A few days ago, I participated in Food & Resource with Cornerstones, Feed the Children, and Popeyes Foundation. September recognizes Hunger Action month. We know many of our neighbors are facing food insecurity. Thanks to the volunteers and staff who are doing such meaningful work in the society!

Federal government is in shutdown. It is not accidental. It's a deliberate strategy to take resources away from working families to give to the wealthy. Republicans would rather shut down government than provide for Americans who desperately need access to affordable healthcare.

Wishing for an easy fast and a day of deep reflection and purpose, this Yom Kippur, for those observing this holiday.

I was delighted to celebrate the opening of Fuse at Mason Square, with President Gregory Washington. Another example of his strong leadership, making GMU one of Virginia's finest universities.

Happy Jewish New Year to those celebrating! Shana Tova!

Delighted to have special guest on Sunday - DNC Chair @kenmartin.bsky.social to knock doors in McLean! Early voting has begun. Election day is approaching. We have to work to turn out as many of our supporters to win in Nov! Supervisor Jimmy Bierman, Del. Rip Sullivan, @fairfaxdemocrats.bsky.social

Elections are coming up - November 4th! Join me and my colleagues Delegate Sullivan and Supervisor Bierman to knock doors in McLean and Get Out The Vote! Saturday September 20th 10am-1pm Sign up here: buff.ly/GmLnf8k

Recently, along with Delegate Reid and Senator Srinivasan, I presented General Assembly commendations to recipients to honor their contributions to community. Gratitude for those who are no longer with us. There are many who work, give time, and care for others. It was a pleasure to celebrate them!

Delighted to join Hunter Mill Democratic Committee to discuss the 3 Virginia Constitutional Amendments: - Reproductive Freedom - Restoration of Rights - Marriage Equality This is why our upcoming House of Delegates races are so important! @fairfaxdemocrats.bsky.social

Charlie Kirk was just killed at a Utah event. Although I disagreed with him on policies, as a fellow human being, I grieve for him. This is yet another episode of senseless gun violence. Terribly saddened for his family and the community. Gun violence is never the solution. buff.ly/VlD5sda

Hearty congratulations goes to James Walkinshaw, winning every single precinct! Well done!!!! Democrats are energized and ready to take back our democracy! @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social

Today’s the last day to vote in Special Elections for CD-11 James Walkinshaw. Open until 7pm. Get out the vote now! @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social

Met with voters, spoke about the need to GOTV as democracy is on the ballot. Last day to vote for CD-11 James Walkinshaw: Sep 9 | General elections: Nov 4! @abigailspanberger.com @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social @vasenatedems.bsky.social @jonesjay.bsky.social @beyer.house.gov @senatorhashmi.bsky.social

Join me to get out the vote this weekend! We’re knocking doors and connecting with voters in McLean. Whether it’s your first time or experienced, we’ll provide you training and materials. Sign up for a time and let’s get out the vote! More details here: mobilize.us/s/yKijo8

Virginia recognizes September as African Diaspora Heritage Month. Grateful for their cultural, historical, economic contributions. Let’s celebrate the achievements and successes of the African Diaspora. Sep 9, 2025 | 9 am | VA Capitol Building: 1000 Bank St, Richmond, VA, 23218 RSVP:

Recently, I participated in NOVA People’s Congress, where legislators can discuss with community members issues affecting constituents: worker rights, affordable housing, immigrant rights. I enjoyed the Q&A panel, cultural performances, and group activities. Thank you for coming out and sharing!

Happy Labor Day! Had an amazing time at the NoVA Labor Day Picnic yesterday, meeting my fellow legislators and labor union leaders. I have fought to increase minimum wage and collective bargaining, eliminate gender wage gap and to bring PFML to VA. @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social @abigailspanberger.com

Richmond activities: As chair of Virginia Civic Education Commission, I lead a meeting to discuss civic education access. I was honored at the CCAN Action Fund Climate All Stars Award Ceremony. Delighted to celebrate with the broader environmental advocacy community! @vasenatedems.bsky.social

My heart breaks for all of children, their families, teachers, the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gun violence kills children in greater numbers. Once again, it caused pain that we will never fully recover from. My heart mourns for all suffering. It’s too much.

Women’s Equality Day celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment where all women have the right to vote and to fully participate in society. I can’t believe that those rights are now being challenged. Not on our watch!

Wishing all educators, school staff, parents, and students a happy back to school. While summer might be over, school fun is yet to start. I believe education is the door to new discoveries, new experiments, and better policies. Here’s to another year of learning, growing, and exploring the world!

Early voting for VA District 11 James Walkinshaw (D) is now possible at North County Government Center. The timings are below: Monday - Friday: 1pm - 7pm Saturday August 30, September 6: 9am - 5pm The special election date is September 9 for VA District 11. @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social

Today's behind-the-scenes! When we’re not in session...Today, I met with several community leaders in preparation for the 2026 General Assembly session to get their input, and together, we brainstormed ways to address medicaid cuts, education funding cuts, animal welfare. @humaneworldorg.bsky.social

Use right to vote! Visit elections.virginia.gov for more info. Special Election: SEPT 9th! 11th Congressional District voters General Election: NOV 4th! Statewide, VA House of Delegates, Local Offices @vademocrats.bsky.social @abigailspanberger.com @senatorhashmi.bsky.social @jonesjay.bsky.social

Learned so much at @ncslorg.bsky.social, with more than 8,000 legislators and staff from around the U.S. I sit on Transportation and Technology committees. Grateful for Virginia Night. A highlight was budget session on Medicaid. Best part: Leslie Odom Jr. spoke and sang about resilience & kindness!

