Vicky Staubly
@vickystaubly.bsky.social
Software developer, political activist, dog mom
Hey, Virginia friends! Something to look at for the 2027 GA session?
Hawaii just enacted a law that effectively neuters Citizens United.
Montana could soon follow suit via a ballot referendum.
Here's what you should know about the plans to get Big Money out of politics — and how they could be replicated where you live.
Montana could soon follow suit via a ballot referendum.
Here's what you should know about the plans to get Big Money out of politics — and how they could be replicated where you live.
Could This Actually End Citizens United?
Montana — yes, deep red Montana — has a plan to effectively neuter Citizens United.No Supreme Court ruling or constituti
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May 18, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Hey, Virginia friends! Something to look at for the 2027 GA session?
Wish I was in WV at this moment to see the Republican-voting Catholics I knew growing up.. whose heads are probably exploding right now. 🙂
INBOX: A truly remarkable life story for the only Roman Catholic bishop representing West Virginia, courtesy of @christopherjhale.bsky.social:
May 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Wish I was in WV at this moment to see the Republican-voting Catholics I knew growing up.. whose heads are probably exploding right now. 🙂
Loved seeing my good friends @natalielshorter.bsky.social and @halaayala.bsky.social on the "Seneca Project" video podcast, talking about our Redistricting win. 💖
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHAU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHAU...
LIVE NOW! Virginia's Big Win and more!
YouTube video by The Seneca Project
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April 24, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Loved seeing my good friends @natalielshorter.bsky.social and @halaayala.bsky.social on the "Seneca Project" video podcast, talking about our Redistricting win. 💖
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHAU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHAU...
Join me at Prince William County Democratic Committee's event, “Knock Doors with Democrat Sef Casim for Woodbridge District Supervisor"
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www.mobilize.us/princewillia...
Knock Doors with Democrat Sef Casim for Woodbridge District Supervisor · Prince William County Democratic Committee
Join us with Sef Casim, Woodbridge Supervisor District Democratic nominee as we knock doors to the voters about the special election on Tuesday March 10!
Every conversation helps make sure our neigh...
www.mobilize.us
February 20, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Join me at Prince William County Democratic Committee's event, “Knock Doors with Democrat Sef Casim for Woodbridge District Supervisor"
www.mobilize.us/princewillia...
www.mobilize.us/princewillia...
All police everywhere should be told this. ICE and CBP should not be given free-rein anywhere.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told his officers that they have a duty to intervene if they see ICE committing crimes and will be fired if they don't. We need a lot more of this.
www.ms.now/news/minneap...
www.ms.now/news/minneap...
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:07 AM
All police everywhere should be told this. ICE and CBP should not be given free-rein anywhere.
Friends! Virginia urgently needs redistricting to offset that being done by Texas and many other red states. Expect a special election coming this spring for voters to approve this. Spread the word!
Today, we launched a campaign to protect fair elections in Virginia by voting YES for Fair Elections.
As Donald Trump pushes Republican states to stack the deck in his favor, Virginia must act — now — to protect our voice in the 2026 elections.
As Donald Trump pushes Republican states to stack the deck in his favor, Virginia must act — now — to protect our voice in the 2026 elections.
January 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Friends! Virginia urgently needs redistricting to offset that being done by Texas and many other red states. Expect a special election coming this spring for voters to approve this. Spread the word!
It seems I made the news... thanks to Mike B. for noticing and capturing this screenshot.
November 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM
It seems I made the news... thanks to Mike B. for noticing and capturing this screenshot.
While I'm a little older than my Young Dem friends... I still showed up to support.
Thank you @vayd.bsky.social for getting out and knocking doors for me today. Youth engagement in our political process is more important than ever before. We are fighting for a family-first economy, world class public schools, and safe and strong communities. So excited to have y’all in my corner!
August 24, 2025 at 7:38 AM
While I'm a little older than my Young Dem friends... I still showed up to support.
WHOA!! Granted, it was pretty low turnout, but still... when we say "every vote matters" we mean it!
www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/gainesv...
www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/gainesv...
UPDATED: George T. Stewart wins Dems' Gainesville primary by 4 votes
UPDATED: George T. Stewart has come out on top of a close firehouse primary held Sunday to pick the Democratic nominee to run for Gainesville District supervisor.
www.princewilliamtimes.com
August 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
WHOA!! Granted, it was pretty low turnout, but still... when we say "every vote matters" we mean it!
www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/gainesv...
www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/gainesv...
Proud of my delegate... standing up for our rights.
I am honored to again receive the endorsement of @ppava.bsky.social. I am proud to have voted for the Reproductive Freedom Amendment, and will again in 2026. Virginians should be able to make decisions about their reproductive health with their doctors, and I will fight for that right.
June 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Proud of my delegate... standing up for our rights.
Excellent question! 😄
May 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Excellent question! 😄
Go Hopkins!!
As the federal government scales back funding for research, Johns Hopkins is launching its own grant programs to keep the work going.
Read the story ➔ www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/hi...
Read the story ➔ www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/hi...
Johns Hopkins to tap earnings from endowment to help address federal cuts
As the federal government scales back funding for research, Johns Hopkins is launching its own grant programs to keep the work going.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com
April 30, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Go Hopkins!!
Go Cory Booker! He's holding the floor of the Senate speaking for 20+ hours so far... to highlight the dangers of the Trump regime. Watch live, to see history being made.
www.youtube.com/live/v2utlMx...
www.youtube.com/live/v2utlMx...
Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
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April 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Go Cory Booker! He's holding the floor of the Senate speaking for 20+ hours so far... to highlight the dangers of the Trump regime. Watch live, to see history being made.
www.youtube.com/live/v2utlMx...
www.youtube.com/live/v2utlMx...
A quote from one of my favorite authors. Very appropriate. Let's continue "being dangerous"!
www.goodreads.com/quotes/11237...
www.goodreads.com/quotes/11237...
A quote by Madeleine L'Engle
The first people a dictator puts in jail are the writers, the teachers, the librarians - because these people are dangerous. They have enough vocabulary ...
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March 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A quote from one of my favorite authors. Very appropriate. Let's continue "being dangerous"!
www.goodreads.com/quotes/11237...
www.goodreads.com/quotes/11237...
Reposted by Vicky Staubly
Reposted by Vicky Staubly
apnews.com/article/musk... Elon Musk tells Republican lawmakers he's not to blame for federal firings
You are to blame, Elon, for the misery you are causing and the services and institutions you are damaging! Own it!
You are to blame, Elon, for the misery you are causing and the services and institutions you are damaging! Own it!
Elon Musk tells Republican lawmakers he's not to blame for federal firings
Elon Musk is telling Republican lawmakers that he's not to blame for the firings of thousands of federal workers as he pushes to downsize the government.
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March 7, 2025 at 1:37 AM
apnews.com/article/musk... Elon Musk tells Republican lawmakers he's not to blame for federal firings
You are to blame, Elon, for the misery you are causing and the services and institutions you are damaging! Own it!
You are to blame, Elon, for the misery you are causing and the services and institutions you are damaging! Own it!
THIS is how you make change! Not hemming, hawing and promising to only oppress people a little. Now is the time to stand up and speak out! Whether it's for trans people, immigrants, minority religions, PoC, women, the differently-abled, or others.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/powerful-s...
www.erininthemorning.com/p/powerful-s...
Powerful Speeches From Trans Dems Flip 29 Republicans, Anti-Trans Bills Die In Montana
Transgender Reps Zooey Zephyr and SJ Howell delivered powerful speeches on the Montana House floor on Thursday. Republicans defected en masse to join them in voting against anti-trans bills.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 7, 2025 at 4:25 AM
THIS is how you make change! Not hemming, hawing and promising to only oppress people a little. Now is the time to stand up and speak out! Whether it's for trans people, immigrants, minority religions, PoC, women, the differently-abled, or others.
www.erininthemorning.com/p/powerful-s...
www.erininthemorning.com/p/powerful-s...
Good (and relatively short) article on how to cope with the new reality in the US. Short summary:
* Take care of yourself
* Prioritize action over complaining
* Network
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* Take care of yourself
* Prioritize action over complaining
* Network
america2.news/a-constructi...
A Constructive Approach to the American Meltdown
America has been captured by adversarial interests. If we want to change that, we must challenge ourselves to become a new kind of citizen.
america2.news
February 26, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Good (and relatively short) article on how to cope with the new reality in the US. Short summary:
* Take care of yourself
* Prioritize action over complaining
* Network
america2.news/a-constructi...
* Take care of yourself
* Prioritize action over complaining
* Network
america2.news/a-constructi...
Re-watch this whenever you need inspiration to keep fighting for what's right. (We could all use some of that right now.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6C8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6C8...
LOTR The Two Towers - The Tales That Really Mattered...
YouTube video by EgalmothOfGondolin01
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February 11, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Re-watch this whenever you need inspiration to keep fighting for what's right. (We could all use some of that right now.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6C8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6C8...
Getting snow today, but not as much as they forecasted... at least, so far.
February 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Getting snow today, but not as much as they forecasted... at least, so far.
Jim Acosta has his own show, and somehow I didn't notice until his 3rd episode.
Watch episode 3 of “The Jim Acosta Show” with my special guest, Larry Sabato, Director of Politics at the University of Virginia. open.substack.com/pub/jimacost...
The Jim Acosta Show Episode 3 - With Director of Center for Politics at UVA - Larry Sabato
My discussion with Larry about the White House walking back Trump's pledge to rebuild Gaza as the "Riviera" of the Middle East, Musk, and my new role at the University of Virginia.
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February 7, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Jim Acosta has his own show, and somehow I didn't notice until his 3rd episode.
And the concentration camps start filling up... ☹️
The White House has officially confirmed that the first flights containing migrants to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba have begun.
First Migrant Flights To Guantanamo Bay Begin
The Trump Administration is preparing to house more than 30,000 migrants at the Guantanamo Bay facility
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February 5, 2025 at 6:12 AM
And the concentration camps start filling up... ☹️
The Internet Archive to the rescue!
The entire archive of CDC datasets can be found here.
HUGE shoutout to data archivists- this work is important 👏🙌🏻
archive.org/details/2025...
HUGE shoutout to data archivists- this work is important 👏🙌🏻
archive.org/details/2025...
February 3, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The Internet Archive to the rescue!
To follow up on my previous post about our need for a robust and independent news media. This is another danger sign, and there aren't many positive signs these days.
January 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
To follow up on my previous post about our need for a robust and independent news media. This is another danger sign, and there aren't many positive signs these days.
The Chair of our Board of County Supervisors (@deshundra.bsky.social) coordinated a very nice "State of the County" event. It starts off with a nice ad for Prince William County.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Ta...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Ta...
State of the County 2025 Forum
YouTube video by Prince William County
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January 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The Chair of our Board of County Supervisors (@deshundra.bsky.social) coordinated a very nice "State of the County" event. It starts off with a nice ad for Prince William County.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Ta...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Ta...