Brennan Gilmore
@brennangilmore.bsky.social
Executive Director, Clean Virginia
Comet A6 Lemmon, photographed this morning, Oct 2. Brightening steadily as it approaches perigee later this month. #astronomy #astrophotography
October 4, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Comet A6 Lemmon, photographed this morning, Oct 2. Brightening steadily as it approaches perigee later this month. #astronomy #astrophotography
Corona Australis Molecular Cloud
Last of the data I shot in Atacama. A dark nebula illuminated by a reflection nebulae fanning out from Epsilon Coronae Australis eastward along the border w/ Sagittarius.
Two-panel mosaic, 300mm focal length, integration six hours.
#Astronomy #Astrophotography
Last of the data I shot in Atacama. A dark nebula illuminated by a reflection nebulae fanning out from Epsilon Coronae Australis eastward along the border w/ Sagittarius.
Two-panel mosaic, 300mm focal length, integration six hours.
#Astronomy #Astrophotography
October 1, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Corona Australis Molecular Cloud
Last of the data I shot in Atacama. A dark nebula illuminated by a reflection nebulae fanning out from Epsilon Coronae Australis eastward along the border w/ Sagittarius.
Two-panel mosaic, 300mm focal length, integration six hours.
#Astronomy #Astrophotography
Last of the data I shot in Atacama. A dark nebula illuminated by a reflection nebulae fanning out from Epsilon Coronae Australis eastward along the border w/ Sagittarius.
Two-panel mosaic, 300mm focal length, integration six hours.
#Astronomy #Astrophotography
Rho Ophiuci Cloud Complex photographed under the clear, dark skies of the Atacama Desert in Chile.
#Astronomy #Astrophotography
#Astronomy #Astrophotography
September 30, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Rho Ophiuci Cloud Complex photographed under the clear, dark skies of the Atacama Desert in Chile.
#Astronomy #Astrophotography
#Astronomy #Astrophotography
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Great interview with @cleanvirginia.org Exec Dir @brennangilmore.bsky.social, who does an excellent job explaining “regulatory capture”, where a monopoly utility uses donations to buy the politicians and laws it needs to expand its profits and limit its regulations. From @brandonjarvis.bsky.social
A conversation with Clean Virginia’s executive director
I talked to Clean Virginia’s Executive Director Brennan Gilmore about Virginia politics.
open.substack.com
June 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Great interview with @cleanvirginia.org Exec Dir @brennangilmore.bsky.social, who does an excellent job explaining “regulatory capture”, where a monopoly utility uses donations to buy the politicians and laws it needs to expand its profits and limit its regulations. From @brandonjarvis.bsky.social
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Huge shout out this morning to @brennangilmore.bsky.social & @cleanvirginia.org ! 8 years ago, it seemed impossible to put forth candidates in VA who could remain principled & competitive w/o accepting money from corporate utilities (who then would exert power over laws, decision making, etc).
June 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Huge shout out this morning to @brennangilmore.bsky.social & @cleanvirginia.org ! 8 years ago, it seemed impossible to put forth candidates in VA who could remain principled & competitive w/o accepting money from corporate utilities (who then would exert power over laws, decision making, etc).
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Haven’t gotten Tom on here yet, but here’s another nudge for Jay Jones for AG!!!! Be sure you vote today!!
June 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Haven’t gotten Tom on here yet, but here’s another nudge for Jay Jones for AG!!!! Be sure you vote today!!
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I've known Jay Jones for years, and his character and experience will make him an excellent Attorney General for Virginia. I hope you'll join me in supporting him today.
Donate to the Jay Jones for Attorney General campaign!
Donate to the Jay Jones for Attorney General campaign!
secure.actblue.com
June 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I've known Jay Jones for years, and his character and experience will make him an excellent Attorney General for Virginia. I hope you'll join me in supporting him today.
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While Jay Jones has pledged independence from corporate polluters, Shannon Taylor has taken $650,000 from Dominion Energy. Virginia leaders say it’s an ethical red flag. richmond.com/news/state-r...
14 Democrats ask Shannon Taylor to recuse herself from Dominion cases
The signers of the letter, backers of former Del. Jay Jones, Taylor's Democratic rival for attorney general, say the $650,000 Taylor has accepted from Dominion poses "serious ethical concerns."
richmond.com
June 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
While Jay Jones has pledged independence from corporate polluters, Shannon Taylor has taken $650,000 from Dominion Energy. Virginia leaders say it’s an ethical red flag. richmond.com/news/state-r...
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🚨NEW: A coalition of Virginia lawmakers is calling on Shannon Taylor to explain why she accepted $650,000 from Dominion Energy while running for Attorney General — the largest utility donation in a competitive race in U.S. history.
The conflict of interest is undeniable.
The conflict of interest is undeniable.
If elected AG, Shannon Taylor should recuse herself from cases involving Dominion and regulated utilities — given the $650K+ they’ve already given her.
Virginians need to know their Attorney General works for the public, not a private company.
Virginians need to know their Attorney General works for the public, not a private company.
