POLITICS
Tesla protest at Tesla dealership in Arlington, Virginia
Published June 6, 2025
Dozens of Virginia residents rally outside of a Tesla dealership in Arlington.
Trump Administration Erases Black History from Arlington National Cemetery Website
Published June 5, 2025
Black history IS American history. But the Trump administration is shamelessly erasing the stories of sacrifice and courage of Black veterans from the Arlington National Cemetery website.
Virginia Tesla protests continue to grow
Published June 5, 2025
There are weekly protests happening at Tesla dealerships across Virginia where people are demanding Tesla-owner Elon Musk be held accountable for his role in the Trump administration. Check out our coverage of a recent Tesla protest in Arlington.
Virginia Rep. Beyer on not giving into fear-mongering by the Trump administration
Published June 4, 2025
The opening weeks of the second Trump administration have caused anger and fear among communities across Virginia. But now is the time to get involved and share your story about how you are being impacted. "We do not want to be hopeless," Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia said.
Sen. Warner slams Trump officials for sharing war plans on unsecured chat
Published June 4, 2025
The group chat is usually to share funny memes with friends, not potentially classified war plans 🫠Perhaps the Trump administration didn’t get the memo.
Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
Published June 4, 2025
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation's hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.
Virginians take part in ‘Global Day of Action’—protest of Elon Musk
Published June 3, 2025
Between 100 and 200 protesters rallied at a Tesla in Tysons today against Elon Musk and the Trump administration. The action was just one of many in Virginia and around the world.
Virginia Republican smears George Floyd on 5-year death anniversary
Published June 2, 2025
On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, the Republican nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor, John Reid, attacked Floyd’s character, calling him "a random criminal guy who is the poster child of what's wrong with urban society."
Reid ended his post by appearing to blame Floyd for his own murder, saying, "when you’re a criminal don’t be surprised when bad things happen to you. Don’t be a criminal."
Medicaid cuts could devastate more than 250,000 Virginians
Published June 2, 2025
These are the stories of some, but the worries of many Virginians.
Virginia shipbuilder furloughs more than 400 workers
Published June 2, 2025
Newport News Shipbuilding says the unpaid furloughs shouldn’t last longer than five months, but uncertainty lingers.
Unlawful ICE detentions happening across Virginia
Published May 30, 2025
Under Gov. Youngkin, ICE activity has ramped up to a new level.
Va Republicans vote to rob the poor to enrich the wealthy
Published May 30, 2025
Virginia US House Republicans fell in line with the rest of their party to pass a cartoonishly greedy bill that would see a massive transfer of wealth from America's poor to the country's wealthiest households.