POLITICS
Virginia Dems to Sears: Reproductive rights should not be ‘political’
Published May 7, 2025
As Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears continues to downplay concerns about the state of reproductive rights in Virginia, state Democrats are not letting her – or voters – forget about her vote against a bill related to contraception.
Trump tariffs add millions in costs to Dominion wind farm project
Published May 6, 2025
Dominion Energy projects that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will add $500 million to the cost of a major Virginia offshore wind project that the energy giant expects to complete by the end of 2026.
Virginia Tea: Trump’s Day One Orders
Published May 6, 2025
It's been a long week 😅 Sen. Tim Kaine spilled the tea on one very petty order Trump took on day one in office.
Youngkin, who’s backed Trump’s agenda, sets aside $900 million as cushion for economic pain it could unleash
Published May 5, 2025
Virginia’s term-limited Republican governor remains steadfast in his support for Trump’s massive federal workforce cuts, intensive trade war, and push to slash federal spending – even as he acknowledged the “short-term risks” are real.
Gov. Youngkin vetoes contraception protections—again
Published May 5, 2025
For the second year in a row, Virginia’s governor rejected legislation that would have guaranteed access to birth control. Advocates said the decision continues to leave Virginians vulnerable.
The Trump administration arrested a Virginia father for his political views—Here’s the latest
Published May 3, 2025
A Virginia man taken by masked ICE agents. Now detained in Texas. His family says he’s a political prisoner.
Dr. Badar Khan Suri was seized in Arlington back in March. His lawyers say he’s being targeted for his Palestinian ties—and the Trump administration wants his case moved out of Virginia altogether.
👀 A federal judge wasn’t buying it.
🎥 Here’s what went down in court today—and why it matters
Opinion: The Youngkin-Sears administration doesn’t care about us
Published May 2, 2025
In March, the Youngkin-Sears administration vetoed commonsense bills that would allow hard-working Virginians to do more than just survive.
Parents speak out against Trump dismantling DEI in Hampton Roads public schools
Published May 2, 2025
Last week, in a 5–2 vote, the Norfolk School Board rejected a federal letter tied to the Trump administration’s anti-DEI agenda.
Before the vote, parents like Nicholas Green showed up to push back.
Youngkin advisor hits back at Republican LG nominee over extortion claims
Published April 30, 2025
An advisor to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin is hitting back at the GOP’s nominee for lieutenant governor, John Reid, in the escalating dispute over whether a series of lewd online posts are actually tied to Reid.
Virginia veteran urges democrats to fight against Trump administration
Published April 29, 2025
During US Rep. Eugene Vindman’s town hall last week, voters weren’t here for vague promises. Watch for the reality check:
Republican nominee for lieutenant governor rejects Youngkin’s request he withdraw from race over allegations of ‘disturbing online content’
Published April 25, 2025
The Republican nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor is defending himself against what he called an “assassination attempt” to kick him off the ticket because of his sexuality after Gov. Glenn Youngkin asked him to step down.
‘Uncharted territory’: Two men detained in Charlottesville courthouse by plainclothes federal officials
Published April 25, 2025
Two men were detained this week at a courthouse in Charlottesville by plain clothes federal law enforcement officials, alarming state lawmakers and the local community about the Trump administration’s continued attacks on civil rights.