Tune into a discussion with co-authors @thadrva.bsky.social and Julian Hayter about their book THE MAKING OF TWENTY-FIRST-CENTURY RICHMOND on the UAR Remixed podcast from @urbanaffairsreview.bsky.social 🎧⤵️
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Today, we remember the brutal events of Bloody Sunday 60 years ago, where 600 people marched for a more perfect union — and were beaten because of it.
This piece I wrote in November 2020 concerning how to teach (and think) about justice in the time of Trump is unfortunately more timely than ever, but perhaps makes a fitting first post on this platform. renewal.org.uk/2020/11/13/t...
House Republicans just passed a budget that would cut Medicaid for Virginians.
Make no mistake: as Governor, I’ll work to protect Virginia’s Medicaid expansion and look out for the working families who are counting on us to have their backs.
Graphic. Background is portrait of John Lewis. Quote reads, “Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part to help build the Beloved Community, a nation and world society at peace with itself.” Logo of Rep. McClellan is present at the bottom center of the page.
John Lewis was born 85 years ago today. He spent his life working to make the ideals upon which this country was founded true for everyone.
His final words to us are more important than ever. #BHM2025
Page one of a letter to U.S Department of the Interior Secretary Burgum about the directives issued to eliminate roughly 1,000 full-time employees and rescind and delay offers for full-time and seasonal positions at the National Park Service.
Page two of a letter to U.S Department of the Interior Secretary Burgum about the directives issued to eliminate roughly 1,000 full-time employees and rescind and delay offers for full-time and seasonal positions at the National Park Service. Signatures of Sen. Warner, Sen. Kaine, Rep. Scott, Rep. Connolly, Rep. Beyer, Rep. McClellan, Rep. Subramanyam and Rep. Vindman are present.
My staff has received reports that because of the Trump Administration staff cuts, the National Park Service Maggie Walker Site can open only twice a week… during #BlackHistoryMonth.
Today I joined Virginia Delegation members to call for the reversals of these cuts.
Commentary: Blocking access to gender-affirming care is against the law
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“This approach is not only ignorant—it’s deliberately harmful.” www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/... #Shame
Why DOGE is unconstitutional (form a former Reagan official). www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Happy birthday! Go Heels
Not a fun last 22 hours for our teams
“The despotism of Augustus prepared the Romans for Tiberius. If the whole tone of their character had not first been prostrated by nearly two generations of that mild slavery, they would probably have had enough spirit left to rebel against the more odious one.” J.S. Mill,”Representative Government”
I am glad that the kids at Abbott Elementary get to see this moment of football history
The Eagles haven't been this good since Hotel California.
How does the Mercy Rule
In the Super Bowl work again?
I knew there was a good reason everyone I know is rooting for Philly
Hopefully yet another reversal of form is in the Tigers’ near future!
Colin Kaepernick taking a knee.
This Super Bowl Sunday, here's a reminder of what real courage looks like.
The first thing out of the mouth of the Super Bowl-winning quarterback in the postgame interview should be “End Racism” @nflbluesky.bsky.social #SuperBowl @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social @chiefs.bsky.social
