About nine months ago, I was applying for a scholarship to Capitol Debate’s American University residential program. I didn't know what to expect, but was interested in the central goal--to encourage public speaking and debate. In a fortunate coincidence, though, I...
Opinion: Dawn Adams, a Candidate for the Community
Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Dawn Adams over the phone. Adams is the Democratic candidate for the 2017 Virginia House of Delegates election in the 68th district, which includes parts of Chesterfield, Henrico, and Richmond. Adams has spent over 20 years...
Meet the 12-Year-Old Who’s Fighting Against Unlawful Police Surveillance in Richmond
Henry Haggard began volunteering with the ACLU after an online fight. Bored on a long summer day, the middle schooler was browsing YouTube, looking for videos to challenge his political views. Instead, he found a group of online bullies who responded to his detailed...
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