It is 2026 and we have another election in Virginia and that means it will be time to VOTE ! Local races are extremely important because the elected officials help to shape our community. In Staunton, all local candidates are listed on the ballot as independent (I) rather than a (D) or (R). So it is important to do your homework when considering your vote. Candidates for Staunton School Board (alphabetical order). Three seats are open with five candidates running. Fontell

Augusta County Democratic Committee Gathering for Our Valley's Future; A Family and Community Fun Event Gathering for Our Valley's Future A Family & Community Fun Event Sunday, September 20, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Grand Caverns Join us at Grand Caverns for a great day! Bring a lawn chair if you like. Meet your Democratic neighbors, make new friends, get to know the candidates, and enjoy an afternoon filled with great food, music, and family-friendly activities. If yo

Ben Cline gesturing towards the Democrats during his Buena Vista 2026 Labor Day gaslighting speech. Ben Cline gestured toward his right, and addressed members of the audience as “you people,” implying that many came from outside the Sixth District. He suggested falsely that the Labor Day gathering was only for voters from Buena Vista, when in fact it has always been of statewide significance. Baloney, Ben. Nobody would come far to hear your nonsense. Like it or not, you’re su

Let’s fire Lyin’ Ben Cline and hire Beth Macy!

It is sad that the US Secretary of Education is a billionaire Rasslin’ promoter who was assigned by Trump to dismantle the federal Department of Education.

Dairy cows waiting to be milked Congressman Ben Cline says the Republican “no tolerance” immigration policies are a great benefit to the country. The reality for agriculture is quite different. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reported on the plight of a Page County dairy farm A Page County dairy loses half of its employees in an immigration operation and part 2 of this report. The Yancey family tried for 28 years to find local labor, but all were unreliable. Dairy cows don't take vacat

Recently, Congressman Ben Cline posted on Facebook in support of the SAVE act. He claimed, without evidence, that a Virginia resident could vote without providing identification or proof of residence. He failed to mention important safeguards in Virginia’s election procedures. Two former election officers commented on his misleading statements. The ultraconservative Heritage Foundation’s study of election fraud reported 36 cases in Virginia between 1982-2025 – less than one p

Benefit concert for the American Civil Liberties Union and the legal expenses of immigrants facing detention and deportation. The concert will feature patriotic protest songs performed by an impressive line-up of musicians. Details: When - May 26, 2026 at 7 PM Where - Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2001 N. Coalter St, Staunton, Va Google Map Suggested donation at the door - $20 Musicians: Nathan Moore, local troubadour, is a storytelling songwriter and rock band frontman. ..

Earth Day Staunton 2026 is here and we want to highlight some of the many pieces of environmental legislation passed by the Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly this year.

What Is a District ? A district is a geographical area regarded as a distinct unit because of a particular characteristic. Huh? Staunton is considered a municipal district and acts separately from Augusta County. Staunton has its own government, tax base, voting boundaries, and, perhaps, some cultural uniqueness. However, Staunton is also part of larger districts such as House of Delegates District 36, State Senate District 3, the Virginia 6th Congressional District, the

That's right, District 36 Republican Delegate Ellen Campbell voted against preventing deaths of children from unsecured firearms. We...

That's right, District 36 Republican Delegate Ellen Campbell voted against a bill (HB 2618) to ensure indoor air quality in each public-school building.

That's right, District 36 Republican Delegate Ellen Campbell voted against increasing the minimum wage. Democrats passed the bill knowing that Virginians are suffering from rising inflation and costs due to the Trump/Cline/Sears tariff taxes.

That's right, District 36 Republican Delegate Ellen Campbell voted against a bill passed by the Democrats that helps to protect you...

Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine held a telephone town hall on February 10 2025. Some of the SDC members joined the call and...

On Saturday, January 25, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (D) voted for one of Donald J. Trump’s cabinet nominees – Kristi Noem - to be head of...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. January 20, 2025 is inauguration day. Celebrating a new president is not on my schedule for that day. January...

When women vote this November, we need to remember those who dedicated their lives to ensure women have the right to vote.

A word (or two) to J. D. Vance: Now that you’ve allowed the world into your personal stuff, like your love of Mountain Dew and cuddle-up...

Narcissus was a Greek mythological character thought to be the most beautiful person ever known. When he discovered his reflection in a...