June 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
🚨NEW: A coalition of Virginia lawmakers is calling on Shannon Taylor to explain why she accepted $650,000 from Dominion Energy while running for Attorney General — the largest utility donation in a competitive race in U.S. history.
The conflict of interest is undeniable.
The conflict of interest is undeniable.
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Proud to join public servants across Virginia in urging Shannon Taylor to take this pledge before next week’s election.
Attorney General is the People’s Lawyer and a major consumer protector. This should be an easy ethics call.
Attorney General is the People’s Lawyer and a major consumer protector. This should be an easy ethics call.
If elected AG, Shannon Taylor should recuse herself from cases involving Dominion and regulated utilities — given the $650K+ they’ve already given her.
Virginians need to know their Attorney General works for the public, not a private company.
Virginians need to know their Attorney General works for the public, not a private company.
June 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Proud to join public servants across Virginia in urging Shannon Taylor to take this pledge before next week’s election.
Attorney General is the People’s Lawyer and a major consumer protector. This should be an easy ethics call.
Attorney General is the People’s Lawyer and a major consumer protector. This should be an easy ethics call.
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If elected AG, Shannon Taylor should recuse herself from cases involving Dominion and regulated utilities — given the $650K+ they’ve already given her.
Virginians need to know their Attorney General works for the public, not a private company.
Virginians need to know their Attorney General works for the public, not a private company.
June 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
If elected AG, Shannon Taylor should recuse herself from cases involving Dominion and regulated utilities — given the $650K+ they’ve already given her.
Virginians need to know their Attorney General works for the public, not a private company.
Virginians need to know their Attorney General works for the public, not a private company.
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Looks like Dominion Energy has decided to go “all in” for Shannon Taylor in the Virginia AG race
Jay Jones has an advantage in Hampton Roads which should give him a good base of votes
Taylor needs the money to go on air in the expensive DC media market to have a chance
Jay Jones has an advantage in Hampton Roads which should give him a good base of votes
Taylor needs the money to go on air in the expensive DC media market to have a chance
June 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Looks like Dominion Energy has decided to go “all in” for Shannon Taylor in the Virginia AG race
Jay Jones has an advantage in Hampton Roads which should give him a good base of votes
Taylor needs the money to go on air in the expensive DC media market to have a chance
Jay Jones has an advantage in Hampton Roads which should give him a good base of votes
Taylor needs the money to go on air in the expensive DC media market to have a chance
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I always need to remind myself whenever I pay my dominion bill that the money is not only going to fossil fuel projects but massive election contributions and lobbying expenses that I do not support.
Dominion just dumped $375k into AG candidate Shannon Taylor’s campaign while trying to raise electric bills over $21/month.
We just launched a new TV ad to hold her accountable.
Watch it now: youtu.be/C6EoqWb-DGI?...
Because the Attorney General should protect Virginians, not corporate polluters.
We just launched a new TV ad to hold her accountable.
Watch it now: youtu.be/C6EoqWb-DGI?...
Because the Attorney General should protect Virginians, not corporate polluters.
New TV Ad Holds AG Candidate Shannon Taylor Accountable for Taking Nearly $400k From Dominion Energy
YouTube video by Clean Virginia
youtu.be
June 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I always need to remind myself whenever I pay my dominion bill that the money is not only going to fossil fuel projects but massive election contributions and lobbying expenses that I do not support.
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Dominion just dumped $375k into AG candidate Shannon Taylor’s campaign while trying to raise electric bills over $21/month.
We just launched a new TV ad to hold her accountable.
Watch it now: youtu.be/C6EoqWb-DGI?...
Because the Attorney General should protect Virginians, not corporate polluters.
We just launched a new TV ad to hold her accountable.
Watch it now: youtu.be/C6EoqWb-DGI?...
Because the Attorney General should protect Virginians, not corporate polluters.
New TV Ad Holds AG Candidate Shannon Taylor Accountable for Taking Nearly $400k From Dominion Energy
YouTube video by Clean Virginia
youtu.be
June 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Dominion just dumped $375k into AG candidate Shannon Taylor’s campaign while trying to raise electric bills over $21/month.
We just launched a new TV ad to hold her accountable.
Watch it now: youtu.be/C6EoqWb-DGI?...
Because the Attorney General should protect Virginians, not corporate polluters.
We just launched a new TV ad to hold her accountable.
Watch it now: youtu.be/C6EoqWb-DGI?...
Because the Attorney General should protect Virginians, not corporate polluters.
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One has to wonder why dominion is so eager to keep Jay out of office?
Looks like Virginia Attorney General primary is becoming classic Clean Virginia vs. Dominion Energy battle
Clean Virginia is backing Jay Jones
Dominion Energy is backing Shannon Taylor (and Jason Miyares too)
Lot of money could get spent in closing days of campaign
richmond.com/news/state-r...
Clean Virginia is backing Jay Jones
Dominion Energy is backing Shannon Taylor (and Jason Miyares too)
Lot of money could get spent in closing days of campaign
richmond.com/news/state-r...
