Congress rewards corporations while punishing the American people
Share
Congress keeps feeding big corporations huge tax cuts they don’t deserve, even as it starves average Americans of the services and investments they need.
Search Results for Democrats
Share
Virginia Politics: The lull before the storm
Share
If the Virginia political scene seems to you to be quiet at the moment, stick around for we may just be experiencing a lull before the storm.
USA Freedom Act: Big Brother with a grin
Share
Sixth District Congressman Bob Goodlatte is mocking us in his latest article, “USA Freedom Act Protects Civil Liberties and National Security.” He has been sequestered in Washington so long that he believes he can blatantly lie to his constituents in the Valley. This brazen disregard for the intellect and the civil liberties of the citizens of Virginia’s Sixth District and the American people is horrifying.
24th House District Democratic Party convention Saturday in Lexington
Share
Ellen Arthur, a retired attorney and Rockbridge County farm owner, was the only candidate to file for the Democratic Party nomination for the 24th District House of Delegates seat currently occupied by Republican Ben Cline by the deadline of May 18.
Bob Goodlatte: USA Freedom Act protects civil liberties and national security
Share
Almost two years ago, we learned that the National Security Agency (NSA) was collecting, in bulk, Americans’ telephone records. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, countless telephone metadata records are flowing into the NSA. Since then, the American people have made it clear that we need to rein in our nation’s intelligence-gathering programs and end this assault on civil liberties. I wholeheartedly agree that this program threatens Americans’ civil liberties and privacy.
Iran lobby trying to make lemonade from lemons
Share
The House of Representatives approved yesterday by a whopping 400-25 margin legislation giving Congress the power to review and potentially reject a nuclear agreement with the Iran regime.
Down with Debt fundraiser raises awareness about the student debt crisis
Share
On Tuesday, May 12, young political leaders will host the first Down with Debt fundraiser to prepare for political action and raise awareness about the crisis of student debt.
Democratic Party of Virginia formally approves 2016 Delegate Selection Plan
Share
The Steering Committee of the Democratic Party of Virginia has formally approved the 2016 Delegate Selection Plan. This plan outlines the process to be used by the Democratic Party of Virginia in selecting delegates for the National Convention, scheduled to take place in Philadelphia on July 25–28, 2016.
Absentee voting underway for Charlottesville Democratic primary
Share
Absentee voting for Charlottesville’s June 9th Democratic primary is now in its second week. Five candidates are on the ballot seeking the Democratic Party’s nominations for three City Council seats.
Statement of Sen. Petersen after Governor McAuliffe veto of anti-surveillance legislation
Share
Included below is a statement from Senator Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax) in response to Governor Terry McAuliffe’s veto of SB 965.
