UPDATE 5/2/13: Nineteen people participated and twenty bags were collected! Thanks to all who participated! It’s time for Spring litter pickup on Rt. 211. The Rappahannock County Democrats’ designated area is between Massie’s Corner and the Rappahannock County Library. This year the route is divided so volunteers won’t have far to walk (all volunteers will initially meet at [...]
On Sunday, February 17, tens of thousands of people will be urging President Obama to move Forward on Climate, as he promised in his inaugural address. I, for one, will be standing strong, and encouraging my friends and neighbors to join me in calling on President Obama and all our leaders to take bold and [...]
You did well, Rappahannock County Democrats, Progressives and Independents! But you have one more task in this election: remove all campaign signs from your yards and driveways. Then rest for a while.You deserve it!
From Academy Award®-winning director Davis Guggenheim: “The Road We’ve Traveled.” Narrated by Tom Hanks.
Huffington Post’s Natalia Brzeknski recently published an article about former gubinatorial candidate, Terry McAuliffe. The political maverick, famous for his prowess as a formidable negotiator, had a 135-page business plan for Virginia when he ran in 2009. But in the past two years he has brought his plan to life, doing what most successful candidates don’t [...]
On Tuesday, April 5, Andrew Grigsby addressed the committee on the topic of Home Energy Efficiency and National Energy Policy. Click here for the slides: Part 1 Part 2 Click here to listen to a recording of his talk. Andrew manages Commonwealth Sustainability Works, a local consulting firm providing green building expertise to builders, homeowners,and [...]
The Rapp Dems and friends will be celebrating Earth Day on April 23 (the day after the official Earth Day) by picking up trash along US-211. We’ll gather at Massies Corner at 8:30 AM and work our way toward the library where, at 10:00 AM, we’ll enjoy coffee, tea, goodies, and conversation. Hope to see you there! [...]
For a summary of the new federal budget, click here.
On February 3rd, the Culpeper County Democrats held a “meet and greet” with Terry McAuliffe in conjunction with their monthly general committee meeting. Lots of interesting topics were discussed over food and drink. Steve Beatty of the Rappahannock Democrats spent time with Terry to discuss issues such as bringing green jobs to Virginia and responsibly [...]
Former DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe appeared on NBC12′s “First at Four” with Ryan Nobles to talk about electric vehicles as a job creator here in Virginia.