We're having a 3-day sales tax holiday in VA, 1-3 August. Eligible items include - School supplies | Clothing & footwear - Hurricane and emergency preparedness products - Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products Shop online or in-person, no sales tax applied. Visit tax.virginia.gov for more info.

Today, GMU Board of Visitors is holding a review meeting, open to public, examining GMU President’s annual performance. You too can share your thoughts by submitting a written comment on GMU’s website. My position: I stand with GMU President. Thanks to undersigned organizations for speaking up!

I am grateful to see the business community standing up and speaking out for @georgemasonu.bsky.social and President Washington. What happened to UVA President was a tragedy. Our success depends on well educated population. We won't stop fighting to preserve freedom of education. Not on our watch!

Big News! Judges rule against Public College Board appointees. A win for justice, a win for Virginia Democrats. @vasenatedems.bsky.social

I stand with George Mason University's President, Dr. Gregory Washington.

My baby was in NICU for 6 weeks. Our hospital was 20 miles away. My husband had 2 weeks of paternity leave. I had to find care for my toddler, go to & from hospital. This can't be normal. US is the ONLY one without PFML! @vasenatedems.bsky.social @vademocrats.bsky.social @teamfreedomva.bsky.social

8 years ago, before VA expanded Medicaid, people lined up at a fairground to see a doctor. As Trump Administration rolls back Medicaid, their people are the ones who will pay this great cost. Honored to volunteer my time at Wise County Clinic in 2017. I won't ever forget the impact it had on me.

During GMU President's 5 year tenure, Mason entered the national map of top universities. • Restored Athletics Prowess! GMU won 5 A-10 Championships with Women’s & Men’s Basketball Teams. • National model for COVID response! No deaths, low positivity rates. • High Admit Rates, High Graduation Rates!

Highlighting GMU’s rankings! • Mason has skyrocketed ranking increase from 2020 to 2025! • No.1 university for military & veterans. • Has VA's 1st College of Public Health, School of Computing, hired the 1st Chief AI Officer. • George Mason is one of Carnegie’s Opportunity Colleges and Universities.

True political crisis. We see qualified university leadership attacked for political purposes. Not how democracy works! GMU's success is rare. During GMU President's term, -highest enrollment increases -largest freshmen class with a 4.0 average -GMU President raised > $100M in fundraising each year

My work is driven by compassion towards animals. I stand for welfare and against injustice. June 24, Envigo Beagle Factory’s former vet was indicted on 17 cruelty charges! Senator Bill Stanley and I worked with PETA for years to hold them accountable. Thank you @peta.org!

I was delighted to receive the 2025 SPARC Hero award along with colleagues Senator Kannan Srinivasan and @deldavidreid.bsky.social. Lovely to spend the morning celebrating all of the good that SPARC (Specially Adapted Resource Centers) does for our vulnerable community members and their families!

Honored to have been a part of NOVA Women’s Summit and to have received an award for my continuous fight to preserve our democracy. At a time where gender inequality is still in the air, I felt inspired to be in a room full of women who have accomplished so much! @networknova.bsky.social

Virginia used to be #1. Now we’ve fallen to #4 in the CNBC business rankings all while Winsome Earle-Sears play politics instead of investing in workers, families, and innovation. It’s time for change. @vademocrats.bsky.social @vasenatedems.bsky.social

Colleges & universities were created to promote critical thinking, freedom of thought and exploration of ideas. Government interference forced the removal of UVA President Jim Ryan.This is bad for our education system, bad for our economy, bad for Virginia and bad for America.

VA is set to lose millions in broadband funding as the Digital Equity Act Program is cancelled by the federal government. My colleagues and I are asking VA Attorney General to join Attorneys General from other states in a lawsuit to force the Trump Administration to recover this important funding.

While I am working hard to enshrine reproductive rights in VA Constitution, U.S. Senate and House Republicans have voted to defund planned parenthood. As a reproductive freedom advocate, I will work to keep abortion legal and our health clinics open!

This Independence Day, we honor the values that built our nation: freedom, equality, and justice for all. In times of division, democracy is our shared responsibility. Let’s recommit to protecting the rights of every American. #IndependenceDay #DemocracyInAction #WorkingTogether

The Trump Administration is withholding $6.8 billion in education funding for K-12 schools that was set to go out July 1st— jeopardizing support for English learners, migrant students, teacher development, after-school programs. This puts VA schools at risk. Our kids can’t afford political games.

We need a representative who is ready to take on the Trump administration and Republicans in the House on Day 1. James Walkinshaw is the right person. I hope you will join me in voting for James on Saturday, June 28. My cat - Elizabeth - and I approve this message. @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social

Honored to receive Legislator of Year Award by REPRORising! June 24th marks the 3rd anniversary of the Dobbs decision, removing Constitutional right to abortion in 2022. As chief patron of SJ 247, I work to restore reproductive freedom in VA. I need your support. @reprorisingva.bsky.social‬

My bill, SB1134, requires safe gun storage in homes where there are children or prohibited persons. Governor vetoed it twice. I will continue to fight for our children's safety. Do your part. ASK: Is there an unlocked gun where my child plays? @bradybuzz @endfamilyfire #ASKDay

Celebrating culture, courage, and community. Juneteenth is a reminder of how far we've come—and how far we still must go #Juneteenth

A Hearty Congratulations to Our Democratic Nominees!

My prayers are for the Minnesotan legislators and their spouses killed and injured today in horrific acts of political violence. What an act of cowardice to impersonate a law enforcement officer and attack these public servants in their homes. We must work together for peace.