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Virginia Democrats Wanted to Hear About Protests at Universities. Republicans Did Not Want to Listen.

by Goad Gatsby | COMMUNITY, NEWS, POLITICS, RICHMOND POLITICS, VIRGINIA POLITICS

Back in April and May, college campuses across the U.S. and Virginia saw both protests and strong police responses. Inspired by Columbia University, students across the country called upon school officials to have their schools divest from Israel. Spring of this year...

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Virginia Colleges React To Coronavirus Pandemic

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It’s On: Richmond’s Next Mayor Must Deal With A Changing City

While the presidential election remains at the forefront of news coverage, Rich Meagher reminds us that for Richmonders, the most important election of 2020 might be that of the city's next mayor. Everything is politics these days. Thanks to the Democratic Party’s...

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General Assembly Takes Tentative Steps Toward Protections For Student Journalists

Del. Chris Hurst's bill ensuring the freedom of speech to student journalists has passed both houses of the General Assembly, but still faces complications in route to becoming law. Meanwhile, advocates say the bill doesn't do enough for student journalists who need...

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