Politics
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Virginia Republicans Continue Working to Restrict Reproductive Freedom
Restricting or outright eliminating reproductive rights has emerged as a top priority for Virginia Republicans in 2023’s legislative session.
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Restricting Reproductive Freedom Is a Top Priority for Virginia Republicans
Several anti-abortion rights bills have been introduced in Virginia for 2023’s legislative session. Here’s a breakdown.
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Culture Wars and Campaigning: Here’s a Look Back at Gov. Youngkin’s First Year in Office
Sunday, Jan. 15, marks one year since Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin assumed office in Virginia—and what a year it has been. Between COVID-19, divisive education policy, and campaigning in other states, Virginia’s governor has kept himself busy–but not always with the business of governing. Here’s a look back at Gov. Youngkin’s first year in office,…
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Here’s What We’re Watching: A Look At Some of the General Assembly Bills That Could Impact You
From abortion and LGBTQ rights to marijuana and gun safety, Virginia lawmakers have a lot on their plates when the General Assembly convenes on Wednesday.
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Democrat Aaron Rouse Wins Virginia State Senate Special Election
Rouse will replace Republican Jen Kiggans to represent District 7 in the Virginia state Senate, a win for reproductive rights in the Old Dominion.
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Here’s Why Virginia Is Holding a Special Election on Tuesday–and Why It Matters
Abortion helped drive turnout during midterms in November, and it would seem the issue is set to do the same in Virginia’s District 7 state Senate race.
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Virginia GOP Lawmaker Files Bill To Create a Regulated Marijuana Market in the State, and Some Are Saying It Could Hurt Those Affected by the War on Drugs
Del. Keith Hodges’ proposal would replace policies intended to help communities harmed by the drug war with new financial incentives for corporations who locate businesses in disadvantaged areas, according to legalization advocates.
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The Dated and Somewhat Racist Reason Virginia Still Has Elections in Odd Years
For states like Virginia, last November’s midterm elections weren’t the end of election season. The Old Dominion–along with Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Jersey—will hold state elections in 2023. Why is this?
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This Virginia House of Delegates Candidate May Be ‘The Only Politician Who’s Ever Performed an Abortion’
Kellen Squire writes in a new essay that the perspective of those with firsthand experience with abortion care is something that’s missing from politics.
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‘Unapologetically’ Anti-Abortion and Scandal-Ridden Democrat Joe Morrissey Joins the Race To Represent 4th Congressional District
Since Morrissey’s views on abortion align more closely with his Republican colleagues than with those of the party he belongs to, his election could mean a potential nationwide abortion ban.
