“While I support infrastructure upgrades, I am fighting against egregious proposals like Valley Link, an “extreme high voltage” transmission line cutting through nine counties… have never taken money from corporate PACs or lobbyists,” -Tom Perriello www.cvilletomorrow.org/qa-with-thre...

Q&A with three candidates seeking Democratic nomination for Virginia's 5th District

The candidates share similar concerns about housing costs and presidential power, but diverge on immigration enforcement, offering very different visions for the future of ICE.

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The way that Tom Perriello shows up when he is invited and doesn’t shy away from tough conversations or hard questions is why Virginia’s 5th District can’t wait. We need real leadership. The kind of leadership that pulls up a chair, listens, and engages with everyday people.

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS Department of Justice lawsuit to force Virginia to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. Another victory for Elias Law Group and its clients. DOJ is now 0-14 in these cases. www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...

🚨United States of America v. Beals

Learn more.

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Zoë agrees, Tom Perriello for VA05! www.tomperriello.com

This is so so amazing. Much thanks to @zysaidso.bsky.social, @jalaneschmidt.bsky.social, and the many others who have given much to bring us to this moment. c-ville.com/swords-into-...

Swords Into Plowshares announces design team, concept for transforming bronze from former Lee statue into public art - C-VILLE Weekly

On the fifth anniversary of the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue, Swords Into Plowshares announced the design concept for the next stage of the project: ROOTED, by Model of Architecture Serving Soc...

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I needed to get this out. “The first six months of 2026 have reminded me why we desperately need community in this moment. And when I say community, I mean it as a verb, the act of pouring out what you can and taking in what you need.“ Read the full post here: www.patreon.com/zybryant/pos...

I Heard Them Say, “Come Join Us at the Table.” | Zy Bryant

I Heard Them Say, “Come Join Us at the Table.” by Zy Bryant on Patreon. Join Zy Bryant's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Some thoughts on why we need community in this moment. www.patreon.com/zybryant/pos...

I Heard Them Say, “Come Join Us at the Table.” | Zy Bryant

I Heard Them Say, “Come Join Us at the Table.” by Zy Bryant on Patreon. Join Zy Bryant's community for exclusive content and updates.

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Black Women have always been the pioneers of American democracy.

the clickbait economy is not limited to social media platforms.

yeah…

Jordy Yager@jordyyager.bsky.social · last mo.

1/ Starting with the headline: "Hijack" implies illegitimate seizure rather than organized public advocacy or opposition. "Developer presentation" centers the event as belonging to the developer rather than as a required public engagement meeting designed to garner community feedback.

Community engagement to build a better Charlottesville. We can all contribute to this effort!

Zyahna Bryant.@zysaidso.bsky.social · last mo.

We are in the final stretch of the Build the Future campaign! Together, we can help keep our neighbors safely housed. To learn more and contribute, visit: piedmonthousingalliance.org/build-the-fu...

We are in the final stretch of the Build the Future campaign! Together, we can help keep our neighbors safely housed. To learn more and contribute, visit: piedmonthousingalliance.org/build-the-fu...

Build the Future - Piedmont Housing Alliance

Financial pressures on renters in the Charlottesville region are growing. Eviction filings have climbed steadily over the past two years and are now approaching pre-pandemic levels, with more than 139...

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Zyahna Bryant.@zysaidso.bsky.social · 2mo ago

As someone who has been doing mutual aid work in our community for years, I can tell you that eviction prevention and housing stabilization is an essential need! click here to learn more about how you can help keep our neighbors housed: piedmonthousingalliance.org/build-the-fu...

As someone who has been doing mutual aid work in our community for years, I can tell you that eviction prevention and housing stabilization is an essential need! click here to learn more about how you can help keep our neighbors housed: piedmonthousingalliance.org/build-the-fu...

Building housing heedlessly has absolutely caused displacement, especially in Black communities. Two things can be true at once: We need more housing. And new housing done wrong can intensify gentrification. We're seeing it in Charlottesville.

Josh Krahn@joshkrahn.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Periodic reminder for Charlottesville friends that building housing does not cause displacement. *Insufficient building* does though.

ironically, I guess Juneteenth is a great time to expose a lack of racial consciousness.

Today on Juneteenth, I felt it would be good to do some level-setting. www.facebook.com/share/p/1PYu...

As someone who has been doing mutual aid work in our community for years, I can tell you that eviction prevention and housing stabilization is an essential need! click here to learn more about how you can help keep our neighbors housed: piedmonthousingalliance.org/build-the-fu...

She's straightforwardly saying schools’ federal funds are at risk unless they reduce their Black student population to something Trump is more comfortable with By design, the safest way for schools to avoid suspicion is to not admit Black students at all ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...

Trump DOJ: Yale’s Medical School Has Way Too Many Black Students

The administration’s view is that the mere presence of students of color at Yale Medical School proves discrimination against white people.

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2mo ago

Assistant AG Harmeet Dhillon: "What CUNY is doing is disproportionately favoring African American men and students in general, and this is illegal. They could lose funds."

It’s only Tuesday, beloved. 😬😊

Freedom really is a constant struggle. ❤️‍🔥 Keep going, everyone!

We often ask how to combat voter apathy. Well, on all levels, we must keep an eye on who keeps their word once they are elected.

This time last week I was in Montgomery, AL, volunteering at the National Day of Action for Voting Rights. Such a powerful event. We cannot remain silent in this moment. Racial gerrymandering and voter suppression in the South cannot and should not be ignored.

We often hear teachers say they’re proud of their former students, but as a former student of these two outstanding educators, I’m proud to say that I was their student!!

Matthew Gillikin@mtgillikin.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Shannon is handing off leadership to a great new team, led by @msalvatierra.bsky.social. It’s exciting that the work of supporting CCS employees will continue moving forward. So join me in giving three cheers for Shannon and the whole CEA team!

The Black population of Charlottesville has fallen — plummeted — over the last 20 years from 22% of the total to 15%. Why? Uncontrolled gentrification & displacement. The city prioritizes development over people. This article captures our anger. www.cvilletomorrow.org/we-dont-exis...

'We don't exist': Fifeville and West Main student housing plans cast a shadow on community-led efforts

"Development should not come at the cost of pushing people out who helped shape and sustain this city for generations," said Terry Tyree.

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Keeping our neighbors housed and cared for is essential. We take care of us.

Grateful for all of the people who have taken the time to reach out and engage on the issues that are affecting our students. I will always do my best, and that includes doing the reading *and* asking the critical questions. www.cvilletomorrow.org/after-anothe...

adult bullies in professional/leadership spaces 👎🏾

all of this.

Jordy Yager@jordyyager.bsky.social · 4mo ago

1/ I keep thinking about how much of meaningful work begins long before anyone sees it.

About a decade after Zyahna Bryant, then a 15-year-old, led the push to remove Confederate imagery from Charlottesville, the JSAAHC presented 3 proposals for Swords into Plowshares, a project created to repurpose the bronze from the melted-down statue of Robert E. Lee. www.vpm.org/news/2026-03...

Jefferson School announces Swords into Plowshares finalists

Voting on the community art proposals is open through May 30.

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As I rose this morning, three words were on my mind: Unbought, unbossed, and unshaken. 💚🤞🏾