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Salaam Bhatti

@salaambhattiva.bsky.social
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Fighter for the working class. Husband. Father. Chocolate Chip Cookie connoisseur. Former Candidate for Congress.

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
@salaambhattiva.bsky.social discusses the third ballot measure upon which we in Virginia need to vote (right to vote). He explains why he voted YES, which is why I will and I urge all in Virginia to do so. #Blues letsaddressvirginia.substack.com/p/something-...
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Something the ACLU and the Koch Network both support
Plus, why I voted yes.
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Sean Sublette @subletteweather.com · 21h
For friends in Virginia, check out this excellent distillation from @salaambhattiva.bsky.social. Includes a poignant quote from Thomas Jefferson which I have leaned on for more than 25 years. By the way... for all 3 amendments on the ballot: Don't guess. Vote YES.
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Same-sex marriage is already legal. Why is it on your ballot?
What the marriage amendment does, what opponents claim, and why I voted yes.
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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
@salaambhattiva.bsky.social discusses what the second ballot measure is in Virginia (marriage equality) and why those of us that live here need to vote YES. #Blues letsaddressvirginia.substack.com/p/same-sex-m...
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Same-sex marriage is already legal. Why is it on your ballot?
What the marriage amendment does, what opponents claim, and why I voted yes.
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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@salaambhattiva.bsky.social details abortion being on the Virginia ballot. We need to vote YES to protect women's rights and ignore ridiculous claims from the right that say the ballot supports 'after birth' abortions (murder). #Bues letsaddressvirginia.substack.com/p/abortion-i...
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Abortion is on your Virginia ballot. Here’s what you’re actually voting on.
What the amendment actually says and what the “no” side gets wrong.
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Humor Satire Memes @funnysnarkyjoke.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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salaambhattiva 18h   
I'm a millennial.   My retirement plan is getting Venmo payments from class action lawsuit settlements.
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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Exactly right by @salaambhattiva.bsky.social; same argument some of us (raises hand! LOL) were making in 2024. But yeah, basically no matter WHAT you care most about - climate, democracy, healthcare, immigration, abortion, foreign policy, etc. - you should vote Dem. bluevirginia.us/2026/09/thur...
"If you care about Gaza, you’ll vote for the Democrat on your ballot.
Yes, they’re most likely getting funding from AIPAC or their donors. But they are 100% better on domestic issues compared to Republicans. The past two years should show you this. With Democrats in Congress, we can focus more attention on Gaza rather than getting spread thin between fighting for both basic needs here and abroad.
Vote for Democrats because the Republican is truly the worst politician on your ballot." - Salaam Bhatti
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today on Let’s Address Virginia, Blair from VA’s @lcv.org will chat about data centers, dominion/nextera, and explain the EO from Governor Spanberger - 11:30 AM Senator @pwcdanica.bsky.social will join us to talk about ending hunger in Virginia - 3:30 pm. Join at letsaddressvirginia.substack.com
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We used to talk about the weather when there was nothing else to talk about. Now, weather and climate is THE thing to talk about. Join @subletteweather.com and me on Wednesday at 12 noon as we talk about all things weather & climate and their impacts on Virginia. Only on Substack.
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LIVE SOON: What's up with the weather?
Starting Sep 23 at 12:00 PM EDT
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Hunger skyrockets for Virginian families, more than triples from 12% to 42% Read: letsaddressvirginia.substack.com/p/hunger-sky...
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Sean Sublette @subletteweather.com · 18/09/2026
Props to @salaambhattiva.bsky.social for breaking down what Flock Cameras do, and the loopholes being exploited in the data and privacy laws. (1/2)
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Flock Cameras are learning everything about you.
What you need to know and 2 things you can do
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Sean Sublette @subletteweather.com · 16/09/2026
In the RVA Weather Subtext this week: • Humidity coming back • Merger Madness update • Real talk on climate solutions • New data on the Nepalese glacier collapse • Weekly conversation with @salaambhattiva.bsky.social
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False fall ending in RVA
Higher humidity around the bend
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This is a Free Palestine account.
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Sean Sublette @subletteweather.com · 11/09/2026
Props to @salaambhattiva.bsky.social for being there and outlining what is at risk in his essay below. And happy to have played a minor role in the public comments. Stop The Merger.
