Lawmakers are clearing the way for use of the psychedelic mushroom compound psilocybin as a potential medical treatment, once a formulation is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Senate Bill 379 directs the state Board of Pharmacy to reschedule psilocybin...
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, demonstrators will gather at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square to participate in a nationwide day of protest against the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. This event, part of the larger "50 Protests, 50 States, 1 Day" movement, seeks to push back against Project 2025, the Heritage...
One evening in Richmond’s East End, a 42-year-old father of two overdosed on fentanyl in his car while his children waited inside their apartment. A neighbor, recognizing the signs, administered Narcan before paramedics arrived. He survived, but the overdose was his third in a year. He had tried to quit opioids before, cycling through short-term...
In 2020, a teacher in Richmond could afford a home on their salary. Today, that same teacher would need to nearly double their income just to keep up with soaring housing prices. The cost of living in Richmond isn’t creeping up—it’s skyrocketing, and for many residents, homeownership is now a distant dream. According to the latest State...
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approaches his Senate confirmation hearing for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services, questions abound regarding his qualifications and controversial positions. Kennedy, a polarizing figure in public health debates, carries a troubling legacy of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and a longstanding history of promoting...
How the Rise of an Oligarchy Threatens America's Future and What We Can Do About It The 2024 election marked a personal breaking point for me. The return of a felon, rapist, and racist (among many other labels) assuming the highest office in the world again – someone who incited a violent attack on our democracy – has forced me to confront...
Richmond’s own Randy Blythe, the voice of Lamb of God and an unfiltered force of nature, has always been known for speaking his mind. And in a fiery takedown, Blythe took aim at one of the most polarizing figures of our time: Elon Musk. The frontman spared no one’s feelings, calling Musk a “pure and unadulterated thoroughbred prick” after Musk's...
Donald J. Trump took the oath of office Monday to become the 47th President of the United States. The setting was indoors—practical, sure, but it also felt symbolic. Outside, the January air cut to the bone, and maybe, just maybe, that’s what this moment needed: a stage, some walls, and a controlled temperature. The man himself declared he’d been...
After a brief shutdown, TikTok has begun restoring its services in the United States following a pledge by former President Trump to facilitate its return. The shutdown, triggered by federal action under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA), resulted in TikTok's removal from the Apple App Store and...
Richmond’s journey into participatory budgeting has reached an impressive milestone. Following up on our earlier coverage, where we explored how residents could influence the allocation of $3 million, the Richmond People’s Budget initiative has completed its first idea collection cycle—and the results are worth celebrating. A Record-Breaking...
