Reposted by Richmond For Allrebel.resist @sam--2025.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Richmond, Va. protest 133
Reposted by Richmond For Allportisheadcanon @thediscocat.bsky.social · 03/01/2026HEY RVA! The Virginia Defenders are holding an EMERGENCY RALLY today at 3PM at the federal courthouse 701 E Broad St Per an IG post: “We oppose the US attack on the sovereign state of Venezuela and abduction of its President, Maduro and his wife, all for the purpose of stealing oil and resources.” 0124
Richmond For All @richmondforall.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Despite the construction of scores of privately owned "affordable housing" units across the city in recent years, many residents of those buildings and Richmond at large struggle to keep a roof over their heads. 120
Reposted by Richmond For AllGwen Otwell @onetofu.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Charlie is a really special candidate. He's a civl rights lawyer, a law librarian, and president of the Richmond Community Legal Fund. I took his urban politics class at VCU and it changed the way I thought about organizing around elections. If you're in the 77th please vote for him this Sunday. 042
Richmond For All @richmondforall.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Richmond for All is proud to endorse Charlie Schmidt for the House of Delegates representing Virginia's 77th district! Charlie is a lawyer, organizer, union member, and a founding member of Richmond for all. The primary is THIS SUNDAY! 241
Reposted by Richmond For AllGwen Otwell @onetofu.bsky.social · 25/11/2025#rva since we're on the topic of publicly available info, there are two competing Richmond FIOA Library bills on the agenda for the 12/08/25 city council meeting. Def recommend showing up to give public comment in support of transparency @ city hall. 021
Reposted by Richmond For AllSunrise RVA @sunriserva.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Apologies for the delay; here is this week’s calendar of events #RVA 021
Richmond For All @richmondforall.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Tonight the #rva school board dealt a serious blow to collective bargaining in Richmond Public Schools. Their public facing message outlined the need for mutual compromise but they made sure the unions knew that they weren't required to take any public feedback into consideration on this topic. 053
Richmond For All @richmondforall.bsky.social · 10/11/2025As Richmond watches Republicans & Trump drastically weaken key social welfare programs like Obamacare, food stamps, and Medicare we urge you to channel some of the outrage you feel into pressure on local officials to take a bolder and braver approach in supporting working class residents. 111
Richmond For All @richmondforall.bsky.social · 09/11/2025Data centers create few long-term jobs, cause skyrocketing energy bills, and have major environmental impact. Meanwhile, Amazon just laid off 30k employees and the AI industry is already signaling the need for a government bailout. 132
Reposted by Richmond For Alljohn m @murden.bsky.social · 08/11/2025Silviano Mora Vera was detained by ICE while waiting with his son for the school bus. He is a legal, documented immigrant, and the family is working with an attorney to appeal his detention. Can you help? www.gofundme.com/f/bring-silv... #rvagofundme.comBring Silviano Mora Vera Home: Donate Now, organized by Guillermo MoraMy name is Guillermo Mora, and I’m an Honor Roll High School Senior. On Septe… Guillermo Mora needs your support for Bring Silviano Mora Vera Home: Donate Now 173
Reposted by Richmond For AllRichmond Times-Dispatch @richmond.com · 18/08/2025Last year, an audit found that RPS facilities will need over $1.5 billion in repairs and upgrades by 2095. The immediate need for 2024 and 2025 was a collective $43,719,000.richmond.comRPS teachers report mold, HVAC outages and asbestos concerns as they return to schoolLast year, an audit found that RPS facilities will need over $1.5 billion in repairs and upgrades by 2095. The immediate need for 2024 and 2025 was a collective $43,719,000. 021
Reposted by Richmond For AllLt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social · 28/05/2025“Passing transformational legislation hinges on the election of a determined, progressive Lt. Governor. Sen. Hashmi’s track record proves her dedication to public education & public programs that support all of us. We need Ghazala.” Thank you @richmondforall.bsky.social for the endorsement! 062
Richmond For All @richmondforall.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Congratulations to @senatorhashmi.bsky.social, the next Lieutenant Governor of Virginia! All power to the people, all people to the polls this November. 010
Richmond For All @richmondforall.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Richmond For All is proud to endorse Alicia Atkins for 81st District Delegate! Atkins is putting people first by standing up to the data centers and develops that threaten to bulldoze Varina. Early voting is open NOW until Election Day — June 17th! 110
Reposted by Richmond For AllThe Progressive South @progsouth.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Episode 2 of the podcast is up! We check in with @richmondforall.bsky.social, a library book fight in Arkansas, controversy for the top environmental official in Louisiana, and Tennessee's attempt to block undocumented students from school. Plus, @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social new festival!theprogressivesouth.orgEp. 2: A Richmond Road Trip – The Progressive South 031
