Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 01/07/2025I’m a registered Democrat, but their lack of effort on behalf of the American people has me furious. Is there any viable third party out there? I don’t want to vote to Democrats or Republicans. 030 3
Reposted by OrlithAbigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 18/06/2025I’m Abigail Spanberger. I grew up walking the halls of J.R. Tucker High School. I spent years as a CIA case officer, a Congresswoman, and now, I’m running to be Virginia’s next Governor. Watch our first TV and Digital ad of the general election: 1427777 277
Reposted by Orlithalec karakatsanis @equalityalec.bsky.social · 15/06/2025THREAD: The assassinations in Minnesota highlight a dirty secret hardly ever mentioned in the news: U.S. has 1.1 million private police officers. There is an unprecedented footprint of privately organized violence that is doing all sorts of things most people have no idea about. 13755382058 5.5K
Reposted by OrlithKhashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Stay peaceful! But if you have the opportunity to rip off their masks and photograph them, do it. They will try to make nationwide peaceful protests look like a bunch of violent anarchists are trying to destroy the country, and clips of anything burning will be played on endless loops by the media. 211636 116
Reposted by OrlithParis Marx @parismarx.com · 12/06/2025Elon Musk gutted the federal government, dismantled key institutions, and cut off food and medicine to some of the poorest people on the planet. By leaving DOGE, he’s trying to restore his reputation and rescue his struggling businesses. He should never be allowed to recover.disconnect.blogElon Musk’s reputation must be beyond rehabilitationIt's time to end the myth of his genius once and for all 133074875 3.1K
Reposted by OrlithMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 08/06/2025"They had Mexican flags!!! People should only be allowed to to have the Stars and Stripes, not flags of a countries we were once at war with!!! They should be arrested for this!!!" 25069972488 7K
Reposted by OrlithRaider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 09/06/2025ICE causing fires from their own tear gas and flash grenades, don’t get it twisted. They’re the ones causing damages to cities. 258134335509 13.4K
Reposted by OrlithBeing Liberal ®🗽🏳️🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 09/06/2025A real life American Hero... not hiding behind a mask. I bet soon we will know his name. We salute you brother for your civil courage and the eloquence. 20245611822 4.6K
Reposted by OrlithRobert Saint Lawrence @robertsaintlawrence.bandcamp.com · 09/06/2025LAPD when they think no one’s looking 74492045030 9.2K
Reposted by OrlithAbigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 18/05/2025I’m Abigail Spanberger. I grew up in Virginia and was raised by a nurse and a law enforcement officer. Service runs deep in my family — and it’s guided every step of my journey, from the CIA to Congress. Now I’m running for Governor to keep putting Virginia families first. 514034 140
Reposted by OrlithCALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 13/05/2025EXCLUSIVE: We dug up a video of Donald Trump trashing Qatar in 2017 calling them “funders of terrorism.” I’m sure he would hate if this clip changed their mind to give him a $400 million plane - so definitely don’t repost it. 35665525103 6.6K
Reposted by OrlithAbigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 02/05/2025Virginia, early voting in the primary is officially underway! While you won’t see my name on your ballot until November 4th, now is the time to make your voices heard for candidates up and down the ballot. 09726 97
Reposted by OrlithAbigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 01/05/2025As the daughter and granddaughter of Veterans, I know the sacrifices Virginia’s servicemembers make. I’ll always stand up for our military families — especially as the Trump Admin targets the VA, threatening care for those who’ve served. #MilitaryAppreciationMonth 26112 61
Reposted by Orlith#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 26/04/2025How Libraries Are Faring Under the Trump Administration Amid Detrimental Funding Cuts twp.ai/4ilxfztwp.aitime.comHow Libraries are Faring under Trump 0137 13
Reposted by OrlithAll The Right Movies @alltherightmovies.com · 13/04/2025SHAUN OF THE DEAD was released 21 years ago this week. Acclaimed as one of the great British comedies and the first part in Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy, the behind-the-scenes story is a slice of Fried Gold… 1/38 14852203 852
Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Warren County Board of Supervisors has instigated a hostile takeover of the Samuels Public Library and are doing slash and burn policies to force their standards on the community that uses the library. Can a governor intervene on the citizenry’s behalf in a county matter? 010 1
Reposted by OrlithGovernor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 05/04/2025Minnesota lost a legend yesterday in wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg. Gwen and I are sending our love to his family. Here’s his photo ‘Chased by the Light’ taken in Ely. 253154231566 15.4K
Reposted by OrlithAbigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 28/03/2025The Youngkin-Sears administration has proposed cuts to investments in Virginia’s school support staff. As Governor, I’ll work to make sure our schools have the staff they need to make sure every student — no matter their zip code — can succeed. 112131 121
Reposted by OrlithMarisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 16/03/2025In this interview Schumer says he agrees with Trump’s decision to pull $400 million from Columbia. A university in his own state. And he’s unconcerned about the unlawful arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, one of his constituents. He is a traitor who needs to resign.nytimes.com‘The Interview’: Chuck Schumer on Democrats, Antisemitism and His Shutdown RetreatThe Senate minority leader discusses the backlash to his vote on the Republican spending bill, how he sees his role within the party and his new book. 717137083622 13.7K
Reposted by OrlithAbigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 16/03/2025If there's one thing I hear everywhere I go in Virginia, it's that the cost of living is too high. You shouldn't have to choose between paying rent or buying groceries for the week. As Governor, I'll do everything in my power to make sure you don't have to make that choice. 99310 93
Reposted by OrlithAlexander S. Vindman @avindman.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Enjoyed this pod with Lincoln Project’s @therickwilson.bsky.social and @kenharbaugh.bsky.social discussing current events and lessons from research for my new book, The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine youtube.com/watch?v=YkJK...youtube.com"Slava Ukraini!" and How America Can't Be Trusted RNYouTube video by The Lincoln Project 428451 284
