Virginia Young Dems
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Virginia Young Democrats is the Commonwealth's organization for Democrats under the age of 36. Affiliated with @VADemocrats , @CollegeDemsVA , @VAYD_Teens
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We, the people of Virginia and not the Governor’s campaign twitter account, most certainly do not.
Virginia stands with Texas.
@GregAbbott_TX
is doing the job Joe Biden and his border czar refuse to do to secure our border.
The Biden administration has turned every state into a border state. We must stop the flow of fentanyl, save lives, and secure our southern border.
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It is with a heavy heart that I share with you all that yesterday evening, we lost Shawn Soares after a car accident in Richmond, Virginia near Virginia Commonwealth University’s campus. Today, our VAYD community has been rocked losing one of our own.
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Glenn Youngkin is the first Governor in over 50 years to lose both chambers of the legislature.
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Please. We're just very worried. We don't know where he went. Please return to Richmond.
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Congratulations Virginia Young Dem
@AdeleMcClure_
for being elected to the House of Delegates!
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Our hearts are heavy tonight after hearing the news that Congressman McEachin passed. We are grateful for the more than 26 years in service of the people of Virginia and the United States of America. His family is in our thoughts today. Rest in Peace.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ONCE AND FUTURE DELEGATE
@JOSHUACOLE
FOR BEING RE-ELECTED TO THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES!!
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Glenn Youngkin did over 20 rallies for 5 different Virginia GOP Congressional candidates in the 2 weeks leading up to the election.
Only 1 of them won.
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This behavior is unbecoming and beneath the office of the Lt. Governor. No one should ever misgender or malign someone based on their identity, and then refuse to apologize or admit fault.
We stand proudly with
@pwcdanica
and hope that she is given the respect she has deserves.
NEW: hearing
@WinsomeSears
referred to
@pwcdanica
on the
@VASenate
floor as "sir."
Chamber has gone into recess twice after reportedly "Sears refused to apologize."
"I'm not here to upset anyone, I'm here to do the job the ppl of VA have called me to do."
#VALeg
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Nearly 100 schools in Virginia have planned walkouts to protest Youngkin’s anti-trans model policies.
They are standing up for their fellow classmates and on the right side of history. Let’s show these high school activists our support!
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Congratulations to one of our very own on her historic victory! The first Black Woman Elected to Congress from Virginia,
@JennMcClellanVA
!!
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Congratulations to Speaker Don Scott for being elected on an overwhelmingly bi-partisan as the first Black Speaker of the House of Delegates in Virginia's his! History has been made today in Richmond and we are thrilled to follow him in the House to move Virginia forward.
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Congratulations Virginia Young Dem
@Henson4Virginia
for being elected to the House of Delegates!
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Young people DO turn out, do we have your attention now?
The line at the polling place just off William & Mary’s campus is out the door and only growing.
Most important thing about the line: it’s all young people who are registering to vote today — this doesn’t even include the line of students who were pre-registered!
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We have less than four weeks left before Election Day.
Democrats in Virginia won the last few years because of the hard work of volunteers - ESPECIALLY young people - all across the Commonwealth.
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ARE YOU LISTENING YET, GOVERNOR?
@GovernorVA
@GlennYoungkin
Crowds of students have begun to walk out of Northern Virginia schools in protest of Gov. Youngkin’s proposed restrictions on transgender students’ rights. WATCH LIVE:
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The first test in the Virginia
#BlueWave
was a success!
#resistance
Congratulations to Jacqueline Smith, newly elected Clerk for Prince William County, Manassas & Manassas Park -- and thank you volunteers!
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Now, hold on just a second.
Weren't y'all the same caucus that introduced no less than 25 pieces of legislation in the past 2 years to roll back all of the early voting and absentee processes? Because you said it was unsafe and rampant with voter fraud?
Let's take a look 🧾🧵
Voting by mail is safe, secure, and convenient. When Republicans vote, Republicans win. Go to today and ensure you don't miss your chance to make a difference in November.
#SecureYourVoteVirginia
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As we launch into the 2023 cycle, Virginia Young Democrats want to make sure that we are putting the most impactful image and brand out there for Young Democrats in our commonwealth. That is why we are pleased to reveal our new logo and new branding for VAYD:
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Morning, Governor
@GlennYoungkin
. Just wanted to make sure you remember this one.
We hope you have the day that you deserve.
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Shawn was not only our National Committee Rep and longtime board member, he was a staunch advocate for his community and most of all an amazing friend.
Shawn Soares is an irreplaceable member of our community and we all will continue to honor and to live up to his memory.
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Everyone has spoken at length about the wins we had but young people stepped up throughout Virginia, especially in places others would not run in. We are grateful for their courage and their leadership to step up to represent their communities.
Thank you.
