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HEY RVA! The Virginia Defenders are holding an EMERGENCY RALLY today at 3PM at the federal courthouse 701 E Broad St Per an IG post: “We oppose the US attack on the sovereign state of Venezuela and abduction of its President, Maduro and his wife, all for the purpose of stealing oil and resources.”

Despite the construction of scores of privately owned "affordable housing" units across the city in recent years, many residents of those buildings and Richmond at large struggle to keep a roof over their heads.

Charlie is a really special candidate. He's a civl rights lawyer, a law librarian, and president of the Richmond Community Legal Fund. I took his urban politics class at VCU and it changed the way I thought about organizing around elections. If you're in the 77th please vote for him this Sunday.

Richmond For All@richmondforall.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Richmond for All is proud to endorse Charlie Schmidt for the House of Delegates representing Virginia's 77th district! Charlie is a lawyer, organizer, union member, and a founding member of Richmond for all. The primary is THIS SUNDAY!

Richmond for All is proud to endorse Charlie Schmidt for the House of Delegates representing Virginia's 77th district! Charlie is a lawyer, organizer, union member, and a founding member of Richmond for all. The primary is THIS SUNDAY!

#rva since we're on the topic of publicly available info, there are two competing Richmond FIOA Library bills on the agenda for the 12/08/25 city council meeting. Def recommend showing up to give public comment in support of transparency @ city hall.

Mike O'Brien@obrien.page · 10mo ago

Seems the DeFlock app supports quickly adding Flock Ravens, the gunshot detectors all over the East End of RVA that are leaking west into the downtown wards. deflock.me/app

Apologies for the delay; here is this week’s calendar of events #RVA

Tonight the #rva school board dealt a serious blow to collective bargaining in Richmond Public Schools. Their public facing message outlined the need for mutual compromise but they made sure the unions knew that they weren't required to take any public feedback into consideration on this topic.

The Richmonder@richmonder.org · 10mo ago

School Board votes yes on changes to collective bargaining procedures

As Richmond watches Republicans & Trump drastically weaken key social welfare programs like Obamacare, food stamps, and Medicare we urge you to channel some of the outrage you feel into pressure on local officials to take a bolder and braver approach in supporting working class residents.

Data centers create few long-term jobs, cause skyrocketing energy bills, and have major environmental impact. Meanwhile, Amazon just laid off 30k employees and the AI industry is already signaling the need for a government bailout.

Richmond DSA Eco-Socialism Working Group@rva-ecosocialism.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Halting the construction of fossil-fuel guzzling data centers must be a top priority of the new #Virginia @vademocrats.bsky.social majority! @abigailspanberger.com insideclimatenews.org/news/2910202...

Silviano Mora Vera was detained by ICE while waiting with his son for the school bus. He is a legal, documented immigrant, and the family is working with an attorney to appeal his detention. Can you help? www.gofundme.com/f/bring-silv... #rva

Bring Silviano Mora Vera Home: Donate Now, organized by Guillermo Mora

My name is Guillermo Mora, and I’m an Honor Roll High School Senior. On Septe… Guillermo Mora needs your support for Bring Silviano Mora Vera Home: Donate Now

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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.

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.

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“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.

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!

Flock cameras are an invasive species and should be destroyed on site. www.404media.co/license-plat...

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.

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"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." richmond.com/opinion/colu...

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...

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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: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Faculty letter

Subject: Faculty Concern Regarding Withholding of Diplomas May 9, 2025 Gabe Willis Dean of Student Advocacy Office 901 Floyd Avenue, 1st Floor Box 843017 Richmond, VA 23284 Kristie Filipchuk Assoc...

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@richmondlegalfund.bsky.social · last yr.

“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.”

“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.”

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...

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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: secure.actblue.com/donate/noice...

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

@richmondlegalfund.bsky.social · last yr.

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: secure.actblue.com/donate/guerr...

“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."

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.

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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! secure.everyaction.com/4yXwA4HclkOL...

RSVP for Union Fest

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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: secure.actblue.com/donate/noice...

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

Richmond For All@richmondforall.bsky.social · last yr.

Our April new member orientation and member meetings are on the horizon! Register for both here: secure.everyaction.com/p/POQWQ7UWvE...

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: secure.actblue.com/donate/guerr...

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