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Four Candidates for the Democratic “Firehouse Primary” THIS Tuesday for HD5, the Seat Being...
This Tuesday, per the Alexandria Democratic Committee (see below for a screenshot of their Facebook post), there will be a Democratic "firehouse primary" in...
Video: Sen. Mark Warner Says “The only security threat to Greenland right now is...
See below for video and highlights from Sen. Mark Warner's appearance this morning on Face the Nation:
"Well, Margaret, that's the question of the...
Video: Sen. Tim Kaine Argues What We Need Right Now Is More Bipartisanship, Working...
On Meet the Press this morning, Sen. Tim Kaine appeared with far-right-Republican Sen. Rand Paul and had the following to say about bipartisanship. See...
As “Despicable Toady for Trump” JD Vance Rants About Virginia Redistricting and How “In...
Just a few thoughts about our disgrace of a VP, JD Vance, this morning, given that Vance is busy ranting and raving (see screenshot,...
Sunday News: “The Stupidest Trump Move So Far” – Threatening Allies with Tariffs If...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Sunday, January 18.
The fate of the planet’s coastlines...
Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces Board Appointments to UVA, VMI, GMU Boards of Visitors
Excellent - this is what we want to see!
Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces Board Appointments
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments.
BOARD...
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones Announces Day One Actions to Keep Virginians Safe, Lower...
From Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones' office:
Attorney General Jones Announces Day One Actions to Keep Virginians Safe, Lower Costs, and Protect Fundamental Rights
Will join...
Video: Governor Abigail Spanberger Signs Ten “Day One Executive Orders,” Including on Affordability, Academic...
See below for video and highlights from Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (sure sounds nice to say that after four long years of Glenn Youngkin's...
Video, Highlights: Inauguration of Abigail Spanberger as Governor, Ghazala Hashmi as Lt. Governor, Jay...
See below for video and highlights from the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger as the 75th governor (and the first woman governor!) of Virginia ,...
Saturday News: “DOJ Dirty” as “Walz and Frey Targeted”; “Judge limits ICE’s crowd control...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Saturday, January 17 - inauguration day here in Virginia;...
VA Speaker Don Scott: “I applaud the court’s decision to block this reckless and...
Good news on Virginia's massive offshore wind project:
"Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind will resume construction after a federal judge on Friday temporarily lifted the...
Video: Virginia Senate Democrats Advance Constitutional Amendments to the Ballot, Allowing Virginians to Decide...
Great stuff - the Virginia State Senate just passed four constitutional amendments (see below for a press release and video of the debate and...
Video: On ACA Subsidies, Fmr. Rep. Tom Perriello (D-VA05) Says Rep. John McGuire (R-VA05)...
See below for a press release from Protect Our Care on their "Jan. 15 press conference at Charlottesville’s Central Library," at which "former Congressman...
Photos: A Defining Moment in Virginia History as Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi Takes Her Oath...
It will be very exciting and inspiring to see Ghazala Hashmi sworn in as Lt. Governor (also, the first Muslim woman elected to a...
Friday News: “Machado gave Trump her Nobel prize,” Gets “swag bag”; “Trump, Vance, and...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Friday, January 16.
The Climate Question That Economists Cannot...
Video: Sen. Tim Kaine Says There’s “Skittishness” Over a Virginia 10D-1R US House Map;...
UPDATED 1/16 at 6 pm: Earlier today, Sen. Tim Kaine emphasized (see video, below) that he strongly supports the Virginia Democrats' redistricting effort to...
VA Del. Dan Helmer Announces Settlement in Defamation Case He’d Brought; Says He’s “pleased”...
You may recall that, back in late October 2025, Virginia Delegate Dan Helmer (who led Virginia House Democrats' extraordinarily successful 2025 campaign) entered into...
Video: Sen. Tim Kaine Argues That Trump’s “Foreign Adventurism” Is Primarily the Result of...
Sen. Tim Kaine was on CNN last night to talk about Trump's threats to Greenland, Iran, etc. Here are some highlights (bolding added by...
VIDEO: Virginians for Fair Elections — the “Yes” Campaign — Launches to Level the...
See below for a press release and video from the new group Virginians for Fair Elections, "the campaign urging Virginians to vote YES on the...
Thursday News: In Greenland, etc. “Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe”; “Trump would want...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Thursday, January 15.
https://youtu.be/XUbjcXxPSx0
Study Finds Ocean Impacts Nearly Double...
Ahead of Youngkin’s Final State of the Commonwealth Address, DNC Chair Says Trump “Bootlicking”...
UPDATE Thursday am: Here are the responses from Sen. Louise Lucas ("listen up Glenn, the only thing you're leaving behind is a mess, and...
Video, Statement: VA House Democrats Complete Historic Second Passage of Constitutional Amendments Protecting Rights...
Good news from the VA House of Delegates and State Senate, as crucial constitutional amendments move ahead. See below for video and statements from...
2026 Virginia General Assembly Session Kicks Off; House Dems Release “Affordable, Secure, Resilient Virginia”...
Today is the first day of the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session. See below for updates, including the Virginia House Democrats releasing their "Affordable,...
Former Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA02) Raises More than $1.1 Million in Q4, Continues Campaign...
See below for a press release about VERY impressive fundraising by former Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA02), who is the clear frontrunner to take on...
Wednesday News: “New Climate Reports Show ‘Unprecedented Run of Global Heat’”; “Trump Supports the...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, January 14.
Human activity helped make 2025 third-hottest...
Gretchen Bulova Wins HD11 69%-31%, Margaret Angela Franklin Wins HD23 77%-23%; Elizabeth Bennett-Parker Wins...
UPDATE 7:21 pm - Per the VA Dept. of Elections, Gretchen Bulova leads Adam Wise (R) 68.6%-30.9% in HD11; Margaret Angela Franklin leads Verndell...
Sen. Mark Warner Says He “enters critical election year with a record-breaking $13.36 million...
See below for a press release from Sen. Mark Warner's campaign about his "record-breaking $13.36 million cash-on-hand" and $2.9 million raised in 4Q25; also,...
Video: Affordable Virginia Rolls Out $2 Million Campaign Calling on Rep. Kiggans to Support...
From Affordable Virginia, regarding the godawful Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA02), who absolutely MUST be defeated in November.
NEW AD: Affordable Virginia Rolls Out $2 Million...
Tuesday News: “Iran’s Regime Is Unsustainable”?; “Trump’s Scheming to Sack Powell Paves the Road...
by Lowell
Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Tuesday, January 13. And don't forget, today is the...
Video: On the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, VA Gov.-Elect Abigail Spanberger Says She’ll...
Last night, Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger - who will be sworn in this Saturday as Virginia's first female governor, replacing the horrendous MAGA Glenn...



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