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Congratulations former VAYD President
@maureencoffeyva
for being elected to the Arlington County Board!!
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Congratulations Virginia Young Dem
@SalimVASenate
for being elected to the Virginia Senate!
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If you weren’t aware of how unpopular the governor is, look no further. VCU students, well done!!!👏👏👏
NEW:
@VCU
students walk out of their own commencement to protest
@GlennYoungkin
#valeg
They will not be allowed back into the ceremony but don’t seem worried.
“My families going to be mad, but it’s worth it for what he’s done to bBack and trans ppl” - said by a student outside
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Please bear with us and give our members the space they need to mourn Shawn's passing and e mindful as you give everyone the space to mourn as they need it.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to president
@vayd
.org
We love you, Shawn. Rest easy.
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While our chapter is grieving today, we will be trying our best to relay this news and any updates to everyone we can and to give our members the support that they need. We ask that you keep Shawn’s family, his girlfriend, and his friends in your thoughts and your hearts today.
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ATTN: Please be careful and check your kid’s Halloween candy! You might find Glenn Youngkin in a candy bar. He’s been MIA.
Unless you’re in Virginia, then you probably won’t.
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Congratulations to all of Virginia’s Democratic nominees for the United States House of Representatives! The Virginia Young Democrats are excited to work to help elect all these wonderful future Congresspeople come November 🌊💙
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Youngkin was just on CNN advocating for a NATIONWIDE abortion ban.
These are the stakes that we are facing this Fall. We have to put an end to Youngkin’s regressive agenda at home because we can’t afford it nationwide.
Time to go all out for November!
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The GOP
who enacted a law that requires you to upload an ID onto a site to view porn
who wrote dozens of bills decrying alleged porn in schools.
who has been pearl clutching over the "moral fabric of our country"
They just forcibly put in explicit images in your mailbox.
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anytime Governor Youngkin shows up in Virginia for about 5 seconds.
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VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS HAVE WON CONTROL OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES
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We are incredibly disappointed to see students arrested for having the courage to speak out against injustice. If you would like to help, a bail fund has been made for Virginia Tech students - venmo @ VT4Palestine
Read our full statement here:
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We stand firmly in solidarity with the Mary Washington students who were arrested today for peacefully demonstrating against the murder of thousands of innocent lives in Gaza.
We support all students’ right to peacefully dissent against injustice without the threat of arrest.
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REMINDER: Your photo student ID from a VA school is a VALID voter ID. If told otherwise, stay at the poll & call .
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A friendly reminder that Virginia Representative Bob Good from CD-5 spent four days teaming up with the likes of Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert stalling Congress from performing their duties for his own personal agenda.
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Governor Youngkin included $50,000 to imprison people and their doctors for abortions but $0 for childcare, pre-k, or teachers raises.
The GOP continues to prove that they don’t care about the children once they’re born. They will force births but won’t support the kids after.
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Young Dems from all over the Commonwealth are out today to support
@TerryMcAuliffe
,
@HalaAyala
,
@MarkHerringVA
and the rest of the
@vademocrats
!
We are revved up and ready to go here at
@VCU
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A ban is a ban is ban.
@CandiMundonKing
Republicans have made unequivocally clear that our position is protections for unborn life after 15 weeks of pregnancy with exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother.
Continuing to spread disinformation in a shameful attempt to scare voters into backing you is both
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CONGRATULATIONS
@SpanbergerVA07
!!!! A hard fought candidacy and a message to the GOP across the country that
#WeWillNotGoBack
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Congratulations
@LiamWatsonVA
on winning his write in campaign to be elected as the youngest city council member in Blacksburg history!
That brings us to 13 Young Dems elected this cycle!
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Whether they’re on the ballot or handing out sample ballots today, our Young Dems are working their tails off to get Dems elected. Have you voted yet?
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Young Dems are on the ballot this year and are on the ground getting the work done every day.
Our generation is that largest voting bloc for the Democratic party and we are going to deliver for the Democrats this year once again!
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Last night, Youngkin proclaimed that "the only thing the other side does is sell fear."
ALL THE WHILE, the
@VA_GOP
dropped thousands of mailers with explicit photos of a Democratic Candidate into voters mailboxes. Which is it, Governor? Do you condemn this from your own party?
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We have our official campaign stats in and our rankings are finalized!
Our Virginia Young Dems made a massive impact this year that helped lead to our wins in the House and Senate.
Here's what the numbers say:🧵
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Virginia is for (democracy) lovers because it is election day once again!
Remember to get out here and vote if you're in SD 9, HD 48, Alexandria City, or Virginia Beach. No months off!