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The Referee Used to Work for the Other Team
The chair of the commission deciding the Dominion-NextEra merger spent 19 months as a NextEra attorney. She recused from a NextEra case before. Not this one.
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Votesafe(dot)org is funded by Elon Musk. Don’t enter your information there. Pass this on.
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Sean Sublette @subletteweather.com · 09/09/2026
Bonus: Join @salaambhattiva.bsky.social and me at 11 am today (Wednesday) for the debut of Weather Wednesdays on his new series — Let’s Address This Virginia. We'll talk about what El Niño means for Virginia, review the hot summer, and discuss how you can help slow down the warming climate.
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Sean Sublette @subletteweather.com · 07/09/2026
Excited to join @salaambhattiva.bsky.social this week for the debut of Weather Wednesdays!
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Let's Address Virginia: Week in Review
and a new series we're launching on Wednesday!
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I've spent my career tackling policy: the hard part is rarely the policy. It's knowing it exists and knowing where to push. Today I'm launching Let's Address Virginia. We'll take complex issues impacting Virginians, break them down and give you a concrete way to raise your voice on each one 👇
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Announcing Let’s Address Virginia - A Human Rights Project
Here are 4 ways you can help protect democracy from the failures of corporate media
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Before You Run: A Note to the Next Progressive Looking at a Crowded Field open.substack.com/pub/salaambh...
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Before You Run: A Note to the Next Progressive Looking at a Crowded Field
Part 2 of 2. The death of your campaign could keep Medicare for All alive.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 14/08/2026
Some children in Dilley were so distraught they cut themselves or talked about suicide, parents told ProPublica. They said kids lost their appetites after finding worms and mold on their food, had trouble sleeping, and were constantly sick. (Published February)
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The Kids Trump Sent to ICE’s Dilley Detention Center
ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of...
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
America is waging the biggest war anyone has ever seen on healthcare for all. It doesn’t make sense for a government to NOT want a healthy citizenry. It’s literally in the state’s best interest.
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Rebecca Leser @rebeccaforva.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
I am so grateful for the opportunity to get to know 1st Congressional District Democratic candidate @salaambhattiva.bsky.social and his incredible CM Emily over the past few months. Salaam ran a truly progressive campaign that drew me in when I first heard him say he supports Medicare for All.
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Sean Sublette @subletteweather.com · 04/08/2026
Primary Day here in Virginia. Check your Congressional district and go vote. I'm in Virginia's 1st District. And was happy to vote for @salaambhattiva.bsky.social this morning.
English muffins with strawberry preserves reminding you to vote.
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Phil Doty @phildoty.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
This is the one candidate that VA -1 needs to stand behind right now
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
If you live in Virginia, you may have had your voting rights restored. You can also register to vote Saturday or Tuesday when you go to vote in the primary. Congrats and get your vote on!
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AIPAC Tracker @trackaipac.com · 31/07/2026
Vote @salaambhattiva.bsky.social for VA-01 on Aug 4!
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
There’s a number of candidates you can choose from in VA-1. Many of us want health care for all and to end the genocide in Gaza. But only one of us has the legislative wins and coalition building experience necessary to hit the ground running.
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Sean Sublette @subletteweather.com · 30/07/2026
Wittman voter from '24, “Everything costs more and he’s done nothing to push back against Trump. I’m ready for a change because these politicians are not helping any of us but giving everything to the rich. Why should I vote for you (@salaambhattiva.bsky.social)? So... substack.com/home/post/p-...
Sean and Salaam
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Gas is expected to rise by $2-4/gallon this year. That means the cost of groceries right now are the lowest we’ll see for the rest of the year.
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DGCassidy @dgcassidy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This is vile. @salaambhattiva.bsky.social’s response is superb. Also notice how French, Italian, German, and other languages of white Europeans are NOT on here. But Hebrew is. Far-right hate in the open in our district. Vile.
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Far-Right "Remigration" Propaganda Targets Bhatti Campaign
Congressional candidate Salaam Bhatti says campaign signs in western Henrico were vandalized with multilingual "remigration" flyers ahead of Virginia's August 4 primary. The professionally printed fly...
