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Andrew Ferguson @epikt.bsky.social · 3h

always good to welcome into hallowed academic spaces a person perhaps most closely associated with the words "Nazi porn scandal" www.advocate.com/politics/dem...

poster for the "jefferson council fall lecture series"

john reid at uva

october 21st
rotunda dome room
7:00 PM
free and open to the public

hosted by the jefferson council for uva and the center for politics

this is all superimposed over an image of the late middle aged lieutenant governor candidate with a veneer smile and a barbershop pole tie

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 3h

Well put.

How about a new phrase: “Not in MY Locker Room!” (NIMLR?)

Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 3h

If that's how you talk in a locker room (or anywhere else): a) you should be kicked out of that locker room; b) you are a horrible person bluevirginia.us/2025/10/wedn...

Rep. Lukas Schubert says that JD Vance is right, "the far-left is still using the same tricks they used against Trump in 2016 over locker room talk and people are still falling for it"

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 5h

Here is a link for watching the School Board Candidate Forum (10/14), thanks to Charlottesville United for Public Education and In My Humble Opinion.

https://charlottesvilleunited.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=280fd0690f15995674c7f1dc7&id=14562752fc&e=0697d8464d

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Shannon Gillikin @sgillikin.bsky.social · 22h

School board candidate forum… let’s goooo

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 6h

Salute.

Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 20h

@socialistdogmom.bsky.social changed the city!

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Stephen A. Rhodes @stephenarhodes.bsky.social · 8h

Fellow Virginians, this is exactly why we must vote for Jay Jones as AT. If Miyares is reelected, he will spend the next four years tying up Abigail Spanberger and her administration in endless litigation. We have to vote a straight ticket to protect our state from Trump.

Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 8h

In some states, if a candidate withdraws (or dies) after it's too late to change ballots, or even after winning, the party can still name a replacement and the votes will count for them. Not an option in VA. If Jay Jones formally dropped out, votes for him simply wouldn't count, GOP wins by default.

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 15h

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 18h

First day at the Pentagon

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 15h

This would be really funny if it was on a TV show instead of the actual US government.

Jalane Schmidt 📢🚫👑✊🏾🏴🌈🇨🇺🇺🇦🍉YIMBY🏘️🏗️🏢 @jalaneschmidt.bsky.social · 18h

I lived in Cuba 3 years while conducting research. This is exactly the strategy employed by the authoritarian government there: Dear Leader makes a speech and the next day at work a meeting is called and the supervisor quizzes employees on their recall of the message.

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 19h

NEW: Pentagon officials are forcing staff to watch Pete Hegseth's "Warrior" speech he forced generals to listen to.

Officials are even "testing" staff to see if they watched — and are threatening consequences if they lie about watching it or if they mock it, sources tell @swin24.bsky.social and I.

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Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social · 18h

THE DNC AND ITS OFFICERS DO NOT ENDORSE IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS —PERIOD!

THE DNC IS NOT FOR— OR— AGAINST YOUR FAVORITE CANDIDATE. WE SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES CHOSEN BY VOTERS.

WE FOCUS ONLY ON BEATING REPUBLICANS SO GOVERNMENT WORKS FOR US.

THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 20h

“Trump is trying to destroy the rule of law, trying to destroy our democracy, trying to stop you from being able to speak freely. But he can’t win if we mobilize.”

Sen. @chrismurphyct.bsky.social wants you to join your local peaceful protest on Saturday: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 21h

Also: bsky.app/profile/cvil...

cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 3d

For those who want to watch at home, the link is: https://www.youtube.com/live/tpqH9P8Mq60

(Questions can’t be asked from the online audience, though.)

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Matthew Gillikin @mtgillikin.bsky.social · 22h

If you can’t make it to the school board forum, but want to follow along:

Shannon Gillikin @sgillikin.bsky.social · 22h

School board candidate forum… let’s goooo

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CBS19 News: Charlottesville News First @cbs19news.bsky.social · 1d

If you haven't had a chance yet to learn more about the candidates for the Charlottesville School Board, you can hear from them tonight.

Candidate forum for city school board

There are four people running for three seats on the Charlottesville School Board, including Zyahna Bryant, Dashad Cooper, Emily Dooley and Lisa Larson-Torres.

www.cbs19news.com

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 1d

An excellent observation.

cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 1d

This is the modern Republican Party. In its truest form. Heaven help us.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 1d

Reminder: This event is TODAY, Tuesday, October 14.

cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 5d

Newly rescheduled Charlottesville School Board Candidate Forum!
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00pm-7:00pm at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.

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Katie Hodges-Kluck, PhD @klhkhistorian.bsky.social · 1d

See you on Saturday, Cville!

@indivisiblecville.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 2d

Courage and positive vision.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 2d

1. As some Democrats have run from transgender rights, Zohran Mamdani is showing what so many others have lacked: courage to lead with his values over pandering to focus groups.

The ad is one of the best things I've seen from a politician on transgender people.

Subscribe to support our journalism.

As Some Dems Run From Trans People, Zohran Mamdani's Latest Ad Shows Real Support

The 2 minute ad features Sylvia Rivera's story, Mamdani's commitment to transgender people, and even music from the legendary late trans artist SOPHIE.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Deborah McDowell @dem8z.bsky.social · 2d

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!

The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 2d

DL Hughley has such a sharp wit!

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Amber R. @theambericanway.bsky.social · 2d

Vote! So many reasons.

Early voting in VA is available NOW until Nov. 1. In Charlottesville City it's 8:30-4:30, with occasional extended hours, plus two Saturdays: 10/25 and 11/1.

It's consequential in Virginia! Find your information:

www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...

A cork board with I Voted sticker, as well as one that says YIKES and pins showing a person reading, Black Lives Matter, pride flag, a mechanical heart punching, and Speak Loudly.

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 2d

Good chance to get ready for the big event!

Indivisible Charlottesville @indivisiblecville.bsky.social · 2d

Last chance - Get ready for #NoKings, join us this Wednesday (October 15), 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville to make bold, high-impact signs (for you to use and/or to share with others).

A photo of a hand lettered sign reading "Rise Up for immigrants, free speech, women, LGBTQ, VA Benefits, Social Security, History, Education..."

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 3d

Every time she opens her mouth another breathtaking horror tumbles out. Remarkable.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Winsome Earle-Sears: "The hospitals that are closing? They were closing long before the bill passed ... why should you have Medicaid when you're able-bodied?"

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 3d

For those who want to watch at home, the link is: https://www.youtube.com/live/tpqH9P8Mq60

(Questions can’t be asked from the online audience, though.)

cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks, Livable Cville! For those who want to watch at home, the link is: https://www.youtube.com/live/tpqH9P8Mq60

(Questions can’t be asked from the online audience, though.)

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