PSA for everyone going to protests

if you are protesting now or in the future be safe and remember: • do not announce you're attending online • do not sign any online RSVP • wear a mask • wear clothes that don't draw attention • leave your phone at home • bring bottled water • do not speak to cops • do not post photos after

Travelers visiting Virginia’s national parks could find their plans affected due to slashed funding and job cuts. State officials hope park tourism stays strong because of the millions it generates, and park officials are trying to manage expectations with less resources. #Virginia #nationalparks

Finally getting nicer weather and flowers are everywhere 💚 #rva

People are gathering for the #HANDSOFF protest at Monroe Park in Richmond Va.

Protests happening in Richmond, Va at Monroe park around 12:30pm

The Virginia 50501’s March 4th for democracy arrived at Capitol Square and await till noon for speeches to begin @vcucns.bsky.social

Democratic lawmakers passed a bill to increase the state’s minimum wage, although the effort might be thwarted again by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who previously said the bump stifles economic competitiveness. Reporting by @mparlopiano.bsky.social www.rappnews.com/news/governm...

HB1928 Update Introduced by Jeion A. Ward, D-Hampton Raises the minimum wage up to $13.50 by 2026, and $15 by 2027. Passed House 50:46 Passed Senate 21:19 lis.virginia.gov/bill-details... @vcucns.bsky.social

HJ440 Update Introduced by Marcus B. Simon, D-Fairfax. JLARC to study book removals in school libraries between July 1, 2020, and Dec. 31, 2024, and report the findings by Nov. 1 2026. Passed lis.virginia.gov/bill-details... @vcucns.bsky.social

HB1624 Update Introduced by Del. Joshua E. Thomas, D-Prince William. Stopped users under 18 from using social media with addictive feeds, unless given parental consent. Failed and Left in Communications, Technology, and Innovation. lis.virginia.gov/bill-details... @vcucns.bsky.social

This morning the Senate started an hour earlier than the House, at 10am. Many bills are set to be discussed today, with Saturday (Feb. 22) being the deadline for all final actions on bills. @vcucns.bsky.social

Happening now, the 50-50 one protest in Richmond, Va. Capitol Square. Hundreds of people are in attendance in what looks to be a bigger turnout from the last one. @vcucns.bsky.social

Happening now on this rainy day at Richmond Capitol Spare, NAACP empowerment rally @vcucns.bsky.social

With the book removals in schools over the past few years, Legislation looks to have a study done on what was removed and why. @vcucns.bsky.social www.whro.org/education-ne...

This morning at the Virginia Senate Education and Health committee meeting over 170 bills are being heard. The meeting started this morning at 8:30am and has the possibility of being continued into the afternoon to hear out all the bills. @vcucns.bsky.social

Hundreds of protesters have gathered at Richmond Capitol Square against Donald Trump’s execution actions and Elon Musk’s involvement in the federal government. Protesters call out: “Stand up fight back” and “Truth sets us free” @vcucns.bsky.social

Sat in on the Medicaid expansion press conference. If funding for Medicaid is cut tens of thousands of people in Virginia will be without care. It was expressed several times in this conference that Medicaid is the “federal government’s problem to fix” @vcucns.bsky.social

Sat in the Senate Chambers gallery this afternoon, where during the session SB1313 was passed 20:19 to help provide for affordable housing in any locality. @vcucns.bsky.social

Went to a press conference about the elimination of tax exemption status for various confederate organizations in Virginia (HB1699). Said in the meeting that this bill doesn’t challenge these organizations and their right to exist, just their tax status. @vcucns.bsky.social