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In Lynchburg knocking doors for
@ryantwashington
in
#SD22
. Voter contact should be high right? 😉🌨
#workhardwinbig
@VASenateDems
@vademocrats
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The Virginia Young Democrats mourn the loss of long time YD member and supporter Emily Beer. Emily's impact on Virginia Politics and youth organizing is immeasurable and we send our condolences to all those who are mourning her today.
May her memory be blessing.
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Polls are opening in less than 24 hours for election day? What are you doing to get out the vote?
Have a few minutes at work? Not able to make it out on the doors? Here are some ways to help out 📱🗳️
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Did you know that workers Virginia aren’t guaranteed time off when they experience loss in their family?
That’s why we are supporting HB 1098. This bill would provide Virginians with 10 days of much needed bereavement leave to begin processing traumatic familial loss. More info:
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Again, you helped normalize this in our society. You campaigned on this. You need to own it. We need more than just statements. We need action from you and the Governor.
Our hearts continue to grieve as we learn of more victims of senseless violence in Chesapeake. We mourn the many victims of fatal violence and suicide around the Commonwealth and our nation.
Our society is hurting. All life is precious.
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Congratulations Virginia Young Dem
@destinyforva
on being elected to the House of Delegates!
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The wildest part about the
#GOPDebate
tonight is that Virginia has all 140 seats of the General Assembly up for reelection on November 7, 2023.
It’s time to get out the vote for this Fall.
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Today was our first in person Lobby Day since 2020, here’s how it went! 🧵
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Youngkin fans continue to only use this clip because it’s the only shot he’s ever made.
Here’s a clip about all the times the GOP has called in Youngkin to help out that they don’t want you to see.
@GMUdems
roll the tape:
Governor
@GlennYoungkin
's offer for a 1 on 1 is still on the table
@BarackObama
.
The last time you tried to bail out Virginia Democrats, it didn't go so well for you...
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THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO GO VOTE EARLY FOR YOUR DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES
From now until 11/04, you can vote early without an excuse every week day and select weekends! Voting early is not only easy, but it means that candidates and campaigns will not need to contact you before 11/07!
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Congratulations
@DonScott757
on being elected Speaker-designee!
With this nomination, Leader Scott is poised to become both Virginia’s first Black Speaker of the House in the former capital of the confederacy. Historical Progress.
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Congratulations Virginia Young Dem
@votemikepruitt
for being elected to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors!
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The GOP wants to distract you with:
- protecting women’s sports.
- parent’s rights groups and books bans.
- manufacturing a border crisis.
All while…
They plan to:
- control women’s bodies.
- dismantle the education system.
- do nothing to help those who are already here.
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A lot to be grateful for this year.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
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Republicans will be all like “I’m not like those other politicians. I’m built different” while dressed like this
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Having the backing of young elected officials is incredibly encouraging. Young democrats are the voice of the party and we are happy to see several elected officials extend their solidarity with us!
RELEASE: VIRGINIA YOUNG DEMOCRATS WHO SERVE AS ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONDEMN CAMPUS CRACKDOWNS ON STUDENT PROTESTS URGING PEACE
@JoshuaCole
@AdeleMcClure_
@SalimVASenate
@NadariusClarkVA
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Our VAYD members are out in force today for the last day of early voting but want to remind you to
SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK TONIGHT BUT PUSH VIRGINIA FORWARD ON TUESDAY! ⏰🗳️
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We are so incredibly excited that
@JennMcClellanVA
has won the nomination for the VA-04.
We take pride in knowing that one of our own alumni and former VAYD President is blazing the trail and making history working to become the first Black Congresswoman from Virginia!
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*stares in Virginia, where abortion is still protected because of the Democratic House and Democratic Senate*
With Florida, North Carolina remains as the only state in the South with some level of Abortion access left
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us and all the besties slamming the enter button on our text banks before the polls close tomorrow
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9 days. We were only 9 days since the last mass shooting tragedy in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Now, we are reeling from another in Chesapeake. While our hearts are with those affected, we will continue to work as hard as we can to end these senseless acts of violence.
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Statewide turnout is on pace to break 3 million votes.
All of the volunteer hours. All of the voting legislation we passed. All of the time spent advocating for issues we care about.
Dems. Did. That.
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Biggest crowd yet!
THANK YOU to the 85+ people who joined us this evening to phone bank for
@TerryMcAuliffe
@HalaAyala
@MarkHerringVA
and the rest of the
@vademocrats
across the Commonwealth!
And an additional thank you to
@SpanbergerVA07
for her wonderful words to kick us off!
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Governor Youngkin and the GOP claim they are “protecting children” by outting trans students to parents.
The only thing that they’re protecting are their own transphobic self interests.
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Our House Leadership is looking STRONG heading into this new General Assembly!
📷:
@JoshuaCole
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Congratulations to our newly elected Senate Democratic Leadership. It feels good to be back in the majority!
