In the wake of escalating political tensions, a new controversy has emerged over the safety and security of FBI agents involved in the January 6th Capitol insurrection investigations. According to multiple news reports, the Justice Department, under the current...
We've put some footwork in and it looks like the newest issue of the controversial French magazine will not be making its way to Richmond. We've put some footwork in and it looks like the newest issue of the controversial French magazine will not be making its way to Richmond. The new issue features a man in a beard, believed to be Muhammad,...
Two local activist groups armed with signs shut down the first City Council meeting of 2015 Monday night, singing and chanting inside of the chambers. The demonstration, organized by Justice RVA and Black Action Now, forced Council members to leave their seats, putting the meeting at the mercy of the protesters. Two local activist groups armed...
For those of you who caught it, the Times-Dispatch had a surprisingly subtle, but powerful image on their front page today. For those of you who caught it, the Times-Dispatch had a surprisingly subtle, but powerful image on their front page today. As part of their "Why, Richmond, Why?!" column, writer Phil Riggan tackled the complex problems our...
A bill that would prohibit law enforcement from searching and seizing electronic devices without a warrant will be introduced to the House of Delegates in 2015 by Delegate Peter Farrell (R-Henrico). A bill that would prohibit law enforcement from searching and seizing electronic devices without a warrant will be introduced to the House of...
Following a national search, Virginia Commonwealth University named Dr. Gail Hackett as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Her position is effective March 1, 2015. Following a national search, Virginia Commonwealth University named Dr. Gail Hackett as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Her position is effective March...
As locally-focused RVA podcasts go, Cut The Cord Radio is certainly unique. Founder and host Tyler Matthews, soundman James Seretis, and their rotating cast of guests always bring a humorous and entertaining viewpoint to the internet's airwaves on Thursday nights at 7 PM when their "radio" show streams live across the internet from its online...
ProgressVA, the Virginia Latina Advocacy Network and other women’s rights and health advocacy groups launched the Wom ProgressVA, the Virginia Latina Advocacy Network and other women’s rights and health advocacy groups launched the Women’s Equality Coalition on Thursday, announcing their legislative agenda for the 2015 General Assembly session....
As minimum wage bills aim to push lower-income earners around the country above the poverty line, Virginia could join the fold. As minimum wage bills aim to push lower-income earners around the country above the poverty line, Virginia could join the fold. Delegate Marcus Simon (D-Fairfax) has proposed HB 1512, which would raise Virginia's minimum...
Central Virginia residents packed a legislative committee hearing Wednesday to call for more funding for child mental health services, more help for individuals with intellectual disabilities and tighter regulations of private homes providing day care. Central Virginia residents packed a legislative committee hearing Wednesday to call for more...
