If we’re quoting Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1988 convention speech, this is the part I’d go with…

Matt doesn’t mention that this comes after Rev. Jackson talks about taxing the rich and right before he talks about how shameful it is that we don’t provide affordable healthcare in this country. Here’s the clip, which I have watched many times.

After weaponizing the shutdown to block SNAP benefits for hungry people, the Trump Admin is using the oldest trick in the book to do more of the same. This kind of red tape does nothing to prevent fraud — it just makes it harder for working people to get the benefits they need.

Newsletter: Results are still preliminary, but early numbers show Republicans lost ground in even some of the the reddest central Virginia counties.

Americans didn’t get affordable healthcare out of this deal, but some GOP senators got a provision likely to net each of them $500K or more. Note that *you* can’t sue under this provision if the government subpoenas *your* call logs without telling you. It’s a special treat for senators.

Since I am asking to be elected to Congress, I want to be open about where I stand on this shutdown deal and why.

Thank you to veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. On this Veterans Day, I am thinking about how much our country owes to those who have served. Fighting to ensure that all veterans receive the respect, services, and opportunities they deserve is the least we can do.

Thank you to the Cville-Albemarle Dems for organizing this. Just want to bump up the link to donate online for those who weren’t able to make it yesterday.

Happening this morning. A way to help right now if you are able.

The only labor and delivery unit in Farmville, VA, is closing in December. Why? Reasons include “recently enacted reductions in federal healthcare funding.” virginiamercury.com/2025/11/07/c...

Obviously a rough day yesterday for Rep. John McGuire, so he decided to send out an email blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. He reminds us that he has been supporting all those affected by the shutdown by visiting the private jet terminal at the Charlottesville airport.

Congratulations Zyahna! Colby and I were outside of Charlottesville High School tabling for Zyahna yesterday—it was such a joy to see the enthusiasm and get to be a tiny part of Zyahna's campaign. Lots of reasons for hope today.

Happy Halloween + 4 days until Election Day 🎃 🗳️!

Today would have been a beautiful day for Congressman John McGuire to meet with his constituents!

John McGuire says he is going “all over the district.” In Charlottesville, this apparently means…visiting the private jet terminal at the Charlottesville airport?

1) Adele is my go-to friend for difficult questions/conflict. And, inevitably, when I am stuck in my own perspective, Adele challenges me to see the other side. It is easy in any conflict to believe the other side is unreasonable, but you can’t start there and expect to get anywhere.

Adele is a person who I’ve wished I would one day have the chance to vote for. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

This gives me hope! @adeleforcongress.bsky.social has my support. 🔥

Adele is awesome!

I’ll always support any Dem - especially those in Virginia - that focuses on wealth inequality as foundational to our nation’s long-term health. The race in VA05 is gonna get interesting!

Attorney and Civil Rights Advocate @adeleforcongress.bsky.social Announces Run for Congress in Virginia’s Fifth District (Stichel joins two other Dems in the race to take on insurrectionist/far-right-extremist Rep. John McGuire (R) in this deep-red district) bluevirginia.us/2025/10/atto...

My name is Adele Stichel and I'm running for Congress because corporations and billionaires have way too much power in Washington. I'm ready to change that.