Before the June 12 primary, I would have called the 7th congressional district race between Democratic challenger Abigail Spanberger and Rep. Dave Brat a pure toss-up. But after Spanberger’s landslide win, and Corey Stewart's poor performance in the GOP primary in the...
Democrats in Henrico Ask, “Where’s Brat?” On Helsinki, Russian Interference
After his controversial Helsinki summit, President Trump was panned by Democrats and Republicans alike for seeming to side with Russia over American intelligence agencies. In Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, some constituents wondered why their congressman, Rep....
Finding the Metapolitics With Hoax Hunters
Dormant, the latest extended play release by Richmond band Hoax Hunters, addresses blurred lines between art and politics. The band’s previous release, 2017’s “SAD!” was a reaction to the virulent political discourse of the 2016 presidential election, but their latest...
Organizers Move To Protect Immigrants in the River City
On Thursday, June 20, after facing extreme political pressure from both parties, President Trump signed an executive order to end his administration’s practice of separating children from their families as they cross the border. However, the administration has no...
Protestors Gathered Today to Roast Congressman Dave Brat on Supporting “Zero Tolerance Immigration” Policies
Activists in the Richmond area came together near Congressman Dave Brat’s office today to protest his support for President Trump’s “zero tolerance” immigration policies. Standing across the street from the business park that houses Brat’s office, protestors created a...
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