Rest in peace Trayvon. substack.com/@rodney4virg...

I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Governor Spanberger Needs to Support Data Center Bills. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/gove...

CALL NOW: Tell Your Senator No War With Iran indivisible.org/actions/no-w...

Yet again, Trump is inching closer to deploying the military abroad without authorization from Congress. The American people don’t want another endless war in the Middle East. Our Members of Congress must hear from us. Senate: indivisible.org/actions/no-w... House: indivisible.org/actions/no-w...

It’s a dark day in America when a sitting Member of Congress has to remind the president that Black people are not apes. I stand with Al Green.

I'm attending a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social event: Virginia Redistricting Explained. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/virgi...

Civil rights protections must apply in public spaces too. Tell lawmakers to restore the sovereign immunity waiver in SB 637 and make the Virginia Human Rights Act fully enforceable. Take action now: secure.ngpvan.com/p7D1yK5skESG...

The State of the Union: the president is a corrupt demented sex criminal who tried to overthrow the constitution.

Every time we check out at the grocery store or open a bill, working people see this economy for what it is: an everyday struggle. Trump’s economy works for CEOs and billionaires, but the “Golden Age” has not made life more affordable for us.

Before the SOTU, I went live to outline the stakes. After watching it all play out, the implications are even clearer. I’m publishing a deeper analysis on where we go from here. Stay tuned. substack.com/@rodney4virg...

EXCLUSIVE: Vice President Kamala Harris Breaks her Silence on Trump's State of the Union open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

Proud of my Governor @abigailspanberger.com for delivering a brilliant State of the Union response rooted in clarity, compassion, and courage. She centered working families, defended our freedoms, and laid out a vision that’s bold and grounded in results. That’s leadership. 👏🏾

Breaking — Planned ICE concentration camp near Nashville canceled!!!!

Breaking News: Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard as the university reviews his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Donald Trump killed two of my constituents. He is a liar and should be ashamed of himself.

Judge James E. Sheffield, born in Jim Crow Arkansas, trained at Howard Law and clerked for civil rights titan Spottswood W. Robinson III. In 1974, he became Virginia’s first Black Circuit Court judge in Richmond, earning respect for integrity, intellect, and steady leadership on the bench.

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This evening, I’ll be joining The Arrington Gavin Show, airing live on YouTube at 7 p.m. EST, for a conversation about this moment in our politics and what comes next.

Virginia’s data center boom cannot come at the expense of ratepayers, neighborhoods, and transparency. Smart growth requires real oversight. I’m urging lawmakers to pass meaningful data center reforms that protect communities, strengthen our grid, and put Virginians first.

Judge Eileen A. Olds: Chesapeake native. UVA ’79. William & Mary Law ’82. First Black woman judge in VA’s First Judicial District (1995). Faced exclusion, built justice anyway. Founded Truancy Court. Former President, American Judges Association. “Judge Auntie.” #VirginiaFirsts #BlackHerStory

Lawmakers reshape Youngkin’s final budget with focus on affordability, no new taxes virginiamercury.com/2026/02/22/l...

My interview on the Arrington Gavin Show airs tomorrow night at 7 p.m. EST. We discussed my campaign, R&N Strategies, my show "The Rodney Kendell Podcast," and what this moment means for Virginia and the country. Tune in: youtube.com/watch?si=evUwDxxsJOx2Llnx&v=E-C7rUjIRsM&feature=youtu.be

VA needs housing that works for working families. I support: • Faith in Housing (HB 1279 & SB 388) • ADU Reform (SB 531) • Parking Reform (HB 888) Let’s lower costs, build homes, and strengthen communities. Urge your Delegates & Senators to support statewide housing reform.

BBC sorry for airing racial slur shouted by guest with Tourette's at Baftas @claycane.bsky.social @allenorr.bsky.social www.bbc.com/news/article...

ALERT: The SAVE Act would require states to mandate proof of citizenship for federal elections, a move the University of Maryland says could impact 21M eligible voters lacking easy access to docs. www.ncsl.org/state-legisl...

Video, Statements: VA House, Senate Dems Release Budgets for FY 2026-2028; Proposed Senate budget "Reins in a data center tax exemption...that now forgoes $1.6B annually — redirecting over $1 billion into education, health care, housing, transit & direct tax relief" bluevirginia.us/2026/02/vide...

Our churches are being priced out of Virginia. Lawmakers could help them survive. virginiamercury.com/2026/02/17/o...

Judge Joseph A. Jordan Jr., WWII veteran and civil rights attorney, helped end Virginia’s poll tax in Harper v. Virginia. Norfolk’s first Black councilman since Reconstruction, he fought urban renewal displacement and shaped the city’s democratic legacy.

It is unfortunate the Special Election for the seat of the late Delegate Barry Knight has to be done so quickly But that’s Virginia law It has to be done within 30 days There is no discretion if it occurs this time of year The law was changed under Glenn Youngkin in 2023

Important Saturday Night Update: Understanding Virginia’s Money Sunday open.substack.com/pub/rodney4v...

Happy Birthday Congresswoman Jordan, Congressman Lewis and Nina Simone!

I’m proud to endorse Cheryl Smith for House District 98. Virginia Beach hasn’t had new representation in decades, and Cheryl already earned over 40% last year. Early voting starts March 6. Election Day is March 17. Tell your friends in VA-98: vote Cheryl Smith.

Today would have been Congressman John Lewis’ 86th birthday. He crossed a bridge so we could cross thresholds he was never guaranteed to see. He endured violence so we could inherit power. He believed in a democracy expansive enough to hold all of us.

BIG NEWS out of Virginia 🚨 In the November election, turnout among voters under 30 increased by more than 50% compared to 2021. Let’s say that again: +50% youth turnout. And the results? Democrats swept the statewide races—Governor, LG, AG—and EXPANDED the House majority. That’s power.

Honoring Judge Willard H. Douglas Jr., a Richmond son who became Virginia’s first Black full-time judge in 1974. A pioneer of the bench, he replaced Jim Crow barriers with a shield of justice, seeing every person as a life, never just a case number.

The Supreme Court Just Confirmed What Your Grocery Bill Already Told You open.substack.com/pub/rodney4v...

Trump’s tariffs raised costs by over $1,000 per household and hurt our small businesses, military families, and workers. SCOTUS struck them down. They never should have happened. Now Congress should refund the families who paid the price.

Talk about a Friday night news dump Only 2 things can stop the new Virginia map now The voters in a referendum Or the courts if they block a referendum GOP seems focused on the court option because unlikely they can prevail in a referendum

I earned my Master’s in African-American Studies because our history matters. Virginia students deserve the option to study African-American History and have it count toward graduation. I proudly support HB 182. Virginia State Senate: Vote YES.

The Supreme Court on Friday issued its highly anticipated ruling on tariffs. Here's Amy's initial opinion analysis, which will be updated throughout the day.

Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen made history in 2014 when she struck down Virginia’s same-sex marriage ban, affirming the Constitution’s promise of dignity and love. In 2011, she became the first Black woman federal judge in Virginia. She is not just a first. She is foundation.

Is the regime trying to build an ICE detention camp near you?

Gov. Wes Moore to Trump: “Please start doing your job." | The Excerpt @luriedanielfavors.bsky.social #LDFShow www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Instead of listening to Trump’s litany of lies on Tuesday night, tune into the People’s State of the Union with @moveon.org and @meidastouch.com: www.mobilize.us/moveon/event...

Virginia Gov. Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address virginiamercury.com/2026/02/19/v...

I began my public service in the DOJ Civil Rights Division Voting Section. As we mark BHM100 and reflect on the Voting Rights Act’s 60th anniversary, we must be clear: the right to vote has never been permanent. The promise of democracy survives only if it is defended. #BHM100 #ProtectTheVote

It was an honor to join Chair Ken Martin, Vice Chair Reyna Walters Morgan, and Chairman Emeritus Jaime Harrison to discuss the future of voting rights in Louisiana v. Callais.

In Season 2, Episode 2 of "The Rodney Kendell Podcast," I examine what the Epstein files, the SAVE Act, redistricting, Black History Month at 100, and today’s political climate collectively reveal about democratic power on the eve of the United States’ 250th anniversary.

Today, we honor the Honorable Judge Verbena M. Askew, a pioneering attorney and jurist whose distinguished career is marked by historic achievement and an enduring commitment to justice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. substack.com/@rodney4virg...