Welcoming me home for the weekend were lenten roses and more snowdrops. Both are late winter or early spring bloomers. Maybe climate change has them confused or maybe they are as glad to see me as i am to see them?? — in Reston facebook.com/1234052840/pos…

I just added my most recent Certificate of Election to a folder on the back of a framed copy of my first Certificate of Election for the 1978 session of the General Assembly. That brings my total to 21. I am... facebook.com/1234052840/pos…

Opinion | Virginia is the birthplace of democracy. We must protect our voting rights. washingtonpost.com/opinions/local…

A part of the prayer of confession at UCP this morning that could apply to any religious belief said "As Christians, we confess our silence to confront systems and institutions within the world that haven't been... facebook.com/1234052840/pos…

Another of Virginia's major newspapers endorses the constitutional amendment for an independent redistricting commission. dailyprogress.com/opinion/opinio…

Of the many good speeches on behalf of the ERA today, this speech by Delegate Danica Roehm was one of the best. I highly recommend that you listen to it! Heartfelt, insightful, moving, and a real lesson for all of is. vimeo.com/385061450?ref=…

Another Virginia newspaper supporting redistricting reform in Virginia. richmond.com/opinion/plus/e…

The story of the ERA! facebook.com/1234052840/pos…

Temporary security fencing is being erected around the Capitol because record crowds are expected at rallies on gun rights on Monday. Security has been increased. — at Virginia State Capitol facebook.com/1234052840/pos…

Excellent essay on history of racial gerrymandering in Virginia. vpm.org/news/articles/…

Need your support for these bills! facebook.com/1234052840/pos…

To those in the stop gun violence movement: Do not come to Richmond on Monday. There is too much credible evidence that hate groups will be in Richmond. Stay safe. Their bullying... csgv.org/armed-insurrec…

Harm Reduction and Recovery Advocacy Day eventbrite.com/e/harm-reducti…

Many people have come with their children to the Capitol on MLK,JR Holiday. Unfortunately I have to recommend that this year you pick another date. Monday may not be safe even though the legislature will be in session. washingtonpost.com/local/virginia…

The Washington Post headline is right: It is time to take politics out of fisheries.

The Washington Post headline is correct: It is time to take politics out of fisheries! washingtonpost.com/opinions/local…

Crowd continues to grow. — at Virginia State Capitol facebook.com/1234052840/pos…

One of our favorite eating spots. — at Mamma Zu facebook.com/1234052840/pos…

I am pleased that the House Committee on Public Safety voted to report to the House of Delegates my bill requiring universal background checks for all gun purchases. Committee debate on the bill begins at... virginiageneralassembly.gov/house/committe…

Public Safety Committee vote on reporting my bill establishing universal background checks for all gun purchases and transfers. facebook.com/1234052840/pos…