Dr. Robert Winn, Director VCU Massey, is absolutely correct about this serious medical research concern: 'We cannot eliminate health disparities if clinical trial participants don’t reflect the diversity of our population.” Glad to see Massey lead:
richmond.com/news/local/vcu…

I’m thinking about students, teachers, and staff at Dinwiddie HS and praying that everyone is safe from harm or injury. I know that we are all thankful for the first responders.

Dinwiddie students evacuated after ‘incident’ in chemistry class nbc12.com/2022/10/12/fir…

Congratulations to Elaine Luria for winning this morning’s debate against her GOP opponent. Through her distinguished career in the US Navy and in Congress, Rep. Luria has repeatedly defended the Constitution that she is sworn to protect.

The deadline to apply to the 2023 Senate Page Program is right around the corner. Applications must be submitted by Monday, October 17, by 5:00pm. Additional information and the application are available here: capclass.virginiageneralassembly.gov/PagePrograms/P…

VA's Comm Colleges know that in order to succeed in the classroom, your needs must be met outside of the classroom.
Single Stop is an online screening tool that can estimate what supplemental resources you might be eligible to receive. Go here to learn more: singlestop.org

I’m in Nashville at ⁦NCSL⁩ #HigherEdFellows program, engaged in conversations about state policies that are making higher ed more accessible and affordable for both traditional and non-traditional students. Community colleges are absolutely integral to the discussion.

'When President Biden was inaugurated, the unemployment rate was 6.4%.

Now, it’s 3.5% — which means the unemployment rate is now lower than at any time in the 1970s, 1980s, or 1990s.'
msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-…

Rep. Bob Good’s world is a pretty lonely one. Josh for Virginia offers a healthier and happier vision:

On #WorldMentalHealthDay , we remind you that it is OK to ask for help. Those in the Virginia Ag industry can call or text 833-897-2474 to speak with trained professionals.
#mentalhealth #farmerstress

'The Power and Energy Concentration program selects 10 promising students for eight weeks of on-site classes at Dominion Energy’s training facility in Chester.'
chesterfieldobserver.com/articles/build…

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, a time to celebrate & honor the Indigenous communities who have shaped our Commonwealth & our world, while recognizing the need for continued reconciliation, healing, & partnership. Learn about Indigenous tribes in VA: commonwealth.virginia.gov/virginia-india…

What does 'lots of interactions across the administration' mean? The question was 'did you talk to transgender youth?' The answer is 'no.' He hasn't talked to their parents either. I've spoken to plenty who are distressed by manufactured outrage promoted against their children.

I've long been an ally of the LGBTQ+ community. 

There is no such thing as equal rights for some—I believe all people should be treated with dignity, respect, and humanity as we are all created in the image of God. Happy Pride Weekend Atlanta!

Warnock’s eloquence is an antidote to the unending tripe of Herschel Walker. I hope Georgia makes us proud again by re-electing this man of decency & moral courage. His first speech on Senate Floor.
#Raphael Warnock Delivers First Floor Speech youtu.be/QCcZPG8fmAo via YouTube

This will blow your mind. New Hampshire’s Republican Senate candidate Don Bolduc says abortion decisions “belong” to Republican “gentlemen” state representatives, and that “as a man”, women “get the best voice” when men decide how to regulate their rights.

“'Our results show that most small modular reactor designs will actually increase the volume of nuclear waste in need of management and disposal, by factors of 2 to 30 ...,' said Lindsay Krall, a former MacArthur Postdoctoral Fellow.' news.stanford.edu/?p=43902 via Stanford University

If you’re on Medicare, your insulin will be capped at $35 a month thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.

We wanted to cut the cost of insulin for everyone—including hundreds of thousands of children with Type 1 diabetes—but Republicans voted to strike that out of the bill.

VAAPIC stands w/our allies in condemning & opposing Sen. Reeves’ proposal to remove in-state tuition eligibility for undocumented Virginian students. It is counterproductive & harmful. We should be pursuing expansions of opportunity, not villainization of undocumented immigrants.