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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 10h

There you have it.

Renewal of health subsidies backed by big majorities in poll, including Trump voters • Virginia Mercury

WASHINGTON — The vast majority of Americans, including Republicans and those who identify as strong supporters of President Donald Trump, want Congress to renew the enhanced tax credits for people who...

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Dominique Baker @bakerdphd.bsky.social · 10h

I'll be updating next week's current-state-of-state-higher-ed-policy slides.

Left is an article about the VA senate dems telling UVA their state funding will be in question if they agree to that odious compact. On the right is the key part of the senate letter.

www.cbs19news.com/news/state-s...

Screenshot from the top of the article. Title is "State Senate Democrats tell UVA to not consider education compact." Published today.

Main text reads "RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The University of Virginia could lose state funding if it signs onto an education compact it received from the federal government last week."

Screenshot from the letter from VA dems which reads "Therefore, we call upon you to immediately cease all consideration of signing this compact.
Furthermore, we want to be explicitly clear: if the University of Virginia signs this compact, there will be significant consequences in future Virginia budget cycles. As the leadership of the Senate with responsibility for appropriations affecting higher education, we will work with our colleagues to ensure that the Commonwealth does not subsidize an institution that has ceded its independence to federal
political control."

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Rachel Levy @rachellevy.bsky.social · 1d

It is true: ICE is Our Very Own Gestapo

ICE is Our Very Own Gestapo

I often see stories online about ICE acting like thugs, brutalizing people; releasing tear gas at a traffic stop in a quiet neighborhood; storming an apartment building at 1 a.m., sending everyone …

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Rachel Levy @rachellevy.bsky.social · 1d

The Hanover Good Ol' Boys Network is gonna Hanover Good Ol' Boys Network.

Laws and rules and sharing power are not for them, just for the rest of us.

And that's what many other fine folks and I are trying to change around here. Slowly but surely, we are.
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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 3d

This represents a major escalation.

President Trump effort to mobilize TEXAS National Guard for deployment in Portland and Chicago.

Court filing just entered in Oregon v. Trump⬇️

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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 3d

Things to consider:

Document the violence & violations--on camera, w/photos, saving images--any way you can. Speaking as a historian- it will matter

Point out violations--w/images & text--even if you think it won't matter. It will. It needs to be called out & exposed

You are a witness.
Expose it.

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Vince D. Monroy @vincedmonroy.bsky.social · 3d

JB Pritzker responding to Kristi Noem: “She says that people are clapping. They're not. They're booing her on the street and they're booing ICE and CBP.”

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 4d

The Hanover Democratic Committee is proud to support @senatorhashmi.bsky.social in her race to be our next Lieutenant Governor at this fundraiser in Mechanicsville on Oct 22nd.

Please join us in supporting her and helping her to WIN this November!!!

RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/oct22gh

Join Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia

Show your support with a contribution.

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Rachel Levy @rachellevy.bsky.social · 4d

It's rare that politicians and public figures apologize these days.

I think it shows humility, great strength of character and it shows leadership.

Words matter and so do apologies.

Thank you to those politicians and public figures who show how it's done.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 5d

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/03/i...

Chicagoans say ICE agents responded to heckling with tear gas near school on busy Northwest Side street

The deployment of smoke canisters — some witnesses described it as tear gas — came as tensions boiled over on the city’s Northwest Side Friday afternoon.

www.chicagotribune.com

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 6d

Our next meeting is 4pm on Sun 10/12 at The Gathering Place at RVA Around the Table (155 Junction Drive, Ashland).

Our featured speaker will be Prof. Lauren Bell, James L. Miller Professor of Political Science at Randolph-Macon College who will give us a preview of the upcoming SCOTUS term.

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 6d

Show your support for Abigail Spanberger by cheering her on at our Debate Watch Party in Mechanicsville on Oct9th!

Vote early--by mail or in person-- before the debate. Then we'll take a picture w/our "I Voted" stickers to send to Abigail!

Bring a canned good with you to drop off.

Register here:

Debate Watch Party in Mechanicsville! · Spanberger for Governor

Show your support for Abigail Spanberger by cheering her on at our Debate Watch Party in Mechanicsville! From "Debate Bingo" to campaign swag to Democratic community, this is an event you do not want ...

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hanovervadems.bsky.social @hanovervadems.bsky.social · 6d

Looking for ways to get involved with our Committee, Democratic campaigns, and other forms of activism?

Check here, and then check back again and again:

2025 Events & Volunteer Opportunities with the HDC

Important 2025 Election and Other Events & Volunteer Opportunities with the HDC and beyond PO Box 22 Ashland VA 23005 https://www.hvadems.com/ Hello Hanover Dems and Supporters! Let’s SAVE OUR COU...

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d

Tim Walz: "My god, we've got the White House threatening investigations and jail time because an escalator stopped? Walk up the damn stairs!"

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Rachel Levy @rachellevy.bsky.social · 6d

What's happening in Chicago:

(This article has been gifted.)

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/u...

Drones, Helicopters, Hundreds of Arrests: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown in Chicago So Far

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 6d

For more on the Trump official who's been dreaming about this shutdown "since puberty," read @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social's excellent deep-dive into Russell Vought.

He's one of the "key figures leading us into a new and violently authoritarian future.”

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 7d

No need to be scared of him. The trend is clear - everyone outside of his hard base is abandoning him.

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Rachel Levy @rachellevy.bsky.social · 7d

Rest in peace, Jane Goodall.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 7d

Jane Goodall died on Wednesday at 91 after a life spent revolutionizing the study of primates and then bringing her global fame to the cause of conservation.

Here are snapshots from her life and career.

Jane Goodall: A Life in Pictures

The primatologist gained scientific acclaim for her work with chimpanzees and then later used her fame to champion conservation.

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Senator Jacky Rosen @rosen.senate.gov · 7d

We won’t be bullied into giving up your health care.

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Jeremy Gibson Brown PhD @jeremygibsonbrown.bsky.social · 8d

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Rachel Levy @rachellevy.bsky.social · 7d

Geeze.

Is NOTHING sacred?

12 On Your Side @12onyourside.com · 7d

Consumer Reports: Lead could be hiding in your bubble tea #12OnYourSide

Consumer Reports: Lead could be hiding in your bubble tea

New safety tests from Consumer Reports show that a popular Taiwanese-based drink may contain a hidden serious concern: lead.

www.12onyourside.com

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Rachel Levy @rachellevy.bsky.social · 8d

I pissed off a lot of people yesterday, especially the duolingo owl.

I am going to lay low today and practice some Spanish. 🤣

Rachel Levy @rachellevy.bsky.social · 9d

Another Republican-made disaster: A government shutdown appears to be headed our way,

A federal government shutdown is nearing. Here's a guide for what to expect. • Virginia Mercury

WASHINGTON — Congress’ failure to pass a short-term government funding bill before midnight Tuesday will lead to the first shutdown in nearly seven years and give President Donald Trump broad authorit...

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Rachel Levy @rachellevy.bsky.social · 9d

No words. Other than horrifying. Absolutely horrific.

Children left short of clean water and sleep amid ‘prolonged’ detention by Ice, watchdog groups allege

Legal experts speak of ‘cruel’ and harmful deprivations for families held in Texas immigration facility

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 9d

"We are asking the Department of War to deploy to our cities" should be a statement that ends any Governor's political career.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry: "Tonight, we're sending the Department of War a request to send the National Guard, asking them to deploy the National Guard here in Louisiana into our cities like New Orleans and Baton Rogue and others."

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