Reposted by Richmond For Allportisheadcanon @thediscocat.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Flock cameras are an invasive species and should be destroyed on site. www.404media.co/license-plat...404media.coLicense Plate Reader Company Flock Is Building a Massive People Lookup Tool, Leak ShowsFlock, which has license plate readers (LPRs) all around the country, wants police to be able to “jump from LPR to person,” according to leaked audio obtained by 404 Media. 093
Reposted by Richmond For AllKai Bosworth @kaibosworth.bsky.social · 15/05/2025"Students, in daring to protest U.S. complicity, risk punishment, arrest, or in the case of noncitizens, deportation. Far from being safe havens from authoritarianism, college campuses are functioning as training grounds for it." richmond.com/opinion/colu...richmond.comWilliams: By punishing speech, VCU loses its moral compassStudents, in daring to protest U.S. complicity, risk punishment, arrest, or in the case of noncitizens, deportation. Far from being safe havens from authoritarianism, college campuses are functioning... 143
Reposted by Richmond For Allvcuworkers.bsky.social @vcuworkers.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Read our open letter from VCU faculty citing concern about the silencing of student voices and unlawful withholding of diplomas from student activists: docs.google.com/document/d/1...docs.google.comFaculty letterSubject: Faculty Concern Regarding Withholding of Diplomas May 9, 2025 Gabe Willis Dean of Student Advocacy Office 901 Floyd Avenue, 1st Floor Box 843017 Richmond, VA 23284 Kristie Filipchuk Assoc... 052
Reposted by Richmond For Allrichmondlegalfund.bsky.social @richmondlegalfund.bsky.social · 15/05/2025“If VCU thinks withholding my degree is going to silence me, that it’s going to prove a point, I think they’ve profoundly misunderstood who I am, profoundly misunderstood the movement.”richmond.comWilliams: By punishing speech, VCU loses its moral compassStudents, in daring to protest U.S. complicity, risk punishment, arrest, or in the case of noncitizens, deportation. Far from being safe havens from authoritarianism, college campuses are functioning... 0205
Reposted by Richmond For Allrichmondlegalfund.bsky.social @richmondlegalfund.bsky.social · 15/05/2025In April we raised nearly $2k to support two Southside Richmond families with fathers detained by ICE. Today we're make a new emergency fundraising ask to raise $1500 in bond for one of these dads. If you're able, you can support his release here: secure.actblue.com/donate/noice... 02014
Reposted by Richmond For AllVirginia 50501 Movement @50501virginia.bsky.social · 21/04/2025RVA get your dancing shoes and funds out. This organization is one to follow and support. 085
Reposted by Richmond For Allrichmondlegalfund.bsky.social @richmondlegalfund.bsky.social · 23/04/2025“There are not enough immigration attorneys, and not enough pro-bono attorneys,” said Schmidt. “And it is incredibly hard to find attorneys who will do detention and removal proceedings."richmond.comA "justice gap" in Richmond? New legal fund wants to shrink itThe Richmond Community Legal Fund says it will help working-class families in court. 031
Reposted by Richmond For Allvcuworkers.bsky.social @vcuworkers.bsky.social · 14/04/2025RSVP for our 2025 May Day cookout is live! This year we're hosted at the Teamsters Union Hall. This annual event is family friendly, with plenty of food and drinks for central Va workers—let us know if you'll join us! secure.everyaction.com/4yXwA4HclkOL...secure.everyaction.comRSVP for Union Fest 011
Reposted by Richmond For Allrichmondlegalfund.bsky.social @richmondlegalfund.bsky.social · 14/04/2025RAPID RESPONSE: Two Richmond fathers of young children have been arrested by ICE agents. They are in detention and in danger of being deported. 100% of funds donated using this link will go to the legal defense of these two Richmond families: secure.actblue.com/donate/noice... 0818
Richmond For All @richmondforall.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Happening tomorrow!! Register for new member orientation and / or our all member meeting below: 010
Reposted by Richmond For Allrichmondlegalfund.bsky.social @richmondlegalfund.bsky.social · 27/03/2025We're excited to announce the formation of the Richmond Community Legal Fund! Join us for a fundraiser launch on 4/25 hosted by @studiotwothree.bsky.social. Get your tickets here: secure.actblue.com/donate/guerr...secure.actblue.comI just gave to Richmond Community Legal Fund!Show your support with a contribution. 085
Richmond For All @richmondforall.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Our April new member orientation and member meetings are on the horizon! Register for both here: secure.everyaction.com/p/POQWQ7UWvE... 000
Reposted by Richmond For AllSen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Charlottesville: The UVA Board of Visitors is hosting a “special meeting of the full board” this Friday, Feb. 21 from 9:30-11:30AM to discuss and possibly restrict gender-affirming care at UVA medical facilities for those <19 again despite the executive order being blocked twice in court last week. 79753
Reposted by Richmond For AllJeff @eminentprof.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Congrats to Eric Blanc on the release of We Are The Union you can check out our interview with Eric below ⬇️ 131
Reposted by Richmond For AllJen Jennings @jenjennings.bsky.social · 18/02/2025What kind of research was cancelled by Dept of Ed? Bread & butter work to improve kids' achievement & lives: 🚸Enhancing math & writing instruction 🚸Helping kids w disabilities transition after HS 🚸Reducing teacher shortageslinkedin.comMathematica statement on the cancellation of Regional Educational LaboratoriesMathematica statement on the cancellation of Regional Educational Laboratories The Congressionally mandated Regional Educational Laboratories (RELs) supported the work of state and local education age... 04830
