Thank you to the almost 200 people who came out to support Mission 51: a Democratic majority in the House of Delegates. This was our biggest Fireworks on the Potomac yet! We celebrated Alexandria's birthday, ate amazing food, watched the incredible fireworks, and most importantly, raised thousands of dollars to turn the Virginia legislature blue. With energy like this, the blue wave that started in 2017 won't be ending anytime soon.
Many of you met my Dad and Mom when they campaigned for me in 2015. I'm pleased to report that they are coming back to Alexandria to join us at my home this Saturday at 7:30 pm for Fireworks on the Potomac.
I write you with a heavy heart and in genuine fear. I fear the resignation of Justice Anthony Kennedy will plunge the United States of America into our greatest national crisis since the Civil War.
Virginia holds its primary elections this Tuesday, and if you won't be able to make it to the polls on Tuesday, TODAY (Saturday, June 9) is your last chance to vote.
Finally, We Pass Medicaid Expansion! Virginia Extends Healthcare to 400,000 Virginians! Legislation Brings Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to Virginia Budget And Billions of Dollars to Virginia Economy. A Clear Victory for Empathy and Fiscal Sanity and all because you gave us 15 new Democrats last fall...
On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives to protect our freedom. Too easily we forget the real meaning of this day. Memorial Day is not just the start of summer. It is a time to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives for our country. Time and time again, our nation has called on our citizens to serve. And they have answered that call, with bravery and selfless devotion to the ideals of our republic. We all owe an infinite debt of gratitude to these courageous heroes who died so that we may live free.
Delegate Roem and I will also be speaking at an event organized by the Kingstowne Communion, a new United Methodist church in Alexandria. Please join us Tuesday night at Fiona's Irish Pub (5810 Kingstowne Center, Alexandria) at 7pm for a provocative discussion on faith, gender, identity, and the way in which religious institutions deal with these issues. I don't get a chance to talk about my personal theology very much, and I look forward to sharing my religious outlook and hearing yours.