
Beyer: Insurrection failed because of actions of heroes in uniform
One year ago today insurrectionists launched a violent assault on the home of American democracy.

One year ago today insurrectionists launched a violent assault on the home of American democracy.

Jan. 6 marked the continuation of a trend of falsehoods — and tragically, the lies that spawned this act of insurrection are still present in American politics.

Local activists will host a virtual gathering on Thursday to reflect on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol one year ago, respectfully acknowledge those who died, and advocate for preserving democracy in the United States by protecting voting rights.

Between the riots, lockdowns, political theater, and COVID-19 mandates, 2021 was one for the history books.

So many odd things with the news that Waynesboro is considering getting rid of the monument honoring a city native who lost his life in a battle fought here in the final days of the Civil War.

Republicans have won a statewide election in Virginia for the first time in 12 years, with Glenn Youngkin leading a GOP sweep, a year after Joe Biden had won the Commonwealth by double-digits.

Two new polls this week have Terry McAuliffe with a narrow one-point lead on Republican Glenn Youngkin, with early voting trends continuing to suggest an enthusiasm gap favoring the GOP.

Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) hosted USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small in Goochland County to meet with local officials and discuss a major investment in USDA’s Rural Development Broadband ReConnect Program.

The 20th House District, as currently drawn, with two cities making up more than half the district, seems, on paper, to give Democrats their best fighting chance to steal a win in a House race in the Central Shenandoah Valley.

Republicans don’t list COVID among their top three concerns. Healthcare isn’t even among their top three concerns.
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