Found this article at my dad’s house a couple weeks ago, I taught school next to the Twin Towers- In the midst of so much division and strife in today’s climate, I hope we can all reflect on the profound history surrounding today’s date.

Today, 66th anniversary of the Charlottesville Twelve- 12 brave students who walked into segregated schools on September 8, 1959, opening the door to integrated education in Charlottesville. Their courage still inspires! #educationequity

reat commemoration of Mr. Swanson- lawsuit that integratwd UVA. Touching words from Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan the fight continues for access to justice and education- keep fighting!

This election could not be more important for abortion and contraceptive rights and access. The future of the Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom hinges on holding the reproductive freedom majority in the House of Delegates. Proud of my endorsement @reprorisingva.bsky.social

🎉JanePAC is endorsing @amylaufer55.bsky.social‬ for re-election to the VA House of Delegates. Before becoming a math and science teacher, Amy served in the Peace Corps educating students about the environment and agriculture.

As we head into the weekend celebrating Labor Day, I’m proud to announce my endorsement from VA AFLCIO!

No other way I’d rather spend Women’s Equality Day than with these powerful leaders of our community!

DAAV is proud to endorse @amylaufer55.bsky.social for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates! Please volunteer and support Del Laufer at lauferfordelegate.com

Agriculture is the largest private industry in the Virginia-- our farmers feed the state and support the entire nation. On Thursday, I shared a resolution with the VA Farm Bureau committing to help reduce agricultural pollutants and restating my support for our farmers.

Full on authoritarianism on every front in Texas: -Stealing five seats to help Trump rig midterms -Threatening to arrest/expel democratically elected reps opposing election rigging -Weaponizing federal law enforcement to illegally target elected reps -SCOTUS preparing to kill Voting Rights Act

Moms Demand Action is a great organization that I'm proud to support. If you're interested in their cause, please visit momsdemandaction.org/act to find out how you can help. @momsdemand.bsky.social

On Saturday, I attended Albemarle County's annual Back-to-School Bash to celebrate the beginning of the school year! Thank you to all of the community leaders and organizations who made this wonderful event possible! Have a great #backtoschool season, everyone!📚🎒

Hochul: "I will put saving democracy as my top priority at any cost. Bc it's under siege. Just like those who put on uniforms to fight battles across the ages. For centuries we stood up & fought. Blood has been shed. This is our moment in to stand up for all we hold dear & not let it be destroyed."

I can’t do my job totally hidden – every vote I make is public. Most folks can’t do their jobs totally hidden. So why do we let ICE? I'm trying to make sure that ICE is held to the exact same standards as you and I – they must be unmasked and identifiable on the job.

I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters (VPFF) this year. Thank you for your support!

NEW: The economy added just 73,000 jobs in July—well below market expectations of ~110,000. This is Trump’s America.

The Trump Administration's reckless trade policies have harmed Virginia's economy for months. 1/5

I chair the Disability Commission in Virginia's General Assembly. Here's what we've done and what we're still working on, in honor of #DisabilityAwarenessMonth.

It’s been 60 years since LBJ signed both Medicaid and Medicare into law. Let’s celebrate by telling the truth—Congressional Republicans cut Virginians’ health insurance (no matter what they try to tell you.)

Last week, I announced my Growing Virginia Plan, which will focus on growing our workforce and moving Virginia’s economy forward. Together, we’ll make sure Virginia is the best state to work and do business.

Instead of focusing on flood relief, Texas Republicans are focused on rigging the congressional map to hold their House majority. We're activating 30,000 volunteer organizers to make sure Texans across the state know the truth about Trump and Abbott's gerrymandering scheme.

Just this month, Trump and Republicans have: ❌ Ripped health care away from millions of Americans ❌ Abandoned countless Americans who needed help during the Texas floods ❌ Shut down Congress to avoid the Epstein files from being released ❌ Cut federal funding from NPR and PBS

Delegate @amylaufer55.bsky.social is a tremendous gun violence prevention champion. Help send her back to Richmond this fall!

