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Krystal Ball is an entrepreneur, software designer, CPA, and Young Democrat running for Congress in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District. Krystal grew up in King George County and now lives in Fredericksburg with her husband Jonathan and their daughter, Ella. As a newcomer to politics, Krystal has motivated and inspired Democrats of all ages with her enthusiasm and fresh perspective on how to make Washington work for us. She understands the importance of a balanced budget and as a CPA actually directed a project to reform our Federal Courts accounting system.

Emboldened by a stalled Senate climate and clean energy bill, the polluter lobby is now mounting an offensive against the most successful piece of environmental legislation in American history: the Clean Air Act, a law that has now been around for forty years. We can't let them gut this crucial law now, and here's why.

On September 26, Terry McAuliffe is opening his home for a Women of Truth and Courage Reception that is being thrown by the Farm Team.

There will be a special unveiling of Barbara Johns by "Americans who Tell the Truth" artist Richard Shetterly.

Barbara Johns, at the age of 16, led her classmates at Moton High School in Prince Edward County to protest segregation in Virginia's schools. Her action led to a lawsuit that was eventually incorporated with three other cases into Brown vs. Board of Education.

Chapter leaders--you have already heard about VAYD's Chapter Campaign Contest, in which your chapter can win a table at JJ, a VIP visit to your chapter, and ticket to the 2010 JSR dinner. Now we have another prize to throw into the mix. Courtesy of Terry McAuliffe, the individual Young Democrat that collects the most points for their chapter--by registering the voters, making phone calls and knocking on doors--will win a spot at a dinner with President Bill Clinton and Prime Minister Tony Blair!

Hello Virginia Young Democrats! In your communities and college towns, your efforts and your votes can put Tom Perriello, Gerry Connolly, and Glenn Nye over the edge. I know that each an every chapter will be hitting the doors and the phones for victory, but we want to put you to the test. With the generous support of the Democratic Party of Virginia, we are going to offer prizes to the three chapters who make the biggest impact!

Check out the video below, showing VAYD Political Director Antonio Elias speaking out on Ken Cuccinelli's recent legal opinion:  
Consider making a contribution to VAYD, by clicking on the link below. You will help support trainings, campaign invasions, and activities that will make sure Young Democrats voices are heard this year, just like Antonio's, speaking out against Republicans who would turn the clock back in Virginia.