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Vinegar pies were born from hard times in Appalachia.
Union wages are what put real pies on the table.
Here’s the story my Great Grandmother passed down.
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Union wages are what put real pies on the table.
Here’s the story my Great Grandmother passed down.
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Thanksgiving Without Vinegar Pie
The vinegar pie is an old Appalachian answer to a simple problem. Families wanted a dessert that tasted like a lemon pie, but lemons were rare and expensive.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Vinegar pies were born from hard times in Appalachia.
Union wages are what put real pies on the table.
Here’s the story my Great Grandmother passed down.
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Union wages are what put real pies on the table.
Here’s the story my Great Grandmother passed down.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Join us, we've got lots of work to do!
This group needs lots of fresh blood to face the next 2 years. Reorganization needs new voters!
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This group needs lots of fresh blood to face the next 2 years. Reorganization needs new voters!
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A lot of Appalachian families didn’t grow up with turkey on Thanksgiving.
We had something better: chicken and dumplings.
There is a whole history behind it, and it’s worth remembering.
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We had something better: chicken and dumplings.
There is a whole history behind it, and it’s worth remembering.
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Why Appalachians Ate Chicken and Dumplings on Thanksgiving
A tradition born from hard times that still finds its way to rural tables today.
I want to tell you something about Thanksgiving in the mountains. It is not the kind of thing you see in a Hallmark mo...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
A lot of Appalachian families didn’t grow up with turkey on Thanksgiving.
We had something better: chicken and dumplings.
There is a whole history behind it, and it’s worth remembering.
www.swvacountry.com/why-appalach...
We had something better: chicken and dumplings.
There is a whole history behind it, and it’s worth remembering.
www.swvacountry.com/why-appalach...
Why did Appalachians serve chicken and dumplins on Thanksgiving?
I promise the answer is more interesting than the turkey.
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I promise the answer is more interesting than the turkey.
Read here: theruralroute.beehiiv.com/p/why-appala...
Why Appalachians Ate Chicken and Dumplings on Thanksgiving
A tradition born from hard times that still finds its way to rural tables today
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November 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Why did Appalachians serve chicken and dumplins on Thanksgiving?
I promise the answer is more interesting than the turkey.
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I promise the answer is more interesting than the turkey.
Read here: theruralroute.beehiiv.com/p/why-appala...
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“ …Virginia is the first opportunity…to answer back…
It’s going to send a big loud message to the rest of the country and to the world that, yeah, not everybody in America is with Trump.” @mschmidtrva.bsky.social
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“ …Virginia is the first opportunity…to answer back…
It’s going to send a big loud message to the rest of the country and to the world that, yeah, not everybody in America is with Trump.” @mschmidtrva.bsky.social
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Democrats reach historic goal: A full slate in Virginia House races • Virginia Mercury
For the first time in recent memory, Virginia Democrats have candidates running in all 100 House of Delegates districts — a milestone party leaders and grassroots organizers say reflects rising moment...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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It’s going to send a big loud message to the rest of the country and to the world that, yeah, not everybody in America is with Trump.” @mschmidtrva.bsky.social
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“ …Virginia is the first opportunity…to answer back…
It’s going to send a big loud message to the rest of the country and to the world that, yeah, not everybody in America is with Trump.” @mschmidtrva.bsky.social
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Nice write-up by @mschmidtrva.bsky.social about the upcoming Virginia Democratic Party activity in Chesterfield County.
In this article, he links to a piece he wrote in May, about a very successful recruitment effort to run Dems in all 49 GOP held HDs.
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/19/d...
In this article, he links to a piece he wrote in May, about a very successful recruitment effort to run Dems in all 49 GOP held HDs.
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/19/d...
Democrats brace for quick special election in deep-blue Senate District 15 • Virginia Mercury
A special election to fill the state Senate seat being vacated by Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi is expected to take place before the General Assembly convenes for its 2026 session in January, setting ...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Nice write-up by @mschmidtrva.bsky.social about the upcoming Virginia Democratic Party activity in Chesterfield County.
In this article, he links to a piece he wrote in May, about a very successful recruitment effort to run Dems in all 49 GOP held HDs.
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/19/d...
In this article, he links to a piece he wrote in May, about a very successful recruitment effort to run Dems in all 49 GOP held HDs.
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/19/d...
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🚨Bristol, Va. Democratic Committee member Mike McGirr announces candidacy for DPVA Rural Caucus Chair.
Nice write-up below ⬇️ by SW Va. political activist & author John Peace.
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Nice write-up below ⬇️ by SW Va. political activist & author John Peace.
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You Know Leadership When You See It
Mike McGirr for Chair of the Rural Caucus of the Virginia Democratic Party
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November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🚨Bristol, Va. Democratic Committee member Mike McGirr announces candidacy for DPVA Rural Caucus Chair.
Nice write-up below ⬇️ by SW Va. political activist & author John Peace.
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Nice write-up below ⬇️ by SW Va. political activist & author John Peace.
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Councilman-Elect Darryl Campbell returns to talk about running, winning, and serving the town that raised him. From first-gen roots to a seat on Blacksburg Town Council.
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/ppx2xINdNyI?...
#DarrylCampbell #LocalPolitics #FirstGen #RuralRoutePodcast #WorkBootsBuiltAmerica
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#DarrylCampbell #LocalPolitics #FirstGen #RuralRoutePodcast #WorkBootsBuiltAmerica
From First Gen Story to Town Council Win. A Conversation with Councilman Elect Darryl Campbell
YouTube video by The Rural Route News
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November 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Councilman-Elect Darryl Campbell returns to talk about running, winning, and serving the town that raised him. From first-gen roots to a seat on Blacksburg Town Council.
