POLITICS
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Gov. Youngkin ‘Doesn’t Have Much of an Opinion’ on Abortion Pill Rulings
Following several court rulings in the past week regarding access to safe and effective reproductive care nationwide, Gov. Glenn Youngkin made it clear that his priorities lie elsewhere.
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Clarence Thomas’ ‘Corruption’ Scandal Grows Even Bigger
A new report highlighting Thomas’ close ties with Harlan Crow will likely refresh calls for an investigation into the relationship between the Supreme Court justice and the billionaire mega-donor.
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What the Latest Abortion Pill Ruling Means for You
The 5th Circuit’s ruling maintains mifepristone’s availability for now, but severely limits access in ways that could harm patients seeking abortion care.
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Buckingham County’s Entire Election Staff Quits Amid Baseless Voter Fraud Allegations
The entire election staff of Buckingham County recently resigned following ongoing tension between local Republicans and the general registrar, the latest example of communities across the United States having to deal with the consequences of former president Donald Trump’s lies of stolen elections and voter fraud.
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What’s Been Signed and Amended Ahead of Virginia’s Veto Session
Here’s a quick rundown of some of the laws that Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed or amended since Virginia’s General Assembly adjourned in February. Lawmakers will consider these changes Wednesday when they reconvene in Richmond.
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Judge’s Abortion Pill Ruling Could Have Widespread Consequences On Health Care Access
Access to the abortion medication mifepristone has been called into question following the issuance of competing rulings in Texas and Washington.
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Trump Makes Himself 2 Inches Taller In Fake Mugshot That Fundraises Off Arrest
In the days following former president Donald Trump’s indictment, solicitations from his 2024 joint fundraising committee began. The committee has reportedly raised $7 million so far, fulfilling a goal of “spurring donations from the former president’s outraged supporters.”
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What Virginia Has Gotten Out Of Biden’s Infrastructure Law (So Far)
In Virginia, 117 infrastructure projects have been announced so far, and more are in the works. Here’s a look at the work that’s being done in the Old Dominion and how it helps Virginians.
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3 Virginia School Districts To Offer AP African American Studies Amid Youngkin Review
Despite an ongoing review of the course ordered by Gov. Glenn Youngkin earlier this year, officials in Fairfax, Arlington, and Caroline counties have said that they plan to offer AP African American Studies in high schools next school year.
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Del. Don Scott Takes Aim at Governor Youngkin Over Losing EV Jobs Opportunity
Democratic Del. Don Scott took aim at Governor Glenn Youngkin in a recent column in the Richmond-Times Dispatch. He criticized the governor for publicly rejecting a deal with Ford Motor Co. that would have brought 2,500 jobs to the state and placing his presidential ambitions above the wellbeing of Virginians.
