by MCDC | Jul 31, 2013 | Action Alerts, Energy, Environment, Global Warming, Issues, Keystone XL
To preserve our planet, scientists tell us we must reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere from its current levels of nearly 400 parts per million to below 350 ppm. But 350 is more than a number—it’s a symbol of where we need to head as a planet.....
by MCDC | Jul 25, 2013 | Action Alerts, Coal, Energy, Environment, Global Warming, Video, Virginia
Today, the United States House of Representatives passed a bill that would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from establishing safeguards for disposal of toxic coal ash. Read more about the bill on our Front Porch Blog....
by MCDC | Jul 24, 2013 | Citizens United, Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Environment, Ethics, Farm Bill, Filibuster, Global Warming, Gun Reform, Health Care, Immigration Reform, Racism, Sequester, Social Security, Video, Virginia Election 2013, Voter Rights
The history of America is a history of change. The history of Democrats is the history of change that matters for America. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jDhEQE_fAU&w=853&h=480] The reason we won in 2012 was because supporters like you were the most...
by MCDC | Jul 23, 2013 | Action Alerts, Energy, Environment, Virginia
Learn about the risks associated with uranium mining in a humid climate like exists in Virginia and find out how you can help prevent the mining moratorium from being lifted.
by MCDC | Jul 15, 2013 | Energy, Environment, Ethics, Video, Virginia Election 2013
Shirley Keene, a landowner from Raven, VA, is fighting against Ken Cuccinelli and out-of-state energy companies over royalties owed her for gas extracted from her property. Recently, a federal judge said she was “shocked” by the help Attorney General...
by MCDC | Jun 22, 2013 | Energy, Environment, Issues
Dominion Power Is Living In The Moment — And We’re Paying The Price By Nathan Jenkins Relying on quick returns, Dominion Virginia Power is unable to act in the long-term interest of consumers. On June 4, Dominion Virginia Power hosted Appalachian Voices, the Sierra...
