Governor Abigail Spanberger has vetoed Virginia’s long-debated marijuana retail legislation, halting plans to create a regulated adult-use cannabis market and exposing divisions between legalization advocates, hemp businesses, and state leadership over the future of...
Virginia is ground zero. As one of only two states with elections in 2025, Virginia’s governor’s race is not just a contest of policies. It’s a proving ground for post-Trump America, a stress test for democracy, and potentially the last gasp of normalcy before things get even weirder. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger knows what’s at stake....
On a slightly chilly morning earlier this month, the largest anti-abortion rally in Virginia was in preparation, the Virginia March for Life. Busses were unloading passengers from across the state. The Catholic fraternal organization Knights of Columbus were outside of The Family Foundation's headquarters with a large sign that read "Equality...
Michael Rao, VCU's President, issued a statement today on visas being revoked for two students and one alumni. In the letter, he claims VCU "stands with our international community," but offers no practical guidance as to what this means for international students currently living in Richmond. However, two days ago, VCU's Global Education Office...
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...
