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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 8h

Tell us @bryanrva.dev what are *you* doing to help transgender kids?

hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 8h

Absolutely, and we've been speaking up for transgender kids in our community for years. We support protecting the rights & freedoms of all transgender people.

We do our best but we can't always get our messages across all of our channels but here's one example:
www.facebook.com/hanovervadem...

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 21h

Thank you @abigailspanberger.com!

Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 1d

NEW VIDEO: Spanberger Calls Out Winsome Earle-Sears for Backing Trump’s Mass Firings of Virginia Workers Amid Government Shutdown (“I believe Virginia deserves a Governor who puts Virginians first"; "my opponent stands loyal to Trump") bluevirginia.us/2025/10/new-...

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 2d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 22h

Trump, Wittman, McGuire, and the Republicans are using the Republican Shutdown of the government to END federal special education services for students with disabilities.

They don't want special needs students to get what they need to succeed in our schools.

Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

www.usatoday.com

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 1d

Winsome Earle-Sears and the Republicans loooove to discriminate against people who aren't like them.

It's their favorite thing.

Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 2d

Winsome Earle-Sears — that is, in fact, discrimination.

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804ThePeople @804thepeople.bsky.social · 2d

Hey Democrats in the 804! Hanover County needs us 👇🏼👇🏼

hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 4d

Looking to get involved with electing Democrats in Hanover?

Here are opportunities:
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2025 Events & Volunteer Opportunities with the HDC

Important 2025 Election and Other Events & Volunteer Opportunities with the HDC and beyond PO Box 22 Ashland VA 23005 https://www.hvadems.com/ Hello Hanover Dems and Supporters! Let’s SAVE OUR COU...

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bulldogmom.bsky.social @bulldogmom.bsky.social · 1d

Rob Wittman is failing his district by pushing a CR that does not include extending ACA tax credits! Performative surveys do nothing to protect healthcare in #VA01!
@wittmanwatch.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social @newkentvadems.bsky.social @vademocrats.bsky.social

bulldogmom.bsky.social @bulldogmom.bsky.social · 1d

Performative nonsense from worthless Rob Wittman (R #VA01) sending a "survey" with no context that Republicans have been in session only 15 days since July & thus have made 0 progress on normal appropriations. Vote "No" on the survey to tell Rob you aren't falling for his gaslighting/lies!

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 1d

The Hanover Democratic Committee is disgusted by MAGA Republican John Reid's hateful rhetoric towards @senatorhashmi.bsky.social and all Muslims.

#VOTEDEMOCRATIC

We can't afford to have any more little dictators or racists leading our state.

Reid and Hashmi clash on social media

The Muslim community called out Reid for his statement.

virginiapoliticalnewsletter.substack.com

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 2d

Trump, Wittman, McGuire and the Republicans want children to die of preventable and curable causes, so they can give billionaires our tax money.

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

www.npr.org

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to all who came to watch the debate in Hanover tonight, and to our organizer Max for making it happen.

Despite the chaotic, disordered, unhinged, RUDE Winsome Sears and the spineless moderators, Abigail Spanberger clearly won and is the only candidate prepared to be our next Governor!!!

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bulldogmom.bsky.social @bulldogmom.bsky.social · 3d

Worthless Rob Wittman #VA01 prioritizes fundraisers with his wealthy donors over voting to extend the ACA tax credits. Rob is responsible for making healthcare unaffordable for his constituents. @wittmanwatch.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social @newkentvadems.bsky.social

Congressman Bobby Scott @bobbyscott.house.gov · 3d

Republicans created a health care crisis. If they allow the Affordable Care Act tax credits to expire, it would be the largest single-year price hike in history. Virginians cannot afford this.

Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 3d

Virginia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping is underway, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Virginia will face a $18,000 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 3d

There you have it.

Renewal of health subsidies backed by big majorities in poll, including Trump voters • Virginia Mercury

WASHINGTON — The vast majority of Americans, including Republicans and those who identify as strong supporters of President Donald Trump, want Congress to renew the enhanced tax credits for people who...

virginiamercury.com

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 3d

Wow. When will Earle-Sears apologize for this violent rhetoric?

