An anonymous protester tells the story of how they got arrested at Marcus-David Peters Circle, and reveals the essentially random and arbitrary nature of police enforcement throughout Richmond's summer of protest. It never hurts to show up with a case of beer, so I...
Op-Ed: My Weekend In Jail
For Caroline Woods, a protest-related arrest turned into a weekend of misery inside Richmond's jail system -- and created some long-term health issues. This is her story. What they put us through was psychological -- and physical -- trauma for the sole purpose of...
Dominion, Decriminalization, and Demilitarizing the Police: An Exclusive Q&A With Jennifer McClellan
RVA Mag spoke with Virginia State Senator and candidate for governor Jennifer McClellan about her plan for Virginia, from renewable energy and Citizen Review Boards to marijuana legalization and the Green New Deal. Jennifer McClellan, a Virginia State Senator...
Rape Cases in Virginia Often Go Unsolved
This may be the #MeToo era, but here in Virginia, the vast majority of rape cases are still unsolved, and the perpetrators remain unpunished. In the #MeToo era, survivors of sexual assault are feeling more empowered to come forward with their stories. Despite the...
Law enforcement nation-wide show support at Siegel Center vigil for fallen Virginia trooper
RICHMOND — Usually home to sold out VCU basketball games, there was a markedly different tone at the Stuart C. RICHMOND — Usually home to sold out VCU basketball games, there was a markedly different tone at the Stuart C. Siegel Center on Friday night as green, blue,...
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