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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
"The only thing that could make the latest spate of Supreme Court decisions worse was the apparently erroneous publication of an NPR piece claiming that Justice Samuel Alito was resigning from the Court." - @briantylercohen.bsky.social www.democracydocket.com/opinion/demo...
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Democrats should get on board with Supreme Court expansion – fast
If the current 6-3 Court isn’t bad enough, we may be saddled with an even more entrenched conservative court in short order.
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Red @redpainter1.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
BREAKING: These 4 chickens playing piano have backed out of Freedom 250.
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Muppet Show Chickens Playing Piano
ALT: Muppet Show Chickens Playing Piano
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Marcus Simon @marcussimon.com · 19/05/2026
My statement on the Governors veto of legislation to allow Class Actions in Virginia.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/05/2026
"Just as Hitler’s failures led him to resent the German people ever more strongly and destructively, we can expect Trump’s growing frustration to result in ever more nihilistic and destructive actions as his term moves toward its end."
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Trump’s Reichstag fire presidency is immolating
The media personality in the White House has been exposed as a crisis actor.
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Delegate Cia Price @delciaprice85.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Have ?s about the 4/21 vote? Tomorrow evening join & hear background info on the referendum and hear from both sides. Thank you to the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for hosting this. I'll be with Keren of the VFFE & @marcussimon.com on why we ask you to vote YES! bit.ly/PWCAKA-yes-no
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Marcus Simon @marcussimon.com · 10/04/2026
I’m grateful to the advocates, law enforcement leaders, & community members who stuck with this effort year after year. Progress sometimes takes persistence — but today, that persistence paid off.
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Marcus Simon @marcussimon.com · 10/04/2026
It closes a dangerous loophole, gives law enforcement another tool to keep communities safe, & reinforces a simple principle: if you’re going to have a gun, it should be traceable & subject to the same rules as every other firearm.
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Marcus Simon @marcussimon.com · 10/04/2026
These weapons — often assembled from kits or 3D-printed components — have no serial nos & are virtually impossible for law enforcement to trace. They have increasingly shown up at crime scenes across Va & the country. This is a major step forward for public safety and responsible gun laws.
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Marcus Simon @marcussimon.com · 10/04/2026
Elections matter. Since 2020, I’ve been working to ban dangerous, untraceable ghost guns here in Va. After 6 years & 6 attempts, I’m thrilled to report that Gov Spanberger has signed HB40 into law making it a crime to buy, sell, manufacture, or possess a ghost gun in the Commonwealth.
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Marcus Simon @marcussimon.com · 10/04/2026
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Virginia: early voting for the redistricting amendment is happening now through April 18. Protect your voting power and help level the playing field ahead of the midterm elections by voting YES today or on Election Day, April 21.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 17/02/2026
Wishing a peaceful Ramadan to all who are observing this month! 🌙
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Virginia Mercury @virginiamercury.com · 02/02/2026
Attorney General Jay Jones has announced that Virginia will sue the EPA over its rollback of the Clean Air Act and last week he helped open the door for the state to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, marking early actions on environmental issues. virginiamercury.com/2026/02/02/v...
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Va. AG Jones joins lawsuit against EPA effort to roll back Clean Air Act • Virginia Mercury
EPA lawsuit announcement marks second action Jones has taken on climate-related issues in recent days.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25/01/2026
Van Hollen: "They really think the American people are stupid. I mean, we can all see the video. We saw the video with Renee Good. We saw the video with Alex Pretti. The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now."
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 25/01/2026
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
“As with the murder of Renee Good, this video immediately established that DHS was lying about the shooting. The video shows that this was murder." - Rep. @beyer.house.gov (D-VA08) bluevirginia.us/2026/01/virg...
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA08): “As with the murder of Renee Good, this video immediately established that DHS was lying about the shooting. The video shows that this was murder. And once again, DHS is obstructing local authorities from investigating a homicide in their community perpetrated by DHS agents. The Department of Homeland Security is murdering American citizens. Congress cannot allow that to continue. Getting these people out of Minnesota and cutting off funding should be a minimum response. This is an outrage and an assault on our rights and freedom and it must stop.”
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Josh Thomas @jetforva.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Dangerous weather moves in this evening, PWC. ⚠️ Hazards expected: significant snow and ice, possible power outages, and roads becoming unsafe 🚗 Do not drive Sunday, limit travel tonight through Monday morning 🥫Get ready now: stock essentials and prepare for loss of heating and water.
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BigMoneyOutVA @bigmoneyoutva.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Thanks to Del @marcussimon.com, a strong supporter of good governance bills! He met with some of the 130 Virginians who attended VA's 4th Democracy Day on Tuesday, the 20th. Unfortunately, a day before the 16th anniversary of Citizens United, his bill on public financing died in sub-committee.
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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The shooting of people and leaving them to die appears to be DHS policy.
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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
The former special prosecutor remains confident that the president would have been convicted had his federal cases gone to trial.
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Jack Smith’s Damning Verdict on Trump Prosecution Finally Revealed
The former special prosecutor remains confident that the president would have been convicted had his federal cases gone to trial.
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Mike Fox @justcallmefoxy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Thank you @marcussimon.com for again sponsoring legislation to prohibit unserialized, untraceable ghost guns! These weapons are a magnet for criminals and youth, and endanger public safety and law enforcement. lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
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HB40 - 2026 Regular Session | LIS
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Congressman Don Beyer @beyer.house.gov · 14/11/2025
Trump's retreat from tariffs on coffee, bananas, and other groceries is an admission that his trade wars are driving prices up for the American people. That is still just as true for the thousands of other goods he's keeping tariffs on! beyer.house.gov/news/documen...

Beyer Statement On Trump’s Tariff Retreat
Administration Admits Tariffs And Trade War Chaos Are Driving Up Prices
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade and recently joined Reps. Ro Khanna (D-A), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) in introducing the bipartisan No Coffee Tax Act to repeal President Trump’s coffee tariffs, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s repeal of its own tariffs on goods including coffee and other food items:

“President Trump is finally admitting what we always knew: his tariffs are raising prices for the American people.

“After getting drubbed in recent elections because of voters’ fury that Trump has broken his promises to fix inflation, the White House is trying to cast this tariff retreat as a ‘pivot to affordability.’ The simple truth is that Republicans want credit for something they think the Supreme Court will force them to do anyway, after oral arguments before the Court on Trump’s illegal abuses of trade authorities went badly for the Administration.  Trump is still keeping the vast majority of his tariffs in place, and his administration is also planning new tariffs in anticipation of a Supreme Court loss.

“The same logic – that Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices on coffee, fruit, and other comestibles – is equally true for the thousands of other goods on which his tariffs remain. While this move may alleviate some of the cost increases Trump caused, it will not stop the larger problems of rising inflation, business uncertainty, and economic damage done by Trump’s crazy tariff scheme. Only Congress can do that, by reclaiming its legal responsibility under the Constitution to regulate trade, and permanently ending Trump’s trade war chaos.

“All but a handful of Republicans in Congress are still refusing to stand up to Trump, sto…
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James Abrenio @jamesabrenio.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Trump nationalized gerrymandering because he has no regard for Democracy. Until GOP stands up to him, and we can pass federal anti-gerrymandering laws, Dems must respond in kind. Even if we lose, at least we fought. Proud to see folks like @ssurovell.bsky.social and @marcussimon.com fighting in Va.
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Marcus Simon @marcussimon.com · 11/11/2025
The headlines about allegations always get more attention than the stories about resolution. Glad to see this chapter coming to a close for my colleague @DanHelmer . He handled a tough situation with integrity and patience. Onward. virginiamercury.com/briefs/democ...
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Democratic lawmaker reaches partial settlement in defamation case over assault claim • Virginia Mercury
Days before the June 2024 Democratic primary for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, allegations surfaced that Del. Dan Helmer, D-Fairfax, had sexually assaulted a woman. Helmer, who finished seco...
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Podcast @fridaypowerlunch.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
substack.com/@networknova... @marcussimon.com is my favorite Delegate - there I said it. Tune-in to listen to the whole interview - Simon has so much knowledge and knowhow - it is a never miss convo! tinyurl.com/3dwuf7yr
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Network NOVA LIVE (@networknovalive)
Delegate Simon on what it is like being in the minority in the VA General Assembly - Reps are at 36 seats! Dems with 64 (37 women)!
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Dave Bjerke @davebjerke.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
‪11am: ‬ ‪W1: 459‬ ‪W2: 383‬ ‪W3: 414‬ ‪Total: 1256‬ ‪Overall: 5543, 49%‬
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Marcus Simon @marcussimon.com · 04/11/2025
Virginia Polls are open! If you haven’t already, please go vote.
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Marcus Simon @marcussimon.com · 03/11/2025
As I tried to explain to my GOP colleagues on the floor the other day, we are following the law in our effort to give Virginians a chance to decide whether we redraw our Congressional map. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Judge Rejects Another Attempt to Block Virginia Redistricting
Read more here.
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Brady PAC @bradypac.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Great to see gun violence prevention champion VA Delegate @marcussimon.com on the campaign trail this weekend! Let’s win this #VA!
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VAPLAN @vaplan.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Sen Mulchi speaking passionately and heart-breakingly about domestic violence and how many victims of domestic violence are re-victimized in court, labeled as having mental illness. And I can't help but think about how Miyares did that to this victim: vanow.org/news/article...
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Atty General Miyares' Betrayal of Domestic Violence Victim - Virginia NOW
A state chapter of the National Organization for Women, the Virginia Chapter of the National Organization for Women works at the state level to empower women and expand their rights.
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Delegate Atoosa Reaser @atoosareaser.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Call or text the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE for free, confidential help in multiple languages. Make your voice count!
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Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez @masonsupjimenez.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Lunch meetings are even better during Mason District Restaurant Week! I caught up with @marcussimon.com over tacos at Taco Rock. 🌮 Restaurant Week kicks off today and runs through Oct 26. Explore participating restaurants here: 👉 masonrestaurantweek.my.canva.site/masondistrict
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Marcus Simon @marcussimon.com · 20/10/2025
Thank you!
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Michael A. Shea @michaelashea.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Thank you to Voices for Justice Choir and First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Manassas Choir for inspiring us at the VOICE Homes for All Assembly in Herndon today. If you’re working for social justice, bring along music. Shout out and thx to the assembly leads Rev. North & Rev. Sessoms. 1/3
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Delegate Atoosa Reaser @atoosareaser.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Working with my @vademocrats.bsky.social & VA House Democratic colleagues, former Gov Terry McAuliffe, @kaine.senate.gov, and @markwarner.bsky.social, to keep our majority in Virginia’s November 4th election! Send a message if you want to join us!
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Marcus Simon @marcussimon.com · 18/10/2025
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Senator Saddam Azlan Salim @handle.invalid · 18/10/2025
No Kings Day Oct 18th with @marcussimon.com @lettyhardi.bsky.social and so many friends and neighbors standing up for American democracy!
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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Only a government run by billionaires would berate its employees for not wanting to work without pay.
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Marcus Simon @marcussimon.com · 10/10/2025
Winsome Sears is unhinged and doing her best Trump impression in this debate. Abigail Spanberger is remarkably poised and disciplined. The contrast is undeniable. Only one candidate is fit for office, Abigail Spanberger!
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Hertling: His comments about putting hands back on recruits… We moved away from that 30 years ago because it’s ineffective… You know where it didn’t go away? The Russian army.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2025
Trump wraps up a speech to military leaders that represented a major escalation of his effort to weaponize the armed forces into a tool he can use to violently quash domestic dissent. Hard to imagine how anyone with a shred of dignity can keep serving after this, which of course is the point.
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Seriously? @trump-tracker.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
If you have never been to Chicago, it's impossible to explain how idiotic this is. Weekends on the river are kayaks, canoes, party boats, and architecture tours. Not a bunch of imaginary criminals sneaking around. 🙄🙄🙄 ⬇️ Border patrol having a blast tooling around in boats on the Chicago river.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 27/09/2025
Given that guns are used in over half of youth suicides, removing access to firearms during times of crisis can mean the difference between life and death. It's a step we can take, right now, to save young lives. Learn more about the youth suicide crisis from @everytown.bsky.social: etwn.us/3VsZIUw
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
> @captmarkkelly.bsky.social
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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Trump’s FCC is trying to cancel The View after celebrating Jimmy Kimmel’s takedown. This is a corrupt, unconstitutional assault on free speech. I’m demanding FCC Chair Brendan Carr resign & Congress subpoena him so he can explain his violations of his oath to the Constitution.
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