I convened more than 20 Virginia state legislators and advocates who are fighting on the frontlines to protect reproductive rights. Our Administration is working closely with state and local leaders around the country on steps we can take.
Someone help me understand this logic. A school system can tell your daughter not to wear a spaghetti strapped shirt, but can’t tell your children to wear masks to save their lives.
Someone just tried to offend me by comparing me to
@SenLouiseLucas
! Little did they know
#LOUISEtaughtME
She has been a mentor, sister and friend to me since I was a child. I consider it a badge of honor!
Fyi.
@JohnFetterman
won’t see your horrible remarks, but your disabled family and friends will. Disabled people can and do serve in public office.
#disappointed
Yesterday, I called out the hypocrisy of my republican colleagues who would rather have photo opps than open discussions about the Governor's dangerous abortion ban. The women of Virginia are tired of them playing games with our health.
#ProPHOTOopp
#AbortionIsHealthcare
Crowds of students have begun to walk out of Northern Virginia schools in protest of Gov. Youngkin’s proposed restrictions on transgender students’ rights. WATCH LIVE:
Well. Well. Well. I guess attacking public schools, ignoring racial health disparities and bad environmental policy is not the flex the Youngkin administration thinks it is.
JUST IN: On
@GovernorVa
’s watch,
#Va
falls from No. 1 to No. 3 in
@CNBC
best-state-for-business ranking.
GlennYoungkin always said
#Va
’s economy was a ditch.
Guess he’ll blame the Democrats who were in power when the state was No. 1.
I want to thank the voters of HD2, and I’m honored that they have chosen me to represent them in Richmond. I am ready to hit the ground running for them on Day One. I will always be a voice for working families.
Women across Virginia should be very afraid tonight. The governor made it clear that if he had his way, he would strip us of our health care choices and put doctors in jail for saving lives. For women facing ectopic preg, cancer, and other conditions, our lives are in danger.
My bill to study transportation access for Virginians with disabilities died in committee. I’m not surprised, but still disappointed. People with disabilities need more than lip service from those of us elected! But the fight will continue…
As long as news stations continue to give MAJOR coverage to one-sided “parental” rights groups like moms for liberty, they are complicit in the harmful rhetoric and actions we see in school divisions across the country. Black parents matter too. We are working for our kids too.
Wow! Virginia republicans just killed a bill to expand curbside voting to include people with developmental disabilities. Despite support from
@TheArcofVA
.
Hi! 👋🏾 I’m a working mom, a parent advocate for children with special needs, and former small business owner. I’m running for the
@VaHouse
to take my fight for working families to Richmond.
Can you follow and retweet to help us spread the word about our Jan 5 special election?
We will fight white supremacy in the classroom by demanding the teaching of true history. We will fight white supremacy in the halls of congress by fighting to get dangerous weapons off the streets. WE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT!
A few weeks ago, I mentioned white supremacy on the floor of the House and watched members roll their eyes. White supremacy ideology is alive and well and still taking lives. And through pain, sadness and anger, WE WILL CONTINUE to fight it.
Imagine being told your baby has died inside your body and being forced to wait for your doctor to get clearance from a lawyer before they treat you. This is what Virginia Republicans want. And I will not be silent while they try to harm the women of Virginia.
#ProPHOTOopp
Video: In Superb Speech, Del.
@CandiMundonKing
Tells Her Republican Colleagues, “What the women of Virginia need most is for politicians to keep their hands off our bodies!” ("many of [Rs'] votes and decisions taken have been anything but pro-life")
Newly released body camera footage of Georgia deputies stopping a majority-Black lacrosse team's bus shows the officers rifling through the players’ personal items — after the sheriff asserted the deputies did no such thing. -
@NBCBLK
Despite the press releases and pats on the back, today is not a good day for students and family. To the child fighting cancer, I’m sorry. To the warrior battling sickle cell, I’m sorry. To the teachers and staff who are immunocompromised, I’m sorry.
#maskup
I hope Virginia will follow the lead of
@POTUS
@VP
and fully fund our HBCUs. This is not partisan, this is about finally fulfilling our obligations to Virginias HBCUs who have already given so much to the Commonwealth.
This has been bugging me all day. The Youngkin Administration had $60 million taxpayer dollars to help kids recover from learning lost and they gave priority to wealthy families…and then said they had to ensure poor families were not committing FRAUD! You gotta see this.