Reposted by Richmond For AllRVAMAG @rvamag.bsky.social · 17/02/2025When wealth and power are concentrated in an elite class detached from lived experience, governance becomes a closed loop of self-interest. All we have is each other—and the willingness to organize. #rva #richmondrvamag.comOpinion | The Divide We Face: Democracy in DecayThe collapse of corporate and governmental accountability has led to mass firings, loss of public services, and rising inequality. Power remains concentrated in an elite class detached from reality. C... 051
Richmond For All @richmondforall.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Coming up next week! Register to join us here: secure.everyaction.com/DLh3sBUGTE6c...secure.everyaction.com 000
Reposted by Richmond For AllQuinton @qqmajor.bsky.social · 05/02/2025For those that missed the Richmond School Board, 18 employees from the HR department (including 2 directors) gave testimony both spoken and written that the Cheif of HR retaliated against them and used discriminatory hiring and promotion practices. www.wric.com/news/local-n...wric.comRPS employees demand action amid allegations of a toxic work environmentTensions were high at the latest Richmond School Board meeting, as several employees voiced concerns over what they describe as a toxic work environment — as well as alleged discrimination &#… 111
Reposted by Richmond For AllMaxwell Frost @maxwellfrost.bsky.social · 07/02/2025ELON IS ALLOWED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. NOT YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES OR STUDENTS & PARENTS. I WILL BE BACK. 1045159725533
Reposted by Richmond For All4 Public Education @4publiceducation.bsky.social · 08/02/2025wtop.com/loudoun-coun...wtop.comLoudoun Co. schools vote to fund DEIA programs despite opposition from some board members - WTOP NewsLoudoun County Public Schools is including funding for the school system’s DEI programs in its 2026 budget, despite pushback from two board members who think doing so could make them vulnerable to los... 082
Reposted by Richmond For AllVPM News @vpm.org · 05/02/2025Tuesday’s meeting was also marked by several RPS staff members raising allegations that Chief Talent Officer Maggie Clemmons has fostered a hostile work environment, including, among other accusations, “inappropriate comments that are blatantly racist, ageist and discriminatory."vpm.orgRichmond School Board declares immigration ‘safe zone’ at public schoolsSeveral staff separately accused RPS' talent chief of inappropriate behavior. 194
Reposted by Richmond For Allliverwortpetioles.bsky.social @liverwortpetioles.bsky.social · 04/02/2025www.change.org/p/reinstate-...change.orgSign the PetitionReinstate Gender Affirming Care Practices at VCU Health 162
Reposted by Richmond For AllSen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Excessive FOIA fees are used as a deterrent to keep you from accessing public documents your tax dollars already paid for in the first place. Ex: One of my constituents was charged $8,800 to see a video and emails about her daughter being dragged off a school bus. This is a constituent service bill. 313828
Reposted by Richmond For AllSen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 04/02/2025It took two trips to the FOIA Advisory Council and filing 5 versions of this bill over 8 sessions just to get a floor vote in either chamber but my bill SB 1029 to cap FOIA fees passed the Senate of Virginia 38-2 Monday. As a reporter-turned-legislator, it’s a BFD. www.wvtf.org/news/2025-02...wvtf.orgAfter years of trying, Roem's FOIA fees limit bill is moving forwardMembers of the House of Delegates are now considering a bill that would create new limits on how much government agencies can charge for a public records request. 315031
Reposted by Richmond For Allportisheadcanon @thediscocat.bsky.social · 04/02/2025The Va House of Representatives is voting on this heinous bill to expand mass surveillance TODAY TUESDAY THE 4th! Please reach out to your delegate and tell them No Mas mass surveillance. Tell them flock cameras to fly south or into the sun or w/e 1329
Richmond For All @richmondforall.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Calling all new (and old!) members to orientation! We will see you Wednesday, Feb 26th at Broad Rock Public Library. Register here: secure.everyaction.com/DLh3sBUGTE6c... 052
Reposted by Richmond For AllAaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Minutes ago, the Trump admin revoked the sensitive locations policy that prevented ICE from carrying out enforcement arrests inside churches, hospitals, and schools. 22838821709
Reposted by Richmond For AllWTVR CBS 6 News Richmond, Virginia @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Wednesday, some Virginia delegates advocated for legislation that would promote what's known as restorative justice programs in Virginia schools as an alternative to suspensions or expulsions they say disproportionately impact students of color.wtvr.comProposed legislation would bring 'restorative justice programs' to Virginia schools as suspension alternativeWednesday, some Virginia delegates advocated for legislation that would promote restorative justice programs in Virginia schools as an alternative to suspensions or expulsions. 084
Richmond For All @richmondforall.bsky.social · 23/01/2025As the city begins to investigate the water crisis, we know Richmonders deserve better. That means more investment in infrastructure and public good—not high risk development deals that gamble our future on private investment portfolios. www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...wtvr.com'How crazy is it that this happened?' Richmond council questions water crisis, city hires firm to investigateRichmond City officials have hired an engineering firm to conduct an independent investigation of what led to the recent water crisis. 041