Keya Vakil is the deputy political editor at COURIER. He previously worked as a researcher in the film industry and dabbled in the political world.
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Dogwood Daily: Biden leads among Virginia Dems
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But First… Thousands of people attended the dedication of Arthur Ashe Boulevard in Richmond on…
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Dogwood Dogs of the Week: Lizzie and Slinky
Welcome to the first edition of our Dogwood Dog(s) of the Week, an ongoing series where we will highlight one or more amazing, adoptable dogs from across the state and do our very best to convince you to give them a forever home. So without further ado, please meet the incredible bonded pair of super…
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How the "mother of states" treats women
Women make up 51% of the population in Virginia, but only 26.4% of the General Assembly. With that disparity in mind, we decided to take a look at how the laws passed (or not passed) by a predominantly-male, Republican-led General Assembly have affected women in Virginia.
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Things to do in Virginia: 6/22 – 6/29
Looking for something to do this week or a way to get involved in your community? We’ve got you covered. From Pride events to cultural festivals and debate watch parties, our weekly events calendar has no shortage of fun to-dos. Hampton Roads PrideFest 2019 – June 22 at 12 PM – Town Point Park, 113…
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President Trump accused of sexual assault by writer E. Jean Carroll
Writer and advice columnist E. Jean Carroll became the latest woman to accuse President Donald Trump of assault, telling New York magazine that Trump allegedly assaulted her in a dressing room of the Bergdorf Goodman department store in Manhattan in late 1995 or early 1996. Carroll’s account of the assault includes Trump asking her to…
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Dogwood Daily: Democrats trying to keep USDA jobs in Virginia
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But First… The annual NBA Draft took place in Brooklyn last night and saw…
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How Virginia laws affect women: Veterans
14.3% of veterans in Virginia are women, the highest percentage in the nation, according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Census Bureau Data.
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Trump administration could make it harder for Virginians to qualify for Medicaid, SNAP
Tens of thousands of Virginians could lose access to their healthcare and food assistance programs if the Trump administration goes through with a plan to change how the federal poverty line (FPL) is calculated. The FPL is a formula the federal government uses to determine who qualifies for many different programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and…
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What Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant's opposition to Medicaid expansion means
Virginia’s historic Medicaid expansion caused headaches for the handful of Republicans who voted for it during this year’s primaries. But what does it mean for Republicans who didn’t support expansion? State Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant (R-Henrico) is one of those Republicans. She repeatedly voted against Medicaid expansion, even though it would have benefited an estimated 6,600…
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Dogwood Daily: Trump admin could make it harder for thousands of Virginians to qualify for Medicaid, SNAP
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re enjoying the Dogwood Daily, there’s more where that came from. Like a lot more. But not TOO much more. Like or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to get just the right amount of the Virginia news delivered to your…