Reposted by OrlithSenator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 10/03/2025Trump’s tariffs could cost Virginia an estimated $2 billion—and for what? To help Trump pay for massive tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans! I won’t let them go into effect without a fight. www.axios.com/local/richmo...axios.comHow Trump's tariffs will impact VirginiansThey might cost Virginia over $2.1 billion annually, raising prices on food, clothes, cars and more. 6135985 359
Reposted by OrlithCongressman Eugene Vindman @repvindman.bsky.social · 08/03/2025⏰ Virginia: Daylight Savings Time begins TOMORROW. Make sure you remember to move your clocks forward an hour. Enjoy the extra hour of sunshine! 3132 13
Reposted by Orlith#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Bengals Close to Re-Signing Star Offensive Weaponnewsweek.comBengals Close to Re-Signing Star Offensive WeaponThe Cincinnati Bengals are close to re-signing one of their star offensive players. 092 9
Reposted by OrlithJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 02/03/2025Posted by @vatniksoup.bsky.social on another platform. 10925480017039 54.8K
Reposted by OrlithCALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 02/03/2025This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell. This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second. 20245395036856 54K
Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 24/02/2025This is how a constituent was treated by Congressperson Ben Cline’s local office when asking about his lack of town halls. www.facebook.com/share/15mjvW...facebook.comRedirecting... 000 0
Reposted by OrlithAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 21/02/2025I’m telling you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, please watch this. This is the energy. Not egg prices and book tours and strongly worded letters. It’s time to take the gloves off. 14653748911769 37.5K
Reposted by OrlithCongressman Eugene Vindman @repvindman.bsky.social · 20/02/2025I was sent to Washington to deliver results for Virginians — and that’s exactly what I’m doing. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories at my first town hall. These conversations help me advocate on your behalf. 🗞️ Washington Post:washingtonpost.comAnalysis | Inside a town hall in a battleground districtIn today’s edition … Senate Republicans scramble to respond to Trump’s attacks on Zelensky. 1211 21
Reposted by OrlithAdam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 17/02/2025For folks in DC with animal pals 10448111440 4.8K
Reposted by OrlithAlexander S. Vindman @avindman.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Going live to talk geopolitics. www.youtube.com/live/lng90TF...youtube.comOn the Line with VoteVets -- The Fight is Now!YouTube video by VoteVets 1229350 293
Reposted by OrlithAbigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 06/02/2025President Trump’s games have real consequences for Virginians. Because he threatened a funding freeze, several community health centers have now lost access to federal grant dollars. Patients arriving for appointments are being met with “closed” signs. That's unacceptable.vpm.orgVirginia community health centers close over federal funding accessDespite pause on federal funding freeze, centers unable to access grants 1114051 140
Reposted by OrlithMalcolm Nance, Leading Resister @malcolmnance.bsky.social · 05/02/2025West Point- White Supremacy is now the official policy of the USMA 22521381138 2.1K
Reposted by OrlithLCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎 @lcv.org · 05/02/2025THIS is what fighting back looks like! 👏 Democrats are planning to hold the Senate floor all night tonight to try and stop the confirmation of Project 2025 architect and OMB nominee Russell Vought. REPOST if you support their efforts!huffpost.comDemocrats To Hold Senate Floor All Night To Oppose Trump’s OMB Nominee 24748349 748
Reposted by OrlithAbigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 29/01/2025….researchers were told their research may not receive funding, teachers in Head Start programs worried their classrooms would close to their youngest students, and school districts questioned whether they could feed hungry students. This hurts Virginians — and it’s no way to govern 1542 54
Reposted by OrlithAbigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 29/01/2025The last 24 hours have been filled with chaos for Virginians in every corner of the Commonwealth — as local police departments received notifications from DOJ that their grants were paused… 1523 52
Reposted by OrlithAbigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 29/01/2025While a federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s mandated pause of all federal aid, the fact that the Trump Administration would throw our communities into chaos is unacceptable. 1212512 125
Reposted by OrlithJay Willis @jaywillis.net · 29/01/2025Hearing from federal employees tonight who are getting messages via their agency’s emergency notification system, which is usually reserved for snow-related office closures, that’s like DO NOT RESPOND TO THAT EMAIL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, WE HAVE NO IDEA IF ANY OF THOSE PROMISES ARE REAL 13459211784 5.9K
Reposted by OrlithAbigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 28/01/2025I'm glad to see the Virginia Senate pass legislation to protect the right to contraception for all Virginians. At a time when women's reproductive freedoms are under attack, no politician should be opposed to supporting such basic protections. 213620 136
Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 28/01/2025So anyone going to put a stop to this shit? Dems? Anyone? 010 1
Reposted by OrlithAbigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 28/01/2025While talking to Virginians, I hear some common themes. They want their leaders focused on improving our public schools, making Virginia more affordable, and keeping our kids safe. Your priorities will be my priorities as the next Governor of Virginia. 51089 108
Reposted by OrlithDemocracyLover #BlueCrew-FBR-FBPE-NAFO 🇫🇷🇪🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦 @martie38.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day 15730286 730
Reposted by OrlithBrooklynDad_Defiant! @mmpadellan.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Last week was the longest month ever. 172111631688 11.2K
Reposted by OrlithMorgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 26/01/2025Why not release the Epstein files? 893147775312 14.8K
Reposted by Orlith#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 26/01/2025crooksandliars.comSecret Service Visit School Due To 11 Year Old's Anti-Trump VideoBlock Club Chicago reported on January 24, Secret Service agents were looking for an 11-year-old who posted an anti-Trump video. According to the independent Chicago news outlet, public school executives initially reported that ICE agents were turned… 3197 19
