This week, Candi and Victoria bring you the latest update on a court case that could guarentee Virginia's homeschool students the ability to compete in high school sports. Plus, Governor Abigail Spanberger weighs in on the Gerrymandering fight. Learn more about how you can get engaged to combat the left wing power grabs and help defend life in Virginia this year.

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🔥 Is Planned Parenthood pivoting to Botox?! | VA Politics, Backlash & Big Wins Explained

What’s going on in Virginia right now might surprise you…

In this episode of the Speak Up Virginia Podcast, host Candi Cushman sits down with Todd Gathje (VP of Government Relations at The Family Foundation) to break down a wild legislative session—plus some unexpected twists involving Planned Parenthood.

👉 From Botox injections to failed backroom deals, to major policy battles, we cover the biggest stories shaping Virginia right now.

🎯 In This Episode:

💉 Planned Parenthood’s new direction?

Reports of clinics offering Botox as funding declines

What this says about the future of the abortion industry

🏢 Richmond Deal COLLAPSES

Planned Parenthood backs out of controversial $10 property deal

What caused the sudden reversal?

🗳️ Is a political backlash building in Virginia?

Special election results raising eyebrows

What it could mean for upcoming votes

⚠️ Gerrymandering Amendment Update

Growing opposition and what voters need to know

Why April 21st matters

✅ Major Wins This Session

Defeat of a bill targeting school choice & private education

Euthanasia legislation stopped in committee

❌ Key Concerns Moving Forward

Parental rights and contraception bills

Marijuana commercialization coming to Virginia

Gambling expansion & budget battles

📖 Read More from Todd:

👉https://www.familyfoundation.org/blog/xl24dfom3ri4cshb17jqi2qft81mvp

📢 Take Action:

🗳️ Vote on the gerrymandering amendment by April 21

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This week, Candi is joined by Dr. Todd Gathje, Vice-President of Government Relations a the Family Foundation. Learn more about important legislation heading to Gov. Spanberger's desk. Plus, a major update on a crack down from the Albemarle School Board on a local Turning Point USA chapter--who's trying to silence free speech?

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This week, Candi and Victoria bring you developments around a Turning Point USA club at Albemarle High School making national news. Plus, learn more about a ground breaking Supreme Court win for parental rights. For more information, visit: https://www.familyfoundation.org/

This week, Candi and Victoria bring you behind the scenes details on how big money interests are pushing gambling on Virginians behind closed doors. Plus, learn more about how you can join us at this year's Virginia March for Life.

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This week, Candi and Victoria bring you critical updates from Richmond, including the deceptive language that will appear on our ballots in April and November. Plus, learn more about a HUGE win for life in Lynchburg!

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This week, Candi and Victoria bring you critical updates in the latest on the plot for partisan gerrymandering in Virginia. Plus, learn more about some surprising wins at the General Assembly.

On this week's episode, Victoria and Candi bring you more shocking updates from the Virginia General Assembly. Learn why pictures standing with VMI are spreading all over social media, plus, hear from our team about an unexpected victory in Richmond!

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A judge says “stop,” but Virginia lawmakers keep moving forward. What’s really happening at the State Capitol, and why are these decisions impacting elections, children, and families?

In this episode of Speak Up Virginia, host Candi Cushman sits down with Victoria Cobb, president of The Family Foundation, to break down the latest developments:

• Gerrymandering amendment: What the court halted, why lawmakers are rushing it forward, and how it could affect the 2026 midterms.
• Abortion amendment: How vague language in the ballot question could put minors and medical accountability at risk, and what voters need to know.
• Gender transition procedures for minors: The shocking role of the Teachers Union, the first major settlement for detransitioners, and bills currently under debate.
• Other legislative updates: Marijuana commercialization, “Don’t Tread on Parents’ Day,” and critical local opt-out efforts.
• Positive trends: Young people increasingly identifying as pro-life and ways you can make a difference in your community.

🎙️ This episode covers both the urgent challenges and the ways we can proactively stand for families, children, and communities in Virginia.

Resources & Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• The Family Foundation: https://www.familyfoundation.org
• Gerrymandering amendment info & timeline: Available at Family Foundation website
• No Guardrails Abortion Amendment redliner: https://www.familyfoundation.org (bottom of page, click the banner)
• Virginia March for Life: https://marchforlife.org/virginia – April 22, 2026
• Virginia Professional Educators Association: https://virginiaeducators.org
• Don’t Tread on Parents’ Day – February 10, 2026: Info at Family Foundation website

📌 Stay informed. Get involved. Stand up for children, families, and faith in Virginia.

Candi and Victoria bring you important updates about the list of radical bills currently making their way through our General Assembly. Spanberger's administration has already proven she's a far cry from her moderate marketing campaign.

Visit familyfoundation.org to sign up for our Don't Tread on Parents Day and make your voice heard in Richmond!