Most Republicans are good people. Most Democrats are good people. The White House says outrageous things to make you hate your neighbor. Your neighbor isn’t the problem. The White House is.

If the folks who opposed Hillary in 2016 because she wasn't left enough had voted for her, we'd be in the ninth year of a Democratic Supreme Court majority. Roe would still stand. Partisan gerrymandering would be illegal. The Voting Rights Act would be safe.

The Hoos are on the march against the Trump Administration trying to take over their school today and as a UVA Alumni I had to be there with them and let them know their General Assembly and Virginia Senate Democrats have their back! L. Louise Lucas Mamie Locke

Council is back for our October Public Hearing, we have 20 speakers signed up to speak on a range of topics, 2 proclamations, and several developments to approve this morning Agenda: legistar.granicus.com/alexandria/mee… Tune in: alexandria.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.ph…

Video: Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins vows that together, no matter how sick and frustrated we get, we’ll keep fighting/voting/speaking out and together, create the democracy that we not only deserve but that we know is possible. bluevirginia.us/2025/10/video-… #NoKingsDayOct18th

Haha, this is *awesome* by Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA11) - more content like THIS, please, from Democratic politicians! bluevirginia.us/2025/10/video-…

Yesterday we gathered at our Market Square to say that in this country there are #NoKings #NoKingsDayOct18th

Stopped by the Scholarship Fund’s happy hour! Always proud to support the incredible work they do to help our Titans pursue their dreams. Great seeing Peter Balas and Mr. Zahn behind the bar!

Alexandria City Council sets Nov. 1 budget retreat alxnow.com/2025/10/23/ale…

Yesterday, I toured ALIVE! Food Hub and warehouse on the West End to see firsthand their efforts to address food insecurity across our city. I’m grateful to their staff and volunteers for their tireless commitment to serving Alexandrians in need.

Had a great time at the Del Ray Halloween Parade this afternoon which was recently recognized by USA Today as one of the top 10 Halloween parades in the U.S. A great turnout and great community spirit. Visit Del Ray

The Mother of Light Center provides support and help to many of our neighbors in need. It was great to be back at the MOLC today to attend their Open House with my Council colleague Abdel Elnoubi.

VA Senate Majority Leader Senator Scott Surovell - ssurovell.bsky.social says no maps have been drawn, no repeal of constitutional amendment, etc.; this only giving the Gen. Assembly "the OPTION to take further action in January" to give VA voters the option of protecting our country... bluevirginia.us/2025/10/virgin…

Council is back for our October’s second legislative meeting. We will discuss the expansion of the parking enforcement pilot program and releasing the Paratransit Program funds Agenda: legistar.granicus.com/alexandria/mee… Tune in: alexandria.granicus.com/player/event/1…

The State of Virginia has declared a state of emergency, meaning Virginia will be able to issue weekly Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) benefits to SNAP customers in November during the federal government shutdown. Learn more at dss.virginia.gov/VENA.

Council’s annual budget retreat underway. We will have a conversation about our revenue and expenditure forecasts as well as a presentation from ACPS and BFAAC Tune in: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Hashmi is the first Muslim woman elected to a statewide office *ever* in US history

Congratulations to Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, Lieutenant Governor-elect Ghazala Hashmi, Attorney General-elect Jay Jones and all the delegates who got elected or re-elected. What a great a victory! Let’s get to work 💪🏽

Congratulations Lindsey Dougherty (she/her) flipping her district blue!

Congratulations Stacey Carroll flipping her district blue!