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🚨Bristol, Va. Democratic Committee member Mike McGirr announces candidacy for DPVA Rural Caucus Chair.
Nice write-up below ⬇️ by SW Va. political activist & author John Peace.
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Nice write-up below ⬇️ by SW Va. political activist & author John Peace.
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You Know Leadership When You See It
Mike McGirr for Chair of the Rural Caucus of the Virginia Democratic Party
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November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🚨Bristol, Va. Democratic Committee member Mike McGirr announces candidacy for DPVA Rural Caucus Chair.
Nice write-up below ⬇️ by SW Va. political activist & author John Peace.
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Nice write-up below ⬇️ by SW Va. political activist & author John Peace.
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Councilman-Elect Darryl Campbell returns to talk about running, winning, and serving the town that raised him. From first-gen roots to a seat on Blacksburg Town Council.
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/ppx2xINdNyI?...
#DarrylCampbell #LocalPolitics #FirstGen #RuralRoutePodcast #WorkBootsBuiltAmerica
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#DarrylCampbell #LocalPolitics #FirstGen #RuralRoutePodcast #WorkBootsBuiltAmerica
From First Gen Story to Town Council Win. A Conversation with Councilman Elect Darryl Campbell
YouTube video by The Rural Route News
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November 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Councilman-Elect Darryl Campbell returns to talk about running, winning, and serving the town that raised him. From first-gen roots to a seat on Blacksburg Town Council.
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/ppx2xINdNyI?...
#DarrylCampbell #LocalPolitics #FirstGen #RuralRoutePodcast #WorkBootsBuiltAmerica
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#DarrylCampbell #LocalPolitics #FirstGen #RuralRoutePodcast #WorkBootsBuiltAmerica
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🙏Thank you to all of the candidates who took my call. If there was ever an election where competing for every vote mattered, it was this one. 🙏
🚨 A full slate in Virginia House races 🌊
“…made it his mission to recruit candidates in every district…”
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🚨 A full slate in Virginia House races 🌊
“…made it his mission to recruit candidates in every district…”
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Democrats reach historic goal: A full slate in Virginia House races • Virginia Mercury
For the first time in recent memory, Virginia Democrats have candidates running in all 100 House of Delegates districts — a milestone party leaders and grassroots organizers say reflects rising moment...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🙏Thank you to all of the candidates who took my call. If there was ever an election where competing for every vote mattered, it was this one. 🙏
🚨 A full slate in Virginia House races 🌊
“…made it his mission to recruit candidates in every district…”
virginiamercury.com/2025/05/07/d...
🚨 A full slate in Virginia House races 🌊
“…made it his mission to recruit candidates in every district…”
virginiamercury.com/2025/05/07/d...
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“27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year…
These 27 running in red, rural districts enabled Democrats to have candidates for all 100 House of Delegates seats for the first time.” @kenmartin.bsky.social @janekleeb.bsky.social
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These 27 running in red, rural districts enabled Democrats to have candidates for all 100 House of Delegates seats for the first time.” @kenmartin.bsky.social @janekleeb.bsky.social
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The Virginia 100 District Project: The Results Speak for Themselves.
27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year -- Many of them against Republicans who never had a Democratic foe. Courageous because it takes great cojones to run for offi...
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November 9, 2025 at 4:13 AM
“27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year…
These 27 running in red, rural districts enabled Democrats to have candidates for all 100 House of Delegates seats for the first time.” @kenmartin.bsky.social @janekleeb.bsky.social
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
These 27 running in red, rural districts enabled Democrats to have candidates for all 100 House of Delegates seats for the first time.” @kenmartin.bsky.social @janekleeb.bsky.social
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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🚨The Virginia 100 District Project: The Results Speak for Themselves.🌊
“27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year -- Many of them against Republicans who never had a Democratic foe.” @charlesgaba.com
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“27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year -- Many of them against Republicans who never had a Democratic foe.” @charlesgaba.com
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
The Virginia 100 District Project: The Results Speak for Themselves.
27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year -- Many of them against Republicans who never had a Democratic foe. Courageous because it takes great cojones to run for offi...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🚨The Virginia 100 District Project: The Results Speak for Themselves.🌊
“27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year -- Many of them against Republicans who never had a Democratic foe.” @charlesgaba.com
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“27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year -- Many of them against Republicans who never had a Democratic foe.” @charlesgaba.com
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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💥Hero Day💥
“They say that ‘As Virginia goes, so goes the nation’. And by ‘they’ I mean google it, tons of different sources say that.”