...former National Security Council deputy legal advisor Yevgeny Vindman, Del. Briana Sewell, Del. Candi King, attorney Ben Litchfield, PW School Board Chair Babur Lateef, 2023 VA State Senate candidate Joel Griffin (2/x)...
BREAKING:
@CandiKingForHD2
just won reelection to Virginia’s HD-2! She was first elected in an extremely close 2021 special election & has already passed a campaign promise into law, guaranteeing paid sick leave for home health care workers.
Good morning to all the people sharing this with me as "proof." Now, go look at the GOP budget that cuts 150 million from VA HBCUs. Thank you for coming to my TedTalk.
Virginia must do a better job of supporting our historically Black colleges & universities. Former Gov. Wilder is right.
This will be a priority when I'm governor: investing in our future and expanding access to education opportunities for all Virginians.
@GovernorVA
is out of touch with Virginians. I am so grateful to
@SenLouiseLucas
for exposing the fraudulent idea that the governor can just impose his will on the women of Virginia. Thank God for checks and balances.
#buildthatBLUEwall
In case
@GovernorVA
wasn’t watching CNN this afternoon, please RT so he can learn the plans for his new abortion legislation. We need big numbers on this one so he doesn’t miss it going into one of his long weekends.
I've volunteered with a local high school for 5+ years. I've seen LGBTQ+ students face all types of hatred. Adults working overtime to make them feel "less than" the brilliant beings they are. The governor joins that chorus of hate and cruelty.
Please listen to this. Share it with your less politically engaged family and friends. This is petty and costly. The governor doesn’t like the Loudoun County School Board so he is willing to spend money to add an additional election, one year ahead of schedule.
This morning, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin told
@7NewsDC
why he amended a bill in an effort to put all Loudoun County school board members on the ballot this November.
Story:
I had two separate horror stories of landlords who covered rotting floorboards with carpet, putting families health/safety in jeopardy. I told them how the governor had a chance to address this and chose a petty veto instead.
Your daily reminder that
@POTUS
invested over $141M in Virginia’s HBCUs,
@RalphNortham
left over $200M in capital projects alone for Virginia HBCUs and
@GovernorVA
removed the $200 million and created a “Hunger Games” scenario for $10 million dollars. Historic indeed!
.
@VASenateDems
on the Privileges & Elections Committee just blocked Republican efforts to reinstate voter ID requirements, repeal same day registration, no-excuse and in-person absentee voting, and erect additional barriers to voting.
Just a reminder. If you have ever lost a pregnancy, had an ectopic pregnancy, needed an abortion to save your life, VA republicans don’t believe you have a right to healthcare. Their abortion ban leader said so herself…
To the little girls who were told you talk too much, one day your words will cause fear amongst politicians who want to put women’s lives in danger. Keep talking!
#abortionishealthcare
#proPHOTOopp
Yesterday, I called out the hypocrisy of my republican colleagues who would rather have photo opps than open discussions about the Governor's dangerous abortion ban. The women of Virginia are tired of them playing games with our health.
#ProPHOTOopp
#AbortionIsHealthcare
Can I be honest? It is getting a little weird that
@7NewsDC
seems to be pushing
@yestoyesli
‘s narrative regarding the debate in PWC. Like, is anyone going to reach out to the organizers? Are yall going to ignore that Yesli refused an earlier debate? I’m just taking notes 📝
As we return to school, say a prayer for all the families who have lost children to gun violence in school shootings. I know this time of year must he incredibly difficult for them. ❤️📚🚌
Had a conversation with a constituent. She just didn't understand kids identifying as LGBTQ+ at such a young age. I told her, you don't have to understand, but if you claim to love children, love and protect these children too. Uplift them. Help them stay alive.
It’s funny how obsessed the VA GOP and
@vahousegop
is with me. Keep that same energy when you see me in January so I can tell you to your face exactly how I feel about your LYING Governor, insurrection caucus colleagues and your attack on the health of women in Virginia.
I've never known Ethan to be anything other than kind and passionate about engaging in the civic process. Kudos to both
@ethanclynne
and
@ZachLincolnVA
for being unafraid to speak truth to power.
Youth engagement is an important part of our democratic system. Proud of my constituent
@ethanclynne
for his engagement and disappointed to see the Governor’s political team attack him for expressing his views.
🚨I am excited to announce that Senator
@timkaine
has endorsed my campaign!
"Candi is an advocate for children, a former business owner and a community activist who understands the challenges families are facing in the 2nd district," said Senator Tim Kaine in a statement.
Thanks
@vahousegop
and
@VA_GOP
for raising my profile and reminding Virginians just how hapless and insincere you all are. When LGBTQI people are dying and thousands of your constituents are scared, you are using your platform to tell ME how to speak…You are the weakest link.
I really had no plans to speak today, but when my republican colleagues made light of those of us on this side of the aisle who have personally experienced gun violence, I had to say something…I will NEVER remain silent about the pain gun violence is causing families.
Delegate
@CandiMundonKing
: “Why should anyone be allowed to have a higher caliber, more powerful weapon than my husband who goes out every day in uniform who has trained and served his community with pride for years?”
For those looking to diminish the VP, know that you are subjecting her to what Black women in workplaces face daily. We see you and we won’t be silent about it. If people think Black women, the backbone of our party, will just accept this, they are sadly mistaken.
Some will never know what it means for us to see this day. It’s okay if you don’t understand why Black women are lifting up this moment. Just know that the world is seeing what we have always known: Black women are more than capable and qualified to serve at all levels.
"For me, Black women celebrating other Black women is the best thing ever." — NWLC President
@FGossGraves
We're filled with admiration for Judge Ketanji Jackson Brown, and eagerly await her confirmation by the full Senate ✨
Another shameful example of how harmful this administration has been for Black people. First, it was our health, now its our history. We will not be quiet.
The VLBC condemns & rejects the revisionist draft standards proposed last week by the Gov’s Administration. The VLBC has deep concerns w/the politically-drafted revised standards that literally revise, whitewash & omit important history in schools.
VLBC letter to the Board:
To hear a governor who screwed up voting for more than 200,000 people (misinformation AND registration) talk DOWN to our hardworking teachers and education system is IRONIC.
#glennyounkinHATESteachers
Trust me, I am typically here for political theatre, but we have 4 days left in the session, no budget and hundreds of unresolved bills…
But sure give a speech trying to take shots at President Biden.
Not a coincidence that
@JasonMiyaresVA
can only find time to mock
@staceyabrams
and
@SenLouiseLucas
. It continues the VAGOP tradition of only attacking Black women electeds. It also goes back to my rule 3 of VA GOP tactics: when called out on bad policy, change the subject.
.
@GovernorVA
@GlennYoungkin
is considering a $5 million proposal to create an Operation Ceasefire in Virginia, using a carrot-and-stick approach to influence group behavior
@WVTFRADIOIQ
I am so grateful for a
@KamalaHarris
. A VP who will pray with a family experiencing indescribable pain in a public forum AND fight for policies to prevent other families from experiencing such pain.
I went straight to work for the people, but here is a
#FBFriday
to my first day on the job! Proud to serve the Commonwealth and represent the people of the 2nd District!
When I am scared/nervous about a political issue, I remind myself I am the descendant of women who WALKED hundreds of miles after emancipation to start a new life w/ their families. They walked, I can run. On Juneteenth, I implore you to remember who you are.
#celebrateJuneteenth
I really can’t understand how news outlets continue to let him slip and slide around this answer. The answer is YES. Glenn Youngkin would absolutely sign a six week abortion ban and put the lives and health of Virginia’s women at risk.
Thanks to Del.
@CandiKingForHD2
for fixing this caption. Unfortunately - but not surprisingly - CNN let Glenn Youngkin get away with a lot of lying, evasion, distortion, etc. this morning. In short, Jake Tapper is no Jon Stewart.
Lt. Gov.
@WinsomeSears
and
@DelGlennDavis
are holding a press conference right now to discuss the bill that would set aside a portion of the state education funding allocated to each child and deposits it into an education savings account for the parents to use for other options
Telling our history through the lens of one political party is sad. Celebrate Sen. Brooke and Rep. Shirley Chisholm. Gen. Powell and Patricia Roberts Harris. And let’s not even start on how many Black woman have worked tirelessly for the Commonwealth and haven’t been given a day.
Good morning, today is the last day of
#BlackHistoryMonth
and after scrolling through his twitter feed for the month
@GovernorVA
only found one Black person to mention by name. No, we won’t be letting him rewrite our history books.
Like many parents of immunocompromised children, I will have very difficult conversations about whether my daughter with sickle cell can attend a school with optional masks. The disregard for children, teachers and families with health challenges is callous and shameful.
