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

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 · 6h

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

What do we call a country where the secret police violently harass journalists for covering the activities of the regime?

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

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

It’s pretty amazing!

20 Nate Days Later @nathanalderman.com · 2d

“That’s not discrimination!” Oh my dear sweet Lord, just make this entire exchange a tv ad right now.

American Bridge 21st Century @ab21.bsky.social · 2d

WATCH: Winsome Earle-Sears says her opposition to marriage equality or her support for LGTBQ+ Americans being fired for being gay is "not discrimination." #VAGov

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

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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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 2d

The malicious prosecution of Attorney General Tish James is baseless.

And the indictment is not worth the paper it is written on.

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 2d

My entire career, I’ve always put Virginians first — and that’s what I’ll do as Governor.

My mission is to bring down costs, improve our schools, and keep people safe. I’ve earned the support of Virginia police, firefighters, Democrats, and Republicans — and I hope to earn yours.

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

We absolutely can’t have another term with Jason Miyares.

Jay Jones @jonesjay.bsky.social · 2d

Between his anti-abortion voting record, “lauding the overturning of Roe v. Wade,” and supporting an abortion ban, @jasonmiyaresva.bsky.social's record on reproductive rights is too extreme for Virginia.

americanjournalnews.com/jason-miyare...

Jason Miyares advanced an extreme anti-abortion agenda as Virginia attorney general

Miyares pointed to Western European nations with 8-week abortion bans as a model for the U.S.

americanjournalnews.com

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

Ouch. This is true.

Newfie912 @newfie912.bsky.social · 3d

Canada vs USA. Not the same.

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

We are happy to cosponsor this event from the Fairfax Dems tonight, October 9, entitled “How we win the information war.”

Link:

www.mobilize.us/fairfaxdems/...

Poster with a bull horn and the slogan “How we win the information war.“

Text:

Fairfax County Democratic Committee
National Affairs Committee
Policy Forum
HOW WE WIN THE INFORMATION WAR
October 9, 2025, 7-9 p.m. ET, Zoom

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

Put this together with how Winsome Earle-Sears’ electoral strategy based on anti-trans rhetoric also seems to have fizzled.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 2d

1. Anti-trans outrage is losing its bite.

Last week, Elon Musk led a mass boycott campaign to get trans characters removed from shows on the platform.

Major conservatives joined in.

Now, we have the result: the boycott was a fizzle, and Netflix stock is up.

Subscribe to support my journalism.

Netflix Stock Up As Elon Musk's Anti-Trans Boycott Fails To Materialize

Last week, conservatives tried to cancel Netflix to force the carrier to remove transgender characters.

www.erininthemorning.com

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

Clarification: the 5:30 PM meeting is closed, and the open portion of the meeting begins at 6:30 PM.

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

An excellent observation.

It should be noted, though, that Senator Deeds has been on top of this and very passionate about it from the beginning.

Matthew Kirschenbaum @mkirschenbaum.bsky.social · 2d

Just to underscore: VA Senate Dems brought the 🔥, but it’s very clear the text of their letter was directly inspired by public writing from @sivav.bsky.social, a UVA faculty member. Each party worked with the tools at hand, be they brain and words or force of law.

Resistance is an ecology.

Matthew Kirschenbaum @mkirschenbaum.bsky.social · 3d

Virginia State Senate Dems just brought down fire and fury regarding the “Compact,” notifying the President and Rector that UVA would lose ALL STATE APPROPRIATIONS if it signs and cedes the University to “federal political control.” Notably, their letter directly restates points made here by @siva.

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 2d

There’s a lot going on in Charlottesville tonight and one of them is the kick off to the new People’s Activist Series! (If you miss tonight, the same content will be offered Nov 1)

Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 16d

Join us for the new and improved People’s Activist Series! Thursday nights in October, then Saturday afternoons in November (November time and location tbd!)

People's
Activist
Series!
6-7:30pm Thursdays October 9, 16, 23, & 30
Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 717 Rugby Road
VILLE
2017
INDIVISIBLE CHARLOTTESVILLE
CVILLE
DSA
Learn more about using people power to fight fascism. We will explore how to use symbolic actions and strategic noncooperation while organizing to keep our community safe. Join as many sessions as you can-let's build power!

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Katie Hodges-Kluck, PhD @klhkhistorian.bsky.social · 2d

Important FYI for UVA folks

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

The Albemarle County School Board meeting where one can show support for Allison Spiillman is tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 9, 5:30pm, at the County Office Building, 401 McIntyre Road.

Matthew Gillikin @mtgillikin.bsky.social · 10d

This is an Allison Spillman appreciation post

Election Results
Current as of Nov 8, 2:04am

School Board At Large
Albemarle
Allison L. Spillman

24,174
61.87%

Meg S. Bryce

14,815 37.91%

Write-In

86
0.22%
30 of 30 precincts reporting
O early votes outstanding

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

Tomorrrow, Thursday, Oct. 9.

Matthew Gillikin @mtgillikin.bsky.social · 3d

Stop by our social at @brazos.bsky.social on your way to support trans kids and Allison Spillman at the county school board meeting and I will happily cover your tacos and drinks. Just grab me and tell me your plans and your order.

Livable Cville @livablecville.bsky.social · 4d

Come join us this Thursday at Ix @brazos.bsky.social! Stay as briefly or as long as you want. The weather is looking fantastic!

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

So many of us want this.

jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 3d

i desperately want everyone involved in the destruction of USAID to have to, st the very least, answer to the american people for the suffering and misery they have caused apnews.com/article/myan...

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

apnews.com

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Jay Jones @jonesjay.bsky.social · 3d

Loved spending this evening with @henricodems.bsky.social and Richmond Democrats! Just 27 days until Election Day — grateful for everyone out there knocking doors and organizing.

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 3d

Can’t believe I have to say this, but in Minnesota you will continue to have the freedom to get your COVID and flu shots.

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Matthew Gillikin @mtgillikin.bsky.social · 3d

Stop by our social at @brazos.bsky.social on your way to support trans kids and Allison Spillman at the county school board meeting and I will happily cover your tacos and drinks. Just grab me and tell me your plans and your order.

Livable Cville @livablecville.bsky.social · 4d

Come join us this Thursday at Ix @brazos.bsky.social! Stay as briefly or as long as you want. The weather is looking fantastic!

Livable Cville Meetup!
Thursday, October 9, 5-7pm

Brazos Tacos
IX Art Park
923 2nd St SE

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Matthew Gillikin @mtgillikin.bsky.social · 3d

Here’s a very helpful guide to voting in the city school board election. There are 4 candidates for 3 seats.

alix e. harrow @alixeharrow.bsky.social · 3d

hi charlottesville! if you're voting in the city school board election this november, there are four candidates running for three seats. here's where they stand on the return of police to our schools:

keep police out of cville schools! 2025 school board candidate guide.
zyahna bryant [✓]: opposed school resource officers
lisa torres [✓]: voted against SROs
dashad cooper: supports SROs
emily dooley: voted for SROs as chair
VOTE NOV. 4 2025

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

If you’re not alarmed yet you’re not paying attention. 🇺🇸

www.mediaite.com/media/news/t...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 4d

It’s really a humdinger!

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