Clean Virginia places six-figure attack ad against Shannon Taylor in AG race
The ad faults the Henrico County commonwealth's attorney for accepting donations from utility Dominion. Taylor faces former Del. Jay Jones in the June 17 Democratic primary.
richmond.com
June 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
One has to wonder why dominion is so eager to keep Jay out of office?
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What makes me the most annoyed about this is that Taylor doesn’t seem to think there’s anything to the AG’s job except criminal prosecution, so why does Dominion money matter?
The OAG is a largely civil position and the only defense most citizens have against abusive industry.
The OAG is a largely civil position and the only defense most citizens have against abusive industry.
Looks like Virginia Attorney General primary is becoming classic Clean Virginia vs. Dominion Energy battle
Clean Virginia is backing Jay Jones
Dominion Energy is backing Shannon Taylor (and Jason Miyares too)
Lot of money could get spent in closing days of campaign
richmond.com/news/state-r...
Clean Virginia is backing Jay Jones
Dominion Energy is backing Shannon Taylor (and Jason Miyares too)
Lot of money could get spent in closing days of campaign
richmond.com/news/state-r...
Clean Virginia places six-figure attack ad against Shannon Taylor in AG race
The ad faults the Henrico County commonwealth's attorney for accepting donations from utility Dominion. Taylor faces former Del. Jay Jones in the June 17 Democratic primary.
richmond.com
June 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What makes me the most annoyed about this is that Taylor doesn’t seem to think there’s anything to the AG’s job except criminal prosecution, so why does Dominion money matter?
The OAG is a largely civil position and the only defense most citizens have against abusive industry.
The OAG is a largely civil position and the only defense most citizens have against abusive industry.
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Well this is damn near one of the most batshit things I’ve ever read amandaguinzburg.substack.com/p/diabolus-e...
Diabolus Ex Machina
This Is Not An Essay
amandaguinzburg.substack.com
June 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Well this is damn near one of the most batshit things I’ve ever read amandaguinzburg.substack.com/p/diabolus-e...
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Gotta love it out here in the Wild West of campaign finances, where the "regulated monopoly" gives boatloads of money to both those writing the laws to regulate them and to those who would take them to court for violating the laws that regulate them. 🤦🏻♀️
BREAKING: Dominion dumped $300,000 into Shannon Taylor’s campaign in just six weeks of April and May.
Virginia’s top polluter is her top campaign donor. Virginians should ask why.
AGs are supposed to stand up to corporate interests on behalf of consumers.
www.vpap.org/committees/1...
Virginia’s top polluter is her top campaign donor. Virginians should ask why.
AGs are supposed to stand up to corporate interests on behalf of consumers.
www.vpap.org/committees/1...
vpap.org
Your Window into Virginia Politics
www.vpap.org
June 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Gotta love it out here in the Wild West of campaign finances, where the "regulated monopoly" gives boatloads of money to both those writing the laws to regulate them and to those who would take them to court for violating the laws that regulate them. 🤦🏻♀️
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"Roughly 1,500 babies have been born HIV-positive every day since January 21, because Musk cut off their mothers’ medication." prospect.org/power/2025-0...
Go, Elon, and Never Darken Our Doors Again
The worst ultra-billionaire on Earth says he’s leaving government. Let’s hope he actually does it.
prospect.org
May 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
"Roughly 1,500 babies have been born HIV-positive every day since January 21, because Musk cut off their mothers’ medication." prospect.org/power/2025-0...
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"Brooke Nichols, an associate professor of global health at Boston University, has estimated that these cuts have already resulted in about 300,000 deaths, most of them of children, and will most likely lead to significantly more by the end of the year."
Opinion | Elon Musk’s Legacy Is Disease, Starvation and Death
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
"Brooke Nichols, an associate professor of global health at Boston University, has estimated that these cuts have already resulted in about 300,000 deaths, most of them of children, and will most likely lead to significantly more by the end of the year."
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President Biden claimed Unite the Right inspired his campaign, but never made time to visit Charlottesville before or after he won. Now this prosecutor wants you to know she "went after" neo-Nazis but doesn't tell you how the story ends...
Case against participant in 2017 UVa torch march dismissed
A deadlocked jury resulted in a mistrial in June.
dailyprogress.com
May 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
President Biden claimed Unite the Right inspired his campaign, but never made time to visit Charlottesville before or after he won. Now this prosecutor wants you to know she "went after" neo-Nazis but doesn't tell you how the story ends...
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A periodic plea to politicians:
Please stop using Unite the Right footage in your ads — especially if you failed to convict the Nazis.
Please stop using Unite the Right footage in your ads — especially if you failed to convict the Nazis.
Prosecutor | Shannon Taylor for Virginia
YouTube video by Shannon Taylor for Virginia
www.youtube.com
May 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A periodic plea to politicians:
Please stop using Unite the Right footage in your ads — especially if you failed to convict the Nazis.
Please stop using Unite the Right footage in your ads — especially if you failed to convict the Nazis.