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Video: Congressman Glenn Nye and Senator Mark Warner at Campaign Rally

By Joel McDonald • Aug 29th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

Congressman Glenn Nye and Mark Warner spoke to supporters from around Hampton Roads at a Campaign Rally at Green Run High School, Virginia Beach, VA on Wednesday, August 25th.



Ten Cents Per Gallon for Transportation

By Joel McDonald • Aug 3rd, 2010 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

Let’s let Governor McDonnell know that we’re willing to make the investment into improving transportation in Virginia. Join with me in sending Governor McDonnell 10 cents for every gallon of gas you purchase per month.



Senator Robert Byrd: 1917 – 2010

By Joel McDonald • Jun 28th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd, 92, passed away peacefully early this morning, ending a 51 year career in the United States Senate.



It’s Time to Work

By Joel McDonald • Jun 9th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

Here in Virginia Beach, the best way we can help keep conservatives from taking Congress is to support Democratic Congressman Glenn Nye in his reelection campaign, and now that we know who Republicans are challenging Nye with, it’s time to get to work.



McDonnell gets his way with NRA in elementary schools due to typo

By Joel McDonald • Apr 22nd, 2010 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates failed to catch a typo which caused legislation that passed the General Assembly to reference the National Crime Prevention Center as an alternate to the National Rifle Association.



Two City Council Candidates from Chesapeake and Norfolk

By Joel McDonald • Feb 9th, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

Brian White and Tommy Smigiel are running for city council, in Chesapeake and Norfolk respectively. Both men are outstanding candidates, and I hope you will join with me in supporting their campaigns.



Bill Fleming Running Grassroots Campaign for the 8th Senate District

By Joel McDonald • Dec 31st, 2009 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

Fleming believes that he can pull off a Democratic win in the district, which has been held by Stolle since 1991, by activating the the grassroots in Hampton Roads.



This Christmas Season

By Joel McDonald • Dec 24th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

Whatever your beliefs, the far reaching message of Christmas is the arrival of hope through the expression of love.



Declaration Demonstration Raised Awareness of Inequality

By Joel McDonald • Oct 23rd, 2009 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

It is a foundational doctrine in the development of our nation, and it’s time that GLBT people stand up and demand that the promise of equality become a reality in their lives.



“I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who have been honored by this prize.”

By Joel McDonald • Oct 9th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

Many on both the right and the left have express their doubts about the validity of the Nobel Peace Prize being award to Obama, citing both his time in office and the many things left to accomplish.