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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 13h

Maybe this one, #RVA?
FREE music by the river
The best thing in Richmond, all weekend long

Melissa Carper - Let's Get Outta Here (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by MelissaCarperVEVO

youtu.be

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 13h

#rva VOTE EARLY

Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 13h

Both sides have areas they need to focus on in home stretch

Dems need to boost Black turnout in Hampton Roads, Southside, RVA for AG and House of Delegates

GOP needs rural voters in SWVA to show up by Election Day for AG race

Some of the close races could come down to turnout

Sam Shirazi @samshirazi.bsky.social · 14h

Over half a million early votes now in Virginia

Wouldn’t be surprised if end up at around 1.5 million total early votes

Real question just Election Day votes being shifted or boosting turnout overall

2021 had 3.3 million total votes and we’ll see if more this year

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Jay Hightman @jay.hightman.org · 1d

A wonderful choice!

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

BREAKING: For her work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela, María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

María Corina Machado of Venezuela wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a key figure in unifying Venezuela's political opposition.

bit.ly

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 2d

Really *really* well explained for the non-lawyer here:

Ep 164 — SCOTUS Discovers that Racial Profiling Is Legal Now

Numerous Shadow Docket rulings make racial profiling legal and Trump can fire anybody he wants; Russ Vought's trick to steal Congressional power of the purse; Carroll v Trump update

www.lawandchaospod.com

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 2d

😂

grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 2d

Full list of performers - this weekend - down by the river #RVA

Most musicians play multiple times and some get together and jam … magic

Artists l Richmond Folk Festival

www.richmondfolkfestival.org

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 2d

Richmond, Virginia – music this weekend, Friday through Sunday down by the river - all FREE

Many many musicians and bands from all over the globe

This one will be great #rva

DOGO du Togo - Soké Wo (live)

YouTube video by DOGO du Togo

youtu.be

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Alex Marten 🇧🇷🇺🇸🇺🇦🇸🇾 @amarten.bsky.social · 2d

As a reminder to all patriotic VA / RVA citizens to please vote and to join me:

#NoKings #resist #fightfascism #democracy #ProudBlue #FiftyFiftyOne

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

Thinking about it - where do you find those?

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

This weekend! Friday, Saturday, & Sunday in Richmond #rva
It's "folk" but not like Newport - it's a world music festival, featuring world-class musicians - and it includes something you love! Check it out

Richmond Folk Festival

Music & Art Festival. The Richmond Folk Festival in Richmond, Va is The Story of America as Told Through Music, Dance, Crafts, Narrative, and Cuisine.

www.richmondfolkfestival.org

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

Yes! #rva

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

@richmonder.bsky.social‬ - reconsider your headline? 😊

grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

I haven't seen those, but heard about fake MJ accounts on twitter

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

It is the best thing in Richmond, maybe the best thing in my world. ❤️ #rva I go alone sometimes too

NOTE: Just noticed a new policy on the FF website - to get into the new venue (amphitheater), must check bags or use a clear plastic bag. Doesn't apply to the rest of the festival, tho.

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

"Richmond eyes closed" - bit of a misdirect in this headline. 😆

> "The agreement ... set to come before the City Council next week is expected to produce roughly $2.7 million in revenue for the city over the next 35 years through a combination of upfront payments and annual rent." #RVA

The Richmonder @richmonder.bsky.social · 4d

Richmond eyes closed landfill as potential solar farm and pollinator meadow site

More than half a dozen developers responded to a public request issued by the city to see what might be possible.

www.richmonder.org

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

I hear you, and that is a generous human impulse, but these are bots - the benefit of the doubt does not really apply. Some bots collect info, and others are designed to make trouble. (See *2016* - Russia used Twitter bots to spread disinformation and influence the US election.)

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

Antifa headquarters 😆
with a light-up sign on the building 😂
Antifa ID card 🤣

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

AGREE #RVA
If you can do it, vote early!

grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

To be clear, trump invasions and occupations are setting up for elections in 2026 & 2028

When voters reject the madness, he will say "fraud" - loudly & repeatedly - then send troops to seize voting machines

Because he - and only he - knows who the real americans are & who they want to elect

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

Nothing is happening in #RVA, and - ATTENTION - this is not about crime or antifa or protests. It's about ELECTIONS.

Virginia has a trumpy governor, likely to be replaced in Jan 2026 by a moderate democrat, at which point it'll become a target, like Maryland, of the Orange Occupant.

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

It doesn't feel great to decrease your numbers - I know - and you're not being mean when you do it.

They're just not people - they're fake accounts generated in large numbers by someone who wants to make mischief.

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 3d

At the very least, please consider going back through your list of followers and blocking them - (1) to protect your personal information and (2) to preserve the authenticity of discourse on Bluesky. 😊

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 4d

Nobody knows what a grawlix is ...

grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 5d

Do you know what a grawlix is? It's a useful thing. Sort of.

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grawlix01 @grawlix01.bsky.social · 5d

Still open, at least till 10/11 :
Laurie Anderson exhibit at the Hirshorn

Plus a plug for my little city: RVA is surprisingly great. Walk down by the river, climb on the rocks, watch the osprey & herons, all in the middle of the city

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