by MCDC | May 23, 2016 | 2016 General Election, News, Virginia, Voter Rights
THE HILL The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Republican challenge to redistricting in Virginia, leaving in place a map that could prove more favorable to Democrats. The court unanimously held that Reps. Rob Wittman and other Republicans from Virginia, including...
by MCDC | May 21, 2016 | Action Alerts, History, News, Racism
“Almost all of the civil rights cold cases that have been resolved in the past 40 years owe that resolution to the efforts of reporters, investigative journalists and local prosecutors.” View at...
by MCDC | May 20, 2016 | Economy, Employment, News, Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Terry McAuliffe FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 20, 2016 Office of the Governor Contact: Brian Coy Email: Brian.Coy@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Employment Commission Contact: Ann Lang Phone: (804) 786-3177...
by MCDC | May 10, 2016 | 2016 General Election, Education, News, Virginia
The News & Advance Monday, May 9, 2016 When Jane Dittmar was knocking on doors during her campaign for Albemarle County supervisor in 2013, a future constituent asked about her stance on the Internet. At that point, Dittmar had no idea about students in the...
by MCDC | May 5, 2016 | 2016 General Election, Madison County, Video
https://youtu.be/4qndGZVuV08 I’m Jane Dittmar, and I’m running as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives to serve the citizens of Virginia’s Fifth District. Our Congressional seat should be used to connect us with resources that will support financial...