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Michael O'Connor

@oconnor-reports.bsky.social
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Virginia labor and politics reporter for Dogwood. Subscribe to my newsletter Virginia Capital: vadogwood.com/va-capital-newsletter

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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
On Wednesday, the state teachers union circulated a petition saying, "any collective bargaining legislation must fully include public sector employees, including school employees. A strong bill that protects these rights without carveouts is essential." actionnetwork.org/letters/pass...
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
This Richmonder told me she voted "Yes" on Virginia Democrats’ redistricting referendum as a way of pushing back on the Trump administration.
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Virginia Capital 71: Campus workers urge Spanberger to have their backs Plus, a book recommendation to help make sense of the current political moment. Read it here: link.vadogwood.com/view/660c23f...
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Very much enjoyed this one. Unnerving in its portrayal of how we got here, especially regarding Iran and ICE
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Virginia Capital 70: What The Washington Post got wrong about collective bargaining in Virginia Plus, which Virginia hospitals are at the greatest risk of closing because of federal spending cuts. Read it here: link.vadogwood.com/view/660c23f...
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Excited about my new planner
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Cancelled Spotify
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Best books I read this year
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
The tree is aglow in Manassas
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Some local electeds out for Spanberger and Obama
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
A person wearing a blanket with Obama images on it in Norfolk
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Waiting for Obama and Spanberger rally to kick off in Norfolk
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Event was hyped. US Sen. Ruben Gallego gave some remarks before heading back to Washington for a vote. Labor icon Dolores Huerta was there leading chants of “Sí, se puede.” Spanberger spoke at length in what I’m told was good Spanish. Buttons are from a vendor outside.
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
. @victorforvirginia.bsky.social also in the house
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Spotted at this Latinos for Spanberger event in Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria: @lopez4va.bsky.social and @ebpforva.bsky.social
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Inbox: Kaine and Warner join colleagues introducing legislation to keep SNAP and WIC funded for rest of the fiscal year and to reimburse states like Virginia that plan to cover SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Inbox: The six Democratic Virginia members of the US House send letter to AG Miyares urging him to join legal fight against Trump administration on SNAP crisis. "It is your responsibility to challenge the actions of the Trump Administration when they harm Virginians."
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Split screen at the capitol in Richmond this morning: Virginia Republicans bash Dems for fighting back on redistricting while protestors call out Trump cuts to health care assistance
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
No Kings Manassas
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
I asked Rep. Beyer about Jay Jones: "What Jay said was awful. It's no worse than what Donald Trump says almost every day and the things JD Vance has said." "People make mistakes. I very much hope he prevails."
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Local indoor playground gets it
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
For my latest newsletter, I offer up a little hope, report on the petition Virginia Republicans won't sign in support of federal workers' union rights, and talk about the marketing guy who got laid off to become a Blacksburg mail carrier. Read it here: my.sailthru.com/view?blast_i...
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
In my latest newsletter: 🏛️ Dems fighting to protect ACA tax credits 🩹 Why a home care worker supports Spanberger 🫥 And Trump's latest attempt to whitewash history (Photo credit: Bert Shepherd) Read it here: link.vadogwood.com/view/660c23f...
Retired Virginia home care worker Lauralyn Clark at a June demonstration in Richmond.
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
In the latest Virginia Capital: 🥊 the "gut punch" to federal workers Earle-Sears wants to ignore 📊 a preview of tomorrow's jobs report 🎥 and a legendary filmmaker is heading to Mount Vernon Read it here: link.vadogwood.com/view/660c23f... (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
In the latest Virginia Capital I've got: - my coverage of the Richmond labor day rally - a look at how labor rights are coming up on the campaign trail - and I spoke with the founders of new Virginia hip-hop nonprofit Read it here: link.vadogwood.com/view/660c23f...
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Last month, a group of workers at the Norfolk Botanical Garden voted to form a union with @iamunion.bsky.social. They want better wages and working conditions, but there’s something else they’re fighting for, too. I spoke to one of those workers, to find out why they voted to form a union.
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
But people are organizing to fight back, as was on display last Friday at George Mason where professors rallied with student groups, labor orgs, and local leaders outside the BOV meeting that ultimately gave President Washington a raise
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
The Trump administration is taking an authoritarian approach to higher education and getting its way at places like the University of Virginia and George Mason 🧵
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Michael O'Connor @oconnor-reports.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Here’s the Republican nominee for Virginia LG, John Reid, joining in on the vilification of George Floyd:
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