Probably the best video ever made. Happy Chairteenth!
Nicki Washington, Ph.D.@drnickiw.bsky.social · 11h agoHappy August 5 to all who celebrate.
Nicki Washington, Ph.D.@drnickiw.bsky.social · 11h ago
It’s primary night! Join us at Kardinal Hall in Charlottesville starting at 6:00 PM for a Watch Party with Tom Perriello. Come hang out and follow the returns live with Tom and the team!
Quick, Nicaragua, now’s your chance to invade Louisiana
CNBC@cnbc.com · 2d agoU.S. has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Reuters
Not a Michigander but I really hope he wins this thing.
Razzball@razzball.bsky.social · 4d agoHe is so good at this
The immigrant union troops who defended their adopted country from slaver traitors are in fact, proof of concept of American higher ideals having nothing to do with “blood” or “heritage” or whatever cowardly euphemism is in vogue among these pathetic losers
It is funny that this person thinks “immigrants defended the union while native born whites sought to destroy it in the name of slavery” is an argument against immigrants being Americans. This is precisely the point, nothing about being born here makes you better bsky.app/profile/aphc...
Alexander Clarkson@aphclarkson.bsky.social · 5d agoAnother datapoint for the fascist radicalisation of institutional pillars of much of the American Right
This is such a great article, getting a terrific quote from one of the tens of thousands affected by this racist voter suppression:
![One of these people, Quadaire Patterson, who lives in Henrico and was released from incarceration in 2024, was refreshing that page and hoping to see himself marked as restored.
“I’m definitely aware of my inability to vote and to be able to affect my community in that way,” he said. “My being disenfranchised keeps me a few steps away from the freedom I was hoping when I was released.”
[photo of Mr Patterson, a young Black man with glasses, dreads, and a dashing suit]
Quadaire Patterson hopes to see his voting rights restored because of the governor’s announcement. (Photo by Alex Burness)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xpbgjg3nikgmh2whlcz2bncb/bafkreibm3v2uowddijon5ld6w3tgulyyny6rsz5xfwmoptpvv7osfhngde)
oh hey Virginians: we can decide this November not to be the only state in the country that depends on the whim of our governor for these basic voting rights.
Michael Barajas@michaelbarajas.bsky.social · 5d agoVA's governor just restored voting rights for more than 60k citizens, a reversal from the previous governor and a reminder of VA's harsh lifetime voting ban for any felony conviction The move comes ahead of a November referendum to end this system and start restoring rights when people exit prison
"WE THE FUCKING JUDGE SON" New York, I love you. I love you so fucking much. Via wali_talks on IG
Tuesday! Support our local postal workers, put solidarity into action - join them this Tuesday from 10 AM to noon at the Downtown post office (513 E Main St) as a part of a National Day of Action to defend the USPS, a vital public institution and one of the nation's largest unionized workplaces.
Protect Vote By Mail and Our Public Post Office
The Post Office is a public service that we all rely on. It the beating heart of communities across America. We are coming together to stop the unprecedented threat it faces. From the threat of privat...
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My dad was from Maine and maybe that's relevant bc this is absolutely my dad's "oh yeah, who sez?" look. Already trust him 100% more than the last guy. Great photo, @democrats.org
Uh, who is defying whom again? Which one works for the other?
Brave New Disney World Giovanni's Room-mate
Jake_Vig@jakevig.bsky.social · 2w agoRuin a book by adding a word: Courtney Love in the Time of Cholera
My congressman (John McGuire R-VA05, in the red tie) proudly posted this picture about his meeting with the Farm Bureau.
+ everyone should have to work a service job at some point.
Jacqueline Antonovich@jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 2w agoBack on my bullshit of everybody should learn Shakespeare and construction work
Me when I was younger: it takes all kinds! Me now: some kinds aren’t great. I could do with fewer kinds.
my man Patrick deserves so much more than 2 thumbs up for this review.
The SCOTUS has approved kidnapping people off the street and sending them to any country without due process, with no recourse. You, me, anyone. The Supreme Court is illegitimate.
It is reeeealllly interesting that McGuire (self-employed at the time of his nearly-fatal trampoline injury) won't tell us how he paid for his healthcare while simultaneously demanding massive cuts to ours. c-ville.com/john-mcguire...
John McGuire vs. The 5th District - C-VILLE Weekly
The congressman who represents Charlottesville says his vote for 2025’s HR1 will bring prosperity. The facts argue otherwise.
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Please read all of Nathan’s well researched articles on Mcguire’s votes and beliefs. Mcguire’s vote for the BBB & general stance is that those living in poverty just need to work harder. In related news- early primary voting is open for the August 4th Democratic primary —please get out and vote!
Nathan Alderman@nathanalderman.com · 3w agoI wrote an entire series from an interview with VA-5's John McGuire, who vocally supports this bill. McGuire believes the bill will only banish lazy moochers from getting help with food and health care. The experts I spoke with disagreed. c-ville.com/john-mcguire...
learning from this diarrhea episode that a lot of people _only_ eat leafy greens when hidden inside a taco.
POSTPONED! With the potential for Code Red air quality again tomorrow, we are POSTPONING this event. New date to be announced shortly.
Your location sharing tells corporations and government where you shop, where you worship, and who you are with. Your doorbell cams are used by ICE to find people in your community.
AJC@xyzzy.cryptoanarchy.network · 3w agoLocation sharing helps my anxious, OCD wife know I'm safely at the grocery store. Doorbell and house cams let us stay in touch and know each other is safe while we're separated by an ocean and visa problems. Bluetooth tags help us find our things. Some tech is benign if used humanely.
This football battle for the Falkland Islands is fascinating
Great PSA and love the dig at Nextdoor!
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Indivisible Charlottesville@indivisiblecville.bsky.social · 3w agoYou've probably heard about the encampment near Free Bridge. As many folks have noted (including @livablecville.bsky.social), part of what is behind the headlines is a growing affordable housing crisis. Let's talk about what we can do. Links in thread. #unhousedneighborsstillourneighobors