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Track Ukraine @trackukraine.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Virginia district 1 congressional candidate @salaambhattiva.bsky.social took the Track Ukraine Pledge! Standing against occupation everywhere. ✅ Singed Track Ukraine Pledge ✅ Pro-military aid ✅ Pro-humanitarian aid ✅ Supports sanctions ✅ Centers Ukrainians in talks ✅ Pro-war crime accountability
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C. L. Zeno ❌👑 @clzeno.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Huge thank you to @bookersquared.bsky.social and @alexcascio.bsky.social for coming out to our canvass launch for @salaambhattiva.bsky.social. Virginia, show up in the primaries by August 4th!
Activists in Salaam Bhatti for VA-01 shirts, posing for a selfie with Salaam himself. All are smiling
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Don King is hardly the patron saint of neutrality.
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Sean Sublette @subletteweather.com · 14/07/2026
Happy to support my friend @salaambhattiva.bsky.social for Congress in the primary this summer for Virginia's First Congressional District. Virgnia has open primaries, so all registered voters can cast a ballot in the primary. Early voting is ongoing, or vote in person on August 4.
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
How Shannon Taylor’s campaign continues to benefit from corporate money open.substack.com/pub/salaambh...
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How Shannon Taylor’s campaign continues to benefit from corporate money
My opponent Shannon Taylor claims she will no longer take money from corporate PACs. Only she isn’t being truthful, and we need to talk about it.
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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 06/07/2026
For anyone near Richmond, Virginia — stop by the summer celebration happening this Saturday (7/11) from 2-5pm in support of @salaambhattiva.bsky.social, running for Congress in VA-1! Show up and support Salaam’s people powered campaign. RSVP here: secure.actblue.com/donate/july1...
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C. L. Zeno ❌👑 @clzeno.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy to be canvassing for @salaambhattiva.bsky.social for VA-01 on Independence Day. We’ve got a republic, if you can keep it. Shoutout to @qasimrashid.com for coming out to support and for endorsing our movement!
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Sean Sublette @subletteweather.com · 05/07/2026
At the Hampton Park 4th of July Parade w/ @chesterfielddemsva.bsky.social & supporting @salaambhattiva.bsky.social — running for Congress in my home district (VA-01). We have open primaries in Virginia — all who are registered can vote. Early voting is ongoing — or vote in person on August 4.
Salaam and Sean prepping for the parade before the heat gets too bad.
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Rebecca Leser @rebeccaforva.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Rev. Davis delivered a powerful sermon on one of my favorite Old Testament passages this morning, issuing a call for us all to seek justice & a more perfect union. Such a joy to worship with friends and a candidate who always shows up and meets the people where they are. @salaambhattiva.bsky.social
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We need bold moves yesterday. The greed pouring into campaigns, especially after yesterday’s SCOTUS ruling re campaign finance, will prevent that. Vote smart. Follow the money.
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
100 donors in 48 hours 💪🏾
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
UPDATE: 91 donors in, 209 to go! Join us before midnight EST in our race to 300. Any amount counts!
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
UPDATE: 72 donors in, 228 to go. Join us before midnight in our race to 300. Any amount counts ✊🏽
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
UPDATE: in our race to 300 donors today, we're at 62. Can we count on your to be one of the 238 to help us finish strong? Give today at any amount at the link below!
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Whoever is waiting for a reply, please know that I cannot find the unread message for the life of me. More importantly, the quarter ends TODAY. Help me by clicking below so we can break a record. We need 300 new donors. Give $25 today: secure.actblue.com/donate/salaam?refcode=bskyqrtrrec
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
There’s power in numbers. If every Bluesky follower here contributed $10-$20, my campaign would be funded through Election Day. Can you help us keep Medicare for All on the ballot and special interests off of it? Here’s how:
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Rebecca Leser @rebeccaforva.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
We deserve representation in #VA01 that isn't afraid to show up, listen, or fight for us, even when it's hard. @salaambhattiva.bsky.social is that leader. Vote and plug in to his campaign now so we can send him to Congress!
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Hurb Cherpley @hurbcherpley.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
I want what happened in NYC to happen in central Virginia, which is why I just voted for @salaambhattiva.bsky.social.
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
This is the way.
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
It's the weekly agenda. Come on by!
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Salaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Warming trends within our region since 1860. We must course correct through: - moratorium on data centers - green new deal - invest in public transit and rail - go after corporations that are largest polluters
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