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Commentary Virginia State Sen. Jennifer McClellan at the 2019 Virginia Women's Summit
Commentary Ettinger: McClellan’s Criminal Reform Bill a ‘Good Step Forward’

BLACKSBURG-The bill from Sen. McClellan requires courts to allow evidence concerning a defendant's mental condition at the time of the offense.

Eve Ettinger Eve Ettinger March 2, 2021 12:22 am EST
Commentary Supporters of President Donald Trump surround the U.S. Capitol following a rally on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Commentary Rashid: It’s Deja Vu as Republicans Reject the Recovery Plan

STAFFORD- When it comes to economic recovery plans, some things you can just count on. That includes Republicans rejecting it.

Qasim Rashid Qasim Rashid February 28, 2021 10:40 pm EST
Commentary Offering a Helping Hand
Commentary Rashid: Adults Get to Work During a Crisis

STAFFORD-Why haven't the GOP joined in to help people during a crisis?

Qasim Rashid Qasim Rashid February 21, 2021 8:51 pm EST
Commentary Let's All Try to Be Kind
Commentary Ettinger: Just a Reminder, Self-Care Won’t Save Us

This is a love letter to my students. This is a love letter to all the students out there on Zoom, multitasking at work while in class.

Eve Ettinger Eve Ettinger February 20, 2021 5:36 am EST
Commentary Working Through Mental Illness
Commentary Lewis: Do We Want To Meet Needs Or Just Talk About It?

I’m a mental health worker and I do discharge planning for folks being discharged from state psychiatric hospitals.

Dogwood Staff February 16, 2021 7:20 am EST

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Commentary In this image from video, the final vote total of 57-43, to acquit former President Donald Trump of the impeachment charge, incitement of insurrection, in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)
Commentary Rashid: So, Where Do We Go From Here?

On February 13, the US Senate voted 57-43 that Donald Trump incited the deadly January 6 insurrection.

Qasim Rashid Qasim Rashid February 15, 2021 2:47 am EST
Commentary Let's All Try to Be Kind
Commentary Ettinger: Asking for What You Need Is Healthy

Asking for what you need is often the most challenging thing for people who experienced traumatic environments as a child.

Eve Ettinger Eve Ettinger February 13, 2021 9:33 am EST