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Audio: Rep. Gerry Connolly Says Trump Assault on Non-Politicized Civil Service Is “going back...
Earlier this afternoon, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA11) was on WAMU's The Politics Hour, where he and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) discused "how a...
Virginia House of Delegates 2024 Fundraising Highlights
Per VPAP, see below for "how much candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates raised in 2024, grouped by the partisanship of their district...
Friday News: “Israel’s security cabinet meets to vote on Gaza deal”; “Biden Reiterates He’s...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Friday, January 17.
‘It’s going to be rough’: what...
Video: Sen. Mark Warner Says He’ll Go to Trump’s Inauguration, Wants Him to Succeed,...
See below for video and a few highlights from Sen. Mark Warner's press availability earlier today. Lots of questions on TikTok, and that's certainly...
New Wason Center Virginia Poll: Spanberger Leads Sears by 5 Points (44%-39%); Voters Support...
A new poll from CNU's Wason Center is out this morning; see below for results and highlights.
" In the governor’s race, Congresswoman Spanberger...
2H24 Fundraising Totals for Virginia Statewide, Other Offices
Courtesy of VPAP, see below for the latest fundraising totals for the second half of 2024 – and cash on hand (as of 12/31/24)...
Thursday News: “Climate ‘whiplash’ events increasing exponentially around world”; “After the Gaza ceasefire, getting...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Thursday, January 16.
Economic growth could fall 50% over...
Virginia’s Congressional Democrats Applaud the Biden Administration for Having “worked tirelessly to reach this...
See below for reactions by Virginia's Congressional Democrats to the announcement today of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. I agree strongly with...
Sen. Tim Kaine: “While we do not agree on everything, I’m proud to support...
Personally, I can't stand Marco Rubio, but his confirmation is 100% guaranteed, and he's one of the least-horrible Trump nominees, so it makes sense...
Video: Sen. Mark Warner Tells Trump’s CIA Director Nominee John Ratcliffe He Must “reassure...
The following is from Sen. Mark Warner's office regarding his questioning this morning of Donald Trump's nominee for CIA Director, John Ratcliffe. Also, check...
Piedmont Environmental Council on New Virginia Data Center Legislation: “Now is the time for...
See below for a press release from the Piedmont Environmental Council, as well as a press release/fact sheet from State Senator Russet Perry and...
Wednesday News: “Jack Smith reminds us of the futility of truth in the Trump...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, January 15.
It’s the S-Curve, stupid: New model...
VIDEO: Virginia House Democratic Caucus Passes Constitutional Amendments to Safeguard Reproductive Rights, Marriage Equality,...
Good stuff from the Virginia House Democratic Caucus:
House Democratic Caucus Passes Constitutional Amendments to Safeguard Reproductive Rights, Marriage Equality, and Voting Rights
Richmond, VA — Today,...
Virginia House of Delegates Passes, on a Party-Line Vote, Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing “the fundamental...
A few minutes ago, the Virginia House of Delegates passed - on a party-line vote, not surprisingly - HJ1, a constitutional amendment which "Provides...
Video: Sen. Tim Kaine to Pete Hegseth – “So you can’t tell me whether...
See below for video and a partial transcript of Sen. Tim Kaine questioning Donald Trump's pick to be Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, who...
Abigail Spanberger Campaign Reports Nearly $6 Million Raised in 2024, Nearly $9.6 Million Raised...
From the Abigail Spanberger for Governor campaign, impressive fundraising totals (as expected). So here's the thing - if you're Bobby Scott and you're thinking...
Video: Virginia Legislative Black Caucus Announces Its 2025 Legislative Agenda
From the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus: "The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus (VLBC) has released their 2025 Legislative Agenda at a 10 AM press conference...
Tuesday News: “Special counsel report found Trump engaged in ‘criminal effort’ to overturn 2020...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, January 14.
The Floods This Time: In the...
The 2025 VA General Assembly Should Pass HB 2025 to Enhance Road Safety for...
This bill - patroned by Del. Debra Gardner, and supported by the organizations listed below - should be a no brainer for a bunch...
Video: Responding to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Final State of the Commonweath Address, VA Sen....
Virginia Democrats respond to Gov. Glenn Youngkin's State of the Commonwealth (SOTC) address this morning. Thankfully, this was Youngkin's final SOTC address, as we'll...
Legislation to Watch in the 2025 Virginia General Assembly Session
The 2025 Virginia General Assembly kicks off this morning, and as always there will be a lot of bills to consider. Here are just...
Monday News: “The Los Angeles fires won’t affect climate denial. They should.”; “Trump’s thuggish...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Monday, January 13.
The Los Angeles fires won’t affect...
Sunday News: “The real danger of Trump’s Greenland gambit”; “How Climate Change Has Fueled...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Sunday, January 12.
How the climate crisis fuels devastating...
Boil Water Advisory Lifted in City of Richmond, as Well as Hanover, Henrico, and...
Good news from Richmond, although only after BAD news for the past week. The big question at this point is, how on earth did...
Glenn Youngkin Signs on to GOP Governors’ Letter Expressing “overwhelming support” for Trump/Musk/Ramasawamy’s “DOGE”...
When Glenn Youngkin first started running for governor of Virginia in early 2021, he had just been forced out of the Carlyle Group, where...
Saturday News: “A Firestorm of Right-Wing Propaganda”; “Trump’s Punishment for His Crimes? None.”; “We’ve...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Saturday, January 11.
To resist the climate crisis, we...
Video: Sen. Mark Warner Addresses Supreme Court Case Regarding the Future of TikTok
From Sen. Mark Warner's office:
"Today, following the U.S. Supreme Court hearing arguments regarding the divestiture of TikTok by its parent company, Chinese-based ByteDance, U.S. Sen....
Mason-Dixon Poll of 2025 VA Governor’s Race Has Abigail Spanberger Up 47%-44% Over Winsome...
Yesterday, an Emerson College poll of the 2025 Virginia governor's race had Democrat Abigail Spanberger up just 1 point over Lt. Governor Winsome Sears...
Friday News: “Hottest year on record”; 5-4 SCOTUS Says Trump Can Face Sentencing; Right-Wing...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Friday, January 10.
2024 was Earth's hottest year on...
Sam Shirazi’s Virginia Special Election Takeaways: Loudoun Looking Up for Democrats, Central Virginia Opportunities,...
by Sam Shirazi
On Tuesday, Virginia Democrats got some much needed good news, as they held SD32 and HD26 in eastern Loudoun County to maintain...