Audio: Winsome Earle-Sears Talking About Reproductive Rights Supporters, Declares “Murder Is Murder. And One Day It’s Going to Be Your Turn”

From DPVA: New Audio from Sears Reveals Comments about Reproductive Rights Supporters Sears: “Murder Is Murder. And One Day It's Going to Be Your Turn” VIRGINIA – New audio unearthed by Meidas Touch, ...

bluevirginia.us

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 4d

Will you join the 2-part Solidarity Mobilizations training program on Wednesday, October 15th & October 22nd alongside thousands of other SURJ members ready to stand with our immigrant neighbors?

Solidarity Mobilizations: a 2-part training on showing up for immigrant communities · Showing Up for Racial Justice

Across the country, immigrant communities are under attack and authoritarian forces are gaining ground. But there’s a growing movement of people ready to take action with clarity, courage, and discipl...

www.mobilize.us

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 4d

Need to travel by air soon? Too bad.

The Trump, Wittman, McGuire, and Republican Shutdown = not enough air traffic controllers.

Staffing challenges create delays at airports for second day as shutdown drags on

Travelers in Chicago and Nashville were experiencing delays Tuesday night.

www.nbcnews.com

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 4d

Trump, Wittman, McGuire, and the Republicans are refusing to give backpay to furloughed workers after the Trump Shutdown is over.

VOTE.THEM.OUT.

Scoop: White House memo says furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to backpay

A move to deny backpay to up to 750,000 furloughed workers would dramatically escalate Trump's pressure on Democrats to end the shutdown.

www.axios.com

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 4d

Looking to get involved with electing Democrats in Hanover?

Here are opportunities:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

2025 Events & Volunteer Opportunities with the HDC

Important 2025 Election and Other Events & Volunteer Opportunities with the HDC and beyond PO Box 22 Ashland VA 23005 https://www.hvadems.com/ Hello Hanover Dems and Supporters! Let’s SAVE OUR COU...

docs.google.com

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bulldogmom.bsky.social @bulldogmom.bsky.social · 5d

Time to flood Rob Wittman's phone lines/email! Tell him MTG is right about extending the ACA tax credits & releasing the Epstein files!
@wittmanwatch.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social @newkentvadems.bsky.social @vademocrats.bsky.social @indivisibleva.bsky.social

Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 5d

👀 Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with Republicans on Obamacare funding, saying she’s not a fan of the law but demands action to prevent a premium hike. “I’m absolutely disgusted that health insurance premiums will DOUBLE if the tax credits expire this year.” She says GOP leaders don’t have a plan.

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 6d

The lack of accountability continues. As we all know, Fowler does not live in the 59th. He lives in the 60th. He is breaking the law. Will he ever be brought to justice?

Early voting underway in Virginia’s 59th District Delegate race

Incumbent Fowler facing challenger Konopasek

www.thecentralvirginian.com

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Vince D. Monroy @vincedmonroy.bsky.social · 7d

JB Pritzker responding to Kristi Noem: “She says that people are clapping. They're not. They're booing her on the street and they're booing ICE and CBP.”

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 6d

Things to consider:

Document the violence & violations--on camera, w/photos, saving images--any way you can. Speaking as a historian- it will matter

Point out violations--w/images & text--even if you think it won't matter. It will. It needs to be called out & exposed

You are a witness.
Expose it.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 6d

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.

America is on the brink of martial law.

Do not be silent.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 6d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 7d

Gov. Pritzker: "[ICE] killed an unarmed person just a couple of weeks ago in Franklin Park...They killed somebody...They are just putting out their propaganda and then we've gotta later determine what actually happened."

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 7d

The Hanover Democratic Committee is proud to support @senatorhashmi.bsky.social in her race to be our next Lieutenant Governor at this fundraiser in Mechanicsville on Oct 22nd.

Please join us in supporting her and helping her to WIN this November!!!

RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/oct22gh

Join Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia

Show your support with a contribution.

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