Chuck Moran

Redrawing the Lines, Reclaiming Democracy: Vote Yes on the 2026 Virginia Redistricting Referendum A decision by voters about fairness, taking care of neighbors, and keeping power where it belongs—with the people.

Fellow Virginians! Feeling confused about all of the rhetoric around redistricting? Check out this week’s Substack for our rundown on the ballot question and why it’s important to make sure you vote YES at the polls: buff.ly/3X9Enuo

Vote YES: President Barack Obama YouTube video by Virginians for Fair Elections

Now that's an endorsement to Vote YES, Virginia!

The Power of B-Roll: Capturing Scenes, Setting the Stage, Evoking Emotions B-roll is easy to capture or acquire online and will become an essential element of your videos as you learn to think like a storyteller.

Are you remembering to capture B-roll? As a storyteller, B-roll is a powerful way to provide helpful context, and that sets the stage for your message. Read all about it here →

The Power of B-Roll: Capturing Scenes, Setting the Stage, Evoking Emotions B-roll is easy to capture or acquire online and will become an essential element of your videos as you learn to think like a storyteller.

We have a post going up later today about B-roll, the unsung hero of video creation.

So what is B-roll? Here you go:

Free and fair elections are the foundation of our democracy — and right now, they're under threat in Virginia. Vote YES starting March 6!

#TheWeekend You guys have a lot of fun on set. What it's like during the commercial breaks?

The corruption is pretty shocking!

I watched that walk-through and was stunned! 😳

The refund question is so so messy my god. But it’s an enormous political opportunity for the opposition party.

Anyone?

“We Got the Shot!”—Celebrating Small Wins and Lessons Learned Behind the Phone Camera Celebrating small wins helps to deepen connections with our colleagues and community while strengthening trust and camaraderie. And there are lessons learned.

🎉 "We got the shot!" 📸 Celebrate small wins & lessons learned behind the phone camera. Every frame counts! 👉 chuckmoran.substack.com/p/we-got-the... #CelebrateSmallWins #VideoTips

VIRGINIA 2026 ELECTION DATES REFERENDUM AND ELECTION DATES Redistricting Referendum: April 21st General Election: November 4th

Please make sure you have both of these dates on your calendar!

An absolute outrage.

Great question and I loved their answers! The only thing the guys left out is how hilarious Jackie is. :-)

#TheWeekend The Virginia Supreme Court just allowed the state's redistricting referendum to proceed, which could lead to the pickup of four additional Democratic seats if passed. How do you see this national redistricting race ending before the midterms?

Fight Back Vote YES: RGG Update on Redistricting · Rural GroundGame In November of 2025, Virginia sent a message of hope to the nation that we are determined to fight back against this violent and cruel federal administration. Now, just a few short months later, Virgi...

I'm attending Rural GroundGame's event, “Fight Back Vote YES: RGG Update on Redistricting” - sign up now to join me!

Capturing Intersectionality: Video Storytelling That Honors Multiple Identities It’s tempting to distill a story down to its “essence.” Resist.

Are you considering all perspectives in your storytelling? Intersectionality is a gift. When we embrace our differences, we can enrich not only our content but our worldview. Read all about it in this week’s Substack:

Deadly serious stuff going on at the highest levels of our security establishment. Terrifying, in fact. 

Virginia Democrats release long-awaited 10–1 congressional map • Virginia Mercury After weeks of buildup and a missed self-imposed Jan. 30 deadline, Virginia Democrats on Thursday evening finally released their long-awaited revised congressional maps, proposing an aggressive 10–1 c...

Have a look at our proposed new congressional map, to last until 2030. Cville would be in CD6.

virginiamercury.com/2026/02/05/v...

How’re We Doing? A Quick Check-In with Our Video Activists Community “How’m I doin’?” – former NYC Mayor Ed Koch (and now, us)

In this week’s Substack, we want to hear from you. What do you need from us to succeed as a Video Activist? We’d love to get your feedback so we can get you the tools you need to succeed in the fight against extremism. ---> buff.ly/QzxOV7K

Congratulations to Taylor Rehmet for flipping a blood red Trump +17 district solid BLUE!

EVERY TAXPAYER CARES THAT HES LOOTING OUR TREASURY!

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

#TheWeekend Please mention Bruce Springsteen's powerful anthem, "Streets of Minneapolis." The video has touched a nerve with over 3 million views so far. As @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social says, we are all witnesses.
"And these whistles and phones
Against Miller and Noem's dirty lies"

Interesting! Is there a document in which we agreed not to claim Greenland? Not that any written agreement would mean anything to this administration, but I’m curious.

Make every event count! Capture authentic energy and share your story with easy, mobile-friendly videos. Perfect for progressive rallies, town halls, and grassroots organizing. You don’t need to be a professional videographer or editor to make an impact on your social media— get started now!

Unearthing Untold Stories in Your Community’s Struggle—the Why Behind the Protest Here’s a practical, grassroots-friendly checklist for unearthing and sharing those powerful stories that can drive your community’s message home—no special gear required.

Behind every protest, there’s a why that mobilizes your community and encourages them to take to the streets. Learn why these untold stories can help bring your community together. Check out our Substack. buff.ly/zMKW1yH #CommunityOrganizing #Protest #UntoldStories

FIVE YEARS & he has not been held accountable for one of the most disgraceful events in this nation's history.
Trying to overturn a fair election in an attempted coup against his own government is the very definition of TREASON. We can never move forward until this is fully adjudicated. #ShameOnUS🇺🇸

Listening to Virginia: Partnering with Our General Assembly Leaders · Rural GroundGame A Town Hall Event Moderated by Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed. Ahead of the 2026 General Assembly Session in Virginia, Democrats are committed to engaging with communities across Virginia as they get...

I'm attending Rural GroundGame's event, “Listening to Virginia: Partnering with Our General Assembly Leaders” - sign up now to join.

Thanks for posting this reminder. Letting you know that the link in your tweet doesn’t work tho. Folks can call (202) 224-3121 and get connected to their members of Congress. 👍🏼

We did that last year here in Virginia. We have a 100 person House of Delegates and for the first time in years, we had a Democrat running in every district. Our Senate was out of cycle in 2025. Way to go Texas!