POLITICS
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Under Fire for Accepting Luxury Fishing Trip From Conservative Donor
A few years after Alito reportedly took a trip to Alaska paid for by Republican donor Paul Singer, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in a case involving Singer that netted his hedge fund $2.4 billion.
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Trump’s Support Among Republicans Appears to Slip After Espionage Indictment
A new CNN/SSRS poll found that Trump’s support among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents who are registered to vote has fallen from 53% to 47% since his indictment earlier this month.
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Ticketmaster to End Hidden Fees, Show Full Ticket Prices Amid Pressure From Biden
While Ticketmaster and SeatGeek have agreed to institute more transparency when it comes to ticket sales, some anti-monopoly advocates think the answer is “breaking up” these companies altogether.
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Donald Trump Indicted in Classified Documents Case, Second Indictment in Three Months
The former president faces charges of obstruction of justice and conspiracy, as well as willful retention of national defense secrets, a violation of the Espionage Act.
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Biden Administration Announces New Measures to Protect LGBTQ Americans
The measures include efforts to protect LGBTQ community organizations from threats and releasing funds for new programs that will support the physical and mental health of LGBTQ youth.
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Teachers and Allies Ready ‘Teach Truth Day of Action’ on June 10
Participants on Tuesday discussed “the growing chorus of diverse voices speaking out against politicians and their far-right supporters’ attempts to attack students’ freedom to learn.”
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Buckingham Elections Board Drama Continues as Local Republican Committee Withdraws Fired Registrar’s Nomination
Luis Gutierrez’ nomination was withdrawn after county Republican Chairwoman Ramona Christian claimed she was informed of a “protective order” that had been taken out against him and his wife. The move follows months of drama that began when every Buckingham County election official quit their job in February and March.
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6 New Virginia Laws That Take Effect July 1 and How They Affect You
These six laws could have economic implications on the lives of Virginians, boosting their wages, giving them more rights on the job, and a whole lot more.
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Here’s How the Biden Administration Has Tackled The Mental Health Crisis
The Biden administration has invested billions into improving mental health care in the United States.
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Biden’s Infrastructure Law to Help Norfolk Reconnect Communities
Funds for Norfolk’s “I-264 Reconnecting Communities” project aim to address the fact that communities of color have been cut off from job centers, educational hubs, food markets, and more.