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/ppx2xINdNyI?...
#DarrylCampbell #LocalPolitics #FirstGen #RuralRoutePodcast #WorkBootsBuiltAmerica
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#DarrylCampbell #LocalPolitics #FirstGen #RuralRoutePodcast #WorkBootsBuiltAmerica
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🙏Thank you to all of the candidates who took my call. If there was ever an election where competing for every vote mattered, it was this one. 🙏
🚨 A full slate in Virginia House races 🌊
“…made it his mission to recruit candidates in every district…”
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🚨 A full slate in Virginia House races 🌊
“…made it his mission to recruit candidates in every district…”
virginiamercury.com/2025/05/07/d...
Democrats reach historic goal: A full slate in Virginia House races • Virginia Mercury
For the first time in recent memory, Virginia Democrats have candidates running in all 100 House of Delegates districts — a milestone party leaders and grassroots organizers say reflects rising moment...
virginiamercury.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🙏Thank you to all of the candidates who took my call. If there was ever an election where competing for every vote mattered, it was this one. 🙏
🚨 A full slate in Virginia House races 🌊
“…made it his mission to recruit candidates in every district…”
virginiamercury.com/2025/05/07/d...
🚨 A full slate in Virginia House races 🌊
“…made it his mission to recruit candidates in every district…”
virginiamercury.com/2025/05/07/d...
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“27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year…
These 27 running in red, rural districts enabled Democrats to have candidates for all 100 House of Delegates seats for the first time.” @kenmartin.bsky.social @janekleeb.bsky.social
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These 27 running in red, rural districts enabled Democrats to have candidates for all 100 House of Delegates seats for the first time.” @kenmartin.bsky.social @janekleeb.bsky.social
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
The Virginia 100 District Project: The Results Speak for Themselves.
27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year -- Many of them against Republicans who never had a Democratic foe. Courageous because it takes great cojones to run for offi...
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November 9, 2025 at 4:13 AM
“27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year…
These 27 running in red, rural districts enabled Democrats to have candidates for all 100 House of Delegates seats for the first time.” @kenmartin.bsky.social @janekleeb.bsky.social
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
These 27 running in red, rural districts enabled Democrats to have candidates for all 100 House of Delegates seats for the first time.” @kenmartin.bsky.social @janekleeb.bsky.social
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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🚨The Virginia 100 District Project: The Results Speak for Themselves.🌊
“27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year -- Many of them against Republicans who never had a Democratic foe.” @charlesgaba.com
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
“27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year -- Many of them against Republicans who never had a Democratic foe.” @charlesgaba.com
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
The Virginia 100 District Project: The Results Speak for Themselves.
27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year -- Many of them against Republicans who never had a Democratic foe. Courageous because it takes great cojones to run for offi...
www.dailykos.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🚨The Virginia 100 District Project: The Results Speak for Themselves.🌊
“27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year -- Many of them against Republicans who never had a Democratic foe.” @charlesgaba.com
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
“27 courageous Democrats ran in the reddest districts of Virginia this year -- Many of them against Republicans who never had a Democratic foe.” @charlesgaba.com
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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💥Hero Day💥
“They say that ‘As Virginia goes, so goes the nation’. And by ‘they’ I mean google it, tons of different sources say that.”
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“They say that ‘As Virginia goes, so goes the nation’. And by ‘they’ I mean google it, tons of different sources say that.”
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Hero Day!!!
They say that “As Virginia goes, so goes the nation”. And by “they” I mean google it, tons of different sources say that. Thanks to all our hero candidates and, Bethesda 1971, Brainwrap,and all of you...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
💥Hero Day💥
“They say that ‘As Virginia goes, so goes the nation’. And by ‘they’ I mean google it, tons of different sources say that.”
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“They say that ‘As Virginia goes, so goes the nation’. And by ‘they’ I mean google it, tons of different sources say that.”
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To the poll workers, registrars, and volunteers who keep democracy alive — thank you. You’re the reason every voice is heard and every vote counts. #CindyGreen4VA #ElectionDay #DemocracyInAction
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The Unsung Heroes of Election Day
By Cindy Green, Democratic Candidate for Virginia House of Delegates, District 44
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November 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
To the poll workers, registrars, and volunteers who keep democracy alive — thank you. You’re the reason every voice is heard and every vote counts. #CindyGreen4VA #ElectionDay #DemocracyInAction
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🚨It only took 406 years
“That’s a long ass time, since the…House of Burgesses, since the beginning of democracy in what would become the United States.
That’s going to change this year and it’s looking like the first Girl Governor is going to be a Democrat.”
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“That’s a long ass time, since the…House of Burgesses, since the beginning of democracy in what would become the United States.
That’s going to change this year and it’s looking like the first Girl Governor is going to be a Democrat.”
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It only took 406 years
That’s a long ass time, since the Virginia House of Burgesses, since the beginning of Democracy in what would become the United States. Over 400 years with no female Governor. That’s going to change t...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
🚨It only took 406 years
“That’s a long ass time, since the…House of Burgesses, since the beginning of democracy in what would become the United States.
That’s going to change this year and it’s looking like the first Girl Governor is going to be a Democrat.”
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
“That’s a long ass time, since the…House of Burgesses, since the beginning of democracy in what would become the United States.
That’s going to change this year and it’s looking like the first Girl Governor is going to be a Democrat.”
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
