Politics Virginia Dem says people deserve a living wage Dogwood Staff September 16, 2025 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link “$25 to thrive” means that workers need $25 an hour in the current economy where prices are up and Republicans are shredding the social safety net. Listen in as Leslie Mehta, a Democratic candidate in the House of Delegates, explains. Popular Education Federal school voucher program harms Virginia’s most vulnerable families Politics Spanberger signs bills to lower childcare costs for small business workers Things To Do Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (May 29 – June 4) News Spanberger addresses veto backlash in new interview Things To Do 6 celestial events visible from Virginia skies this summer Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos News ICE Out of Virginia protest in Williamsburg News ICE protest organizer: ‘We must continue to resist, organize’ News Protester wants Spanberger to do more to protect Virginians from ICE News Virginia home care workers fight for collective bargaining rights News In-home domestic workers are fighting for overtime in Virginia