National, State, and Local Politics Affecting Virginia Beach

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Smoke Screening Discrimination?

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

Are Bob McDonnell and Ken Cuccinelli using the law to hide their discriminatory ambitions?

Bob McDonnell and Ken Cuccinelli will continue to use the law as their shield while they make Virginia a more dangerous place for LGBT peoples.



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.



Oberndorf and Sessoms make joint endorsement of Jody Wagner for Lt. Governor

By Joel McDonald • Sep 22nd, 2009 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

Former Virginia Beach Mayor, Meyera Oberndorf and current Mayor Will Sessoms teamed up this morning to make a join endorsement of Virginia Beach’s own Jody Wagner as the next Lt. Governor of Virginia.



Deeds campaign gets in gear

By Joel McDonald • Aug 9th, 2009 • Category: Campaigns & Elections, Lead Story

This past week might be seen as a crucial turning point for the Deeds campaign as it’s reached out to grassroots volunteers, began to distinguish the differences between Creigh Deeds and his Republican opponent, and has invoked the energy and political passion of none other than President Barack Obama himself.



An Active Democratic Campaign?

By Joel McDonald • Jul 22nd, 2009 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

Who knows that the Deeds strategy is? Every candidate and their constituencies have a stake in the success of Creigh Deeds, and right now I feel that we’re losing.



Miles Grant runs first HoD campaign that offsets its carbon footprint

By Joel McDonald • May 21st, 2009 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

The Miles Grant for Delegate campaign announced today its purchase of five metric tons of carbon emission offsets. Miles Grant is believed to be the first major party candidate for Virginia House of Delegates ever to offset the campaign’s carbon footprint.