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: News-to-Go – April 15, 2019
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got all the Virginia news you need to know coming right up. But First… Happy Tax Day, Virginia. Your personal income taxes are due today, so make sure to get them filed and then treat yourself to one of these deals. 5 Things you need to…
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Dogwood Weekly Wrap-Up – April 14, 2019
Happy Sunday, Virginia. It was another busy week in the Commonwealth, so we’ve got everything you need to know in our weekly news wrap-up. But first… Hopefully this morning’s widespread Facebook and Instagram outage didn’t inconvenience you too much. If you’re anything like us, you still snapped photos of your poached eggs and uploaded them…
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Dogwood Daily: News-to-Go – April 12, 2019
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got all the Virginia news you need to know coming right up. But First… It’s finally here. You know what I’m talking about. The return of Game of Thrones. After a nearly two-year break, the HBO series finally returns this Sunday evening for its eighth and…
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What are Opportunity Zones?
It might sound like a vague government experiment, but “opportunity zones” are a legit way for Virginians living in low-income communities to attract investors to their businesses. One of the few good things to come out of the 2017 tax bill, this policy saves investors significant money if they invest in a business located in…
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Sen. Tim Kaine introduces bill to help LGBTQ youth
Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced legislation this week that aims to improve support for LGBTQ youth who are at risk of or have already suffered child abuse. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth are about four times more likely to face sexual abuse and 20% more likely to face parental…
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Things young people love: Voting (yes, seriously)
In recent years, Americans have enjoyed mocking Millennials and Generation Z for their love of avocado toast, smartphone addictions and killing chain restaurants. But based on new data, there is something else young people in Virginia love – Voting. Forty-one percent of Virginia voters ages 18-35 voted in last year’s midterm elections, a 21% increase…
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Dogwood Daily: News-to-Go – April 11, 2019
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got all the Virginia news you need to know coming right up. But First… Are you one of the 66% of Americans who favors marijuana legalization? Are you frustrated by Virginia Republicans blocking marijuana decriminalization and legalization bills? Do you want to learn more about the…
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"TRAP Laws" put abortion rights at risk in Virginia
Nearly one-in-four women in the United States have an abortion by age 45, but if you’re in Virginia, getting the procedure might be harder than you think. Since 2012, a series of so-called TRAP laws have restricted abortion and reduced the number of medical facilities that provide abortion care in Virginia by more than half,…
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Dogwood Daily: News-to-Go – April 10, 2019
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got all the Virginia news you need to know coming right up. But First… Check out the first ever image of a black hole. Space is incredible. 5 Things you need to know today… Richmond-based pharma company charged by Department of Justice – There’s this…
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Dogwood Daily: News to Go – April 9, 2019
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got all the Virginia news you need to know coming right up. But First… If you live in Norfolk and find yourself craving Swedish meatballs or affordable-yet-questionable furniture, you’re in luck: A new IKEA opens its doors in the city on Wednesday. 15,000 shoppers are expected,…