Politics
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Meet Queen Suzie, the Bible Belt’s biggest ally
From the Bible Belt to New York City, Suzanne Graydon chronicles a decades-long allyship that reshaped her understanding of faith.
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Virginia lawmakers weigh proposal to safeguard contraception access
With Democrats set to take full control of Virginia’s House, lawmakers are advancing legislation that would codify the right to contraception statewide.
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Virginia’s retail cannabis market is coming. Will it be fair to workers and small businesses?
A union and marijuana justice nonprofit are fighting for protections for workers and fairness for small operations as the multi-billion dollar industry gets closer to coming online in Virginia.
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Progressive Dem eyes Virginia congressional bid amid possible redistricting
State Del. Sam Rasoul of Roanoke says he supports Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, and an end to US military support for Israel.
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Virginians share concerns about data centers at Ashburn town hall
Elected officials and residents in Loudoun County are becoming increasingly vocal about their opposition to data centers, expressing concerns about their potential health impacts.
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Evictions are on the rise in Virginia. Lawmakers are trying to address the crisis
Tens of thousands of Virginians are kicked out of their homes every year.
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Richmond’s hidden energy crisis: Why thousands are paying more to stay warm (and what can be done about it)
Richmond families are paying too much to heat and cool aging homes. A new report says there’s a fix—if residents start asking for it.
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Virginia shoppers pulling back on holiday spending
A new poll finds that Virginians are spending less this holiday season as they weigh economic concerns and elevated prices.
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Virginia union leader explains the boycott of Amazon, Home Depot, and Target
A national coalition that includes labor and civil rights groups is calling for a holiday boycott of some of America’s biggest retailers.
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Va. Dems eye affordable housing policy ahead of General Assembly session
Virginia lawmakers hope the election of Abigail Spanberger to the Governor’s Mansion will breathe new life in the fight to address the state’s housing crisis.
