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...
Placing a swastika to intimidate churches has been a felony in Virginia for years. However, the seldom-used law has only ever been applied once since the rise of fascist movements in the last decade. The difficulty in charging neo-Nazi vandals lies in proving intent to intimidate. Simply placing a hateful symbol is not enough for the law to step...
On Tuesday, February 25, Bucha will be screened at The Byrd Theatre, presented by FREEDOM | Ukrainian Community and the Leonid Foundation, immersing Richmond in a reality most Americans only know from news headlines. But this isn’t just a film screening—it’s an urgent act of remembrance, a call for awareness in a world already shifting focus to...
Hundreds gathered at Capitol Square on Sunday to be a part of a nationwide Presidents’ Day protest organized by the 50501 Movement, continuing the opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies and the increasing political influence of billionaire Elon Musk. Demonstrators held signs condemning Trump’s executive actions and Musk’s role in shaping...
It is not our failures that make us human, but rather our convictions to yet succeed. The accelerating collapse of corporate and governmental accountability has led to widespread civic abandonment. Mass layoffs at social safety net agencies, executive rollbacks on identity rights, the erosion of science-based policymaking, and the privatization...
Following the nationwide protests on February 5th, which saw demonstrations in all 50 states, the Virginia chapter of 50501 has announced another major rally set for Monday, February 17th, at 2 PM in Capitol Square. This Presidents Day Protest aims to push back against what organizers describe as “fascism and...
There she was—Freeda, a 20-foot inflatable IUD, looming over Capitol Square like a latex beacon of reason in a world that seems to have misplaced its grip on common sense. She’d made this stop before—giant birth control devices tend to leave a mark, especially after showing up in the same spot just a year ago—but this time, the stakes felt...
The Trump Administration’s chaos machine keeps churning, and if you’ve been paying attention, it’s easy to wonder if the Democratic response is scattered—or worse, nonexistent. The headlines blare, the tweets fly, and here in Richmond, folks are left asking: What the hell are Virginia Democrats doing to push back? Turns out, more than you...
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 administration, has received detailed information about over 5,000 FBI employees who...
Hundreds of people gathered at Richmond’s Capitol Square on Wednesday as part of the nationwide 50501 Movement, protesting President Trump’s Project 2025 agenda. Organized by Dia Figueroa, the rally focused on opposing proposed cuts to reproductive rights, stricter immigration policies, and federal workforce reductions under the leadership of...
