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FCC Chair Brendan Carr doesn’t want you to see Colbert’s interview with Texas Rep. James Talarico. CBS obeyed in advance by not allowing the interview to air. So, Colbert put it on YouTube, where it has been viewed nearly 5 MILLION times. Let’s help push it across the threshold. Watch here.
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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February 18, 2026 at 10:03 AM
FCC Chair Brendan Carr doesn’t want you to see Colbert’s interview with Texas Rep. James Talarico. CBS obeyed in advance by not allowing the interview to air. So, Colbert put it on YouTube, where it has been viewed nearly 5 MILLION times. Let’s help push it across the threshold. Watch here.
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Families can’t afford health care, food, or housing & the Trump administration is spending billions of taxpayer $$$ sending violent ICE agents into our streets—terrorizing communities. Silence is not an option. Prepare. Join us: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=lwv @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social
February 18, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Families can’t afford health care, food, or housing & the Trump administration is spending billions of taxpayer $$$ sending violent ICE agents into our streets—terrorizing communities. Silence is not an option. Prepare. Join us: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=lwv @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social
A better world is possible. We just need to demand it.
Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
February 15, 2026 at 5:38 PM
A better world is possible. We just need to demand it.
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Reminder that this event is on Tuesday! Deliver comments/signs/cards/letters to Wittman’s office.
He's in OUR seat, supposedly working for US. But instead he's kneeling to the President, plotting to take away our votes, and working for his wealthy donors. #FlipVA01
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He's in OUR seat, supposedly working for US. But instead he's kneeling to the President, plotting to take away our votes, and working for his wealthy donors. #FlipVA01
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February 15, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Reminder that this event is on Tuesday! Deliver comments/signs/cards/letters to Wittman’s office.
He's in OUR seat, supposedly working for US. But instead he's kneeling to the President, plotting to take away our votes, and working for his wealthy donors. #FlipVA01
@50501virginia.bsky.social
He's in OUR seat, supposedly working for US. But instead he's kneeling to the President, plotting to take away our votes, and working for his wealthy donors. #FlipVA01
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High school students in Hampton Roads walk out of classes to protest ICE abuse.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:20 AM
High school students in Hampton Roads walk out of classes to protest ICE abuse.
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Early voting starts March 6!
Important dates for Virginia Voters. Vote YES on the Redistricting Referendum beginning March 6th!
February 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Early voting starts March 6!
Republicans are enemies of democracy. Call your Senators today. And if you have a Republican congressperson, give them a piece of your mind.
BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
February 12, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Republicans are enemies of democracy. Call your Senators today. And if you have a Republican congressperson, give them a piece of your mind.
Call out his lies. Noncitizens do not vote in our elections. Wittman wants to stay in power by making it difficult to impossible to cast our votes.
Welp, Worthless Rob Wittman is at it again, supporting the SAVE Act, which can disenfranchise MILLIONS of Americans.
Let him hear it: (202) 225-4261
@wittmanwatch.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
Let him hear it: (202) 225-4261
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www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
New SAVE Act Bills Would Still Block Millions of Americans From Voting
The “show your papers” requirement is an attack on the freedom to vote.
www.brennancenter.org
February 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Call out his lies. Noncitizens do not vote in our elections. Wittman wants to stay in power by making it difficult to impossible to cast our votes.
“If passed, the SAVE Act will disenfranchise 20 million voters.”
Trump has pushed the Republicans to hold a vote in the House this week.
Call your Rep and your Senators.
202-224-3121
Trump has pushed the Republicans to hold a vote in the House this week.
Call your Rep and your Senators.
202-224-3121
February 10, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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Join this event on 2/17 to deliver comments/signs/cards/letters to Wittman’s office.
Let Wittman know that he is supposed to represent the constituents in #VA01, not bend a knee to the President. Let him know what he should do to stand up for our democracy.
Let Wittman know that he is supposed to represent the constituents in #VA01, not bend a knee to the President. Let him know what he should do to stand up for our democracy.
February 8, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Join this event on 2/17 to deliver comments/signs/cards/letters to Wittman’s office.
Let Wittman know that he is supposed to represent the constituents in #VA01, not bend a knee to the President. Let him know what he should do to stand up for our democracy.
