I sat down with Salaam Bhatti to talk about redistricting, campaign finance, and a government operating outside the interests of its donor class. What stood out to me most was his sincerity and the kindness in his politics. He presented a connection between empathy...
Last weekend in Church Hill, Richmond did something that only Richmond can do — it let history walk and talk right in front of us. Inside St. John’s Church, the scene was familiar. A reenactor delivered Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech to an attentive audience, a ritual that’s been part of the city’s cultural calendar for...
Placing a swastika to intimidate churches has been a felony in Virginia for years. However, the seldom-used law has only ever been applied once since the rise of fascist movements in the last decade. The difficulty in charging neo-Nazi vandals lies in proving intent to intimidate. Simply placing a hateful symbol is not enough for the law to step...
In January, Dr. Danny Avula will make history as the first immigrant to serve as mayor of Virginia's capital. Avula clinched the Richmond mayoral race by winning six of the city's nine districts, showcasing strong, widespread support. His decisive lead across key areas placed him far ahead of former city councilor Michelle Mosby, who maintained a...
Alright, Richmond, it’s that special day again—Election Day! Time to choose our latest lineup of “public servants.” Anxious? Of course you are! If you're not clutching your I Voted Sticker like a lifeline, you're probably three drinks ahead of the rest of us. So instead of nervously refreshing your news feed at home, why not join the downtown...
Missed Virginia’s voter registration deadline? No worries—you can still register and vote on Election Day thanks to Virginia’s new same-day registration law. Starting with the 2022 General Election, the General Assembly passed a law allowing voters to register all the way up to—and on—Election Day. More information HERE. If you haven't already...
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 saw mass arrests in 4 major colleges in Virginia in the span of a week. 12...
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 movie...
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 Beach City Councilman to State Senator in just five short years. Add to that a...
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 just-released statement by Vice President Kamala Harris I am honored to have the...
