Virginia passes redistricting measure that could help Democrats retake the House The referendum creates as many as four Democratic-leaning districts in Virginia ahead of the midterm elections.

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Virginia voters DID it!!!! 😍

Well done, Virginia voters & thank you!!!! 🌊🌊🌊

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Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants The Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on federal fraud charges alleging it improperly raised millions of dollars to secretly pay leaders of the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups for insid...

This is some of the most ridiculous bullshit that I’ve ever heard of in my life‼️

Our tax dollars are supporting Trump's vendetta against anyone or anything that shares the truth about him or any right-wing group that he likes‼️

Trump's a whiny little bitch‼️

#OneV1

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#RockTheVote
#Equality is not an option.
#WeWillRise
✌️🤩💞
#Pinks

Trump is completely unfit

Teachers spend so much time with our kids. We need to keep the great ones invested.

If we want the best possible teachers in our communities then we need to pay them what they’re worth.

‘Stop sucking up to America’: Japan’s youth rises up to protect pacifist constitution Protests are growing against moves to change Japan’s ‘supreme law’, a document written by the US that is now being challenged by Iran war

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Love this...

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Dr. Amy Acton for Governor Join our campaign to bring power back to the people of Ohio.

Issues:

Lower costs
Help hardworking Ohioans thrive
Health and Safety
Good Paying Jobs
Strong Infrastructure
Investment in Communities
Business growth and Success for Workers

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Ohio is ready for a change in leadership and for someone who will put the needs of the people above politics

Help @amyacton.bsky.social defeat strong Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy

#LiveBlue #ResistanceUnited #ONEV1

When the priorities of the people are pushed away and the rants of a man exhibiting symptoms of dementia grow more disturbing

The country is in extreme trouble

No effective guardrails

I have respect for Sen. Schiff but Dems are the minority

Vote Blue to save the country 🙏

Vote today‼️
Please Virginia, don’t sit this out. We need every single Yes vote to pass this and stop the GOP from suppressing votes & stealing elections. #VoteYesVirginia
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #Pinks
#OneV1

Today's the day, Virginia. Vote to save democracy. Vote yes.

Warsh fed hearing live updates: Kevin Warsh to face Senate Banking Committee at 10 a.m. ET Fedchair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee will bring questions about interest rates and his personal wealth.

Warsh fed hearing live updates: Kevin Warsh to face Senate Banking Committee at 10 a.m. ET

Virginia voters to decide whether to allow a new Democratic-drawn map for the midterms A constitutional amendment is on the ballot Tuesday that would pave the way for Democrats to enact a congressional map that’s designed to net them up to four seats.

Virginia voters will decide the fate of a constitutional amendment that would pave the way for a new congressional map designed to allow Democrats to pick up as many as four seats in this year’s midterm elections.

Virginia special election could help Dems in Trump's redistricting war Polling shows a close contest in the swing state where Republicans could lose all but one congressional seat if Old Dominion State voters choose "yes"

Virginia voters will have their say in the nationwide redistricting battle President Donald Trump launched last year to alter the congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Japan Lifts Ban on Arms Exports Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said transferring Japanese defense technology to friendly countries would bolster Japan’s own security and help prevent conflict.

Japan eased restrictions on arms exports, another small step away from its pacifist past that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes will strengthen Tokyo’s ties with its allies.

🌊🌊🌊 Just 196 days until the 2026 Midterm Elections on November 3!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Cabinet Office suggested Mandelson did not need security vetting, says Robbins as he describes ‘constant pressure’ from No 10 – live Olly Robbins was sacked as Foreign Office permanent secretary over the Peter Mandelson security vetting revelations in the Guardian

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I found Olly Robbin's testimony to be honest & compelling, as well as fascinating

Well Done, Sir 👏👏👏

#MandelsonVetting
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Polls are open until 7 p.m. across the county for today's constitutional amendment special election.

Have a mail ballot? Return it at any Fairfax County polling place or drop box by 7 p.m.

We'll share voter turnout updates throughout the day.

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/

Abilene Is Paying The Price For Texas’ Billionaire Giveaways While billion-dollar tech companies get tax breaks, residents deal with rising rent, traffic, and a city pushed to the brink.

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#LoneStarLeft April 21, 2026

Atrocious impacts on Abilene residents & businesses due to big tech company tax breaks

Residents are dealing with rising rents & atrocious traffic

Please READ 🎁 & repost or share

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Shreveport residents gathered to mourn eight children shot in a domestic violence dispute on April 19.

South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang South Korean police have requested a detention ​warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of Kpop agency ‌HYBE, over alleged illegal trading tied to the company's initial public offering.

South Korea police seek detention warrant for BTS agency founder Bang reut.rs/3OuXW5w

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BREAKING: Republican Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins just torched Republican Congressman and Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds:

“Byron Donald sold drugs to people — to children — and now he believes he’s fit to be the governor of the State of Florida.”

Romania plunges back into political turmoil as Social Democrats move to topple PM
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s coalition partners accuse him of destroying “our social base” with austerity program.

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For our #Democracy, over the last 4 days, I knocked on 213 doors in Hood River OR to urge voters to support my friend @nwpinpdx.bsky.social who is running for Oregon House District 52. #DemocracyMatters #DemocracyInAction

Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to force Palestinians out of West Bank, report says Experts say attacks, also carried out by settlers, are leading girls to quit school and enter early marriages

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We all know this has been happening, sadly 🥹

When will it stop? 🤨

Where's the accountability? 🤬

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