DNC Communications Update 8.16.2013
New and much needed student loan legislation, Disabled American Veteran’s Convention, 78th Anniversary of Social Security, and congratulations to Cory Booker!
New and much needed student loan legislation, Disabled American Veteran’s Convention, 78th Anniversary of Social Security, and congratulations to Cory Booker!
The Democratic National Committee will meet on August 22-23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The full DNC meeting will consider the Chair’s nominations for the DNC’s Credentials,… Read More »DNC Meeting – By the Time I Get to Arizona
President Obama thanks the Troops, a better bargain for the middle class, new DNC Voting Rights website, Donna Brazile on the Voting Rights Act, Florida voter… Read More »DNC Communications Update – 8/9/2013
Recent actions of the Supreme Court and GOP-led state governments highlight the importance of the Voting Rights Act in preserving that most fundamental of rights… Read More »Today: 48th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
President Obama continues his fight for the Middle Class tour, important meeting with civil rights leaders on protecting voting rights, economic recovery continues, DNC Director… Read More »DNC Communications Update 8/2/2013
Details here – see you there.
Obama economic tour – focusing on the middle class, Michelle at La Raza, Louisville, Bidens in India, Vietnam prez, a better bargain for the middle class. … Read More »DNC Communications Update 7/26/2013
Democrat Terry McAuliffe clearly won today’s debate. Terry talked about issues that are important to Virginians, like jobs, transportation, education, health care, and human rights. … Read More »Terry Wins 1st Debate
Implementing the Affordable Care Act, DWS at the NAACP Convention, Points of Light (nice socks), Trayvon Martin statement, Live from the White House, Urban Alliance,… Read More »DNC Communications Update 7/19/2013
Tune into PBS Newshour – http://www.ustream.tv/pbsnewshour – tomorrow, Saturday July 20 from 11 am – 12:30 pm to see Terry’s first debate with the other guy,… Read More »1st Gov Debate – Saturday!
Apparently, the DNC took the 4th of July off (as did I), buy here are the updates on Africa trip, DOMA ruling, climate change, immigration… Read More »DNC Communications Updates 6/28, 7/12/2013 & VRA Statement
President Obama in Berlin, G-8 Summit, reducing gun violence, a woman’s right to choice, and help Markey for Senate, here.
It’s almost here! The Democratic Party of Virginia’s weekend of meeting, eating, learning, working, and staying up really late. Most events will be at the… Read More »DPVA Jefferson-Jackson Weekend, June 28-29
New Education Initiative, Sen. Lautenberg & Mrs. Evers, nominees, mental health, LGBT Pride, employment, and Chile; Immigration reform, Sen Markey! – Election is June 25th! (I… Read More »DNC Communications Updates – 6/7 & 6/14/2013
On June 11, Virginia Democrats will chose our candidates for Lt. Governor and Attorney General – Terry McAuliffe was unopposed for the Governor nomination, so… Read More »Democrats – Vote June 11
Virginia’s Attorney General is responsible for running the Commonwealth’s law firm, representing Virginia in court, providing legal advice to government officials, and supporting legislative initiatives. The… Read More »Vote Herring for Attorney General – June 11
At one point I was concerned that combining the energy of Aneesh Chopra and Terry McAuliffe would cause a rift in the space-time continuum, but I’ve concluded… Read More »Vote Chopra for Lt. Governor – June 11
(Sorry I got behind). Here are the recent DNC Communications Updates – Oklahoma, counter-terrorism, Dream Act, Myanmar, Navajo Tech and Morehouse colleges and VA’s Extreme… Read More »DNC Comunications Updates – 5/24 & 5/31/2013
Jobs, UK and Turkey visits, new Energy Secy, law enforcement tribute, First Lady address, mother’s day. Personal comment on the current “scandals” – jobs, deficit, immigration… Read More »DNC Communications Update – 5/17/2013
While the GOP/Tea Party is holding a convention in Richmond to chose its statewide candidates, Virginia Democrats are holding a number of Congressional District conventions to… Read More »Democratic Party Congressional District Conventions this Saturday!
Jobs, Affordable Care Act, South Korea Prez, teacher appreciation, military mothers (and Prince Harry), and President Obama’s OSU speech.
In Arlington, we don’t nominate party candidates for school board, but the Democratic Party does endorse candidates. This year, we are selecting one candidate and… Read More »Barbara for Arlington School Board
President Obama in Mexico, more jobs, veteran hiring, Jewish American and AAPI Heritage months, new cabinet members, science speech, and Markey for Massachusetts.
Boston & reducing gun violence; West, Boston, GWB Library, Planned Parenthood, Teachers & STEM.
Northern Virginia Labor Federation Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Join us this friday – let me know if you would like to join an 8th Congressional District… Read More »Northern Virginia Labor Federation Volunteer Recognition Dinner
President Obama’s budget, reducing gun violence, equal pay day
50 years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King wrote his letter from the Birmingham Alabama jail, explaining his philosophy of nonviolent resistance. Here is the… Read More »Letter from Birmingham Jail
Reducing gun violence, the BRAIN initiative, March employment, Singapore, Easter, large white rabbit, and Cesar Chavez.
Here’s an article that provides a summary of the new law. Key points include: It does not go into effect until July 2014, so photo… Read More »Virginia’s New Photo ID Voting Requirement
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is holding an Accessible Voting Technology Research Workshop today and tomorrow (April 1-2) It is being webcast live, and will be archived… Read More »Voting Accessibility Workshop