Madison’s new Montpelier unveiled
To celebrate the completion of a five-year renovation, Montpelier opened brand-new doors today, free of charge, to the public.
Michelle Obama spoke at UVA
A crowd of at least 2,500 gathered at UVA’s Newcomb Hall Plaza this afternoon to attend the Women for Obama voter registration rally with Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, the wives of the Democratic presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
Women for Obama Rally in Pictures
It was a lovely day for Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, and Lilly Ledbetter to come to Charlottesville. Here are some pictures; my thoughts on the event will follow in a separate post.
Windy houses and a sunny school
So far, we haven’t seen any large-scale shift in American energy habits (the closest I’ve noticed are the stats about many drivers cutting down on their gas usage). But little changes are making news, like these two recent items about renewable energy coming to our area.
UPDATE: Michelle Obama is coming to town tomorrow
She will be attending a voter registration rally at UVA around 3:30pm. Tickets will be available and are needed to attend the event.
Stay tuned!
UPDATE: Michelle Obama and Jill Biden at UVA
Michelle Obama and Jill Biden will attend a Women for Obama rally at UVA’s Newcomb Hall.
Bike ridership program gets $8,000 grant
The Virginia Organizing Project’s Community Accessibility Bicycle initiative received a $8,000 grant from the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation.
It’s a Sin
While doing some Google research for my cartoon the other day, I inadvertently came across an article written by a pastor (and hardcore “Obama is a Muslim” conspiracy nut) asserting that “John Edwards has a lying spirit.”
American Hardcore: Might makes right?
Henry Rollins may kick ass, but he doesn’t necessarily condone ass-kicking.