You grew up with one extremely passive, laid back parent.
They never stood up for you when the other parent was out of line or treated you badly.
The impact of witnessing enabling:
The Turtle
steadily overcoming
every hurdle
is our friend
the humble turtle
with protective shell
and leathery face
he travels at
a perfect pace
some may say
the turtle is slow
but carrying your home
isn't easy you know
-Birdtown Poetry
#Turtles https://t.co/3jp65lI7Lr
Today, I signed historic legislation legalizing the simple possession of marijuana in Virginia on July 1.
We are moving forward in a way that promotes equity, provides a clean slate to those with prior convictions, and reinvests in the communities harmed by over-criminalization.
W&M becomes a kaleidoscope of colorful blooms this time of year. Take a minute to appreciate the beauty of campus and we invite you to share your favorite #wmInSpring photos for all to enjoy.
Joe Biden is the first sitting president to openly oppose the death penalty, and officials say he's discussed the possibility of instructing the Justice Department to stop scheduling new executions. https://t.co/sLd5mAUzBM
Virginia has had the death penalty longer and has executed more people than any other state.
This year, we are poised to put an end to capital punishment in our Commonwealth once and for all.
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The Joffrey family mourns the loss of former Joffrey dancer Charlene Gehm, an artist of incredible beauty and grace. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world, Charlene. https://t.co/vYiRLdFnz2
Gov. Ralph Northam's administration on Wednesday unveiled legislation to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Virginia, proposing a 21% state tax on the drug and a licensing program meant to ease entry for people harmed by the disparate enf… https://t.co/eQvEZvQL6y
To recap: Congress made $174,000 in publicly-funded pay this year, had free publicly-funded health care, months of publicly-funded paid vacation en route to a publicly-funded retirement & now 1st to receive a free vaccine
But we get $600 because any more would be "too socialist"