095. The immediate need for 2024 and 2025 was a collective $43,719,000.

“Passing transformational legislation hinges on the election of a determined, progressive Lt. Governor. Sen. Hashmi’s track record proves her dedication to public education & public programs that support all of us. We need Ghazala.”

Thank you @richmondforall.bsky.social for the endorsement!

Congratulations to @senatorhashmi.bsky.social, the next Lieutenant Governor of Virginia! All power to the people, all people to the polls this November.

Join us for a canvas this Saturday, 5/24!

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Richmond For All is proud to endorse Alicia Atkins for 81st District Delegate! Atkins is putting people first by standing up to the data centers and develops that threaten to bulldoze Varina. Early voting is open NOW until Election Day — June 17th!

Episode 2 of the podcast is up!

We check in with @richmondforall.bsky.social, a library book fight in Arkansas, controversy for the top environmental official in Louisiana, and Tennessee's attempt to block undocumented students from school. Plus, @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social new festival!

License Plate Reader Company Flock Is Building a Massive People Lookup Tool, Leak Shows Flock, which has license plate readers (LPRs) all around the country, wants police to be able to “jump from LPR to person,” according to leaked audio obtained by 404 Media.

Flock cameras are an invasive species and should be destroyed on site.

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Williams: By punishing speech, VCU loses its moral compass Students, in daring to protest U.S. complicity, risk punishment, arrest, or in the case of noncitizens, deportation. Far from being safe havens from authoritarianism, college campuses are functioning...

"Students, in daring to protest U.S. complicity, risk punishment, arrest, or in the case of noncitizens, deportation. Far from being safe havens from authoritarianism, college campuses are functioning as training grounds for it."

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Read our open letter from VCU faculty citing concern about the silencing of student voices and unlawful withholding of diplomas from student activists:

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Williams: By punishing speech, VCU loses its moral compass Students, in daring to protest U.S. complicity, risk punishment, arrest, or in the case of noncitizens, deportation. Far from being safe havens from authoritarianism, college campuses are functioning...

“If VCU thinks withholding my degree is going to silence me, that it’s going to prove a point, I think they’ve profoundly misunderstood who I am, profoundly misunderstood the movement.”

In April we raised nearly $2k to support two Southside Richmond families with fathers detained by ICE. Today we're make a new emergency fundraising ask to raise $1500 in bond for one of these dads. If you're able, you can support his release here:

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RVA get your dancing shoes and funds out. This organization is one to follow and support.

A "justice gap" in Richmond? New legal fund wants to shrink it The Richmond Community Legal Fund says it will help working-class families in court.

“There are not enough immigration attorneys, and not enough pro-bono attorneys,” said Schmidt. “And it is incredibly hard to find attorneys who will do detention and removal proceedings."

RSVP for Union Fest

RSVP for our 2025 May Day cookout is live! This year we're hosted at the Teamsters Union Hall. This annual event is family friendly, with plenty of food and drinks for central Va workers—let us know if you'll join us!

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RAPID RESPONSE: Two Richmond fathers of young children have been arrested by ICE agents. They are in detention and in danger of being deported.

100% of funds donated using this link will go to the legal defense of these two Richmond families:

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Happening tomorrow!! Register for new member orientation and / or our all member meeting below:

I just gave to Richmond Community Legal Fund! Show your support with a contribution.

We're excited to announce the formation of the Richmond Community Legal Fund! Join us for a fundraiser launch on 4/25 hosted by @studiotwothree.bsky.social. Get your tickets here:

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Our April new member orientation and member meetings are on the horizon! Register for both here:

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Agenda for the board meeting. Link: https://bov.virginia.edu/sites/g/files/jsddwu1171/files/2025-02/%2725%20FEB%2021%20SPECIAL%20MEETING%20OF%20THE%20FULL%20BOARD%20BOOK.pdf

Charlottesville:
The UVA Board of Visitors is hosting a “special meeting of the full board” this Friday, Feb. 21 from 9:30-11:30AM to discuss and possibly restrict gender-affirming care at UVA medical facilities for those <19 again despite the executive order being blocked twice in court last week.

Congrats to Eric Blanc on the release of We Are The Union you can check out our interview with Eric below ⬇️

And yes, I get in to the environmental impact and exponentially growing power demand of data centers (ft. @pwcdanica.bsky.social).

Our Data-Driven Future Richmond has the infrastructure to succeed in a connected world.

My data center story is up! I looked at how and why data centers are now exploding in #rva and how the economy is being reshaped.

Mathematica statement on the cancellation of Regional Educational Laboratories Mathematica statement on the cancellation of Regional Educational Laboratories The Congressionally mandated Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) supported the work of state and local education age...

What kind of research was cancelled by Dept of Ed?
Bread & butter work to improve kids' achievement & lives:
🚸Enhancing math & writing instruction
🚸Helping kids w disabilities transition after HS
🚸Reducing teacher shortages

Opinion | The Divide We Face: Democracy in Decay The collapse of corporate and governmental accountability has led to mass firings, loss of public services, and rising inequality. Power remains concentrated in an elite class detached from reality. C...

When wealth and power are concentrated in an elite class detached from lived experience, governance becomes a closed loop of self-interest.

All we have is each other—and the willingness to organize.

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RPS employees demand action amid allegations of a toxic work environment Tensions were high at the latest Richmond School Board meeting, as several employees voiced concerns over what they describe as a toxic work environment — as well as alleged discrimination &#…

For those that missed the Richmond School Board, 18 employees from the HR department (including 2 directors) gave testimony both spoken and written that the Cheif of HR retaliated against them and used discriminatory hiring and promotion practices.

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ELON IS ALLOWED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. NOT YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES OR STUDENTS & PARENTS. I WILL BE BACK.