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Richmond Joins Nationwide “No Kings II” Protest This Saturday

“On October 18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people,” reads the main page on the No Kings website. This Saturday, October 18, Richmond will again find itself on the frontlines of a national...

Vote Spanberger.

Virginia sits at the crossroads of the American project. One path leads towards preserving our democratic progress; the other, towards grievance, division, and spectacle. We believe the governor’s election on November 4, at its core, is a referendum on that choice....

Jo Ellis Did Her Job. The Army Didn’t. 🏳️‍🌈

This story was originally published in Virginia Pride Guide 2025. Virginia Pride Festival 2025 is presented with the support of Out RVA, Allianz, Hit Play, Virginia Lottery, CarMax, Bank of America, CoStar Group,...

Op-Ed | Why I Support Richmond Code Refresh and Upzoning

Editor’s note: This is an op-ed. The views belong to the author and not necessarily RVA Magazine. We publish opinion pieces to spark conversation, share perspectives, and give space to voices in our community. by Jacob Sherrod Richmond’s zoning code, the policies...

A Statement from Paul Goldman

During a broadcast on The Box 99.5 about the casino issue, host Preston Brown directed offensive comments towards Paul Goldman, director of the No Means No Casino PAC. Recordings from the November 1st program reveal Brown’s extensive verbal attacks, labeling Goldman a “Judas” and making derogatory remarks about his Jewish...

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Statement from Paul Goldman 2023

Listen to Urban One Founder Discuss The Casino Referendum

Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes is an incredibly accomplished woman who has lived the American Dream. At one time, she ranked as the United States’ second wealthiest African American woman, following Oprah Winfrey. Hughes is the founder of Radio One (now known as Urban One), and with its public launch in 1999, she made history as the...

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Richmond casino conversation with Cathy Hughes 2023

Early Vote Tally Continues To Climb For Big Virginia Election 

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia voters have about two weeks left to cast an early vote, in person. Over 287,000 people have already voted early in the Nov. 7 election, through both in-person and mail ballots.  More voters have cast an in-person ballot than submitted a mail ballot, as of Oct. 18. However, just over 228,000 mail...

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Turn Down the Casino, Turn Up for The Free Food!

Axios dropped some news this morning about the city’s high-stakes casino referendum. Wondering what’s lighting a fire under voters this election season? Well, the pro-casino team is pulling out all the stops to boost turnout, offering free lunches at polling stations. Though they’re offering Ubers to their supporters,...

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“Blessed“ Is the Second RVA Casino Referendum

Early voting has begin in Virginia and the Richmond casino advocates have gone all-in with the mayor and City Council to make sure the referendum got back on the ballot and now are betting the house with an absurd amount of money to make sure the referendum passes this time. Jimmy Cloutier at Virginia Investigative Journalism has an...

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“Blessed“ Is the Second RVA Casino Referendum by Jon Baliles

NO MEANS NO CASINO Street Interviews

Local Francesca Lyn ventured into the community to interview residents about the impending Richmond, VA casino referendum, gathering their perspectives on why they believe it may not be in Richmond’s best interest. Remember to VOTE NO CASINO on November 7th, 2023 and you can sign up for EARLY VOTING here: https://bit.ly/3r9HiwG For more...

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