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Arlington, VA. Your Democratic organizing hub right outside the nation’s capitol. Help us get a Democratic trifecta in VA in 2025!

https://arlingtondemocrats.org/volunteer
Join Arlington School Board members Zuraya Tapia for Arlington County School Board and Kathleen for Arlington School Board for a town hall on the state of Arlington Public Schools!

Sign up is here: https://tinyurl.com/y7vktd4a
February 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
"The rogue behavior of agents of the federal government is deeply concerning and dangerous ... the sort of behavior that we've seen in authoritarian countries and we've seen in dictatorships, but we have not seen in America."

February 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Across the country, politicians are rigging congressional maps and Virginia is redistricting in response.

Join us at our virtual phone bank on Thursday, February 19th from 6 - 8 pm where we will get out the vote and build our grassroots teams all across Virginia!

https://tinyurl.com/avvx2evd
February 18, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Wishing you a happy Lunar New Year! May this new season bring the steady strength, open-hearted courage, and hopeful momentum that the Horse symbolizes. Here’s to a year where we keep moving together toward a more compassionate and inclusive America.
February 17, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Resistance works.
February 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Come join us at Arlington’s Feel the Heritage Festival!

Want to help us work the event? Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ywnyxk3f
February 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
February 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
A grand jury has refused to go along with the shame indictment of Democratic lawmakers who urged U.S. servicemembers to honor their oaths to the constitution.
February 14, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Vote yes on April 21st!
February 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
The Virginia Supreme Court has spoken and Virginia will vote on redistricting on April 21. The new maps are a temporary, emergency response to Republican power grabs that would deprive Virginia of its voice.

Our full statement: https://tinyurl.com/br5kk2kk
February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
February 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Join Arlington School Board members Zuraya Tapia for Arlington County School Board and Kathleen for Arlington School Board for a town hall on the state of Arlington Public Schools!

Sign up is here: https://tinyurl.com/y7vktd4a
February 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Judge William Newman, the first Black American to serve on the Arlington Board, has passed away.

You can read about his legacy and lifetime of service in ARLnow: https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/11/just-in-judge-william-newman-arlingtons-first-black-county-board-member-has-died/
February 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
If you helped with poll greeting for the SD-39 special election yesterday, thank you for braving the cold and protecting our great democracy!
February 12, 2026 at 12:10 AM
February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Representative James Walkinshaw reads testimonials of children detained by ICE.
February 11, 2026 at 8:02 PM
“You’re seeing what I’m seeing right? The president posting about the Obamas like Klansman at 1 am?” – Senator Jon Ossoff
February 11, 2026 at 6:03 PM
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker on her resounding victory and election to Virginia State Senate District 39!

Arlington Democrats’ press release here: https://tinyurl.com/34s48nrv

February 11, 2026 at 1:25 AM
The polls close in one hour! If you live in Senate District 39, you still have two hours to cast your ballot at your normal polling place.
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Still plenty of time to vote in the SD-39 special election! Let's make our voices heard.
February 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Do you live in SD-39 and need a ride to the polls? We have you covered.
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The polls are open for the SD-39 special election! If you live in Aurora Hills, Crystal City, Hume, Virginia Highlands Crystal City, or Met Park, be sure to cast your ballot today!
February 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
February 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM