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Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin)

@lrmartinjr.bsky.social

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Curator of Virginia Town Crier (https://virginiatowncrier.link/) sharing Virginia political and governmental news. Retired director of legislative and regulatory affairs for Virginia Department of Social Services. Former broadcast journalist.

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Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 16h

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 16h

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 16h

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 16h

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 17h

Major questions linger for Ruiz after difficult season

PLAYER REVIEW: KEIBERT RUIZAge on Opening Day 2026: 27How acquired: Traded with Josiah Gray, Donovan Casey and Gerardo Carrillo from Dodgers for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, July 2021MLB service time...

www.masnsports.com

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 20h

Opinion | Trump is in power. Somehow, the wackos aren’t satisfied.

Even a populist presidency can’t stop the online right’s slide into irrationality.

www.washingtonpost.com

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 20h

In Virginia

Western Virginia federal prosecutor resigns after political hiring dispute

After getting caught up in a personnel dispute that led to the resignation of U.S. Attorney Todd Gilbert in August, an assistant U.S. attorney stepped aside Friday to take a job for a Roanoke law firm...

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 1d

GOP Candidate Declares ‘That’s Not Discrimination’ When Pressed on Her Opposition to Gay Marriage

Winsome Earle-Sears, raised some eyebrows with comments on gay marriage during Thursday night’s debate against Democrat Abigail Spanberger.

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 1d

Stephen Miller Accidentally Says “I” When Discussing Trump’s Powers

Miller’s slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge.

newrepublic.com

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 1d

Why won't Republicans demand Trump's resignation because of his “demented,” “violent,” and “beyond disqualifying,” comments?

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 1d

Such a double standard. Winsome Sears demands that Jay Jones withdraw from the race but fully supports Trump's long and extensive history of violent comments.

A Brief History of Trump’s Violent Remarks

Here are 40 instances in which the former president incited or praised violence against his fellow citizens.

www.theatlantic.com

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 1d

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 1d

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Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 1d

In Virginia

Rep. Scott and Virginia House Speaker React to Trump Regime’s Latest Federal Layoffs

➤ There are 24 days until the November 4, 2025 general election in Virginia

blackvirginianews.substack.com

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 2d

Virginia Election 25

What did Virginians learn from the sole Spanberger and Earle-Sears debate?

Was it worth the airtime? VPM News asked some experts.

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 2d

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 2d

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 2d

Adapt or Die: Mike Rizzo’s Final Stand Against Analytics in 2025

It was revealed that former Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo rolled back analytics in his final season in charge

www.federalbaseball.com

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 2d

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 2d

Virginia Town Crier (Richard Martin) @lrmartinjr.bsky.social · 2d