POLITICS
College and university workers urge Spanberger to include them in collective bargaining bill
Published April 2, 2026
With the clock ticking on Gov. Abigail Spanberger to act on the bills sent to her by the Virginia General Assembly, campus workers hope a petition can help push her to add them back into the public-sector collective bargaining legislation awaiting her signature.
Virginia leaders pledge to fight Trump’s ‘illegal’ executive order restricting mail-in voting
Published April 1, 2026
Virginia Democrats are denouncing President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to restrict mail-in voting and create a national voter list.
Group tied to tech billionaire Peter Thiel backs anti-redistricting campaign
Published April 1, 2026
New details have emerged about funding for the political group that’s been sending out deceptive mailers in the fight over Virginia’s redistricting referendum.
Opponents use misleading arguments to attack Virginia’s collective bargaining bill
Published March 31, 2026
The bill to expand public-sector bargaining rights in Virginia has been attacked as taking away local control. But supporters say that’s not the case.
‘Rep. Kiggans isn’t listening, and families like mine could pay the price’
Published March 26, 2026
Growing up in coal country, there wasn’t a lot of opportunity for me after high school. The Air Force gave me a world of opportunity and the skills to build a life for myself and the family I would have. Unfortunately, active duty fails to prepare you for the realities of civilian life, most notably navigating health care.
Anti-redistricting campaign twists Obama’s words in latest misleading attack ad
Published March 26, 2026
A shadowy group opposed to Virginia Democrats’ redistricting push is out with a misleading new mailer and text message ad featuring former President Barack Obama, who supports redistricting.
Virginia’s reproductive freedom amendment faces a last-minute roadblock
Published March 26, 2026
A challenge out of Bedford County claims HJR1 skipped mandatory public-notice steps. Supporters point to a Spanberger-backed fix and call the case a “frivolous” attempt to stall a reproductive freedom vote.
Your guide to No Kings 3 in Virginia on March 28
Published March 25, 2026
A roundup of Virginia No Kings protests, marches, and rallies on March 28, 2026.
New group of Alexandria City workers vote to unionize
Published March 24, 2026
A group of Alexandria city workers voted to unionize this month as Virginia as a bill to lift the ban on public-sector collective bargaining awaits the signature of Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Dems’ new energy bill could lower costs for American households. Here’s how it works
Published March 23, 2026
The Energy Bills Relief Act focuses on building more energy, shifting costs, and protecting families.
11 pro-worker bills the Virginia General Assembly passed in 2026
Published March 19, 2026
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has until April 13 to decide whether to enact, veto, or amend legislation passed by the General Assembly during its 2026 regular session.
Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Mar. 20 – Mar. 26)
Published March 18, 2026
A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide—Friday, Mar. 20 through Thursday, Mar. 26.