I am honored to receive the endorsement of Brady PAC in their mission to eliminate gun violence nationwide. With their support, I plan to continue advocating for gun-safety legislation in the General Assembly. @bradypac.bsky.social

President Trump won’t back a national abortion ban, but anti-abortion groups have other ideas on how to severely limit access to the procedure even in states where it is legal.

We’ve heard about the impact that defunding public broadcasting will have on PBS and NPR — but there’s also the effect it has on small, rural operations like PBS Appalachia in SW VA. GM Julie Newman explains on The Final 5.

90 days. That's how long we have until close to 20 million households get notices that their health insurance is going up, way up, by an average of more than 75%. Even those without ACA subsidies will see the raw cost of insurance up around 15%. Expect a 4-alarm fire this fall. From me:

Virginia's List is dedicated to growing the number of female, pro-choice Democrats in VA state offices. As a founder of this incredible organization, their cause is important to me now more than ever before. I'm proud to receive their endorsement and continued support! @virginiaslist.bsky.social

🚨The BBB is going to raise people’s health care costs. From the Youngkin Admin itself: “...hundreds of thousands of Virginians…could see monthly bills next year jump by 30% to 50%, said Keven Patchett, director of the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange.”🚨

“I’m plainly convinced that my situation in this ICE jail is direct retaliation for my coverage,” Mario Guevara told @ajc.com in an exclusive interview from the Folkston, Georgia ICE detention center where he is currently detained, despite a judge's bail order. “I haven’t committed any crimes.”

Sen. @MarkWarner rips Gabbard for speaking at "Turning Point political conference by the right-wing zealot Charlie Kirk...[she] trashed the whole intelligence workforce, saying that she’s trying to root out anybody that is not loyal to the Trump regime" bluevirginia.us/video-sen-ma...

I am proud to earn the endorsement of the LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia. I greatly appreciate your support in my mission to advocate for LGBT-friendly policies in VA. @lgbtvadems.bsky.social

"Northern Virginia has become a focal point in the federal government’s aggressive immigration enforcement strategy. ICE arrests have skyrocketed 350% over the past year across the Commonwealth, according to The New York Times, with the vast majority of them taking place in the suburbs of D.C."

Trump's plan to gut the Department of Education is a direct attack on Virginia students and parents — and unfortunately, the Youngkin-Sears Administration refuses to stand up for our kids.

Republicans can point the finger at Powell all they want--voters will still feel MAGA's failure to deliver the lower prices they've promised.

Trump's law “defunds” Planned Parenthood, which could lead to clinic closures across the country. States where abortion is legal stand to be hit the hardest.

Virginia — take notice. Other states are gutting higher ed governance. Our next Governor can either do the same or usher in serious reforms to strengthen schools for the long haul.

Video: Winsome Earle-Sears Tells the 322,000 Virginians Being Stripped of Health Insurance “Don’t Panic”; Also NOT reassuring - Earle-Sears refers to right-wingnut Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA09) as "our guy here," laughably claims "he understands what needs to happen." bluevirginia.us/2025/07/vide...

Proud to receive the endorsement of Roe Your Vote Virginia. Thank you for supporting my continued advocacy for reproductive freedom in the Commonwealth and beyond! @roeyourvoteva.bsky.social

The Youngkin-Sears-Miyares administration always puts Trump first and Virginians last.

"Republicans are in denial about what Trump is doing to Virginia's economy.” Federal cuts claim new victim: Virginia’s status as top state for business www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

An update on how recent changes to the SNAP work requirements will impact the Commonwealth.

Gov. Youngkin defended mass firings in our Commonwealth, and Lt. Gov. Sears went so far as to mock Virginians who lost their jobs. This is what happens when Trump slams Virginia's economy and our leaders who should stand up to him cheer him on instead: www.cnbc.com/2025/07/10/v...

Honored to be supported by @votemama.bsky.social in their mission to advocate for mothers and their families. I look forward to working with you!

I had a great time in Albemarle and Nelson County this weekend celebrating the Fourth of July. It was my pleasure to participate in three beautiful parades across the 55th District, and to meet so many of you and your families! 🇺🇸🎊🎈

Awesome time this morning with Nelson County Democrats - Virginia! Happy Independence Day!