The Virginia State Board of Elections recently proposed an updated, simpler voter registration form. Among other things, it still has a boxes to check to… Read More »Support the Simpler Voter Registration Form!
I was fortunate to attend the Democratic Party of Virginia disAbility Caucus luncheon this Saturday in Fairfax, which recognized the 25th Anniversary of the Americans… Read More »The ADA, the DPVA, and Voting
Here are the DNC Communications Updates for July 3, 10, 17, and 25, 2015 – mostly information about the lousy GOP Presidential candidates.
Here are the May 29 and the June DNC Communications Updates – mostly information on the various terrible GOP presidential candidates.
The Democratic Party of Virginia’s first-even NoVa JJ was a big success on friday night at George Mason – great speeches by Sen. Kaine, Sen.… Read More »DPVA Winning Weekend
The Democratic Party of Virginia will hold its annual JJ dinner at the Patriot Center, featuring Hillary Clinton on Friday, June 26 – tickets are… Read More »DPVA Weekend – Hillary and more
Women’s Health Week, job market, immigration, latest stupidity and pathetic records of GOP presidential candidates
Cross-posted from DPVA Voter Protection Council Blog, 5/21/2015, By Georgina Cannan, Voter Protection Council Co-Chair Voter protection is an important part of any campaign and it… Read More »VPC: 2014 Voter Protection Achievements in Virginia
At its March 2015 State Central Committee meeting, the DPVA established a permanent, volunteer Voter Protection Council. (Charter below) The VPC will work year round… Read More »DPVA Launches Voter Protection Council
Due to a technical glitch, I didn’t get the 5.1 update, but here is 5.8 – the DNC will host 6 presidential debates in 2016;… Read More »DNC Communications Update 5.8.2015
Middle-class economics, voting rights, social security, minimum wage, Affordable Care Act, GOP presidential candidate clown car.
Here are the actions Governor McAuliffe has taken on some of the voting bills that we have been following (courtesy of Project Vote). Thank you… Read More »Va #Voting Bills – Governor’s Actions
At its March 2015 meeting, the Democratic Party of Virginia voted to adopt a National Democratic Convention delegate selection procedure similar to the ones adopted… Read More »DPVA Requests Public Comment on 2016 Delegate Selection Plan
Here are some of the bills the Virginia General Assembly acted on that affect voting (courtesy of Project Vote). You can go to the Virginia… Read More »General Assembly Voting Bills Update – Veto Version
The Democratic Party of Virginia meeting this weekend will vote on a series of resolutions concerning the 2016 Democratic National Convention delegate selection process. The… Read More »DPVA to Vote on Presidential Primary
The Democratic Party of Virginia State Steering and Central Committee will meet next weekend at the Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, 1000 Virginia… Read More »#DPVA Committees to Meet March 6-7, 2015
In addition to the Victory Task Force and the 2016 Delegate Selection Plan Workshop, the DNC’s Winter Meeting on February 19-21 had the usual activities of… Read More »#DNC2015 – DNC Meeting Report
After the unpleasant 2014 election results, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz appointed a Democratic Victory Task Force, chaired by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, to identify… Read More »#DNC2015 – Democratic Victory Task Force
Response to CPAC goofiness and other stuff about terrible GOP presidential candidates, including Gov. Christie’s visit to Virginia.
Today is the first day of the DNC’s winter meeting, and the first thing in my mailbox was an email from LIz Reiley stating that… Read More »#walkformame
In case you missed it, the 2016 Democratic National Convention will be in Philadelphia, Walker/Paul/Bush/Jindal, and Democratic state initiatives.
The national organization EMILY’s List has nominated Alexandria member of the House of Delegates and immediate past DPVA Chair Charniele Herring for its “rising star… Read More »Vote for Virginia’s Rising Star – Charniele Herring!
The DNC announced today that Democratic National Convention will be held in Philadelphia, the week of July 26, 2016. Here’s the press release. Post by… Read More »Democratic National Convention to Philly!
Attached is the revised schedule for the upcoming DNC Winter Meeting in Washington. Note that there will be two general sessions – one on Friday… Read More »DNC Winter Meeting 2015 Update
Strongest three month job gain in 17 years, 50th vote to repeal health care insurance for the American people, Jeb Bush and the rest of… Read More »DNC Communications Update Feb. 6, 2015
State of the Union recap, state of the economy, Roe v. Wade, MLK, President Obama’s Philly speech, Equal Pay, deficit reduction, state updates
The DNC will hold its 2015 Winter Meeting in Washington DC on February 19-21 (schedule below). The meetings will be at the Hyatt Regency Washington, DC… Read More »DNC to Meet in DC Feb. 19-21, 2015
2015 offers the Democratic Party of Virginia many opportunities for improvement because – let’s face it – 2014 wasn’t so good. Fortunately, many Democratic committee… Read More »2015 – A DPVA Year of Opportunity
Paid sick leave, Christie/Paul/Perry, and GOP SOTU responder
Here are some of the bills recently filed in the Virginia General Assembly that affect voting (courtesy of Project Vote). You can go to the… Read More »Virginia Voting Legislation – 2015