POLITICS
Obama rallies with Spanberger in Norfolk
Published November 1, 2025
The campaign for Abigail Spanberger said 7,000 people attended a rally where Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, criticized Republicans for worsening inequality and eroding America’s democracy.
OPINION: With storms ahead, Virginia confronts a season with no aid
Published October 31, 2025
Amid another Virginia hurricane season, the Commonwealth faces an unprecedented test: weathering severe storms without the full strength of the federal safety net.
New reports says Virginia lawmaker will get tax cut from bill he helped pass
Published October 31, 2025
There’s a Virginia congressman set to gain financially from a bill he helped pass.
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Spanberger rallies Latino voters in Alexandria amid growing distrust of government, deportation fears
Published October 30, 2025
The impacts of the Trump administration’s mass deportation program mean fewer Latinos are showing up to their jobs while those who do risk being assaulted at work.
‘Ticket to Ride’ and pickle sandwiches: The family life behind Abigail Spanberger’s campaign
Published October 30, 2025
Virginia’s next governor? Meet the mom fighting for every family in the commonwealth—including her own.
The Dept of Education just laid off nearly 500 people—here’s what that means for Virginia
Published October 30, 2025
185,000 students in Virginia have special education needs—and the Department of Education just fired 500 people who served them and other children in the commonwealth.
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Virginia teenager changes her POV on joining the Navy. Here’s why
Published October 30, 2025
Lulu Hernadez, 16, shares why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent changes to military policy on sexual harassment have made her change her mind about joining the Navy.
RFK Jr. ignores 100+ studies to push abortion pill ban—this is the mifepristone explainer you need
Published October 29, 2025
More than 100 peer-reviewed studies say mifepristone is safe. One fake study says it’s not. Guess which one RFK Jr. believes?
Obama endorses Abigail Spanberger for governor
Published October 29, 2025
Abigail Spanberger's newest endorsement comes from a familiar face—former President Barack Obama
Virginia resident: Not ‘hateful’ to stand up for our Constitution
Published October 29, 2025
Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin on Friday authorized the National Guard to be placed in "state of active duty" status ahead of 'No Kings' protests in Virginia. Springfield resident, Alexandra, explains how protesters in Alexandria were peaceful and the "most supportive people ever." #NoKings
More than 300,000 Virginians to see health care premiums rise as open enrollment begins
Published October 28, 2025
Republicans in Washington have refused to extend subsidies to prevent drastic cost increases for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in 2026.
Top takeaways from Virginia’s attorney general debate
Published October 28, 2025
Watch as Dogwood reporter Michael O'Connor shares his take on the attorney general debate between Democratic challenger Jay Jones and incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares.