Today I send my best wishes for a meaningful fast to all observing Yom Kippur. May this day of reflection and atonement bring peace, renewal, and hope for the year ahead.

Wishing a year of health, happiness, and blessings to all observing Rosh Hashanah. Shanah Tovah!

Early voting starts today in Virginia! Elect a team that will improve the lives of Virginians. Send Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jay Jones to office and elect Dems up & down the ballot. Know your power and vote. Find your location below 🗳️⬇️ : www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...

Arlington Democrats are fired up to talk to voters about @abigailspanberger.com and the importance of the 2025 Virginia elections. From the school house to the Governor’s mansion, Democrats will deliver for Virginians. Early voting starts 9/19!

Today, let us honor those who build our homes, care for our children, keep our streets safe and do so much more to enhance our lives. Working people deserve a living wage, decent health care & financial security.

HIPAA, passed with bipartisan support, has been a legal safeguard for our most personal information for decades. Protecting personal privacy & respecting the law are fundamental American values - but Trump & his allies do not care. We must demand better. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

VA Sen. @BarbaraFavola: “One incredibly important gap that’s missing from all of your slides is it is going to cost us…large amounts of money to meet the administrative burden of…putting money into administrative overhead rather than the programs.” bluevirginia.us/2025/08/vide...

Christian extremists want to control all parts of a women’s life. Trump’s buddy, Sec. Hegseth, is endorsing the movement to revoke a woman’s right to vote. We must never go back. www.npr.org/2025/08/09/n...

“likely that more than 1/3 of the nearly 415,000 Virginians now covered by individual Affordable Care Act policies will go without next year” This is the result of Trump & Republican lawmakers giving tax breaks to the ultra wealthy while making health insurance unaffordable for working families.

@arlingtonva.us was named the fittest city in the U.S. for the 8th year in a row! Residents lead the nation in sleep, exercise, and overall wellness. A testament to investing in public health, walkability, and green space. Congratulations! www.arlnow.com/2025/07/23/a...

See my interview with Julie Carey, NBC4. I give some context around the implementation of my new law that protects a consumer’s reproductive & sexual health data. “These are purchases that nobody should know … what you are purchasing and why, and I want that privacy ensured.”

Academic freedom has propelled the U.S. to global leadership in science, innovation, health care, technology, & more. We must fight the Trump/Youngkin actions to politicize UVA and other academic institutions. Our progress & democracy depend on protecting intellectual freedom.

Planned Parenthood provides a wide range of reproductive care services to Virginians, including cancer screenings, wellness and preventative care, and vaccinations. This Supreme Court ruling is playing with people's lives. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Arlington is under a heat advisory today, June 27th, from 11 am to 7 pm. The temperature will be dangerously high, with the heat index reaching up to 104°. Stay inside if you can & find more info here: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/D...

Congratulations to our 2025 Democratic ticket - Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, & Jay Jones! These leaders will fight for Virginians & our families, improve our quality of life, & uplift our most vulnerable communities. I look forward to continuing the fight alongside you.

Today’s the day! Get out and vote in the Democratic Primary. Polls open at 6 am and close at 7 pm. You can find your polling place here: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...

I’m heartbroken by the political violence we witnessed yesterday in Minnesota. Sending love to the Hortman family & prayers that Senator Hoffman & his wife fully recover. This tragedy affects us all & the democracy we hold dear. Minnesota is strong & resilient - I stand with you.

Primary day is a week from today. Early voting is available at select locations until June 14th. Election Day is June 17th. Use your power and vote! Find your polling place and additional information here: www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...

June 6th is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. In Virginia, someone dies from gun violence every 7 hours. We must keep fighting for life-saving policies to build communities where our families can thrive without fear of gun violence. 🧡 Learn more below ⬇️ giffords.org/lawcenter/gu...

Today is the first day of #PrideMonth. Now more than ever, we must recommit ourselves to protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and continue the fight for an inclusive and welcoming Virginia. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join me in taking time today to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom, and to remind their loved ones that we will never forget. To learn about services available to veterans and their families, visit www.dvs.virginia.gov.

Gerry always fought for fairness and justice. He was a friend, a mentor and a shining example of how to make a difference. His legacy will always be with us. I send my love and support to the Connolly family.

During National Women’s Health Week, Republican majorities in Congress are ready to deny women and families the healthcare they need. Actions speak louder than words.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and mother-like figures. Your love has made the impossible seem possible. We will always be grateful.

Honored to have received a perfect score on the Virginia League of Conservation Voters 2025 Conservation Scorecard! I’m committed to ensuring a healthy future for all Virginians by growing a clean energy economy & protecting clean air and water. Let’s keep pushing for lasting environmental progress.

Today is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! Child care providers play a vital role in children’s growth, development, and early education. Their essential work strengthens families and communities across the Commonwealth. Join me in taking a moment to thank them for all they do.

Over 1.95 million Virginians, or 22% of our population, receive healthcare services through Medicaid programs. Congressional actions show that Medicaid & Medicaid Expansion programs are on the chopping block. Read my full opinion piece for @richmond.com here: richmond.com/opinion/colu...

The detainment of Dr. Badar Khan Suri is yet another alarming example of the Trump Administration neglecting due process. More below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Glad that the VA Office of the State Inspector General is responding to the VCOY request to evaluate the operations, staffing, programming, and mental health services at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. Looking forward to the December 1 report.

These funding cuts will make our children and our schools less safe. Parents worry every day about the safety of their children. Lawmakers must stand with families.

Today marks the beginning of #FosterCareMonth - let’s lift up all who support our children in care. Proud @katrinacallsen.com and I were able to help children stay with family members during times of crisis. Kinship care works. Every child deserves a safe & loving home.

Drug overdose is the leading cause of unnatural deaths for Virginians. Governor Youngkin - let this National Fentanyl Awareness Day serve as a reminder that Medicaid & Medicaid expansion are essential in preventing these deaths. You can find more info here: www.itonlytakesone.virginia.gov

Cutting Head Start means Virginia families lose thousands of dollars, kids go without meals & health care, and our economy takes a hit. Republicans in Congress should be loudly opposing this — but their silence is deafening. www.axios.com/local/richmo...

Today is Earth Day. Let’s recommit ourselves to respecting and protecting our environment. Our children deserve clean air, clean water and renewable energy sources. Together, we can do this.

Today is a celebration of new beginnings and the power of love. Happy Easter!

Remembering the lives lost 18 years ago today at Virginia Tech. We must do better by our children and our communities. My heart goes out to all who were affected by this tragedy.

Happy Passover to everyone celebrating! This holiday is a celebration of the resilience and strength of the Jewish people. May this time be a reminder that our freedoms should never be taken for granted.

Today VA Senate Dems stood strong against Youngkin’s attempt to gut legislation to support Virginia families. Proud to do my part to protect fair working conditions, contraception access, public education, LBGT rights, and more. We will never stop fighting for everyday Virginians.

Yesterday I chaired a Commission on Youth meeting about conditions at Bon Air. Reports of extended lockdowns, staffing shortages & lack of access to services are very concerning. I thank members for their support calling for an independent investigation. www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...

Glad that Governor Youngkin has signed 14 of my bills into law and recommended amending one. These bills will improve the lives of Virginians by increasing access to healthcare, bolstering reentry programs, & providing our vulnerable children with the services they need.

Governor Youngkin refuses to respect voters with his veto of my commonsense, bipartisan bill to extend the deadline for mail-in ballots by just a few hours. Mail can be unpredictable, and the bill was a simple fix to ensure voters who do everything right are not disenfranchised.

I’m disappointed Governor Youngkin has once again vetoed my bill keeping guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. The Governor likes to use public safety as a talking point, but when given this opportunity to save innocent lives, he turns his back. Read more below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Excited that the Governor signed my bill to protect personal reproductive & sexual health data. A woman’s period or doctor’s visits are nobody’s business but her own. Glad we could empower consumers to hold Big Data accountable if this private info is sold or disclosed.

I’m appalled at Trump’s attempt to abolish the Dept of Ed - this is an attack on our children and families. The DOE supports students with disabilities, funds public schools, & makes college accessible. Public education teaches the skills needed to thrive in a democratic society.

Join us for the 11th Anniversary of the Declaration & of Peace Cessation of War! 🕊️Mayor Gaskins, Sen. @barbarafavola.bsky.social, reporter @jasminewright.bsky.social, & @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social will discuss peace through education, advocacy, & law. 🗓️ 3/18 🕑 10 AM📍Kerwin 301 🔗 bit.ly/4ij9Qct

I encourage our congresspeople to fight for the federal workforce in the continuing budget resolution. They must insist on protections for federal workers & contractors. These public servants protect the nation’s health & safety every day.

I'm proud to have voted for a budget that lowers the cost of living for hardworking Virginians. Extending the Earned Income Tax Credit is just one way this budget helps. Governor Youngkin, it passed with strong bipartisan support - you can seal the deal by signing the budget today.

Make your voice heard: sign up for the February 27 discussion here: click.ngpvan.com/k/102246911/...

Make your voice heard: sign up for the February 27 discussion here: click.ngpvan.com/k/102246911/...

I’m appalled the Department of Education is conducting a political investigation into Arlington Public Schools. Children learn best when they’re in safe, welcoming environments, and I’m proud that our school system is listening to Arlington parents and protecting LGBT students.