POLITICS

Several hospitals in rural Virginia are at risk of closing if Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ passes
By Lucas Henkel |
Published June 25, 2025
Studies reveal that at least half a dozen rural hospitals and health centers in Virginia will be forced to close their doors if the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is passed. In a letter, Youngkin supported the bill as a way to give Trump the “resources he needs.”

Virginia passes two landmark bills to protect pregnant people behind bars
By Jessica F. Simmons |
Published June 25, 2025
With bipartisan backing and pressure from formerly incarcerated women, Virginia lawmakers have banned shackling during labor in jails—and made it easier for pregnant people to await trial at home.

Youngkin enabling ramp-up of ICE raids in Virginia
By Dogwood Staff |
Published June 24, 2025
While the Virginia community is rallying to support one another, Gov. Youngkin is siding with Trump.

Most Americans want leaders to work across the aisle
By Dogwood Staff |
Published June 24, 2025
90% of us want our leaders to work across the aisle.

Earle-Sears dismisses the word “choice” but real life demands it
By Dogwood Staff |
Published June 23, 2025
Carly reveals what made her understand why people have abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Virginia health care advocate stresses how health care isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline
By Dogwood Staff |
Published June 23, 2025
Hear a Virginia health care advocate break down how being able to afford medicine and doctors visits is about so much more than your personal well-being.

Ghazala Hashmi wins Virginia Democratic lieutenant governor race
By Michael O'Connor |
Published June 18, 2025
The Virginia state senator will face Republican nominee John Reid in the general election this fall.

Jay Jones projected to win Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general
By Michael O'Connor |
Published June 17, 2025
The former state delegate will now face Republican incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares in November’s general election.

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” would have some ugly consequences for Virginia housing
By Dogwood Staff |
Published June 17, 2025
How is Trump's "one big beautiful bill" connected to housing in Virginia?

Where do the candidates for Governor stand on public schools
By Dogwood Staff |
Published June 16, 2025
Guess whose kids go to public school, and guess who supports vouchers?

Trump’s medicId cuts would hurt seniors who get home care
By Dogwood Staff |
Published June 16, 2025
Republican threats to Medicaid in Virginia not only means people could lose access to health care—many could also lose their jobs.
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Virginia senator calls Youngkin ‘coward’ for vetoing ghost gun bill
By Dogwood Staff |
Published June 13, 2025
Ghost guns are among the fastest-growing gun safety problems in the US. So why did Gov. Glenn Youngkin veto legislation that would have banned these homemade firearms in Virginia? 🤔