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“They say that ‘As Virginia goes, so goes the nation’. And by ‘they’ I mean google it, tons of different sources say that.”
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Hero Day!!!
They say that “As Virginia goes, so goes the nation”. And by “they” I mean google it, tons of different sources say that. Thanks to all our hero candidates and, Bethesda 1971, Brainwrap,and all of you...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
💥Hero Day💥
“They say that ‘As Virginia goes, so goes the nation’. And by ‘they’ I mean google it, tons of different sources say that.”
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
“They say that ‘As Virginia goes, so goes the nation’. And by ‘they’ I mean google it, tons of different sources say that.”
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To the poll workers, registrars, and volunteers who keep democracy alive — thank you. You’re the reason every voice is heard and every vote counts. #CindyGreen4VA #ElectionDay #DemocracyInAction
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The Unsung Heroes of Election Day
By Cindy Green, Democratic Candidate for Virginia House of Delegates, District 44
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November 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
To the poll workers, registrars, and volunteers who keep democracy alive — thank you. You’re the reason every voice is heard and every vote counts. #CindyGreen4VA #ElectionDay #DemocracyInAction
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🚨It only took 406 years
“That’s a long ass time, since the…House of Burgesses, since the beginning of democracy in what would become the United States.
That’s going to change this year and it’s looking like the first Girl Governor is going to be a Democrat.”
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“That’s a long ass time, since the…House of Burgesses, since the beginning of democracy in what would become the United States.
That’s going to change this year and it’s looking like the first Girl Governor is going to be a Democrat.”
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
It only took 406 years
That’s a long ass time, since the Virginia House of Burgesses, since the beginning of Democracy in what would become the United States. Over 400 years with no female Governor. That’s going to change t...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
🚨It only took 406 years
“That’s a long ass time, since the…House of Burgesses, since the beginning of democracy in what would become the United States.
That’s going to change this year and it’s looking like the first Girl Governor is going to be a Democrat.”
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
“That’s a long ass time, since the…House of Burgesses, since the beginning of democracy in what would become the United States.
That’s going to change this year and it’s looking like the first Girl Governor is going to be a Democrat.”
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
Mineworkers Are Not Backing Down This Election Season barnraisingmedia.com/mineworkers-...
Mineworkers Are Not Backing Down This Election Season
The Trump administration made huge promises to coal workers. UMWA organizers say the administration has abandoned coal workers.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Mineworkers Are Not Backing Down This Election Season barnraisingmedia.com/mineworkers-...
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“Democracy requires organized politics, support for candidates, creation of broad coalitions.” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
Correct Anne, all of which is happening for Democrats this year in Virginia. Stay tuned. 🌊
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Correct Anne, all of which is happening for Democrats this year in Virginia. Stay tuned. 🌊
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Why Trump Turned to the Sewer
The president’s disturbing, excremental propaganda campaign
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October 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“Democracy requires organized politics, support for candidates, creation of broad coalitions.” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social
Correct Anne, all of which is happening for Democrats this year in Virginia. Stay tuned. 🌊
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Correct Anne, all of which is happening for Democrats this year in Virginia. Stay tuned. 🌊
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Small dollar contributions from regular Democratic activists & donors all over the country allow heroic (D) candidates like Dr. Jena Crisler in Va. HD 35 to share their messages with their rural, overwhelmingly (R) leaning voters. Thanks @charlesgaba.com !
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October 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Small dollar contributions from regular Democratic activists & donors all over the country allow heroic (D) candidates like Dr. Jena Crisler in Va. HD 35 to share their messages with their rural, overwhelmingly (R) leaning voters. Thanks @charlesgaba.com !
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This is what solid team play looks like; a billboard funded by grassroots Dem donors, from all over the country, is up and being seen in rural Va. HD 44, supporting Cindy Green & the 3 Va. statewide candidates, Spanberger, Hashmi, & Jones. Thanks @charlesgaba.com.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This is what solid team play looks like; a billboard funded by grassroots Dem donors, from all over the country, is up and being seen in rural Va. HD 44, supporting Cindy Green & the 3 Va. statewide candidates, Spanberger, Hashmi, & Jones. Thanks @charlesgaba.com.
secure.actblue.com/donate/vaval...
secure.actblue.com/donate/vaval...
