POLITICS
USDA cuts impact Virginia farmers and worsen food insecurity for Virginia Families
Published May 28, 2025
The two billionaires running our country right now are literally taking food away from Virginia's kids, and work away from local farmers.
Gen Z Virginia resident encourages generation to get involved
Published May 28, 2025
Hear from a Woodbridge high schooler on why it is important for her generation to get involved as the Trump administration ushers in policies seemingly out of a police state.
Opinion: Abigail Spanberger will protect reproductive freedom—Sears wants to end it
Published May 28, 2025
In an exclusive op-ed for The Dogwood, Jamie Lockhart, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, announces the organization is endorsing Democrat Abigail Spanberger for governor.
Here’s how Trump’s tariffs will hurt the economy
Published May 27, 2025
President Donald Trump has stunned the world with sweeping tariffs that have sent stocks tumbling, imperiling the retirement plans of Americans and raising fears of an economic downturn. Here's how Virginia could be impacted.
Union rep calls out Trump for union crackdown
Published May 27, 2025
Not even 3 months into the new administration, federal workers are being targeted again—this time, collective bargaining is in the crosshairs. Last week, President Trump issued an executive order that aims to end bargaining rights for many federal workers, but unions plan to challenge the move in court.
Charlottesville non-licensed school staff vying for collective bargaining victory
Published May 27, 2025
The licensed staff of Charlottesville City Schools won their first contract through collective bargaining in March, and now the non-licensed staff that serve as the backbone of the city’s education system are ready to follow suit.
Virginia’s housing and hospitality industries struggle under tariff pressure
Published May 27, 2025
Despite what state Republicans would have you believe, Virginia is already feeling pressure from President Donald Trump's tariffs. Listen as Democratic Virginia Del. Josh Thomas shares some real-world examples.
A feud was dividing the Virginia Republican party
Published May 22, 2025
Check out our breakdown of the feud that's dividing Virginia Republicans over their nominee for lieutenant governor this fall.
VA Medicaid Patients Could Lose VITAL Repro Services!
Published May 22, 2025
US House Republicans approved a budget bill aiming to cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, threatening access to health care for nearly 25,000 Virginians last week. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia said the bill jeopardizes essential services such as birth control, STI treatments, and cancer screenings, especially in underserved communities.
Republicans describe the move as a shift of funding away from abortion providers, although Medicaid already restricts abortion coverage. They aim to pass the bill in the US Senate by Memorial Day and deliver it to President Trump for signing by July 4.
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Spanberger rolls out policies to lower costs of prescription drugs, health coverage
Published May 21, 2025
Democratic nominee for governor Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday unveiled a set of policies aimed at lowering the costs of prescription drugs and health coverage.
Sen. Mark Warner Rips RKF Jr. During Confirmation Hearing
Published May 21, 2025
The grilling continues 🔥 Virginia Sen. Mark Warner did not hold back during the confirmation hearing for Trump's nominee, RFK Jr., for Health and Human Services Secretary.
Apple got exempted from tariffs, but VA small businesses aren’t so lucky, delegate says
Published May 21, 2025
President Donald Trump's tariffs are hurting small businesses that lack the resources of huge corporations that can lobby the Trump administration for exceptions. Hear Virginia Del. Josh Thomas break down how Republicans are using tariffs to pick winners and losers in our economy.