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John McLaren

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Economist, classical music nerd, and family man.

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Interesting. Can you summarize?

10.03.2026 16:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The Republican war on minorities continues. We Democrats support and protect our LGBTQ friends and neighbors.

10.03.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I actually saw that as a good illustration of implicit discrimination. The store’s an equal opportunity employer, firmly in favor of fairness and diversity, but they wind up crucifying their one Arab employee because they’re willing to believe things about him they wouldn’t believe about the others.

10.03.2026 16:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I loved the exchange of saliva.

10.03.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I voted yes on Friday. Early voting is great!

10.03.2026 00:45 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Excellent!

10.03.2026 01:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Also blowing them up.

09.03.2026 22:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly don’t know how you will recover from this zinger.

09.03.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Virginia, let’s do this πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

09.03.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Loudoun saw a big shift back to Dems in 2025 in precincts with more Muslim voters

This reversed GOP gains that were part of why the 2024 Loudoun drop was such a big moment

Curious to see if Dems continue winning back Muslims in 2026

09.03.2026 20:44 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

This whole bogus business is beneath him!

09.03.2026 19:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sen. Mark Warner: "Americans are paying the price for this war." bluevirginia.us/2026/03/vide...

09.03.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

No kidding.

09.03.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Couldn’t watch after about the sixth time he said DEI is β€œwhatever it says in the executive order.β€œ

09.03.2026 19:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Tweet from Tim Anderson,
@AssocAnderson.

X.com

Virginia Democrats are openly threatening to redraw Virginia's congressional map β€” a map that currently sits 6-5 β€” into a 10-1 Democratic map.

And the truth is this: as disgusting as partisan redistricting is, I don't blame them one bit.

Why?

Because Republicans in states like Indiana are advancing redistricting amendments designed to eliminate every Democrat in their congressional delegation, creating a 9-0 Republican map in a state where Kamala Harris still received about 41% of the vote. That's not representation - that's engineered disenfranchisement.

Tweet from Tim Anderson, @AssocAnderson. X.com Virginia Democrats are openly threatening to redraw Virginia's congressional map β€” a map that currently sits 6-5 β€” into a 10-1 Democratic map. And the truth is this: as disgusting as partisan redistricting is, I don't blame them one bit. Why? Because Republicans in states like Indiana are advancing redistricting amendments designed to eliminate every Democrat in their congressional delegation, creating a 9-0 Republican map in a state where Kamala Harris still received about 41% of the vote. That's not representation - that's engineered disenfranchisement.

Thank you, Republican former Delegate Tim Anderson, for speaking out honestly on this.

09.03.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A little stream with grassy Banks and saplings along the sides.

A little stream with grassy Banks and saplings along the sides.

It always amazes me the amazing glimpses of natural beauty I sometimes come across within our city. Found this stream while canvassing in Charlottesville today.

08.03.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just an incredible musician.

08.03.2026 16:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’d certainly be intrigued!!

08.03.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Advising Fellow, College of Arts & Sciences - Charlottesville, Virginia job with University of Virginia | 37959368 Advising Fellow, College of Arts & Sciences Location Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America The College of Arts & Sciences Office of U...

Outstanding opportunity for a scholar who wants to have a transformational effect on students at scale and join a diverse and robust intellectual community! One week left to apply.
Please share widely!

08.03.2026 14:11 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
I-Jen Fang with long dark hair holds percussion mallets and smiles, wearing a pink top and scarf, seated indoors.

I-Jen Fang with long dark hair holds percussion mallets and smiles, wearing a pink top and scarf, seated indoors.

Sun, March 8, 12-1pm, Offstage On-Air talks to I-Jen Fang, percussionist & UVA professor of music. Topics include a performance w/ Violist Ayn Balija as part of the UVA Chamber Music Series (March 15), a UVA Percussion Ensemble performance (April 11) & a recent performance of Stravinky's Petrushka.

08.03.2026 12:02 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The Godfather: Part 2 (1/8) Movie CLIP - My Offer is Nothing (1974) HD
The Godfather: Part 2 (1/8) Movie CLIP - My Offer is Nothing (1974) HD YouTube video by Movieclips

I’m guessing the response is roughly like this.

youtu.be/wPmTp9up26w?...

07.03.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. I hate hate hate gerrymandering and I feel dirty having to do it now. But we did not start this.

07.03.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yesterday I voted YES on the redistricting amendment. One minute and very pleasant.

Tomorrow, Sun. 3/8 at noon I’ll be knocking on doors for the amendment. Talking to committed Dems to remind them to vote. Let me know if you’d like to join – or to do phone banking or postcard writing.

07.03.2026 19:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Neither are testicles a good jumping pad for getting off the sofa.

06.03.2026 23:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I once again had the supremely decadent Torta Cubano from El Comalito on Ninth Street NE in Charlottesville. I have hit my protein quota for the week. Fantastic.

06.03.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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All of our living presidents who still have a sense of decency gathered to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Respect recognizes respect.

06.03.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 15708 πŸ” 4018 πŸ’¬ 650 πŸ“Œ 172
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> @benstiller.redhour.com

06.03.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 11145 πŸ” 2311 πŸ’¬ 154 πŸ“Œ 81

That’s supposed to happen, right??

06.03.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Get that sucker under oath. Make him invoke the fifth amendment over and over again on national television.

06.03.2026 20:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wow did something happen in the US in January 2025?

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