Editor's note: Updated with new information. Richmond’s ongoing No Kings movement will return to the streets later this month, with two rallies planned across the region on Saturday, March 28. A gathering is scheduled for 1–3 pm at Monroe Park rganized...
In 2020, the Equal Rights Amendment was ratified by Virginia, making it the 38th and final state needed to add gender equality to the U.S. Constitution. However, as the Amendment has yet to be published and with the current Republican attorney general of Virginia in opposition of certification, a group of talented artists from across the country,...
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia lawmakers and advocates are fighting to enshrine women's reproductive rights in the state constitution amid a slew of anti-abortion bills, some which passed the House ahead of the session midpoint. Virginia Reproductive Equity Alliance, VREA, celebrated “Repro Advocacy Day” last month by lobbying state legislators. VREA...
RICHMOND, Va. -- Anti-transgender legislation is on the rise nationwide and in Virginia. Even if proposed legislation fails, the vitriol that makes headlines impacts LGBTQ communities, advocates say. Legislation considered anti trans usually falls under efforts that introduce discrimination or fail to create inclusive and affirming protections...
This past weekend volunteers, artists, and activists from Richmond gathered for a community mural event led by Woman Life Freedeom RVA to honor the lives lost and struggle for freedom happening in Iran. Photo by Matin Kordnavahsi The people in Iran, from the smallest religious rural town like Qom, to the big modernized cities like Tehran, have...
RVA Magazine and GayRVA are proud to endorse Virginia Senator Jennifer McClellan for Virginia's 4th congressional district to continue the progressive legacy of the late Rep. Donald McEachin and represent us in the United States House of Representatives. Our team gives this endorsement on the strength of her record protecting abortion access and...
Back in April, I had the great privilege of visiting the Louvre for the first time. The many works in that historic museum exceeded all my expectations and kept me enthralled for the all too short three hours I spent inside. As closing time approached, museum staff got on the intercom and requested that visitors start making their way out. At...
ed. note: In light of fact checking this morning we have to retract the information presented on our platforms yesterday and clarify that Iran has NOT sentenced 15,000 protestors to the death penalty but the possibly remains they could in the future. We apologize for any harm this has caused. Our information was based off of news from what we...
We don't hide the fact that our blood runs blue over here at the magazine. So waking up this morning and scanning the headlines today has been a mixed bag but overall not the bloodbath every other media was telling us it would be. Here is a quick rundown on where we are right this moment with a number of races still in the air! Keep your fingers...
Abortion access is anticipated to push voters to the polls in the wake of a Supreme Court decision earlier this year. Democrats have rallied voters around the issue for months, hoping to drive turnout in an election that will determine the balance of power in Congress. But, the issue has also galvanized Republican voters, according to Jatia...