Another step forward for legislation barring Virginia school districts from mask mandates. The House Education committee just approved the Senate bill (SB739) on a 12-10 vote. Some parents with immunocompromised children were in tears testifying against the bill.
@nbcwashington
This is for the believers. I was watching a church service online and the pastor talked about “mirroring” God. It’s a daily walk and we all fall short. But if your words unnecessarily hurt someone, look in the mirror and ask: am I mirroring God?
NEW: hearing
@WinsomeSears
referred to
@pwcdanica
on the
@VASenate
floor as "sir."
Chamber has gone into recess twice after reportedly "Sears refused to apologize."
"I'm not here to upset anyone, I'm here to do the job the ppl of VA have called me to do."
#VALeg
Did ya’ll miss the part of
#Project2025
that calls for deregulation of farms and factories…
Glenn Youngkin didn’t. His administration has been turning a blind eye to violations and abuse that make our food unsafe.
U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors turned up dozens of violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia now linked to a nationwide recall of deli meats, according to new records — including mold, mildew and insects repeatedly found throughout the site.
Youngkin administration delays review of history standards as it conspires with Ohio-based Fordham Institute, known for privatizing education: "Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow is working with a ... think tank, The Thomas B. Fordham Institute." Alarm Bells.
Barbara Rose Johns. Yvonne B. Miller. L. Louise Lucas. Evelyn T. Butts. Maggie Walker. Mamie Locke. Evelyn Syphax. Dorothy I. Height.
We will never allow the erasure of Black women who made Virginia better for all of us.
Glenn Youngkin took down a portrait of Barbara Johns in the Governors mansion while we are putting up a statue of her representing Virginia in the U.S. Capitol. No matter how much he tries this Governor will not be able to erase our history.
Good morning! Should you find yourself in the devastatingly painful position of losing your baby’s heartbeat at 16 weeks, Virginia republicans are giving you TWO choices:
1. JAIL
2. Risk your life, future fertility because you doctor is prohibited from providing you care.
Just for the record, from the moment I announced I was running, I was clear eyed and honest about repealing Virginia’s racist right to work law. I am fighting for a Virginia that works for ALL. In order to have that, we need to empower the people who do the hard work. 🧵
All around the world, the girls are tired. Tired of being told what to wear, where we can work, who we can be and what we can do with our own bodies. Since the day we were born, systems have tried to convince us that we were not born free. The girls are tired.
A real life super hero. Her groundbreaking leadership, truth telling spirit and ability to get stuff done is amazing to watch. So grateful to know
@SenatorLocke
!
@SenLouiseLucas
is one of the hardest working and most talented people I know. Because she has spent her life in service to others, doesn’t mean that people are entitled to unfettered access to her. Keep. That. Same. Energy for these men who don’t even stop to talk to yall.
I canNOT spend the next year rehashing all the ways we went wrong this election cycle. I think the lessons to be learned are clear. I am choosing to focus on the future. On fighting for working families. Organizing. Strategizing. Protecting our gains.I have to say this though…
Using Black people and Black instutions for publicity while working to harm Black futures.
❌️Bill to help Black businesses, he vetoed it.
❌️ Removed over $150M for public HBCUs in budget.
❌️ Failed to create and fund African Diaspora board.
Make no mistake, when
@GlennYoungkin
vetoed our commonsense birth control bills, he was doing Donald Trump and Project 2025’s bidding. As
@KamalaForVA
said: they are out of their minds!
#WeWontGoBack
My mama asked me to be nice this session and I am trying 😂. However, when you are writing an article about my bill, it’s important to know that the portion not italicized is CURRENT law and the italicized portion is MY proposal. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk!
The governor does not have the authority to put our children’s lives in danger. There are children and teachers with sickle cell, cancer and other illnesses whose lives would be on the line. Our teachers, SB and students have enough to content with. Stop wasting their time.
For a short while, I got to watch her magic up close and personal in the General Assembly. Now, I get to watch her take all that
#BlackgirlMagic
to DC. So proud of my soror
@JennMcClellanVA
To all the women in Virginia who are bravely fighting the lifelong battle of surviving rape, I am sorry. Sorry your governor thinks this is okay. It’s not.
As
@SenLouiseLucas
says, there will be accountability.
Glenn Youngkin just appointed someone to the Board of Health who publicly questioned whether a woman can get pregnant after being raped.
He waited until a time where it could be months before our review.
Every time he pulls a move like this we will hold his agenda accountable.