How about teacher retention instead of tip lines? Pay teachers what they are worth, above the national average.
Mamie Locke
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Mamie Locke
@SenatorLocke
Protecting the Senate Democratic Majority as Chair of @VASenateDems. Representing SD-23 in Hampton Roads. Teaching Political Science at @_HamptonU.
- Justice Samuel Chase was impeached from SCOTUS for allowing partisan leanings to affect his court decisions. Hmmm…
- I am sickened by the news of a 6 year old shooting a teacher in an elementary school yesterday. Two questions: How in the hell does a 6 year old access a gun, and when does this madness stop? Praying for the teacher and her family.
- So Christian Youngkin thinks it is okay to make a remark about sending Speaker Pelosi home to California in the context of her husband being violently attacked? Not okay, not political satire or fodder for your ridiculous speech.
- Congratulations to the newest Senator from Virginia Beach, the Honorable Aaron Rouse. So looking forward to working with you.
- Why are journalists and newspapers not calling for Donald Trump to step aside? This convicted felon, twice impeached, still under indictment individual stood on the same stage for 90 minutes, never answered a question and lied at every turn. This man is a threat to democracy and
- Dog whistles. Youngkin wants to have partnerships for charter schools. At universities to assist with entrepreneurship. At HBCUs to assist with entertainment. Sooo,..can’t start a business, but can sing and dance for me. One of those things that makes you go “hmmm”
- Women have the right to make decisions about their reproductive health choices. In Virginia Senate Democrats will be the brick wall to ensure we remain a safe haven despite the hot wind blowing from the executive branch
- Please help me understand something. If a person convicted of 34 felonies, serves no jail time, is under several indictments for serious crimes that are likely to disappear, is known for sexual misconduct, but can be elected to the highest office in tbe U.S., what rationale is
00:00- When did Virginia close for business?
- Governor says we do not have time for political posturing, but his entire speech is just that. Telling a lie over and over again isn’t again isn’t going to make it true, Governor. Stop the pandering and lying.
- Senator Lucas took Youngkin to task over the new egregious history and social studies standards on The ReidOut. She laid him and the BOE out! Go seat mate!
- Allow me this moment to vent. I have been in my feelings all day trying to make sense of the outcome of yesterday’s election. It has been clear from the time VP Harris’ name surfaced as the potential Democratic nominee she was held to a different and higher standard than the
