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Every Child Needs Someone in Their Corner

Every Child Needs Someone in Their Corner

The Story of Rhoda Blackwell Rhoda Blackwell was not raised thinking about politics. She was raised around people trying to survive life while helping each other through it. She was born in Arlington, Virginia, but her family’s direction changed early. After the death of her aunt, her parents moved

The Most American Story You’ve Never Heard

The Most American Story You’ve Never Heard

I’m not famous. I’m not rich. I never rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous either. But I grew up with real American heroes. My Papaw had a shoebox full of medals from flying a B-17 over Europe in World War II. Some of his buddies had

Answering the Call!

Answering the Call!

Cindy Green Answers the Call for District 44 Delegate Run When President John F. Kennedy spoke his famous words in 1961 — “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” — he called the country into service. Dr. William Ferguson “Fergie” Reid Sr.

Blessings of Being a First-Gen American

Blessings of Being a First-Gen American

By Darryl Campbell, Candidate for Blacksburg Town Council I didn’t grow up thinking I’d run for public office. I grew up thinking I was supposed to help. That when someone needed something, I should show up. Whether it was a friend, a neighbor, or an entire community, I

“Work Hard, Be Smart, Love Everybody”

“Work Hard, Be Smart, Love Everybody”

Every day before her daughters left for school, Shannon Love would tell them the same three things. “Work hard. Be smart. Love everybody.” It started as a family saying, but over the years it became the way Shannon tried to live her life. Now it has become the heart of

The Night the Siren Never Sounds

The Night the Siren Never Sounds

By Cindy Green, fmr candidate for VA House of Delegates District 44 There is a sound folks in rural Virginia recognize without thinking. A siren cutting through the dark, rolling across hills and hollows, telling you someone needs help and neighbors are already on the way. That sound has carried

Work Boots Don’t Have Lobbyists, and That’s the Problem

Work Boots Don’t Have Lobbyists, and That’s the Problem

By Cindy Green, Democratic Candidate for Virginia House of Delegates, District 44 If I ever wrote a book, I think I’d call it “The Fastest Way to Become a Millionaire: Be a Career Politician.” Or maybe turn it into a game show. “How Big of a Campaign Donation Does