people to vote. It is time for Virginia to start proceeding the same way. It is clear in a national level that the Supreme Court has no real authority o ort, we need to start playing like the republicans. None of the states redistricting for republicans have asked for permission nor have the put it
Collective bargaining will allow public school teachers such as myself to be fairly compensated for our work. Additionally, the higher wages brought about as a result of collective bargaining will attract more educated individuals to the field of education. Everyone wins when the field of education
Support Overturning Citizens United and End Dark Money in Politics
The Citizens United decision broke our democracy, and I want you to take concrete action to fix it. That means co-sponsoring and actively pushing legislation to overturn Citizens United, mandate full disclosure of political spending, and end the flood of unlimited dark money corrupting our elections
A Raid. A Ruling. A Racist Radio Interview. Speak Out Now.
We are writing to demand your public condemnation of Rep. Jen Kiggans, who today agreed with and amplified racially charged language directed at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — the highest-ranking Black Democrat in the United States Congress — in retaliation for his support of Virginia’s red
One Judge Cannot Overrule Three Million Voters: That's Not Democracy
I am writing after the Virginia Supreme Court's 4-3 decision striking down the redistricting referendum that more than three million Virginians voted to approve on April 21. I am angry. I suspect you are too. But anger without action is just noise, and I am not writing to make noise. I am writing t
w it! ry the staff of your ramrod got broken in half. Serves you right! If THIS was your big strategic move to show power in dominance at t he national level for the Democratic Party… Well… You certainly ble You have to be shitting in your pants right now, Abigail. I am sor
Redistrict Anyway
Redistrict anyway. Other states have done it, against their own constitutions and without an election. Why are we held to the rules when others are not? The court has shown it has no power over enforcement. What are they going to do? The majority of Virginians wanted the redistricting. That’s more t
Virginia Redistricting
With the ruling by the Virginia Supreme court against the recent redistricting efforts that were voted and approved by the will of the people, I ask as your constituent that you call a special session to vote for and approve the 10-1 maps for the midterm elections. Republicans in states like Tenness
The FBI Raid on Sen. Lucas Is About Timing. Speak Out Now.
Today, the FBI raided the office and cannabis business of Virginia State Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas — the chief Democratic architect of Virginia’s newly approved congressional redistricting referendum — while the Virginia Supreme Court is actively deliberating the legality of those
I work for a Virginia public school system. Last night our school board had to table their approval of the district budget for next year because the state hasn't finalized their budget. Virginians do not care about tax breaks for data centers that increase the prices for electricity and use up our d
Safeguard Our Elections
We need to safeguard our elections here. The guy from Queens squatting in the White House is gonna try and federalize the Midterms. We have to be prepared.
Clarify SNAP Beverage Restrictions to Align With Sugar Reduction Goals
I’m concerned about the proposed SNAP restriction on soda and similar beverages. If the goal is reducing sugar intake, including diet and zero-sugar drinks does not align with that objective. Many people use zero-sugar options to move away from high-sugar drinks, and removing them could unintentiona
I cannot believe that I have to write letters to the Democrats that I voted for, but here we are. Virginians do not favor data centers or tax credits for data centers. What we do want is a budget so that our Commonwealth can fund necessities such as our public schools. I don't live anywhere near L.
Support Legislation to Ban Surveillance Pricing in Virginia
Virginia needs to follow Maryland's lead and ban surveillance pricing. I'm asking you to introduce or support legislation that prevents retailers from charging different customers different prices for the same product based on their personal data. Maryland just passed the Protection From Predatory
Your ICE Amendments Protect Lawbreakers. Virginians Deserve Better.
Dear Governor Spanberger, Virginians elected you to protect them. We are writing because your recent amendments to two immigration bills represent a serious and specific betrayal of that promise. The Virginia General Assembly sent you a bill banning ICE from making arrests at courthouses, hospitals,
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