Kate Seltzer

Kate Seltzer is a freelance reporter in Richmond. You can hear her podcasts "In Absentia," about political dysfunction in Bridgeport, Connecticut and "Takeover," about the growing conservative power of the Supreme Court wherever you get your podcasts. Kate is, regrettably, a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan. Send her tips or your favorite recipes at kseltzer18@gmail.com

stories by Kate Seltzer

A Long-Awaited Return

A Long-Awaited Return

After over a year of limited operations, Richmond's LGBTQ bars -- and its LGBTQ community -- finally got a taste of post-pandemic life, just in time for Pride month. On the first Thursday night after Governor Northam lifted mask and capacity restrictions statewide,...

Music As A Weapon

Music As A Weapon

With the debut EP from his new mostly solo project, White Beast, musician and filmmaker Jeffrey Rettberg is hoping to inspire introspection in the minds of those "who have drifted into radical right wing ideology." Jeffery Rettberg produced a lot of music at the...

The End Of Virginia’s Death Penalty

The End Of Virginia’s Death Penalty

Thanks to Governor Ralph Northam and the General Assembly, Virginia's long tradition of imposing the death penalty is headed for a permanent end in the near future. We look back at the history to see why this is a positive development for the commonwealth. With...