Alfonso Lopez

@lopez4va.bsky.social

Husband - Dad - Member of the Virginia House of Delegates - Kaine & Obama Alum - “I’m fighting every day to build a Virginia where we lift everyone up and leave no one behind.”

Remember when the Gov created a teacher snitch line. Well he sent out a press release of his educational accomplishments for our state. (I guess in response to all the studies and data showing he has lead Virginia to dead last or near last in the nation in pandemic recovery). Topping the list….

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Today, I heard from CFPB employees who were illegally fired by Trump. These attacks don't just hurt these dedicated workers—they hurt all of us. CFPB has returned $21 billion to consumers who have been scammed or wronged. I wonder why Trump and Elon Musk want to gut it...

Senator Kaine sits at a table listening as others share their stories.

60 years ago-600 peaceful marchers were tear gassed & beaten bloody for crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge & advocating for their rights. In retrospect, what must have seemed to be a moment of absolute darkness & despair turned out to be a spark for the Civil Rights Movement. 1/2

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I'm glad Pete Hegseth has pledged not to drink if he is confirmed as Defense Secretary. So, I guess he can still sexually harass women, mismanage funds, discriminate against women service members, push for a Christian Nationalist agenda, and be a virulent Islamaphobe? Super duper.

Amazing Thanksgiving with family - cousins playing, hilarious stories, boards games, card games, numerous delicious meals, day trips, and beloved relatives. Perfect long weekend!!

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If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game. The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.

The Biden-Harris admin capped credit card late fees. A Trump-appointed judge blocked it. The Biden-Harris admin banned noncompete clauses. A Trump-appointed judge blocked it. The Biden-Harris admin changed OT pay rules to include more workers. Guess what happened next?

Honored to speak at the @vassar.bsky.social College Conference on Decoding the Election (CODE 2024) this past Friday!! It was a great cross-disciplinary in-depth analysis of the 2024 election. Also loved reconnecting with amazing professors Katherine Hite, Richard Born & Sid Plotkin!!

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Congratulations to JJ Singh on winning the Democratic nomination for HD-26. With a proven track record of public service and a deep understanding of the challenges facing families, small businesses, and immigrants, he brings both experience and heart to the table. We are so excited to elect him!

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