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Abigail Spanberger: ‘It’s time to get culture wars out of our schools and let teachers teach’
The Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia wants to stop making educators the enemy—and help them prepare students for success.
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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.
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Several hospitals in rural Virginia are at risk of closing if Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ passes
Studies reveal that at least half a dozen rural hospitals and health centers in Virginia will be forced to close their doors if the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is passed. In a letter, Youngkin supported the bill as a way to give Trump the “resources he needs.”
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Virginia passes two landmark bills to protect pregnant people behind bars
With bipartisan backing and pressure from formerly incarcerated women, Virginia lawmakers have banned shackling during labor in jails—and made it easier for pregnant people to await trial at home.
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Yes, Virginia actually has volcanoes. Here’s what to know
Here’s the surprising history of Virginia’s volcanic past, including Mole Hill and Trimble Knob.
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UVA scientists make major breakthrough in biodiversity research
UVA scientists discover mathematical law explaining why some species dominate and others stay rare, solving a century-old mystery in biodiversity research.
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Virginia’s summer berry trail: U-Pick farms worth the drive
Discover Virginia’s best u-pick berry farms with our summer guide—find out where to go, what’s in season, and how to make the most of your fruity day trip.
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Juneteenth: A celebration of African American freedom
Today marks Juneteenth, an annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States in 1865.
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Ghazala Hashmi wins Virginia Democratic lieutenant governor race
The Virginia state senator will face Republican nominee John Reid in the general election this fall.
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UVA researcher breaks down the myths behind math anxiety
Only a small percentage of people are inherently bad at math, says Professor Tanya Evans. But many struggle with anxiety due to a lack of math literacy.
