1st Gov Debate – Saturday!
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!
DNC Communications Updates 6/28, 7/12/2013 & VRA Statement
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
DNC Communications Update – 6-21-2013
President Obama in Berlin, G-8 Summit, reducing gun violence, a woman’s right to choice, and help Markey for Senate, here.
DPVA Jefferson-Jackson Weekend, June 28-29
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
DNC Communications Updates – 6/7 & 6/14/2013
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
Democrats – Vote June 11
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
Vote Herring for Attorney General – 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
Vote Chopra for Lt. Governor – 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
DNC Comunications Updates – 5/24 & 5/31/2013
(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
DNC Communications Update – 5/17/2013
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
Democratic Party Congressional District Conventions this Saturday!
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!
DNC Communications Update – 5/10/2013
Jobs, Affordable Care Act, South Korea Prez, teacher appreciation, military mothers (and Prince Harry), and President Obama’s OSU speech.
Barbara for Arlington School Board
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
DNC Communications Update 5/3/2013
President Obama in Mexico, more jobs, veteran hiring, Jewish American and AAPI Heritage months, new cabinet members, science speech, and Markey for Massachusetts.
DNC Communications Updates – 4/19 & 4/26/2013
Boston & reducing gun violence; West, Boston, GWB Library, Planned Parenthood, Teachers & STEM.
Northern Virginia Labor Federation Volunteer Recognition Dinner
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
DNC Communications Update – 4/12/2013
President Obama’s budget, reducing gun violence, equal pay day
Letter from Birmingham Jail
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
DNC Communications Update 4/5/2013
Reducing gun violence, the BRAIN initiative, March employment, Singapore, Easter, large white rabbit, and Cesar Chavez.
Virginia’s New Photo ID Voting Requirement
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
Voting Accessibility Workshop
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
DNC Communications Update 3/29/2013
Reducing gun violence, new Secret Service chief, new citizens, African leaders, Easter & Passover.
The RNC 2016 Rules Recommendations
Last week, the Republican National Committee released its 97 page post-election “Growth and Opportunity Project” party evaluation that the RNC Chair embarrassingly referred to as… Read More »The RNC 2016 Rules Recommendations
DPVA State Central Committee Elections this Spring!
The governing body of the Democratic Party of Virginia is its State Central Committee. The Central Committee is composed of 24 members elected from each… Read More »DPVA State Central Committee Elections this Spring!
DNC: Stop PA Election Rigging
The DNC recently circulated this statement and video on Pennsylvania’s ongoing effort to rig the electoral college; the video features our own Governor. “While RNC Chair,… Read More »DNC: Stop PA Election Rigging
Fairfax Election Process Improvement Commission Reports
Fairfax’s bipartisan Commission on Election Process Improvement submitted its report to the County Board of Supervisors this week. The Commission focused on the issue of long voter… Read More »Fairfax Election Process Improvement Commission Reports
GOP “Autopsy” Report
The Republican National Committee released its post-election Growth & Opportunity Project report today. The proposals include frontloading the primary process, with the last primary being as… Read More »GOP “Autopsy” Report
DNC Communcations Update 3/15/2013
Budget, energy, veterans, domestic violence, and “Being Biden” .
NoVa DemBiz Breakfast
Enjoyed listening to Sen. Adam Ebbin, Sen. Barbara Favola, and DPVA Chair Del. Charniele Herring provide a General Assembly report at this morning’s Northern Virginia Democratic… Read More »NoVa DemBiz Breakfast
DNC Communications Update 3/8/2013
Employment up, Violence Against Women Act adopted, new cabinet members, GOP-quester hurts the economy, and President Obama tries to build a #commonsensecaucus