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Opinion | Water Fiasco’s Silver Lining? by Paul Goldman

by Paul Goldman | COMMUNITY, OPINION, OPINION & EDITORIAL, RICHMOND NEWS, RICHMOND POLITICS

Mayor Danny Avula is at a defining moment. The same for the 2004 Elected Mayor law. Here’s why. Then a win-win-win. The 16-year era of the race-baiting politics of former Mayors Dwight Jones and Levar Stoney needs to come to an end. They and their cronies have used...

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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz | The New Democratic Team for 2024

Today, Vice President Kamala Harris made headlines by selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming presidential election. This decision sparked a wave of support and enthusiasm from political figures and commentators alike, who have...

Senator Aaron Rouse Exclusive | From the NFL to the Lieutenant Governor’s Race

Senator Aaron Rouse from Virginia’s 22nd District is on a mission to become the next Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. With focused intensity and authentic cool, it’s easy to see why he has had such a meteoric rise in Virginia politics, climbing the ranks from Virginia...

President Biden Withdraws from 2024 Race, Endorses Vice President Harris

As of this afternoon President Joe Biden officially announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. His announcement letter is below followed by statements from Virginia Democratic representatives. From a...

Make a Difference: Join the Richmond Civilian Review Board

The City of Richmond has announced the formation of the Richmond Civilian Review Board and is seeking dedicated residents to serve on this vital body. This is a unique opportunity for community members to play a significant role in fostering transparency, trust, and...

Editorial Roundtable on the Richmond & Virginia Elections

As we find ourselves in the middle point of summer, the upcoming months will bring pivotal decisions for our community as we elect our next mayor, city council and school board members followed by the gubernatorial election next year. Over the past few months, we have...

Dispatch From Cuba 2015

I wanted to give a bit of context for this piece. I was introduced to Bill one afternoon at the local watering hole by a mutual friend. Bill, a talented and experienced writer, shared some of his work with me, and I was interested to read more. When I asked if he had...

News or Noise: How Irresponsible Journalism Threatens Our Democracy

Immediately after the first presidential debate, journalists wasted no time amplifying Biden’s poor performance. And so the narrative begins. Or rather, continues. Over the last few years, news outlets have been reporting on the advanced ages of both presidential...

Opinion | On Juneteenth, Biden Needs To Build On His Modest Marijuana Reforms With A Call For Drug War Reparations

“If President Biden wants to truly celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth, he needs to take bolder action instead of well-intended half-measures that don’t come close to solving the problem.” Juneteenth is a day of joy when we celebrate the end of slavery in the United...

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