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Opinion | The Divide We Face: Democracy in Decay

It is not our failures that make us human, but rather our convictions to yet succeed. The accelerating collapse of corporate and governmental accountability has led to widespread civic abandonment. Mass layoffs at social safety net agencies, executive rollbacks on...

50501 Movement Plans Presidents Day Protest at Capitol Square

Following the nationwide protests on February 5th, which saw demonstrations in all 50 states, the Virginia chapter of 50501 has announced another major rally set for Monday, February 17th, at 2 PM in Capitol Square. This Presidents Day Protest aims to...

‘We Live in Fear’ Spouse of FBI Agent Speaks Out

In the wake of escalating political tensions, a new controversy has emerged over the safety and security of FBI agents involved in the January 6th Capitol insurrection investigations. According to multiple news reports, the Justice Department, under the current...

Photos | Trump Protests in Richmond and DC

Hundreds of people gathered at Richmond’s Capitol Square on Wednesday as part of the nationwide 50501 Movement, protesting President Trump’s Project 2025 agenda. Organized by Dia Figueroa, the rally focused on opposing proposed cuts to reproductive rights, stricter...

Opinion | The Divide We Face: Democracy in Decay

It is not our failures that make us human, but rather our convictions to yet succeed. The accelerating collapse of corporate and governmental accountability has led to widespread civic abandonment. Mass layoffs at social safety net agencies, executive rollbacks on identity rights, the erosion of science-based policymaking, and the...

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Opinion_The Divide We Face_Democracy in Decay by Mike Avey_RVA Magazine 2025

50501 Movement Plans Presidents Day Protest at Capitol Square

Following the nationwide protests on February 5th, which saw demonstrations in all 50 states, the Virginia chapter of 50501 has announced another major rally set for Monday, February 17th, at 2 PM in Capitol Square. This Presidents Day Protest aims to push back against what organizers describe as “fascism and...

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50501-Movement-Richmond-Protest_photo-by-Ben-Lahoussine_RVA-Magazine-2025

‘We Live in Fear’ Spouse of FBI Agent Speaks Out

In the wake of escalating political tensions, a new controversy has emerged over the safety and security of FBI agents involved in the January 6th Capitol insurrection investigations. According to multiple news reports, the Justice Department, under the current administration, has received detailed information about over 5,000 FBI employees...

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FBI-Wife-Letter_photo-by-Erick-Zajac-RVA-Magazine-2025

Photos | Trump Protests in Richmond and DC

Hundreds of people gathered at Richmond’s Capitol Square on Wednesday as part of the nationwide 50501 Movement, protesting President Trump’s Project 2025 agenda. Organized by Dia Figueroa, the rally focused on opposing proposed cuts to reproductive rights, stricter immigration policies, and federal workforce reductions under the leadership of...

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50501-Movement-Richmond-Protest_photo-by-Ben-Lahoussine_RVA-Magazine-2025