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Don't fall for the spin: the VAGOP wants you to have more in your paycheck so they can take even more in taxes from you at the cash register while their wealthy donors benefit from lower taxation.
The GOP doesn't want to help the little guy. They only want to help themselves.
The budget debate is simple:
Virginia Republicans want the government to take LESS out of your paycheck each week.
Virginia Democrats want the government to take MORE out of your paycheck each week.
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Our newly reorganized Culpeper Young Dems were with some MVP’s tonight!
Thank you to
@TimKaine
,
@SaraforVA
,
@MrLarryJackson
, and
@FordForVA
for supporting our young Dems in these cruical areas.
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Here's what Youngkin and the GOP want you to forget:
Last year, they tried to tuck in language into the proposed Virginia budget that set aside $50,000 to pay to incarcerate people who violate Youngkin's 15-week abortion ban.
This is what your vote is blocking them from doing.
Glenn Youngkin says if Republicans win in Virginia next week, they will “no longer” have Democrats “blocking” them from doing things like passing an abortion ban
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We will be monitoring the current situation at Virginia Tech as police presence increases. Once again, we support all students’ right to peacefully protest and we are hoping for the safety of everyone involved! Speaking out against injustice is not illegal or controversial!
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✅First VAYD Canvass launch in the books!
Our YD’s are fired up and ready to hit those doors for
@pwcdanica
,
@VA_JET
, and
@Travis_Nembhard
in Manassas! Thank you
@HelmerVA
,
@Henson4Virginia
, and
@IdrisforVA
for joining us and sending us off.
Where are y’all canvassing today?
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It’s a great day to canvass!
VAYD is kicking off in stafford with our northern region chair
@royermattw
,
@JCarrollFoy
,
@QasimRashid
,
@jonesjay
and most importantly
@JoshuaCole
!
It’s the second to last weekend to knock doors, let’s do this!!!
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Another successful VAYD Lobby day in the books!
Thank you to our 30+ members who braved the winter weather to come to the General Assembly to advocate for our Young Dem platform and to all of the legislators and their staff who met with us!
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Thank you, Rep. Wexton for your years of service to Virginia. From your time in the State Senate to flipping a much needed seat in 2018 in Congress, you have lead by improving the lives of Virginians while serving with strength and grace. We wish you all the best!
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We need more than thoughts and prayers from you, LG Sears. We need action and personal accountability for the gun culture here in our Commonwealth and our Country.
Our hearts break for the victims in Chesapeake and the families who've lost loved ones in another senseless act of violence.
Praying for our Commonwealth.
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Trans students matter.
Parents of trans students matter too.
With this policy, you force them to endure bigotry and force their identities under the microscope to be picked apart by society and their peers.
Where is the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect in that?
A child deserves to have a parent involved in their lives. Children don't belong to the state, they belong to a family.
Parents Matter.
The Privacy, Dignity, and Respect policies are all about making sure kids are able to have parents involved and caring for them.
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We could not be more excited to announce that we will be joined by
@SpanbergerForVA
as one of our headline speakers at convention for our Awards Gala!
Rep. Spanberger has done an amazing job representing our Commonwealth in DC and we can’t wait to hear from her!
Register now!
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There is literally no proof of any schools forcing students to do this against their will.
The only people forcing kids to accept a gender other than their own is you all, actually.
Requiring schools to keep parents informed about their kids is not "attacking" them. Schools "socially transitioning" kids as young as 7 and 8 years old without parental consent is dangerous and unacceptable.
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We are so excited that along with their rebrand announcement,
@ydnc
has officially called us to let us know that they have seceded to VAYD.
We’ll bring the biggest delegation to YDAVegas while bridging both Eastern and Southern Regions as Big Virginia YD. Welcome friends!
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Our Young Dems are out knocking for
@JoshforVirginia
! It's time for the people of the 5th to have a representative who understands their daily struggles and is ready to fight for their needs!
#gotv
#vote
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TENS OF THOUSANDS of comments have poured into the Governor’s office in opposition to Youngkin’s anti trans model policies!
RT this so as many people as possible can enter their comments to oppose this extremist anti-student agenda
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Virginia, did you know that we have one of the longest early voting periods in the country?
You can vote early in the Midterms starting TODAY without any excuse. Go to for more information on your locality!
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It is incredibly sad and disturbing how the
@VA_GOP
has fully embraced transphobic and anti-LGBTQ behavior, not just against the LGBTQ community, against CHILDREN.
Democrats want to make all Virginian lives better. Republicans want to control them. Remember that on November 8th.
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Congratulations to
@JoeBiden
on winning the Democratic Nomination in Virginia. We look forward to working together with the
@vademocrats
to ensure another 4 years of a Democratic White House.
Onward to June and then to November.
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