Locals Kevin and Laura Wilson have spent nearly two years working toward one goal, opening Camp Yellow Cardinal. Everything was finally lining up: the land cleared, the permits approved, the financing in place. Now it all depends on a boat, and...
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Libertarian Candidate Cliff Hyra Holds Press Conference, Calls for Civility in Election
Libertarian candidate for Governor Cliff Hyra held an impromptu press conference this morning to discuss his opponents' negativity and to ask voters to look to him as the true voice of the people. Criticizing his opponents for their aggressive attack ads, Hyra wants to bring meaning back to this election in the remaining five days of Virginia's...
Northam Declares Opposition to Sanctuary Cities, Delivers Blow to Virginia’s Latinx Community
Politics can be a pretty amoral game. Despite the constant rhetorical appeals to high-minded ideals, the order of the day where actual campaign tactics are concerned seems to be "if it hurts your opponent, do it." Concerns about veracity and integrity come in second to scoring points, regardless of who gets hurt in the process. And the sad part...
Republican Backlash Over Latino Victory Fund’s Anti-Gillespie Ad was Fierce. But Was It Justified?
The political backlash from Virginia Republicans to an ad released by the Latino Victory Fund (LVF's) was swift, and it was fierce, so much so that the advertisement was pulled only a day after it was released. The minute-long ad shows a menacing white man driving a pickup truck with a "Don't tread on me" license plate and a Confederate flag...
Virginia State Crime Commission Discusses Marijuana Decriminalization, Takes Public Comment
The laws against marijuana in the Commonwealth are some of the toughest in the nation. Currently holding under half an ounce is a misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $500 and a sentence of 30 days. The debate on reform has been a long, heated one and it got some attention yesterday in Richmond, At a hearing Monday afternoon at The Pochantas...
Former Attorney General Eric Holder & Senator Kamala Harris Stump for Democrats in Richmond
Just over a week remains before the November 7th gubernatorial election and nervous state Democrats have brought in big national names to stump for candidates Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam, Justin Fairfax, and incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring. Voter turnout, especially among young voters and people of color, seem to be the chief...
President Trump Tweets in Support of Ed Gillespie, Again
Earlier this morning President Trump tweeted in support of the Republican candidate for Governor, Ed Gillespie. In the first tweet Trump claims that Gillespie will "save our great statues/heritage." This was preceded by a declaration that Gillespie will fix the economy and is "strong on crime," a nod to Gillespie's campaign message that his...
Sheriff Candidate Carol Adams on Her Walk With God
Local police sergeant Carol Adams is hoping that voters will write her name in on the ballot in the November 7 election for Richmond City Sheriff, a race she entered two weeks ago. The deadline to get on the ballot was June 13, nearly 4 months before the epiphany that led to Adams's candidacy. Adams, a devout Christian, talks about her candidacy...
Governor’s Race Finally Goes Full Negative
The Virginia gubernatorial race has finally succumbed to the full scope of negativity everyone probably expected. It was only a matter of time. Say goodbye to the genteel sport of Commonwealth politics, and say hello to the new political age everyone is currently suffering through. Not that Commonwealth politics have always been polite. The last...
RVA Mag Exclusive: Q&A with Attorney General, Mark Herring
Most voters don’t realize just how important the post of Attorney General really is to the Commonwealth. In addition to providing the legal basis for the governor’s policy agenda, the office of Attorney General defends and upholds the constitutionality of state law and acts as the de-facto law firm of the Commonwealth. This is a daunting task in...