☀️That feeling when your wildest dream of helping 27 heroic Va. (D) state house candidates is vastly exceeded by the generosity & understanding of hundreds of small dollar donors & 19 Va. (D) elected officials !! 😮 @charlesgaba.com🌟
🚨The original goal was $135k; but, $142,934 has been raised.
WOW !
🚨The original goal was $135k; but, $142,934 has been raised.
WOW !
October 20, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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☀️That feeling when your wildest dream of helping 27 heroic Va. (D) state house candidates is vastly exceeded by the generosity & understanding of hundreds of small dollar donors & 19 Va. (D) elected officials !! 😮 @charlesgaba.com🌟
🚨The original goal was $135k; but, $142,934 has been raised.
WOW !
🚨The original goal was $135k; but, $142,934 has been raised.
WOW !
October 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
☀️That feeling when your wildest dream of helping 27 heroic Va. (D) state house candidates is vastly exceeded by the generosity & understanding of hundreds of small dollar donors & 19 Va. (D) elected officials !! 😮 @charlesgaba.com🌟
🚨The original goal was $135k; but, $142,934 has been raised.
WOW !
🚨The original goal was $135k; but, $142,934 has been raised.
WOW !
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Rural votes matter, just like urban, suburban, & ex-urban votes. This ActBlue page created by @charlesgaba.com to support
(D) candidates contesting Va.’s most (R) leaning rural HDs has been wildly successful; beyond all expectations. Thank you Charles.🙏
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(D) candidates contesting Va.’s most (R) leaning rural HDs has been wildly successful; beyond all expectations. Thank you Charles.🙏
secure.actblue.com/donate/vaval...
October 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Rural votes matter, just like urban, suburban, & ex-urban votes. This ActBlue page created by @charlesgaba.com to support
(D) candidates contesting Va.’s most (R) leaning rural HDs has been wildly successful; beyond all expectations. Thank you Charles.🙏
secure.actblue.com/donate/vaval...
(D) candidates contesting Va.’s most (R) leaning rural HDs has been wildly successful; beyond all expectations. Thank you Charles.🙏
secure.actblue.com/donate/vaval...
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🚨At a time of violent white backlash in the United States, the old monuments make for unsettling viewing.
…their ideological descendants are still…working to ban the teaching of Black history, forcing Black leaders out of power and dismantling the Voting Rights Act. @loisbeckett.bsky.social
…their ideological descendants are still…working to ban the teaching of Black history, forcing Black leaders out of power and dismantling the Voting Rights Act. @loisbeckett.bsky.social
Charlottesville finally took down its Confederate monuments in 2021.
The statue of Robert E. Lee was melted down.
The statue of Stonewall Jackson was given to artist Kara Walker.
This is what she did with it:
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The statue of Robert E. Lee was melted down.
The statue of Stonewall Jackson was given to artist Kara Walker.
This is what she did with it:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Breathtaking, unsettling, healing: a new exhibit by Black US artists transforms Confederate monuments
The sweeping exhibition Monuments opens in Los Angeles on 23 October and is on view through May
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October 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
🚨At a time of violent white backlash in the United States, the old monuments make for unsettling viewing.
…their ideological descendants are still…working to ban the teaching of Black history, forcing Black leaders out of power and dismantling the Voting Rights Act. @loisbeckett.bsky.social
…their ideological descendants are still…working to ban the teaching of Black history, forcing Black leaders out of power and dismantling the Voting Rights Act. @loisbeckett.bsky.social
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🚨A gigantic thank you to @charlesgaba.com for creating an
ActBlue page supporting 27 heroic Va. Democrats, who stepped up to run in Republican districts to protect “small d” democracy in America, & for the good of all Virginians.👏🏽
ActBlue page supporting 27 heroic Va. Democrats, who stepped up to run in Republican districts to protect “small d” democracy in America, & for the good of all Virginians.👏🏽
🌟“The account was created to provide each of the 27 Democratic candidates with a minimal amount of money to run a basic campaign in Virginia's reddest districts.”🌟
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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21 Stories
This is the 21st story I've written about raising funds for the 27 Democratic candidates in the reddest districts in Virginia. At the time of the first story, on August 27, 2025, there was $500 in Cha...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🚨A gigantic thank you to @charlesgaba.com for creating an
ActBlue page supporting 27 heroic Va. Democrats, who stepped up to run in Republican districts to protect “small d” democracy in America, & for the good of all Virginians.👏🏽
ActBlue page supporting 27 heroic Va. Democrats, who stepped up to run in Republican districts to protect “small d” democracy in America, & for the good of all Virginians.👏🏽
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