Virginia just passed a law expanding the Commonwealth’s ranked choice voting pilot program and making it permanent! This will allow more communities to improve their elections with RCV. @upvoteva.bsky.social @rankedchoiceva.org fairvote.org/virginia-passes-law-to-e...
We’re back.
A brief statement on where Ninety9Lives has been (and where it’s going next).
Signal restored.
I was #56!
#specialelection #election #vote #voter #voting
105 years ago today the Women’s Suffrage movement achieved its goal with the passing of the 19th amendment. Today, Trump and his Cabinet flirt with the very people and ideas that would have Women’s right to vote destroyed.
Both parties are threatening to gerrymander their way to an advantage in Congress.
The Fair Representation Act would end gerrymandering wars with:
🔢 #RankedChoiceVoting
👫 Multi-member districts
✍️ New redistricting rules
Learn about the #FairRepAct ⬇️ fairvote.org/press/fair-r...
Why do those in power have the ability to determine who gets to decide whether then stay in power?
#EndGerrymandering
They danced. They smiled. They gave a thumbs up.
All after passing Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill" that rips food, health care, and support away from Veterans — just to give Elon Musk and billionaires another tax break.
Shameless. Cruel. Un-American.
UPDATE: The attack marks a major escalation in the burgeoning war between Iran and Israel and came despite years of promises by President Trump to keep the U.S. from entering another Middle East conflict.
The Virginia Dem LG Primary is the perfect case for #rankedchoicevoting. 6 candidates from across the Commonwealth w/ shared values and similar approaches to issues, RCV would help voters more than ever. Try it out! www.rcv123.org/ballot/1/GXc...
SO fast!!
Last day of 3rd grade for son, and last day of daycare/pre-school for daughter.
#allthefeels
#theygrowupsofast
Norm
"Congress Slashes Workforce Funding: What Workforce Advocates Need to Know" via National Skills Coalition nationalskillscoalition.org/blog/news/co...
"The proposal includes a $1.64 billion cut to workforce development funding under the Department of Labor" via @insidehighered.com www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Why aren't Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have? via @npr.org @planetmoney.bsky.social www.npr.org/sections/pla...
In order to move more manufacturing to the US, we need workers. That means, among other things, funding educational programs for job training. If the 'goal' of a trade war isn't simply to kill the middle class, there needs to be actual meaningful policy (from local to federal) to make it work.
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
I’m no diplomat. I’m no wordsmith. I’m no expert on foreign relations.
I am pro-democracy.
If Ukraine 🇺🇦 falls to Russia, one has to wonder what sovereign European nations are next.
I pray for the continued strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people.
Remember DEI includes underserved. That’s that one little nonprofit on a small town or in a giant rural county.
Inclusion means everyone not just the bigger arts organizations in wealthier populated areas.
Having looked at hundreds of budgets for grants for small arts organizations around the Commonwealth of Virginia during my tenure as Deputy Director, you’d be surprised what just a few thousand dollars can do.
Many run on a shoestring with few staff and volunteer boards.
Having looked at hundreds of budgets for grants for small arts organizations around the Commonwealth of Virginia during my tenure as the Deputy Director of the VCA, you’d be surprised what just a few thousand dollars can do.
Many run on a shoestring with few dedicated staff and volunteer boards.
Lots of rural and small town arts centers are about to close their doors.
Heartbreaking.
The arts should be for all. Not just wealthy populated areas.
Lots of rural and small town arts centers are about to close their doors.
Heartbreaking.
The arts should be for all. Not just wealthy populated areas.
HAPPY #RCVDAY!
We made incredible strides in 2024, but we need your help to keep our momentum going.
Help us hit our $5,000 RCV Day fundraising goal: www.every.org/rank-the-vot...
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for justice, equality, and the soul of this nation. His dream was not just a vision—it was a call to action. As Veterans, we know freedom isn’t just defended abroad, but demanded at home. The fight continues. #MLKDay
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Good fight 😬