Let Wittman know that he is supposed to represent the constituents in #VA01, not bend a knee to the President. Let him know what he should do to stand up for our democracy.
Now is the time. Go meet your candidates.
If you want our politics to change, it is IMPERATIVE that you become a different kind of voter:
1) become an OBSESSIVE primary, local & off-cycle voter
2) research every candidate and don’t rely on what commercials tell you about them
3) show up at events where candidates speak & debate
1) become an OBSESSIVE primary, local & off-cycle voter
2) research every candidate and don’t rely on what commercials tell you about them
3) show up at events where candidates speak & debate
February 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Now is the time. Go meet your candidates.
Remember this beautiful moment when the Obamas danced at the Inaugural Ball and Beyoncé sang, “At Last.” Our hearts were filled with joy and pride.
February 6, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Remember this beautiful moment when the Obamas danced at the Inaugural Ball and Beyoncé sang, “At Last.” Our hearts were filled with joy and pride.
PHOTOS: On Wednesday night, Williamsburg residents and William & Mary students met in a field near the Sadler Center on campus to remember Renee Good, Alex Pretti and others killed by ICE during federal immigration enforcement operations.
(Photos by WHRO News reporter Nick McNamara)
(Photos by WHRO News reporter Nick McNamara)
February 5, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Now that we have evidence in black and white of horrific abuse of young girls, what’s the republican response? Make it harder for women to vote.
The SAVE ACT is making its way around Congress. Again. This time it’s turbocharged. The bill, meant to “secure our elections,” is a trick that would make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to register to vote and cast their ballots. Let Congress know: (202) 224-3121 @lwvus.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Now that we have evidence in black and white of horrific abuse of young girls, what’s the republican response? Make it harder for women to vote.
Contact your delegate and tell them you support HB 217 to stop gun violence in Virginia. Find your delegate here: whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov
February 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Contact your delegate and tell them you support HB 217 to stop gun violence in Virginia. Find your delegate here: whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov
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Come out Monday to hear about Virginia's response to Trump's rigging of the midterms
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January 31, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Come out Monday to hear about Virginia's response to Trump's rigging of the midterms
@804thepeople.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social
@804thepeople.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social
Great news!
The Hanover County property that federal immigration officials wanted to buy and convert into an immigrant processing and detention center is no longer for sale, according to a statement released by the Canadian-based developer that owns it.
Hanover County facility sought by ICE is no longer for sale
Updated Jan. 30: Jim Pattison Developments says "the transaction ... will not be proceeding."
www.vpm.org
January 30, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Great news!
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📍ACTION NEEDED TODAY📍
STOP THE SALE! NO ICE JAIL!
Great work yesterday letting Hanover know we don't want an ICE Jail in Ashland. And they listened!
WE MUST KEEP UP THE PRESSURE 🧵...
Repost & amplify!
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STOP THE SALE! NO ICE JAIL!
Great work yesterday letting Hanover know we don't want an ICE Jail in Ashland. And they listened!
WE MUST KEEP UP THE PRESSURE 🧵...
Repost & amplify!
@rva-indivisible.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social @wittmanwatch.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 4:23 PM
📍ACTION NEEDED TODAY📍
STOP THE SALE! NO ICE JAIL!
Great work yesterday letting Hanover know we don't want an ICE Jail in Ashland. And they listened!
WE MUST KEEP UP THE PRESSURE 🧵...
Repost & amplify!
@rva-indivisible.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social @wittmanwatch.bsky.social
STOP THE SALE! NO ICE JAIL!
Great work yesterday letting Hanover know we don't want an ICE Jail in Ashland. And they listened!
WE MUST KEEP UP THE PRESSURE 🧵...
Repost & amplify!
@rva-indivisible.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social @wittmanwatch.bsky.social
Powerful video from Rep. Khanna. Minnesota is under siege. Repeal the 75 billion for ICE @markwarner.bsky.social @kaine.senate.gov
I traveled to Minnesota to listen to people in their own words after an ICE agent killed Alex Pretti.
