POLITICS
Spanberger ends Virginia’s agreements with ICE
Published February 4, 2026
Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger has issued an executive order to terminate controversial agreements between state law enforcement agencies and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A bomb cyclone hit Virginia. Climate change helps explain why
Published February 3, 2026
A bomb cyclone followed closely after Winter Storm Fern, testing Virginia’s power grid and raising new questions about how climate change is reshaping winter weather.
Virginia Senate committee advances slate of pro-worker bills
Published February 3, 2026
A Virginia Senate committee pushed forward a series of bills on Monday aimed at strengthening the rights of workers.
Virginia House passes $15 minimum wage
Published February 3, 2026
The Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday passed legislation to raise the state minimum wage by 2028.
It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
Published February 3, 2026
Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage and becoming uninsured. But there are still ways to find care.
OPINION: A Virginia veteran’s perspective on Venezuela
Published January 30, 2026
Without Congressional oversight, where do Virginia families turn for accountability?
Virginia expanded school vouchers through a new federal program. Here’s what that means for public schools
Published January 30, 2026
Virginia became the first state to opt into a new federal vouchers program. Supporters call it “choice,” but educators say the impact may not be felt evenly.
Virginia groups join call for nationwide general strike on Friday
Published January 29, 2026
The killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti this month by federal immigration agents have galvanized the movement in Virginia fighting back against President Donald Trump’s authoritarian agenda.
Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
Published January 29, 2026
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.
Virginia Democrat looks to restrain ICE operations in state
Published January 27, 2026
A Virginia state senator has filed three bills aimed at putting constraints on how local law enforcement can enter into agreements with ICE, preventing ICE agents from wearing masks, and making people feel safer about visiting courthouses.
What winter storms reveal about Virginia’s power grid—and where clean energy fits in
Published January 26, 2026
As snow and freezing temperatures strain Virginia’s power grid, energy experts say winter storms reveal why long-distance, fuel-dependent systems are vulnerable—and how local clean energy resources can help reduce outages.
Richmond workers protest ICE as DHS proposes new detention facility in Hanover
Published January 23, 2026
Virginia union members led a rally and march in downtown Richmond on Friday as part of a national day of protest against abductions and killings by agents with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is eyeing expanding its operations in the region.