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Charlie Kirk and The Politics of Martyrdom

The murder of Charlie Kirk will have far-reaching consequences. They're already coming into focus. A universe of disinformation and conspiracy theories is one of them. Regardless of the truth, the damage is already done.  The Wall Street Journal carelessly...

Salon de Résistance | A Live Interview Series From RVA Mag

"The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth" - Albert Camus Dispatch NUmber One: Salon de Résistance | presented by RVA Mag, Black Iris, and Le Cachet Dulcet Not long ago, salons were a catalyst for intellectual expression. Spaces where creators,...

Richmond’s Zoning Code Refresh: Developers Know, Do You?

Most Richmonders haven’t heard about it, but the City of Richmond is rewriting the rules that will determine what can be built, and where, for decades to come. It’s called the Zoning Code Refresh, and right now, it’s quietly moving through the public comment stage. If...

Photos | Labor Day Rally Targets Corporate Greed and Inequality

Hundreds gathered in Monroe Park this afternoon for a Labor Day rally organized by 50501 Movement and 50501 Virginia, demanding “Workers Over Billionaires.” The event, which kicked off at 4:30 PM, brought together community members, activists, and labor advocates to...

Workers Over Billionaires: Richmond’s Labor Day Rally

This Labor Day, Richmond isn’t just taking a day off, it’s taking to the streets. On Monday, September 1 at 4:30 PM in Monroe Park, the 50501 Movement and Virginia 50501 will lead a Rally, Protest, and March under the theme: “Workers Over Billionaires.” The gathering...

When Art Meets Activism: Environment at Risk at Glen Allen

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen is hosting Environment at Risk, a group show curated by Appalachian Voices’ Virginia field coordinator Jessica Sims. Installed in the Gumenick Family Gallery, the exhibition gathers paintings, prints, collage, sculpture,...

Virginia Man Joins Show of Antisemitic Conspiracies About Tim Walz

George Franklin Stockes IV or Frankie appeared on The Stew Peters Show on Tuesday. Stockes lives in Culpeper County but works as a reporter for National File and Infowars. Stockes has engaged in both anti-Jewish conspiracies and LGBT grooming conspiracies. The host Stew Peters frequently engages in antisemitism and transphobia. Peters has a...

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Virginia Man Joins Show of Antisemitic Conspiracies About Tim Walz by Goad Gatsby_RVA Magazine 2024

Richmond’s Next Mayor? Get To Know Dr. Danny Avula

Here’s my conversation with Dr. Danny Avula, candidate for Mayor of Richmond VA. This completes the set of all my conversations with Richmond’s prospective Mayors for November 2024. One of these people is going to be leading the city next year. Who it’s going to be is ultimately up to us. I encourage you to compare and contrast them, but...

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Dr Danny Avula for mayor by Chrisitan Detres_RVA Magazine 2024

Unpacking VCU’s Decision to Reject Racial Literacy in Curriculum

A proposed racial literacy requirement as part of VCU’s general education curriculum will not be implemented. In a 10-5 decision, the VCU Board of Visitors voted Friday to strike down the requirement, against the recommendations of the University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UUCC) and the VCU Office of the Provost.  During a public...

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VCU Rejects DEI by Kate Seltzer_RVA MAgazine 2024

Dystopian View of VCU’s Graduation Walkout

The Greater Richmond Convention Center has undoubtedly experienced more prosperous times. The recent walkout by Virginia Commonwealth University graduates highlighted a series of declining events in Richmond, marked by police confrontations during protests and the Governor's contentious measures on education. Before entering the building, a...

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Dystopian View of VCU's Graduation Walkout_Goad Gatsby_RVA Magazine 2024