January 29, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Powerful video from Rep. Khanna. Minnesota is under siege. Repeal the 75 billion for ICE @markwarner.bsky.social @kaine.senate.gov
The Hanover board unanimously opposes the sale of the warehouse to DHS, but does not have the power to veto it. So, the fight is not over.
Hanover Board asks ICE to reconsider proposed facility
Hanover Board asks ICE to reconsider proposed facility
"It is clear this location is not an appropriate one," the Hanover County Board Chair said.
www.richmonder.org
January 29, 2026 at 1:08 AM
The Hanover board unanimously opposes the sale of the warehouse to DHS, but does not have the power to veto it. So, the fight is not over.
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TODAY! BRING SIGNS! BE LOUD!
AMERICA IS WATCHING US!
NO ICE JAIL IN OUR RVA!!!
@hanovervadems.bsky.social
@goochlanddems.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @wittmanwatch.bsky.social
AMERICA IS WATCHING US!
NO ICE JAIL IN OUR RVA!!!
@hanovervadems.bsky.social
@goochlanddems.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @wittmanwatch.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 10:36 AM
TODAY! BRING SIGNS! BE LOUD!
AMERICA IS WATCHING US!
NO ICE JAIL IN OUR RVA!!!
@hanovervadems.bsky.social
@goochlanddems.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @wittmanwatch.bsky.social
AMERICA IS WATCHING US!
NO ICE JAIL IN OUR RVA!!!
@hanovervadems.bsky.social
@goochlanddems.bsky.social @804thepeople.bsky.social @neighbors4change.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social @rva-indivisible.bsky.social @wittmanwatch.bsky.social
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5. Impeach Noem and Bondi.
6. End the Kavanaugh stops with racial profiling and end the militarization of ICE.
7. Codify a use of force standard so courts can enforce the law against rogue ICE agents.
8. Tear down and replace ICE with an agency that has oversight.
6. End the Kavanaugh stops with racial profiling and end the militarization of ICE.
7. Codify a use of force standard so courts can enforce the law against rogue ICE agents.
8. Tear down and replace ICE with an agency that has oversight.
January 25, 2026 at 2:36 PM
5. Impeach Noem and Bondi.
6. End the Kavanaugh stops with racial profiling and end the militarization of ICE.
7. Codify a use of force standard so courts can enforce the law against rogue ICE agents.
8. Tear down and replace ICE with an agency that has oversight.
6. End the Kavanaugh stops with racial profiling and end the militarization of ICE.
7. Codify a use of force standard so courts can enforce the law against rogue ICE agents.
8. Tear down and replace ICE with an agency that has oversight.
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Congress is not powerless. Democrats must unify around an actual agenda.
1. Vote no on DHS funding bill.
2. Repeal the multi-year $75 billion funding for ICE.
3. End qualified immunity for ICE agents.
4. Investigate and prosecute every single ICE agent who broke the law.
1. Vote no on DHS funding bill.
2. Repeal the multi-year $75 billion funding for ICE.
3. End qualified immunity for ICE agents.
4. Investigate and prosecute every single ICE agent who broke the law.
January 25, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Congress is not powerless. Democrats must unify around an actual agenda.
1. Vote no on DHS funding bill.
2. Repeal the multi-year $75 billion funding for ICE.
3. End qualified immunity for ICE agents.
4. Investigate and prosecute every single ICE agent who broke the law.
1. Vote no on DHS funding bill.
2. Repeal the multi-year $75 billion funding for ICE.
3. End qualified immunity for ICE agents.
4. Investigate and prosecute every single ICE agent who broke the law.
Indivisible NOVA West's event, “We Are Going to Senator Kaine and Warner's Offices on Capitol Hill!” - sign up now to join! #IndivisibleNOVAwest www.mobilize.us/indivisible-...
We Are Going to Senator Kaine and Warner's Offices on Capitol Hill! · Indivisible NOVA West
You have seen the horror and injustice perpetrated by ICE, CBP, and DHS. Now, let's go talk to the people that can do something about it. Join a coalition of Indivisible groups as we go to Capitol Hil...
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January 26, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Indivisible NOVA West's event, “We Are Going to Senator Kaine and Warner's Offices on Capitol Hill!” - sign up now to join! #IndivisibleNOVAwest www.mobilize.us/indivisible-...