Friends, I want to write to you today about an important event in Alexandria’s history. On this day in 1939, an African-American lawyer, Samuel Tucker, organized a sit-in at Alexandria’s sole library, which at the time was open only to whites. Six black men…
August 20, 2014 (Alexandria, VA) — Former Lieutenant Governor Don Beyer’s momentum to Congress continues to build, as major environmental, labor and advocacy organizations have announced their endorsement of him in recent days. The Sierra Club, one of the nation’s preeminent environmental organizations with…
Friends, This weekend we were so lucky to spend a gorgeous day in Quincy Park, with ice cream, puppies, and a crowd of over 100 friends, both old and new. I was so happy to share all the great events, policy forums, and meet-and-greets we have…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beyer Launches ‘Around the 8th in 80 Days’ Campaign August 16, 2014 (Alexandria, VA) – Taking a page from Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days, former Lieutenant Governor Don Beyer kicked off the last 80 days of his campaign for…
Friends, We have amazing momentum to elect Don Beyer to Congress this November, and here are a couple of great ways you can be part of this exciting campaign! First, I hope you will join us at 11am on August 16th for the Campaign Kickoff Party in…
Don and Megan Beyer and the Friends of Don Beyer Invite you to Please join us in the park on Aug. 16th! Invite your friends to join in the fun and RSVP to: john@friendsofdonbeyer.com
Friends, Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional! We were so happy to hear this decision from the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday. We wanted to carve some of the words from the majority opinion in stone – here was the Beyer campaign office favorite: …
Friends, Among the epic adventures of my life has been section-hiking the Appalachian Trail. While I’m only halfway through, with over 1,058 miles left to hike, I welcomed the interruption to campaign for the 8th District Congressional seat. The June 10 Primary was an important junction on the…
Friends, I am so happy to let you know that this morning Don accepted the endorsement of the National Education Association (NEA) Fund Council and the Virginia Education Association (VEA) Fund for Children and Public Education. For as long as he has had the…
Dear Friend, Once a year we gather together to celebrate the day that a generation of men stood up against tyranny and oppression to state in one Declaration that they would no longer accept being treated as anything but equal. Through the signing of…
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